Anne Frank Amsterdam small-group walking tour with the Jewish Quarter

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Dive deep into Anne Frank’s story on a tour through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed city centre and the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by passages from her diary. Discover how everything changed in Amsterdam during World War II and what this meant for the lives of Anne Frank and thousands of other Jewish people living in Amsterdam at the time.Anne Frank was among the numerous Jews who sought refuge in hiding to evade deportation. Countess individuals were transported to concentration camps, with only a handful making it back. As part of your tour, you'll pass significant landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, the Portuguese Synagogue, and various sites of remembrance. These include Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), the National Monument on Dam Square, the Auschwitz Memorial, and other places that honour the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the repercussions of the Second World War.You'll also gain insight into the origins of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter and learn about its transformation by Jewish people expelled from Spain, contributing to Amsterdam's evolution into one of Europe's most affluent cities.
Highlights
- You'll explore Amsterdam's Jewish past in the UNESCO city centre and the Jewish Quarter
- There's a chance to start at the Anne Frank Monument at Westerkerk and follow her story
- The tour includes passing the Anne Frank House, beautiful canals and Amsterdam's lively city centre
- You can see important Jewish landmarks like Stolpersteine and the Portuguese Synagogue
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
What's included
- Tour guide
- Small group experience
- Walking tour
Where you'll meet
Meet next to the small Anne Frank monument at Westerkerk: Westermarkt 74, just around the corner of the Anne Frank House. Your guide will be wearing a red name tag around their neck.
Important information
Know in advance:
* The meeting point for the tour is close to the Anne Frank House, but the Anne Frank House itself will not be visited during the tour
* You'll not have to pay any admission fees during the tour, as all sights visited can be seen free of charge
* This is a walking tour covering approximately 2–3 kilometres, so please wear comfortable shoes
Remember to bring:
* This tour takes place in all weather conditions. Please make sure to bring an umbrella in case of rain