Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide who shows you the city during World War II through the eyes of Anne Frank. The tour begins in the Jewish Quarter and culminates at Anne Frank's House, providing a complete storyline of those dark days. Travel back to the grim era of World War II on a 2-hour walking tour, learning about life under the German occupation of the Netherlands from 1940 to 1945 and how Anne Frank became an icon of the brutality of oppression. Hear the story of her diary and how it was published by her father, Otto Frank.
Meet your guide close to Waterloo Square and stroll past monuments and buildings still marked by the scars of war. Your guide will bring history to life, giving you insight into how the city’s citizens behaved during the occupation and how they navigated through times of horror.
Discover why the Dutch attempted to coexist with the occupying army and how they treated the Jewish community, including Anne Frank. You'll also hear about significant events, such as the February Strike and the Winter of Hunger.
As you explore the Jewish neighborhood, you'll see the Portuguese Synagogue and its museum, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, and the headquarters of the Jewish council. You will learn about locations that the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places for families like the Franks. The tour ends at Anne Frank's House, though admission is not included.
This walking tour is ideal for fans of European history, providing insight into how the Jewish community lived, survived, and continues to thrive in Amsterdam. Note that this Anne Frank Walking Tour does NOT include (skip-the-line) admission to Anne Frank's House. The tour starts near Waterloo Square and ends next to the Anne Frank House/Museum, but we do NOT enter the house. If you wish to visit the Anne Frank House, please secure your ticket on the official Anne Frank House website (annefrank.org), choosing a time slot at least two hours after the start of this walking tour.
Please be aware that our tours have different meeting points depending on the language you wish to book. The Anne Frank Walking Tours in Italian, French, Dutch, and German start in front of the Portuguese Synagogue at Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam. The Anne Frank Walking Tours in English, Spanish, and Portuguese start in front of the Jewish Museum at Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam.