Tour guide pointing at Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam.
Group on Anne Frank Story and World War II walking tour in a park setting.
Young girl smiling on a postage stamp.
Tourists queuing outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
Guide with participants at the Statue of De Dokwerker in Amsterdam.
Open Anne Frank's diary with a photo of Anne and Margot, Amsterdam.
Dam Square with National Monument and Royal Palace in Amsterdam.

Anne Frank Story and World War II Small-Group Walking Tour, Amsterdam

Amsterdam
Walking Tours
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Duration: Varies (1.5 hours to 3 hours)

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Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with this small-group walking tour, delving into World War II sites and Anne Frank's story through expert guidance. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point to start a journey that retraces streets known by Anne Frank herself while uncovering wartime history in context of Nazi occupation. This experience offers an intimate look at key locations and memorials within Amsterdam’s historic Jewish Quarter.

Follow an expert guide on this 1.5 or 2-hour small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and WWII sites on an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German tour.

Walk the same streets Anne Frank once did as you explore the Jewish Quarter, home to the Portuguese Synagogue and wartime memorials.

See the Hollandsche Schouwburg and Jewish Council office, and hear how Dutch resistance fighters hid Jewish families during Nazi rule.

Your guide shares powerful stories of life under occupation, including the 1941 workers’ strike and the winter famine of 1944–1945.

Get access to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial and Museum, and the Children's Museum by upgrading your tickets.

Anne Frank Story and WWII walking tour of Amsterdam

Expert English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Small-group tour of max 15 people

Local city tax

Entry to: Jewish Cultural Quarter Jewish Museum Children’s Museum Portuguese Synagogue National Holocaust Memorial National Holocaust Museum

Jewish Cultural Quarter

Jewish Museum

Children’s Museum

Portuguese Synagogue

National Holocaust Memorial

National Holocaust Museum

Entry to the Anne Frank House

Food and drink

Transportation

Gratuities for the guide

Tour guide pointing at Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam.

Tour guide pointing at Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam.

Join this small-group walking tour with an expert guide as you explore WWII sites and Anne Frank’s story in Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated point listed on your voucher. Have your booking ready for check-in before setting off on foot. Your guide outlines the route and focus areas before the walk begins.

What to expect

Jewish Quarter & WWII sites

Walk the streets Anne Frank knew while exploring the Jewish Quarter’s wartime history. Your guide places key locations and memorials in context with the Nazi occupation and the city’s responses.

Features:

  • Jewish Quarter route: Navigate areas tied to the community’s wartime experience and postwar memory.

  • Portuguese Synagogue: View the historic complex as your guide explains its place in Jewish life and wartime Amsterdam.

  • Hollandsche Schouwburg: Learn about its role during the occupation and the commemorations held today.

  • Jewish Council office: Hear how administration and occupation policies impacted daily life.

  • Stories of resistance and hardship: Understand the 1941 workers’ strike and the 1944–45 winter famine through first-hand accounts.

  • Anne Frank House (exterior): Learn about Anne’s time in hiding and her enduring legacy.

  • Small-group tour: Join a 15-member tour to enjoy personalised attention from your guide and a chance to ask questions.

Extras

  • Entry to attractions: Explore the Jewish Cultural Quarter, Jewish Museum, Children’s Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial, and the National Holocaust Museum by upgrading your tickets.
Group on Anne Frank Story and World War II walking tour in a park setting.

Group on Anne Frank Story and World War II walking tour in a park setting.

Young girl smiling on a postage stamp.

Young girl smiling on a postage stamp.

Tourists queuing outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

Tourists queuing outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

What to bring

  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing; bring an umbrella if rain is forecast.

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for city streets.

Additional information

  • This tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House.

  • To visit the Anne Frank House, purchase tickets at annefrank.org with a time slot at least 2 hours after the tour starts.

  • Your tour meeting points depend on the language of the tour. Please check your voucher carefully after booking for the exact details.

Guide with participants at the Statue of De Dokwerker in Amsterdam.

Guide with participants at the Statue of De Dokwerker in Amsterdam.

Open Anne Frank's diary with a photo of Anne and Margot, Amsterdam.

Open Anne Frank's diary with a photo of Anne and Margot, Amsterdam.

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Operating hours

Anne Frank House

Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 12th Sep 2026, 13th Sep 2026, 14th Sep 2026, 21st Sep 2026 and 25th Sep 2026.

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FAQs

The tour lasts either 1.5 hours or 2 hours, depending on your chosen language option.
This small-group walking tour is conducted in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
You will meet your expert guide at a designated meeting point listed on your voucher before starting the walk.
The tour includes key WWII locations such as the Hollandsche Schouwburg, Jewish Council office, and several wartime memorials within the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
No, entry to the Anne Frank House is not part of this walking tour. You need a separate ticket from annefrank.org timed at least two hours after your tour begins.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes, and consider bringing an umbrella if rain is forecasted.
The tour accommodates a maximum group size of 15 participants to ensure personal attention from the guide.
Your guide shares powerful narratives about life under Nazi occupation, including events like the workers’ strike in 1941 and the winter famine of 1944–1945.
Yes, you can choose to upgrade your ticket to gain entry to places like the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial and Museum, and Children's Museum.
The small-group walking tour includes a charge for the local city tax as part of its price structure.

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