The Diary of Anne Frank
Amsterdam in the Second World War
Before the Second World War, some 80,000 Jews lived in Amsterdam; by the end of the war, only 12,000 were left.
The Netherlands lost a greater share of its Jewish community to the Holocaust than any other country in Western Europe. Among them was a girl who dreamed of becoming a writer: Annelies Frank.
This tour tells the story of Amsterdam’s Jewish community, of the impact of the Holocaust and the Nazi occupation on the city, and of Anne Frank and her diary. Along the way you will see monuments and buildings tied to the Second World War and the Holocaust, to Anne Frank’s story, and to the stories of Jewish families who hid to escape deportation.
The walk mostly winds through the Jordaan, a charming residential neighbourhood famous for its canals and home to the Anne Frank House.
Please note: this tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House.
- From €24 per personAn indication: the calendar quotes the exact price for your date.
- 2 hoursFrom the meeting point to the ending point, stops included.
- Italian, English, French, and SpanishYou choose the guide’s language when you book.
- Cancel or change up to 24 hours before the startIf your plans change: the full terms come with your booking confirmation.
Itinerary
- Dam SquareThe heart of the city, and the centre of the Nazi occupation during the Second World War.
- De Silveren SpiegelA national monument with a remarkable Second World War story.
- Grachtengordel-WestAmsterdam’s canals, and what ties their architecture to the Second World War.
- HomomonumentA landmark memorial to those persecuted by the Nazis during the war.
- Anne Frank HouseSeen from outside: entry to the house is not included.
Included
- A guide who speaks the language you choose
- Pictures that bring the guide’s explanations to life
- An outside visit to key historic sites of the Second World War and the Jewish community
Not included
- Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House
- A visit inside the Anne Frank House
Where the walk starts and ends
- Meeting pointVan Stapele biscuit shop, RokinRokin 17, 1012 KK Amsterdam
- Ending pointWesterkerkPrinsengracht 279, 1016 DL Amsterdam
How to recognise it
Your guide waits in front of the Van Stapele biscuit shop, next to the Manders fountain statue on the Rokin, holding a black umbrella printed with the company logo.
Suitable for children
Yes
Practical information
Group size
From 1 to 15 people. Amsterdam law allows each guide a group of at most 15 people. For larger parties we bring more guides and split the party into groups of no more than 15. Under Amsterdam law, even newborn babies must be registered and have a ticket: a child without one cannot join a tour whose group has reached the legal maximum.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, and waterproof clothes or an umbrella: in Amsterdam, rain is always just around the corner! Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. There are no breaks along the way, so we suggest a bathroom stop and a drink before you arrive.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.