Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam
At a glance
Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam is a 2h 30m small-group experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by FreeDam Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $5.61 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House..
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 14 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Trace the history of World War II and the moving story of Anne Frank on an expert-led walking tour through Amsterdam. Explore the historic Jewish Cultural Quarter as your guide reveals the reality of the Nazi occupation, the brave Dutch Resistance, and the daily struggles of the city's Jewish community during WWII.
Highlights
Anne Frank & Her Diary: Learn about her family's move to Amsterdam, her famous writings, and their time spent in hiding.
Jewish Cultural Quarter: Walk past the Portuguese Synagogue and the Hollandsche Schouwburg memorial.
Key Landmarks: See the iconic Westerkerk and the exterior of the Anne Frank House.
Local History: Hear stories of courage, betrayal, and resilience across wartime Amsterdam.
Includes: Professional local guide & small-group experience. Duration: 2,5 Hours
Please note: this tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House
What's included
What's included
- A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House.
Not included
- The tour does NOT include an entrance ticket to the Anne Franks house.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Theater used ‘Jew collection point’ before deportations
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Stop 2
Former Jewish nursery where separated children were held before deportations.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Oldest Park of Amsterdam, site of the Auschwitz memorial.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Sephardic synagogue and site of the first razzia's.
Dokworker statue remembering the worker strikes protesting the deportations -
Stop 5 · 10m
Dutch National Memorial for the Holocaust (genocide against Jews) and the Porajmos (the genocide against Roma and Sinti) in Amsterdam
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Stop 6 · 15m
Nicknamed 'the Jewish Canal', Site of the Jewish council
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Stop 7 · 10m
The demolished heart of the Jewish Quarter, now the site of the Town Hall, Opera House, and a (Jewish) flea market
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Stop 8 · 5m
Nightlife area where many street fights between different factions took place during the occupation
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Stop 9 · 10m
Former Jewish Cinema (voted most beautiful cinema in the world!) where we discuss the use of new media by the Nazi's for propaganda
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Stop 10 · 15m
A quiet place by the University library where we delve deeper into Anne Frank's daily life
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Stop 11 · 10m
Former Dutch Centraal Bank, that secretly financed the resistance.
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Stop 12 · 5m
Around the corner from Ann Franks House, where we conclude the tour.
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Stop 13 · 15m
We don't enter the house but we have pictures and models showing how the house and secret annex were used to hide Ann Frank and her family
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Stop 14 · 10m
Site of the WWII National Monument.
Here we also discuss the killing of civilians that took place here during the liberation festivities
Meeting point
We meet opposite the street of the Holocaust Memorial / Dutch Theatre (Hollandsche Schouwburg) on Plantage Middenlaan 24.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $5.61 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House..
Where does it start?
We meet opposite the street of the Holocaust Memorial / Dutch Theatre (Hollandsche Schouwburg) on Plantage Middenlaan 24.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
