Anne Frank and the Jewish Quarter Food Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Inside the lunchroom Bijzonder Amsterdams the guide will be waiting for you.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Waterlooplein

  We will visit Waterlooplein, a square with deep Jewish roots. Once home to a thriving Jewish market, it was a vibrant center of daily life before the war. I’ll share the story of its past and how the Jewish community helped shape this part of Amsterdam.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Joods Museum (Pass by)

  We will pass by the Jewish Museum, a cultural institution that tells the story of Jewish life in Amsterdam. I’ll share some key highlights about its exhibits and the history of the Jewish community in the city.

  Admission ticket free
• Portugese Synagoge (Pass by)

  We will walk past the Portuguese Synagogue, one of the most beautiful and historic synagogues in Amsterdam. I’ll tell you about its significance to the Jewish community, its architecture, and its role in Amsterdam's rich Jewish history.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Dokwerker

  We pass the statue "De Dokwerker," a powerful tribute to the February Strike of 1941 — the first and only mass protest in Nazi-occupied Europe against the persecution of Jews.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Holocaust Namenmonument

  We walk through the impressive Holocaust Names Memorial, where we pause at the name of Anne Frank and other Holocaust victims. During this walk, I will tell you about the significance of this monument and the history of the Jewish community in Amsterdam.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  De Schaduwkade

  We will walk along 'The Shadow Quay', a place with historical significance for the Jewish community in Amsterdam. I’ll tell you about its connection to the city’s Jewish heritage and its role during the Second World War

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Café Waterlooplein 77

  This café is located in a former Jewish girls’ orphanage. While we enjoy some food here, I’ll share the moving history of this building and the lives of the young girls who once lived here. It’s a stop where past and present come together in a meaningful way.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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