Private Amsterdam WW2 walking tour

4.4
(14 reviews)

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

Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time.

Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War.

See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument.

Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.

What's Included

A local guide
Private tour
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Amstel 51C

Meet your guide at the Hermitage pier located right in front of the main entrance of the Hermitage Museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Portugese Synagoge

    Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Auschwitz Monument

    Here we will you about the monument and the Jewish deportation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam

    Here we will tell you about the resistance of the Jewish community.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hollandsche Schouwburg

    Here we will tell you about the deportation camps.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    De Plantage

    Here we will show you the beautiful area and history of the Plantage area.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Spinoza Monument

    Here we will tell you about the Spinoza Monument.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Rokin (Pass by)

    Walk to the famous Dam Square monument and Royal Palace.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Dam Square

    Explore the Dam Square monument.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Royal Palace Amsterdam

    Explore the Dutch Royal Palace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Anne Frank House

    Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trigger Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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