Anne Frank’s Amsterdam: Jewish History & WWII Semi-Private tour
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Anne Frank’s diary is one of the most powerful and enduring accounts of life under Nazi occupation, offering profound and deeply personal insights into the struggles of Jewish families during World War II. Her story has become a universal symbol of resilience and hope in the face of the horrors of the Holocaust.
On this small group walking tour - no more than 12 guests - our expert guide will take you on a journey through Amsterdam during World War II. Beginning your journey at Anne Frank’s House (exterior only), learn about her life, the persecution of the Jewish community, and the tragic deportations that sent over 100,000 Dutch Jews to concentration camps. As you explore the Jewish Quarter and Amsterdam’s historic streets and canals, uncover stories of resistance, the devastating impact of the Hunger Winter of 1944-45, and the city’s struggle under Nazi occupation.
This Anne Frank and Amsterdam during WWII tour offers a powerful and moving exploration of the city’s history, from the Holocaust in Amsterdam to the resilience of its people. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of Anne Frank’s legacy, the impact of World War II on the Netherlands, and the importance of remembering these stories today.
What's included
• SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
• SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12GUESTS MAXIMUM
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
What's not included
• Tour price does NOT include entry to Anne Frank House Amsterdam
• Tour price does NOT include entry to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum
• Tour price does NOT include Food and Drinks
• Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
• Tour price does NOT include luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Stops generally include but are not limited to:
- Anne Frank House (Exterior Only)Begin your tour by the Anne Frank House, where Anne, her family, and four others hid from the Nazis for two years. Learn about their lives in hiding, their betrayal, and Anne’s enduring legacy.(10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
- Anne Frank Statue & WesterkerkSee the statue of Anne Frank, a tribute to the young diarist, set against the backdrop of Westerkerk, the 17th-century church whose bells she found both a comfort and a reminder of the world beyond the attic.(10 minutes)
- HomomonumentVisit the first memorial in the world dedicated to persecuted LGBTQ+ individuals, commemorating those who lost their lives under the Nazi regime.(10 minutes)
- Dam Square & National MonumentWalk through Amsterdam’s historic main square, where the Nazi recruitment office once stood. Pay your respects at the National Monument, a cenotaph honoring victims of World War II andlater conflicts.(10 minutes)
- Statue of Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677)Learn about this Dutch Jewish philosopher whose rationalist ideas on religion and politics were considered radical for his time and later influenced the Enlightenment.(5 minutes)
- Jewish Resistance Monument (Joods Verzetsmonument)Erected in 1988 to commemorate Jewish resistance fighters who lost their lives during World War II. This site marks the first mass protest against Nazi occupation(10 minutes)
- Megadlé Jethomiem Orphanage MemorialPause at this subtle yet moving sidewalk monument, where stones trace the outline of the orphanage from which Jewish children and their caretakers were deported to Sobibor in 1943.(10 minutes)
- Portuguese Synagogue & Jewish Museum (Exterior only)Admire what was once the world’s largest synagogue in the world, a symbol of Amsterdam’s once-thriving Jewish community. Across the street, the Jewish Museum offers a deeper insightinto Jewish life, history, and culture in the Netherlands.(10 minutes)
- The Dockworker StatueReflect at this powerful statue, commemorating the February Strike of 1941, when thousands of workers staged the first public protest in occupied Europe against Nazi persecution.(10 minutes)
- Deaf MemorialA small but poignant monument honoring Jewish deaf and hard-of-hearing victims, labeled as “Untermenschen” by the Nazis and systematically murdered.(10 minutes)
- Auschwitz MonumentIn a quiet corner of Wertheimpark, this shattered mirror memorial reflects the sky, symbolizing how the heavens themselves were broken by the horrors of Auschwitz and other concentrationcamps.(10 minutes)
- National Holocaust Memorial & Stumbling StonesVisit the National Holocaust Names Monument, engraved with the names of 102,000 Jewish victims and 220 Roma and Sinti murdered by the Nazis. See the Stumbling Stones, small brassplaques embedded in the pavement, each marking the last known residence of a deported Holocaust victim.(10 minutes)
Highlights
Highlights generally include:
- Anne Frank House (Exterior Only)See where Anne and her family hid for two years during Nazi occupation. Hear the story of their time in hiding and thebetrayal that led to their tragic fate.
- Dam SquareVisit Amsterdam’s historic central square, once home to a Nazi recruitment office during World War II. See the Royal Palace, formerly used by German forces, and the NationalMonument, honoring victims of the war.
- National Holocaust Names MonumentPay tribute at this striking memorial, where over 102,000 names of Dutch Jewish victims are engraved—each representing a life lost during the Holocaust.
- Portuguese Synagogue (Exterior Only)Step into the Jewish Quarter and admire this stunning 17th-century landmark that remains one of the oldest functioning synagogues in Europe.
- The CanalsStroll along Amsterdam’s scenic canals, where historic facades, bridges, and houseboats provide a backdrop to stories of wartime survival, resistance, and loss.
Activity Info
Location
Anne Frank House, Westermarkt, Amsterdam, Netherlands