Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Tour
Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander with our guide through the Jewish quarter and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tense atmosphere from that period of the war. 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 will have the opportunity to enter the house (unguided). If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we guarantee to get you tickets for the house. If booked less than 7 weeks, we offer an alternative way to explore the house via a Virtual Reality experience if we are unsuccessful in securing tickets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ One of Amsterdam's best Apple Pies with coffee or tea
✔ We can't guarantee tickets for bookings made within 7 weeks, but we will do our best to secure them.
✔ Private Walking Tour
✔ Optional tram ride
✔ Guide
✔ Tickets for Anne Frank house guaranteed if tour is booked at least 7 weeks before tour date
✔ If tickets to Anne Frank House are unavailable, a Virtual Reality alternative is provided.
✖ Entry/Admission - Joods Historisch Museum
✖ Entry/Admission - Portuguese Synagogue
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Outside main entrance of Portuguese Synagogue.
Look for a 'Bespoke Amsterdam Experience' sign.
Itinerary
1
Portuguese Synagogue
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
Duration: 10 minutes
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Dokwerker
Hear the story about the february strike against the Nazi occupation in 1941
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Hortus Botanicus
We will pass the beautiful Hortus Botanicus.
5
Holocaust Memorial Walk
The Memorial of Auschwitz in the beautiful Wertheimpark
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Plantage & the East
Wander through the famous Plantage neighborhood. The most beautiful part of the canal district.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Hortus Botanicus
We are passing one of the oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.
8
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Learn about people who were hiding in the Amsterdam Zoo
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Holocaust Namenmonument
Enter the Holocaust memorial where over 100.000 names of Jews that did not survive the holocaust are written on the walls.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Dam Square
Walk over the Dam Square, the heart of our city center and see the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk
Duration: 5 minutes
11
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Anne Frank Beeld
A short stop in front of the Anne Frank Statue next to the Westerkerk.
Duration: 5 minutes
13
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
• Kids can join from 10 years and older
• We will walk about 2 kilometers (1,5 mile)
