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Anne Frank's Amsterdam Jewish History WWII Semi-Private 12ppl Max

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Anne Frank's Amsterdam Jewish History WWII Semi-Private 12ppl Max

About this activity

On this SEMI PRIVATE (12ppl max.) guided walking tour, Discover the Jewish Quarter and Amsterdam during World War II. Beginning your journey at Anne Frank's House (EXTERIOR ONLY), learn about her life, the persecution of the Jewish community, and the tragic deportations that sent over 100,000 Dutch Jews to concentration camps. As you explore Amsterdam's historic streets and canals, uncover stories of resistance, the devastating impact of the Hunger Winter of 1944-45, and the city's struggle under Nazi occupation.

This guided walking tour offers a powerful and moving exploration of the city's history, from the Holocaust in Amsterdam to the resilience of its people.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
  • Included: Expert Local Guide
  • Included: SEMI PRIVATE Guide Walking Tour 12 Guest Maximum Group Size

Not included

  • Not included: This tour DOES NOT include entry to Anne Frank House Amsterdam
  • Not included: Tour price also DOES NOT include entry to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish
  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include Food and Drinks
  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include luggage or coat storage

Itinerary

  1. Anne Frank House

    10 min Admission not included

    Begin your tour by the Anne Frank House (Exterior Only), where Anne, her family, and four others hid from the

    Nazis for two years. Learn about their lives in hiding,

  2. Statue of Anne Frank

    10 min

    See the statue of Anne Frank, a tribute to the young diarist, set against the backdrop of

    Westerkerk, the 17th-century church whose bells she found both a comfort and a reminder of the

    world beyond the attic.

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    Visit the first memorial in the world dedicated to persecuted LGBTQ+ individuals, commemorating

    those who lost their lives under the Nazi regime.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    Walk through Amsterdam’s historic main square, where the Nazi recruitment office once stood.

    Pay your respects at the National Monument, a cenotaph honoring victims of World War II and

    later conflicts.

  5. Spinoza Monument

    5 min

    Learn about this Dutch Jewish philosopher whose rationalist ideas on religion and politics were

    considered radical for his time and later influenced the Enlightenment.

  6. Monument vor Joods verzet

    10 min

    Jewish Resistance Monument (Joods Verzetsmonument)

    Erected in 1988 to commemorate Jewish resistance fighters who lost their lives during World War

    II. This site marks the first mass protest against Nazi occupation

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    Pause at this subtle yet moving sidewalk monument, where stones trace the outline of the

    orphanage from which Jewish children and their caretakers were deported to Sobibor in 1943.

  8. Portugese Synagoge

    10 min Admission not included

    Admire what was once the world’s largest synagogue in the world, a symbol of Amsterdam’s

    once-thriving Jewish community. Across the street, the Jewish Museum offers a deeper insight

    into Jewish life, history, and culture in the Netherlands.

  9. Stop 9

    10 min

    Reflect at this powerful statue, commemorating the February Strike of 1941, when thousands of workers staged the first public protest in occupied Europe against Nazi persecution.

    (10 minutes)

  10. Stop 10

    10 min

    A small but poignant monument honoring Jewish deaf and hard-of-hearing victims, labeled as “Untermenschen” by the Nazis and systematically murdered.

    (10 minutes)

  11. Auschwitz Monument

    10 min

    In a quiet corner of Wertheimpark, this shattered mirror memorial reflects the sky, symbolizing

    how the heavens themselves were broken by the horrors of Auschwitz and other concentration

    camps.

  12. National Holocaust Museum

    10 min

    National Holocaust Memorial & Stumbling Stones

    Visit the National Holocaust Names Monument, engraved with the names of 102,000 Jewish

    victims and 220 Roma and Sinti murdered by the Nazis. See the Stumbling Stones, small brass

    plaques embedded in the pavement, each marking the last known residence of a deported

    Holocaust victim.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide outside, by the trees on the square in front of ‘The Smallest Souvenir Shop

End point

Using your ticket

  • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside, by the trees on the square in front of ‘The Smallest Souvenir Shop
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.

Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Babylon Tours

Phone / Text 0019179990380

Web: www.babylontours.com

Mail: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English

    SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English

  • UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

    Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

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