Anne Frank & WWII Jewish Quarter History Walking Tour Amsterdam
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Trace the history of World War II and the moving story of Anne Frank on an expert-led walking tour through Amsterdam. Explore the historic Jewish Cultural Quarter as your guide reveals the reality of the Nazi occupation, the brave Dutch Resistance, and the daily struggles of the city's Jewish community during WWII. Highlights Anne Frank & Her Diary: Learn about her family's move to Amsterdam, her famous writings, and their time spent in hiding. Jewish Cultural Quarter: Walk past the Portuguese Synagogue and the Hollandsche Schouwburg memorial. Key Landmarks: See the iconic Westerkerk and the exterior of the Anne Frank House. Local History: Hear stories of courage, betrayal, and resilience across wartime Amsterdam. Includes: Professional local guide & small-group experience. Duration: 2,5 Hours Please note: this tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House
Your experience
Stop 1
Theater used ‘Jew collection point’ before deportations
Stop 2
Former Jewish nursery where separated children were held before deportations.
Stop 3
Oldest Park of Amsterdam, site of the Auschwitz memorial.
Stop 4
Sephardic synagogue and site of the first razzia's. Dokworker statue remembering the worker strikes protesting the deportations
Stop 5
Dutch National Memorial for the Holocaust (genocide against Jews) and the Porajmos (the genocide against Roma and Sinti) in Amsterdam
Stop 6
Nicknamed 'the Jewish Canal', Site of the Jewish council
Stop 7
The demolished heart of the Jewish Quarter, now the site of the Town Hall, Opera House, and a (Jewish) flea market
Stop 8
Nightlife area where many street fights between different factions took place during the occupation
Stop 9
Former Jewish Cinema (voted most beautiful cinema in the world!) where we discuss the use of new media by the Nazi's for propaganda
Stop 10
A quiet place by the University library where we delve deeper into Anne Frank's daily life
Stop 11
Former Dutch Centraal Bank, that secretly financed the resistance.
Stop 12
Around the corner from Ann Franks House, where we conclude the tour.
What’s included
- A walking tour from the Jewish quarter to Ann Frank's House.
Not included
- The tour does NOT include an entrance ticket to the Anne Franks house.
Meeting and pickup
We meet opposite the street of the Holocaust Memorial / Dutch Theatre (Hollandsche Schouwburg) on Plantage Middenlaan 24.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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