Do this because
Visit the Jewish neighborhood, with its Portuguese synagogue and museum
Learn what life was like in the Netherlands during WWII
Hear the story about Anne Frank and her diary
Stroll past monuments and buildings still marked by traces of war
What to expect
Travel back to the dark days of World War II on a 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam and learn what life was like following the occupation of the Netherlands by the Germans in 1940-1945 and how Anne Frank became an icon of the brutality of suppression. Hear the story about her diary and how it came to be published by her father Otto Frank.
Stroll past monuments and buildings still marked by traces of war. Your guide will bring the history to life, giving you a sense of how the city’s citizens behaved during the occupation, and how they moved around in times of horror.
Learn why the Dutch tried to co-exist with the occupying army and how the Dutch behaved towards the Jews of Amsterdam like Anne Frank. Hear about several important events, such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger.
Visit the Jewish neighborhood, with its Portuguese synagogue and museum, the Hollandsche schouwburg, and the head office of the Jewish council. Discover locations the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places to families like the Franks. The tour ends at Anne Frank's House, admission is not included.
COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
The experience complies with government regulations
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test may be required, please confirm the local requirements before your visit
What's included
Professional English speaking tour guide
Local city tax of 1.50 euro per person
What's not included
Anne Frank House entrance ticket
Facemasks (available for purchase at the start of the tour for € 1.50 - € 3.00)
Headphones (available for purchase at the start of the tour € 4.00 - € 5.00)
Location
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1, Amsterdam 1011 PL, Noord-Holland, NL
Meeting point:
Meet your guide in Waterloo Square (Tram 14), in front of the Jewish Historical Museum. Note this is NOT the location of the Anne Frank House.
When
- Tours operate daily at 10.30am and 2.00pm
- See calendar for exact available times and dates
Provider
360 Amsterdam Tours B.V.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the activity begins.
Important to know
- Note: the tour ends at Anne Frank's House
- This tour does NOT go inside the Anne Frank House, admission is NOT included
- Please dress comfortably. Check the weather predictions before the start of the tour
Please bring your own:
- Facemasks (available for purchase at the start of the tour for € 1.50 - € 3.00)
- Headphones (available for purchase at the start of the tour € 4.00 - € 5.00)
- Fully charged smartphone
