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Anne Frank Story and World War II Small-Group Walking Tour

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Duration

1 hr 30 min - 3 hr

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09:00am - 10:00pm

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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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4.6/5

(1,593)

Kathryn Graetz

Kathryn

Dec 2025
Verified booking
Our guide showed us buildings where other families were hiding in Amsterdam and told stories I hadn't heard before. Without him, I wouldn't have experienced the city and the horrors of war with such intesity. The city is so picturesque that you can't imagine what life was like back then. Thank you to our guide
Ismaël ADJIDANT

Ismaël

Jan 2026
Verified booking
The walking tour with commentary in my native language was very informative and allows you to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. And the cruise on Amsterdam's canals allows you to navigate these famous canals that surround the city and gives a more relaxing feel to your vacation.
Colm Foley

Colm

Dec 2025
Verified booking
Our tour guide Iris was very well informed and presented very well. She made us all feel welcome. She briefed us in relation to crossing the roads carefully in Amsterdam. Her knowledge of the Anne Frank story and the wider history of Amsterdam was very impressive
    • Follow an expert local guide on this 1.5 or 2-hour small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and WWII sites on an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German tour.

    • Walk the same streets Anne Frank once did as you explore the Jewish Quarter, home to the Portuguese Synagogue and wartime memorials.

    • See the Hollandsche Schouwburg and Jewish Council office, and hear how Dutch resistance fighters hid Jewish families during Nazi rule.

    • Your guide shares powerful stories of life under occupation, including the 1941 workers’ strike and the winter famine of 1944–1945.

    • Get access to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial and Museum, and the Children's Museum by upgrading your tickets.

    • 1.5-2-hour Anne Frank Story and WWII walking tour of Amsterdam

    • Expert English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

    • Small-group tour of max. 15 people

    • Local city tax

    Additional paid upgrades:

    • Entry to:

      • Jewish Cultural Quarter

      • Jewish Museum

      • Children’s Museum

      • Portuguese Synagogue

      • National Holocaust Memorial

      • National Holocaust Museum

    • Entry to the Anne Frank House

    • Food and drink

    • Transportation

    • Gratuities for the guide

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 1,593 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Diana Sanchez

    Diana

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Simone, our guide, explained everything very well. In Spanish. Excellent information and very graphic, using photos and images. 100% recommended.
    Ismaël ADJIDANT

    Ismaël

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    The walking tour with commentary in my native language was very informative and allows you to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. And the cruise on Amsterdam's canals allows you to navigate these famous canals that surround the city and gives a more relaxing feel to your vacation.
    nathalie depoortere

    Nathalie

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    Virginie was a superb guide who captured our attention by explaining the life of the Jews in Amsterdam and that of the Franck family. Very interesting tour.
    Kathryn Graetz

    Kathryn

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    Our guide showed us buildings where other families were hiding in Amsterdam and told stories I hadn't heard before. Without him, I wouldn't have experienced the city and the horrors of war with such intesity. The city is so picturesque that you can't imagine what life was like back then. Thank you to our guide
    Colm Foley

    Colm

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    Our tour guide Iris was very well informed and presented very well. She made us all feel welcome. She briefed us in relation to crossing the roads carefully in Amsterdam. Her knowledge of the Anne Frank story and the wider history of Amsterdam was very impressive
  • Walk the streets of wartime Amsterdam and trace Anne Frank’s story on this powerful guided walking tour.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide at the designated point in central Amsterdam, close to the Jewish Quarter. Once the group assembles, your guide will conduct a brief introduction and provide an overview of the tour. No tickets are required for entry, as the tour is entirely outdoors.

    What to expect

    Jewish Quarter & WWII sites

    Explore the Jewish Quarter and key WWII landmarks as your local guide unpacks Amsterdam’s transformation under German occupation from 1940 to 1945. Walk by the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Memorial, and the former Jewish Council’s headquarters. The tour concludes outside the Anne Frank House, where your guide recounts Anne’s story.

    Exploring with a guide

    Your expert guide brings history to life with personal stories, historical context, and insight into how Amsterdam became a haven for Jewish communities in the 16th and 17th centuries.

    Features:

    • Jewish Quarter: Once a refuge for Jewish immigrants, now a poignant reminder of wartime history.

    • WWII landmarks: Sites connected to resistance efforts and Nazi occupation, like the Portuguese Synagogue and the Hollandsche Schouwburg Museum.

    • Anne Frank House (exterior): Learn about Anne’s time in hiding and her enduring legacy.

    • Small-group tour: Join a 15-member tour to enjoy personalised attention from your guide and a chance to ask questions.

    Extras

    • Entry to attractions: Explore the Jewish Cultural Quarter, Jewish Museum, Children’s Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial, and the National Holocaust Museum by upgrading your tickets to a 2-hour guided walking tour with entry.

    The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, and you’re free to explore the area further or visit nearby landmarks at your own pace.

  • Anne Frank House

    Monday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 10:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 10:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, including an umbrella if there is rain.

    Additional information

    • This tour does not grant you entry into the Anne Frank House.

    • If you wish to visit the Anne Frank House, you must purchase a ticket from the official website (annefrank.org) with a timeslot at least 2 hours after the tour starts.

    • Your tour meeting points depend on the language of the tour. Please check your voucher carefully after booking.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.

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