Anne Frank

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.

Every year millions of people travel to Amsterdam to see where the Frank family hid from the Nazis. In this tour, we walk part of the route Anne took on her journey to the hiding place. Travelling back in time to Amsterdam of WWII, we’ll experience Anne’s emotions during the dark days of the war. Using words from her diary, we will learn about Anne, the ‘secret annex’ & what she saw from her refuge. The tour ends in a cafe where you will have a drink & enter the Secret Annex via the magic of a virtual reality recreation (made by the Anne Frank Foundation). Entering through the bookcase into the hiding place you'll see that unlike the actual house, the VR house has the furniture in place, giving a feel of how it was to live there in 1942-44. There’s no crowds, you have the virtual house to yourself to explore at your own pace. We believe this is as close to the real thing as you can get, without stepping foot in the house. Ideal for those who can’t get tickets or access to the Annex

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour. Begin your tour by meandering through Amsterdam's picturesque streets as a knowledgeable guide shares insights into the Frank family's life and the escalating dangers they faced. See lesser-known sites related to the Holocaust and the resistance in Amsterdam, illustrating the broader context of the Jewish experience during the war. End the tour outside the Anne Frank House, the secret annex where Anne and her family hid for more than two years. Throughout the tour, listen to themes of tolerance, abuse of human rights, and the importance of historical memory. Hear an impactful exploration of a young girl's courage and a lasting reminder of the need for empathy and understanding in our world.

Join this 2 hour walking tour through Amsterdam and learn all about Anne Frank during the Second World War. Meet your guide at Waterlooplein and discover the most important sights about Anne Frank and other Jews during World War 2 including the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Council headquarters. Discover historical monuments and buildings which are still marked by traces of war. Learn about life during the second World War and the struggles people endured like the February strike and the hunger winter. Discover the many hiding places in the city where families such as the Franks were forced to flee. Get an idea of ​​what life was like in the Netherlands during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and what they had to endure during this dark period of time. Learn about her diary, how it was published by her father after the war and how it became one of the best selling books of all time.

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 have the opportunity to enter the house (unguided). If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we can 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. Bookings less than 10 days of your tour will receive the VR.

*THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. This is a 2-hour walking tour that can be planned in addition or an alternative to a visit to the house. Tickets are sold exclusively on their own website and are restricted from being resold. On the Anne Frank Tour, we explore the story of Anne Frank within the wider context of Amsterdam during the early days of WWII. As we walk through the historic Jewish Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods, you'll gain insight into the challenges faced by the Jewish community at the time. The tour ends near the Anne Frank House, where we reflect on Anne’s life in hiding and the world that surrounded her.

Visit the Jewish Cultural Quarter with the Jewish Historical Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue and the National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg). Join our ‘2-hour history of Anne Frank guided walking tour through Amsterdam with a professional guide who will show you how Amsterdam was like during World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This product has two separate things: a walking tour with live guide at the designated time, and a visit to the Jewish Cultural Quarter at your own pace.

Experience a vivid tour of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam and dive into the dreadful history of WWII accompanied by passages of Anne Frank's diary – guided in EN/DE/ES/IT

Join this 2-hour walking tour and learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city in a small group and learn about the life of Anne Frank from your guide. Hear stories about Anne Frank's family relationships, her move from Germany, the time she was hiding, and her father's life after the war. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Your private guide will tell you stories about Anne Frank's love of writing and the circumstances she experienced in Amsterdam in the 1930s and 1940s. Listen to how her diary gained worldwide fame. Discover some secret hiding places where the writer sought refuge during the Dutch resistance in the Second World War. See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument and finally the house of Anne Frank, where your tour ends.

Anne Frank walking tours stand out due to several unique features that enhance the overall experience. They focus on small group sizes, fostering a more intimate and engaging atmosphere. Led by expert guides, these tours provide deep insights into Anne Frank's life and the historical context of her story. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding not only of Anne Frank but also of the broader narrative of World War II and the Holocaust. The tours often include lesser-known sites related to Anne and the Jewish community in Amsterdam, offering a more nuanced perspective. Additionally, they incorporate interactive elements, such as multimedia presentations or discussions, to enrich the educational experience. Throughout, a commitment to cultural sensitivity ensures that the stories shared are approached with the respect they deserve, making the tours both memorable and meaningful.

Follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank as you walk the last part of the route she took with her family to the Secret Annex. As you walk along Amsterdam's beautiful canal belt, you'll hear extracts from her famous diary, allowing Anne to tell her story in her own words. Your guide will take you through the build-up to World War 2, explaining how Anne and her family came to live in Amsterdam, and why they had to go into hiding. You'll also hear stories of Dutch resistance, of feisty women taking on Nazi officers and how it was for people to live and work in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. Whilst on this tour, you will also experience some of Amsterdam's quirkier elements and how, as a city, it's not afraid to poke fun at itself. Although this tour discusses war and the holocaust, it also demonstrates the kindness of people and their willingness to help despite the dangers. In the words of Anne- 'Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.'

On this exclusive guided walking tour, 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.

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.

We will walk in the footsteps of Anne Frank and learn about the World War 2 stories, events and motives from a Jewish, Dutch and German perspective. I will take you to the places Anne Frank lived, played and went to school before going into hiding, places that look today almost exactly like it was in her time. And by following her footsteps, we will learn about many more people, places and events to tell the story of the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War 2. By visiting the sites and telling the stories of normal people under extreme circumstances we will bring the time of the war closer to home. With the use of authentic photos and videos, and by explaining the events from all perspectives, we will find out about the motives of the people involved, and we will ultimately ask the question: Could this happen again in our time?

Join this introspective walking tour through Anne Frank's life, where we delve into the Jewish history of Amsterdam and the horrors of the German occupation during World War II. Guided by a local expert, this immersive experience takes you through Amsterdam’s scenic streets, uncovering the Frank family's journey and the mounting dangers they faced. Along the way, discover lesser-known sites connected to the Holocaust and the resistance in the city, offering a broader perspective on the Jewish experience during the war. The tour culminates outside the Anne Frank House, the secret annex where Anne and her family sought refuge for over two years. As you walk, reflect on themes of tolerance, human rights abuses, and the significance of historical memory. This deeply moving tour is a powerful reminder of Anne Frank's courage and the ongoing need for empathy, understanding, and the preservation of history in our world.

Prepare yourself to step into Anne Frank’s Amsterdam during a time she wrote so vividly about in her diary. You will explore the places that shaped her story, alongside the lives of so many others who lived here during one of the darkest chapters of history. As we walk you’ll see the sites linked to the story of Anne Frank, the Jewish people that lived here, where they hid, and the stories of those that risked their lives to protect them. It’s a powerful journey full of real atrocities. And a reminder that we must never forget. Go at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. Feel free to stop and explore the memorials, museums and sites as long as you like, then press play to continue. The tour is theatrically narrated to fit the mood. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk making it a hands free experience. The narration gives clear directions and tells stories every step of the tour, at stops and in between stops.

This 1,5-hour small group tour takes you to the area where Anne Frank spent her childhood from when she moved to Amsterdam until she went into hiding. It covers key points in her life: what happened to her family and why they left Germany, how they came to live in Holland and how the Nazis discovered them. You'll find out about more about Anne Frank's life before she went in hiding. Anne Frank was a young girl who kept a diary while she and her family hid from the Nazi occupiers of Amsterdam. The journal was distributed posthumously, but it is now known to be one of the most read books ever written – with more than 30 million copies sold. This tour will take you beyond what most people know about Anne Frank, into the life she led before her time in hiding, and discuss how she has been used as an icon over the years.

On this SEMI PRIVATE (12ppl max.) guided walking tour, 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.

Join us on this small group experience to takes you to the area where Anne Frank spent her childhood from when she moved to Amsterdam until she went into hiding. It covers key points in her life: what happened to her family and why they left Germany, how they came to live in Holland and how the Nazis discovered them. 1. This tour will take you beyond what most people know about Anne Frank, into the life she led before her time in hiding, and discuss how she has been used as an icon over the years. 2. We will take you back to the places important to Anne Frank in her childhood. We will show you where she went to school and the bookshop where she bought her famous diary. 3. We will cover the south of Amsterdam, where you will have the opportunity to become acquainted with an area of the city that you would otherwise not see as a tourist. This area was constructed in the 1920-30ties and was based on revolutionary ideas of city planning, architecture, and social housing.

Join us for a moving and engaging tour that follows the life of Anne Frank through the streets of Amsterdam, exploring the story of a young girl who captured the essence of hope amid despair during World War II. Starting in the elegant, upscale Jewish Quarter, a beautiful, lesser-known area in the east of Amsterdam, we will explore some of Amsterdam's most beautiful neighborhoods. Through compelling narratives, your expert guide will connect Anne Frank's life and writings to our journey, unraveling the chain of events of the war and how they led to her family's capture. Along the way, we will discuss Anne Frank's early years in Amsterdam, her love for writing, and the dreams she recorded in her famous diary. We will also visit important memorials and historical sites that tell the stories of many lives affected by the Holocaust. Please note that the tour does NOT include a visit inside Anne Frank's House itself.