Amsterdam: Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Dutch

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Entrance ticket to Anne Frank House is not included.

What To Expect

Portugese Synagoge

Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Auschwitz Monument

Here we will you about the monument and the Jewish deportation.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Group tour in English

Tour with up to 15 people

Small-group tour in English

Tour with up to 8 people

Private tour

Reviews

4.65

71 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking, learning, appreciating, Amsterdam
Cameron T,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredibly interesting and knowledgeable tour guide, Aaron - his knowledge goes way beyond Anne Frank and WW11
Thought Provoking
Sharon L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very interesting and informative tour around the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam that makes you think.
No tour guide
Robert T,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I wouldn't know because the tour guide did not show up. We waited for 30 minutes after scheduled start time.
Anne Frank and WW2 walking tour
Beverlee M,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was prepared and organized for this tour. He was very knowledgable regarding subject matter. He answered all the questions and filled in additional info
Great, informative tour.
dianednjpa,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I encourage people to take this tour. It provides a more in-depth explanation of what was happening in Amsterdam before and during its occupation. James was an excellent guide with great knowledge to share.
Excellent guide
Clare W,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide was very informative, informing the party of other things relating to Amsterdam and not just the war. Friendly and was willing to answer any other questions asked.
Great tour
juliasb111,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. I’d recommend this tour. (Just one note, on the tour description when I booked it said it was a private tour, but it was a small group tour.)
Jewish quarter walk
Wilma R,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative walk with a well spoken informed guide, James. Pointed out important sites. Recommend.
James gave us such an...
Lori R,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James gave us such an amazing tour full of history and personal stories. I recommend this tour to everyone!!!!
Amsterdam trip from Queensland Australia
cowsgutz71,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great knowledge of everything we went to see, great that he was also a local with great knowledge passed down from family