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Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam

From€62.5
2 hours
Amsterdam, Netherlands

About this activity

Delve into Amsterdam's rich Jewish heritage with a guided tour of Anne Frank's House and the Jewish Cultural Quarter, including the Portuguese Synagogue.

Highlights

  • Explore Anne Frank's House
  • Discover Jewish Cultural Quarter
  • Visit the Portuguese Synagogue
  • Learn about Amsterdam's WWII history
  • Experience the Jewish Historical Museum

Full description

Step into the poignant history of Amsterdam's Jewish community with this immersive walking tour. Visit Anne Frank's House, where the young diarist hid during World War II, and explore the Jewish Cultural Quarter, home to the stunning Portuguese Synagogue. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories and historical insights, bringing the city's past to life. This tour offers a profound and educational experience, perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in Amsterdam's rich cultural tapestry.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Anne Frank's House
  • Visit to the Jewish Cultural Quarter
  • Entry to the Portuguese Synagogue
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Who were the Jews who began settling in the Netherlands around 1600? What do Jews celebrate on Pesach? And why do Jews wear a kippah? Come and find out at the Jewish Museum. Through personal stories, unique objects and art you’ll find out everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish religion, history and culture. You’ll learn about Jewish customs, rituals and festivals and you’ll see how Jews keep those traditions alive today. Discover Jewish life then and now and everything in between.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

In the heart of the old Jewish neighbourhood stands the Portuguese Synagogue. The biggest synagogue in the world when it was built in the 17th century. Jews still worship here to this day, but whenever this wonderful building isn’t being used for services it’s open for you to visit. Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re Jewish or not. A visit to the Portuguese Synagogue is a breathtaking experience. Everything has been kept just as it was in the 17th century. Instead of electric lights, the synagogue is lit by hundreds of candles.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: YES
3

The National Holocaust Museum tells the story of the Nazi persecution and murder of the Jews of the Netherlands. Before the Second World War, Jews and non-Jews lived side by side. They had the same rights. But during the war, the Nazis and their collaborators killed around six million Jews in Europe. That was the Holocaust or Shoah. This is the first and only museum to relate the history of the persecution of the Jews of the entire Netherlands. Including the day-to-day life of Jews on the eve of the Second World War, the liberation as Jews experienced it, and how the Holocaust has been treated in our national culture of remembrance: all this is examined in the museum.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
4

Once a theatre, Hollandsche Schouwburg was seized by the Nazis in the Second World War. From July 1942, Jews ordered to report for deportation were assembled here. Tens of thousands of people passed through these doors. Many spent hours, days, even weeks locked in here before being sent to concentration and extermination camps. Today, it’s a memorial for all the victims of the Holocaust.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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Join a 2-hour walking tour about the life of Anne Frank with a professional Tour Guide in your chosen language. The tour starts at 2pm (English guide) in front of the Jewish Museum or in front of the Portuguese Synagoge (French, German, Spanish at 2pm and Italian guide at 2:30pm)

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

3 Mr. Visserplein

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas
  • Children under 10 years old are not permitted in Anne Frank's House

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The walking tour starts daily at 2pm in front of the main entrance of the Jewish Museum.
  • A visit to the Jewish Cultural Quarter is therefore recommended to plan before the start of the walking tour.

Traveler reviews

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Great insight to Anne frank

Great experience very knowledgeable guide

DavidF8511May 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Jewish neighborhood tour.

Edwin was a very good guide, explaining and adhering to the agreed schedule.

J2744GIjoaquinmMay 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Exceptional

We took the tour with Elena. Truly excellent. She explained many things to us with passion.

641ramonadMay 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great thought provoking your

Kiran told you all the facts and suggested other options to see. Most interestingly he suggested different options of how life was in 1945. It gave a depth beyond the facts

Dave RMay 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Captivating

We were lucky to share a very good moment with Angie; it was very interesting and fascinating. Thanks to her

H2201JLlucielMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

The walking tour starts daily at 2pm in front of the main entrance of the Jewish Museum. A visit to the Jewish Cultural Quarter is therefore recommended to plan before the start of the walking tour.
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