Life of Anne Frank and Neighborhood - Small-Group Walking Tour

Trace Anne Frank’s early life on this small-group, English-guided walking tour through the neighborhoods where she lived, learned and found inspiration.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Merwedeplein Square in Amsterdam South, near the statue of Anne Frank. Once the group gathers, your guide will provide a brief introduction before beginning the walk. No tickets or security checks are required—just wear comfortable shoes and be ready to explore.

What to expect

Anne Frank’s childhood neighborhood

This 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through the quiet, residential streets of southern Amsterdam, where Anne Frank spent her early years after fleeing Nazi Germany in 1933. Discover where she lived, went to school, and bought her famous diary.

Exploring with a guide

Your English-speaking guide shares personal stories, historical context, and insights into Anne’s daily life before going into hiding. Learn how her diary became a powerful symbol of resilience and remembrance.

Features:

• Merwedeplein: Visit the square where Anne played and see the statue commemorating her life.

• School and bookstore: Walk past the school Anne attended and the bookstore where she got her diary.

• Miep Gies’s home: See the house of Otto Frank’s secretary who helped hide the family.

• Neighborhood architecture: Admire the 1920s–30s urban planning and design of Amsterdam South.

Wrapping up

The tour ends back at Merwedeplein, giving you time to reflect or explore the peaceful neighborhood on your own.