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Overview
Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Walking Tour Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander through the Jewish quarter with our guide and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tension of living in Amsterdam during wartime. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside. At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to visit the house. unguided. We will advise how to get tickets for the house, subject to ticket availability. If booking less than 10 days before your tour, you will receive the Virtual Reality experience instead. No additional purchases required
Meeting and Pickup
Outside main entrance of Portuguese Synagogue. Look for a 'Bespoke Amsterdam Experience' sign.
End Point
Anne Frank House
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Hebrew-GUIDE
Dutch-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. We will start the tour next to the impressive Portuguese Synagogue. One of Amsterdams most beautiful buildings. We will learn about the history of this museum that is still in use for the Jewish community of Amsterdam
2. We start the tour nearby the Jewish Historical Museum. We will see the 4 Jewish synagogues of the Museum. Pass by without entering
3. Hear the story about the february strike against the Nazi occupation in 1941
4. We will pass the beautiful Hortus Botanicus.
5. The Memorial of Auschwitz in the beautiful Wertheimpark
6. Wander through the famous Plantage neighborhood. The most beautiful part of the canal district.
7. We are passing one of the oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.
8. Learn about people who were hiding in the Amsterdam Zoo
9. Enter the Holocaust memorial where over 100.000 names of Jews that did not survive the holocaust are written on the walls.
10. Walk over the Dam Square, the heart of our city center and see the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk
11. Walk around the Westerkerk, The inspiring church and tower Anne saw from her hiding place. Listen to the bells of the carillon playing every 15 mins.
12. We will take you to the Anne Frank House and show it from the outside. You will hear of the relationship between the secret annex, the local neighbourhood and the nearby Westerkerk. The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. You then go inside the house for an unguided tour. If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we will have tickets to visit the Anne Frank House. If tickets are not available anymore, we will take you 'inside' the house via a virtual reality simulation, which is included in the price as an alternative option.
Inclusion
One of Amsterdam's best Apple Pies with coffee or tea
Tram ride (optional)
Private Walking Tour
Virtual Reality alternative provided when tickets are sold out
Anne Frank house tickets (unguided) - We will assist with ticket purchase subject to availability
Guide
Exclusion
Entry/Admission - Joods Historisch Museum
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Kids can join from 10 years and older
We will walk about 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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