Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

4.9
(300 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Walking Tour

Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander through the Jewish quarter with our guide and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tension of living in Amsterdam during wartime. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside.

At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to visit the house.
We will advise how to get tickets for the house, subject to ticket availability. If booking less than 10 days before your tour, you will receive the Virtual Reality experience instead.

No additional purchases required

What's Included

One of Amsterdam's best Apple Pies with coffee or tea
Tram ride (optional)
Private Walking Tour
Tickets to Anne Frank house - We will assist with ticket purchase subject to availability
Virtual Reality alternative provided when tickets are sold out
Guide
Entry/Admission - Joods Historisch Museum

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

Outside main entrance of Portuguese Synagogue. Look for a 'Bespoke Amsterdam Experience' sign.

End point
Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Portugese Synagoge

    We will start the tour next to the impressive Portuguese Synagogue. One of Amsterdams most beautiful buildings. We will learn about the history of this museum that is still in use for the Jewish community of Amsterdam

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Jewish Historical Museum and JHM Children’s Museum

    We start the tour nearby the Jewish Historical Museum. We will see the 4 Jewish synagogues of the Museum.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Dokwerker

    Hear the story about the february strike against the Nazi occupation in 1941

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hortus Botanicus

    We will pass the beautiful Hortus Botanicus.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Holocaust Memorial Walk

    The Memorial of Auschwitz in the beautiful Wertheimpark

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Plantage & the East

    Wander through the famous Plantage neighborhood. The most beautiful part of the canal district.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Hortus Botanicus (Pass by)

    We are passing one of the oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

    Learn about people who were hiding in the Amsterdam Zoo

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Holocaust Namenmonument

    Enter the Holocaust memorial where over 100.000 names of Jews that did not survive the holocaust are written on the walls.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Dam Square

    Walk over the Dam Square, the heart of our city center and see the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Westerkerk

    Walk around the Westerkerk, The inspiring church and tower Anne saw from her hiding place. Listen to the bells of the carillon playing every 15 mins.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Anne Frank House

    We will bring you to the Anne Frank House and show it from the outside. You will hear of the relationship between the secret annex, the local neighbourhood and the nearby Westerkerk. The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we will have tickets to visit the Anne Frank House. If tickets are not available anymore, we will take you 'inside' the house via a virtual reality simulation, which is included in the price as an alternative option.

    30 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Supplied by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences

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