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Follow an expert 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.
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Walk the same streets Anne Frank once did as you explore the Jewish Quarter, home to the Portuguese Synagogue and wartime memorials.
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See the Hollandsche Schouwburg and Jewish Council office, and hear how Dutch resistance fighters hid Jewish families during Nazi rule.
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Your guide shares powerful stories of life under occupation, including the 1941 workers’ strike and the winter famine of 1944–1945.
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Get access to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial and Museum, and the Children's Museum by upgrading your tickets.
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Anne Frank Story and WWII walking tour of Amsterdam
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Expert English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Small-group tour of max 15 people
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Local city tax
Additional paid upgrades:
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Entry to:
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Jewish Cultural Quarter
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Jewish Museum
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Children’s Museum
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Portuguese Synagogue
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National Holocaust Memorial
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National Holocaust Museum
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Entry to the Anne Frank House
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Food and drink
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Transportation
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Gratuities for the guide
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- TOTAL DURATION2 hoursMODE OF TRANSFERWalkTimelineMapStart point
2 starting points available
1. Jewish Museum
2. Portuguese Synagogue
1 min by walk0.01 km
1. Jewish Historical Museum
Guided tour
2 min by walk0.12 km
2. The Dokwerker
Guided tour
4 min by walk0.3 km
3. National Holocaust Names Monument
Guided tour
4 min by walk0.28 km5 min by walk0.35 km
5. Rembrandt House
Guided tour
2 min by walk0.13 km
6. Zuiderkerk
Guided tour
8 min by walk0.55 km
7. National Monument
Guided tour
2 min by walk0.17 km
8. Royal Palace
Guided tour
13 min by walk0.9 km
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Join this small-group walking tour with an expert guide as you explore WWII sites and Anne Frank’s story in Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated point listed on your voucher. Have your booking ready for check-in before setting off on foot. Your guide outlines the route and focus areas before the walk begins.
What to expect
Jewish Quarter & WWII sites
Walk the streets Anne Frank knew while exploring the Jewish Quarter’s wartime history. Your guide places key locations and memorials in context with the Nazi occupation and the city’s responses.
Features:
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Jewish Quarter route: Navigate areas tied to the community’s wartime experience and postwar memory.
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Portuguese Synagogue: View the historic complex as your guide explains its place in Jewish life and wartime Amsterdam.
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Hollandsche Schouwburg: Learn about its role during the occupation and the commemorations held today.
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Jewish Council office: Hear how administration and occupation policies impacted daily life.
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Stories of resistance and hardship: Understand the 1941 workers’ strike and the 1944–45 winter famine through first-hand accounts.
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Anne Frank House (exterior): Learn about Anne’s time in hiding and her enduring legacy.
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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.
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What to bring
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Wear weather-appropriate clothing; bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for city streets.
Additional information
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This tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House.
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To visit the Anne Frank House, purchase tickets at annefrank.org with a time slot at least 2 hours after the tour starts.
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Your tour meeting points depend on the language of the tour. Please check your voucher carefully after booking for the exact details.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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