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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

Open today

09:00am - 10:00pm

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Guided tour

4.6/5

(1,577)

Staehle Lea

Staehle

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A great experience with our guide Gauthier! We wanted to visit Anne Franck's house, but for lack of space, we found this guided tour of the Jewish quarter, and frankly, no regrets! We were able to get a lot of explanations, on a side we're not used to with accounts of the war in France, and it was really great to have this other version! We really loved it, and a huge bonus point for Gauthier, who was really great, and exceeded the time initially planned. A very big thank you for this visit!
Manuel Bouillennec

Manuel

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A pleasant stroll along the canals. An hour's visit in a quiet, sheltered spot, listening to audio explanations. Another way to visit Amsterdam than walking along the canals. Very good visit to the Jewish quarter with our guide, who taught us much more about Anne Franck than a visit to the museum where people crowd together. The teaser text was misleading, however, as it implied that the synagogue and museum were part of the package!
Gaston Anne Charlotte

Gaston

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The experience was perfect, with a guide, Gauthier I think it was, who was super nice and knew his subject perfectly. On the downside, as I don't speak English very well, we had paid for entry to the synagogue and a visit to the Jewish museum, but we couldn't do it. I never managed to make myself understood or to understand the WhatsApp message sent. 125 euros for the visit alone is too much!
    • 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.

  • 4.6
    1,577 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Gaston Anne Charlotte

    Gaston

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The experience was perfect, with a guide, Gauthier I think it was, who was super nice and knew his subject perfectly. On the downside, as I don't speak English very well, we had paid for entry to the synagogue and a visit to the Jewish museum, but we couldn't do it. I never managed to make myself understood or to understand the WhatsApp message sent. 125 euros for the visit alone is too much!
    Staehle Lea

    Staehle

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A great experience with our guide Gauthier! We wanted to visit Anne Franck's house, but for lack of space, we found this guided tour of the Jewish quarter, and frankly, no regrets! We were able to get a lot of explanations, on a side we're not used to with accounts of the war in France, and it was really great to have this other version! We really loved it, and a huge bonus point for Gauthier, who was really great, and exceeded the time initially planned. A very big thank you for this visit!
    MAUGUERET Jean-Philippe

    Maugueret

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Joseph's guided tour was extremely interesting and gave us an insight into life in the Jewish Quarter. The commentaries were relevant and very approachable for any audience. Thank you Joseph!
    Manuel Bouillennec

    Manuel

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    A pleasant stroll along the canals. An hour's visit in a quiet, sheltered spot, listening to audio explanations. Another way to visit Amsterdam than walking along the canals. Very good visit to the Jewish quarter with our guide, who taught us much more about Anne Franck than a visit to the museum where people crowd together. The teaser text was misleading, however, as it implied that the synagogue and museum were part of the package!
    Nadine Semlitsch-Zehe

    Nadine

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our guide Jonas conducted the tour very carefully, informatively and respectfully. Anyone interested in WWII and the Holocaust has come to the right place. Once again, a big thank you to Jonas. I can recommend this 2 hour tour - the Anne Frank House is not included, but the tour ends there - so you could get tickets for that in advance and combine the two.
  • 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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