Jewish Amsterdam: The Old Quarter

You have probably heard and read a lot about the Dutch Golden Age. But did you know that many of its origins lay in the old Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam? Here is an equally 'golden' opportunity to explore that part of the old city's past. You will walk past its temples and learn its stories - from diamond factories to canals to master painters and philosophers. Get ready to discover the secrets and origins of Jewish Amsterdam.

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Languages

English

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Created by

Claudio

Please be cautious of traffic
Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
No attractions ticket(s) required

Places you will visit

It will take you

90-120 mins

You will walk

2890 steps

Total distance

2.2 km

Highlights

You will discover the old city's history and engage with it like you could never have before. Walk past what was once the largest and most lavish Synagogue in the world! Past the legendary fleamarket. Skirt the old port of Amsterdam. Stroll past Rembrandt's home and the studio where painted his greatest masterpieces.

Storyline

Take your time to look around you.

It is early May 1945. Canadian troops are nearing the city that is currently awakening from a long famine winter.

Before reaching Amsterdam, Canadian forces must be provided with intelligence, as to the conditions within the city and any pockets of German activity that they might encounter. As a resistance operative, you have been selected to infiltrate the sealed-off, German-controlled Amsterdam ghetto and report back with any information that might be useful.

Game route

Starting point Jewish Museum and the Arsenal

Nieuwe Amstelstraat, 1011 PG Amsterdam, Nederland

Finish point The Blue Bridge

Blauwbrug, 1011 PT Amsterdam, Nederland

Get the app and you're all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

Ratings and Reviews

4.14

14 ratings

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23 Aug 2023

This tour has it all: storyline, interesting facts and super nice views of the city. Enjoyed it a lot!

Claudio Tapia

20 Aug 2023

Desislava Kostadinova

24 May 2023

Claudio

30 Nov 2022

glad it focussed on smaller details the bigger tours tend to skip

Cityrunnr

19 Nov 2023

What does an
outdoor escape game look like?

Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.

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