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Overview
Join this 2-hour walking tour and explore the city’s historic Jewish Quarter. Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past while also giving you an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived in the aftermath of the second world war in Amsterdam and how they still thrive today. Hear all about the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands from 1940 untill 1945 and how it affected those living in Amsterdam and especially the Jewish community. Discover the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and stroll by the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Learn how the Dutch behaved towards the Jews of Amsterdam and how the people endured the hunger winter and the Febuary strike as you pass sites like the Auschwitz Monument and the Dokwerker. Finally the tour ends in front of the Anne Frank House, where you’ll learn more about her best-selling diary, how it was published by her father Otto Frank and how it gained worldwide fame.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet your guide at the Hermitage pier, located right in front of the main entrance of the H’ART Museum. This is next to the Amstel River.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.
2. Here we will you about the monument and the Jewish deportation.
3. Here we will tell you about the resistance of the Jewish community.
4. Here we will tell you about the deportation camps.
5. Here we will show you the beautiful area and history of the Plantage area.
6. Here we will tell you about the Spinoza monument.
7. Walk to the famous Dam Square monument and Royal Palace.
8. Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story and finish the tour
Inclusion
A local guide
A private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusion
Food and drinks
Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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