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Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

  • A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House.
  • The tour does NOT include an entrance ticket to the Anne Franks house.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plantage Middenlaan 24
1018 DE Amsterdam, Netherlands

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End point

Dam
1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

The tour ends on Dam Square

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Hollandsche Schouwburg

Theater used ‘Jew collection point’ before deportations
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Holocaust Museum (pass by)

Former Jewish nursery where separated children were held before deportations.
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Wertheimpark

Oldest Park of Amsterdam, site of the Auschwitz memorial.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Portugese Synagoge

Sephardic synagogue and site of the first razzia's. Dokworker statue remembering the worker strikes protesting the deportations
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Holocaust Names Monument

Dutch National Memorial for the Holocaust (genocide against Jews) and the Porajmos (the genocide against Roma and Sinti) in Amsterdam
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

De Schaduwkade

Nicknamed 'the Jewish Canal', Site of the Jewish council
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Waterlooplein Market

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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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rembrandtplein

Nightlife area where many street fights between different factions took place during the occupation
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pathé Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski

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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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Binnengasthuisstraat

A quiet place by the University library where we delve deeper into Anne Frank's daily life
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Allard Pierson

Former Dutch Centraal Bank, that secretly financed the resistance.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Anne Frank

Around the corner from Ann Franks House, where we conclude the tour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Anne Frank House

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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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dam Square

Site of the WWII National Monument. Here we also discuss the killing of civilians that took place here during the liberation festivities
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House.
  • The tour does NOT include an entrance ticket to the Anne Franks house.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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