Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

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.



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Portuguese Synagogue, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam The Netherlands

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

Stop At: Jewish Historical Museum and JHM Children’s Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam The Netherlands

We start the tour nearby the Jewish Historical Museum. We will see the 4 Jewish synagogues of the Museum.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Dokwerker, Jonas Daniel Meijerplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Hear the story about the february strike against the Nazi occupation in 1941

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hortus Botanicus, Plantage Middenlaan 2A, 1018 DD Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will pass the beautiful Hortus Botanicus.

Stop At: Holocaust Memorial Walk, Burmandwarsstraat 53, 1091 SL Amsterdam The Netherlands

The Memorial of Auschwitz in the beautiful Wertheimpark

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plantage & the East, Plantage & the East, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

Wander through the famous Plantage neighborhood. The most beautiful part of the canal district.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Hortus Botanicus, Plantage Middenlaan 2A, 1018 DD Amsterdam The Netherlands

We are passing one of the oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.

Stop At: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam The Netherlands

Learn about people who were hiding in the Amsterdam Zoo

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Holocaust Namenmonument, Weesperstraat, 1018 DN Amsterdam The Netherlands

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

Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Walk over the Dam Square, the heart of our city center and see the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 279-281, 1016 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands

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

Stop At: Anne Frank Beeld, Merwedeplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands

A short stop in front of the Anne Frank Statue next to the Westerkerk.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands

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



Informacion Adicional
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Kids can join from 10 years and older"
"We will walk about 2 kilometers (1,5 mile)"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Private Walking Tour
• Guide
• One of Amsterdam's best Apple Pies with coffee or tea
• Optional tram ride
• Tickets for Anne Frank house guaranteed if tour is booked at least 7 weeks before tour date
• We can't guarantee tickets for bookings made within 7 weeks, but we will do our best to secure them.
• If tickets to Anne Frank House are unavailable, a Virtual Reality alternative is provided.

Not Included

• Entry/Admission - Joods Historisch Museum
• Entry/Admission - Portuguese Synagogue

Facilities