Anne Frank Tour: WWII History in Amsterdam

Join this 2-hour walking tour in Amsterdam to discover Anne Frank’s life and the Jewish Quarter during World War 2. Explore historical sites, learn about the struggles people endured, and hear the inspiring story of Anne Frank and her diary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Portuguese Synagogue - Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 2-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the Anne Frank house
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join us on a 2-hour guided walk in Amsterdam, where we will delve into the history of Anne Frank and other Jewish individuals during World War II. Our journey starts at Waterlooplein, where we will explore key landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the headquarters of the Jewish Council. We will visit historic structures and…

Location
Amstel 51C
Amstel
Meet your guide at the Hermitage pier, located right in front of the main entrance of the H’ART Museum. This is next to the Amstel River.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karen_j
Feb 24, 2025
Exceptional Tour - This was the best tour we did while in Amsterdam. Agree way more informative than visiting Anne Frank house. Learned so much about the history and visited significant landmarks. Highly commend finishing day with visit to the Resistance Museum.
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Katie_d
Feb 21, 2025
A fully immersive walking tour - James was so knowledgeable and made sure we explored as many interesting sites as possible, but at a comfortable pace so that we could get a full understanding of the area and history. His relaxed manner ensured we felt able to ask many questions and he was great with the children who shared his enthusiasm for the Anne Frank story. We would have missed so many points of interest if we hadn't been with James. We kept joking during the rest of our stay that we need him with us! Highly recommend.
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Martha_g
Feb 16, 2025
We had an excellent... - We had an excellent guide. We really enjoyed the walk through the Jewish Quarter. Learning about its history and the story of Anne Frank was fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Dreamer823125
Feb 16, 2025
Jewish Quarter tour - Interesting tour and a good guide that showed us around the city with clear explanations of the history. Was worth the money
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Dan_b
Feb 7, 2025
A true walking tour -... - A true walking tour - leisurely and deliberate. James our guide was fantastic! Well worth the history lesson
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Connor_m
Feb 2, 2025
The tour was incredibly... - The tour was incredibly well done. Our guide not only told Anne’s story but also gave a broader perspective on Amsterdam during World War II. We visited key sites related to her life and at each stop we learned something new.
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Lauren_c
Jan 19, 2025
More history than we thought! - We booked this wanting to learn more about the history of the Holocaust here in Amsterdam. We were not disappointed! Aaron did a great job showing us around and teaching us more than we thought. We booked a group tour but it ended up just being the 2 of us with Aaron. He was a great guide- very informative and knowledgeable! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about the Jewish history here in Amsterdam.
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Elizabeth_b
Jan 8, 2025
The tour was incredible!... - The tour was incredible! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also very empathetic in the way she shared Anne Frank's story and the broader context of the Holocaust. We visited important landmarks connected to Anne’s life, and I learned so much that I hadn’t known before.
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Guinevere_w
Jan 6, 2025
The most knowledgeable guide - Of all the tours we have done on this trip, our guide James had the greatest knowledge of both the subject of the tour (the Jewish quarter and history of it) and anything else we asked him as well. He kept our 2 boys, ages 15 and 18, highly engaged, and the small tour size was ideal. We are looking forward to his book on the Jewish history in Amsterdam coming out, as well as watching documentaries he recommended. The knowledge gained on this tour added so much to our trip and our deeper understanding of a very difficult history.
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Preethi_s
Dec 31, 2024
Be honest with the itinerary. - Was supposed to be the Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter tour but I was not taken to the Anne Frank statue at all! The previous day I was told the guide is unwell and they are trying to look for another guide. While there were supposed to be 7 people in the tour with this new guide, many cancelled and I was the only one on the tour! If I knew this would be the case, I'd have cancelled and looked for another tour to get the full experience! The tour guide, James, came in 10 mins late and to top it off, a 2 hr walking tour ended in a 1.2 hrs. James gave me a lot of information on the Jewish Quarter, however, though the tour details had mentioned Portuguese Synagogue entrance and 20 mins to spend in the place, I was told I can't go in because the tour doesn't include that and I need separate tickets for it. Even worse was when I was told I won't be taken to the Anne Frank statue because the tour doesn't include that! How bizarre! Not sure if it was because the tour really doesn't include it or it was because I was the only one in the tour! This was a tour I was truly looking forward to and to say I'm utterly disappointed is an understatement.
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