Amsterdam: Anne Frank House & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Two hours through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter, from the Portuguese Synagogue to Anne Frank's doorstep

You walk through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and Jordaan District with a professional guide for two hours, starting at the Jewish Historical Museum and ending at the Anne Frank House. The tour includes the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust memorial, and the National Monument, with the guide explaining WWII history and the neighborhood's story. Anne Frank House entry is separate, but you see the building and understand its context.

Step-by-step itinerary

Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter tour

• Meet guide by Jewish Historical Museum
• Listen at Portuguese Synagogue
• Visit Holocaust memorial park
• Pass Rembrandt House Museum
• Admire National Monument in main square
• See Anne Frank House from outside

The experience

So yeah, the guide shows up with this bright orange umbrella in front of the Jewish Historical Museum. That's how you spot them in the crowd. From there you're walking into the actual Jewish Quarter, and it's not a museum setup or a performance. The Portuguese Synagogue is still there, still used, and your guide walks you through what life looked like before the war, what happened during it, and how the neighborhood remembers. Two hours sounds short, but it moves at a pace that lets you absorb the weight of it without feeling rushed.

The route takes you past the Rembrandt House Museum, through to the National Monument in the main square (that's where the guide explains what the commemoration means), and then you end up outside the Anne Frank House itself in the Jordaan District. The tour doesn't include entry to the house (you'd need to book that separately if you want to go inside), but standing there with someone who knows the history, who can point out the actual building and tell you what happened behind those windows, changes how you see it. It's not a quick photo stop.

The walk covers the full story of those years (the before, the during, the memorial sites), and it's designed for people who want to understand Amsterdam during World War II through the lens of the people who lived it. Your guide is a professional, not a volunteer, so the information is consistent and grounded. The route is wheelchair accessible, and there are public transport options nearby if you need them, though most of it is on foot through the old streets.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a professional guide for the full two hours, all taxes and handling charges, and a private walking experience through the Jewish Quarter and Jordaan District.
• You'll visit the Portuguese Synagogue, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Rembrandt House Museum, the National Monument, and see the Anne Frank House from outside.
• Entry to the Anne Frank House itself is not included and must be arranged separately.

Options for this experience

6 options

Tour conducted privately in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours

Tour conducted privately in French11:00 and 14:00Lasts 2 hours

Tour conducted privately in Italian11:00 and 14:00Lasts 2 hours

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Tour conducted privately in German10:30, 11:00 and 14:00Lasts 2 hours

Tour conducted privately in Dutch11:00Lasts 2 hours

Tour conducted privately in Spanish11:00 and 14:00Lasts 2 hours

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “We start the tour in front of the Jewish Museum. Look for the orange 360 umbrella. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour and buy your tickets online in advance.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by 360 Amsterdam Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to understand Amsterdam's WWII history and the Jewish Quarter's story with someone who knows it deeply. Expect two hours of walking at a steady pace through the old streets. That's what lets the guide connect the sites and the history without feeling hurried.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 6 departure times. In Spanish, French and Italian, at 11:00 and 14:00. In German, at 10:30, 11:00 and 14:00. In Dutch, at 11:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is entry to the Anne Frank House included?

No. The tour shows you the exterior and tells the history, but entry tickets must be booked separately if you want to go inside.

How long is the tour?

Two hours.

What's the group size?

It's a private walking tour, so it's your group with one professional guide.

Where do we meet?

In front of the Jewish Historical Museum, where the guide will be holding a bright orange umbrella.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What's included?

A professional guide, all taxes and fees. Entry to attractions is not included except where noted.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, as it's a walking tour through the city.