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Amsterdam: Anne Frank Walking Tour & Jewish Quarter

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN · DE +5

Mobile ticketAccepted

Two Hours Through Amsterdam's WWII History, On Foot

You walk the streets of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and Jordaan for two hours with a local guide who narrates the WWII era and Anne Frank's story. You see the Anne Frank House, Portuguese Synagogue, and key monuments from the outside, learning the history without entering the buildings. Museum and synagogue tickets are separate; this tour is the context and the walking route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Meet guide outside Jewish Museum
Discuss Portuguese Synagogue from outside
See Dokwerker Statue
Visit Auschwitz Monument
View National Monument at Dam Square
Visit Anne Frank statue
End tour outside Anne Frank House

The Experience

...and that's when you realize the guide isn't just pointing at buildings, they're walking you through the actual streets where it all happened. The tour starts at the Jewish Museum — you're meeting your guide fifteen minutes early, standing outside while they set the context for what you're about to see. From there it's a steady two-hour walk through the Old Jewish Quarter, past the Portuguese Synagogue (you'll see it from the street, not inside), and eventually over to the Jordaan District where the Anne Frank House sits. The whole thing is built around the story of Amsterdam during World War II, told through the eyes of someone who hid in this city for over two years.

You'll pass the Dokwerker Statue, stop at the Auschwitz Monument, and walk through Dam Square where the National Monument stands. There's an Anne Frank statue along the route too. Your guide is local and speaks your language — they know which corners matter and why, and they're not rushing you through it. The pace is moderate, so comfortable shoes matter; you're walking the actual neighborhoods, not taking a bus between stops. The whole thing ends right next to the Anne Frank House, but here's the thing — entrance isn't included. You're seeing the building from outside, hearing the full story from your guide, and if you want to go in after, you'd need to book that separately and deal with the queue yourself.

Small groups keep it intimate enough that you can actually hear what's being said and ask questions without feeling like you're holding up a tour bus. Strollers work if you're traveling with infants, and service animals are welcome. The route is walkable but it's not a casual stroll — it's two solid hours on your feet through the city, so you need at least moderate fitness. Weather in Amsterdam can turn fast, so check the forecast and dress in layers.

What’s included

A local guide in your chosen language leading a two-hour small-group walking tour through Amsterdam's Old Jewish Quarter and Jordaan District.
The route includes stops at the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, Dokwerker Statue, Auschwitz Monument, Dam Square, Anne Frank statue, and the exterior of the Anne Frank House.
Museum and synagogue entry tickets are not included.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 360 Amsterdam Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want the WWII context and Anne Frank's story told by someone who knows the city, without the hassle of booking multiple museum tickets or navigating queues alone. Expect two hours of steady walking through neighborhoods, which is what lets the guide connect the buildings to the history instead of rushing between them.