Amsterdam: Private Anne Frank and Jewish History Tour
ID: GYG544182-939689
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Amsterdam's Jewish history as you hear stories of resistance & the Holocaust. Tickets for the Anne Frank House included if booked at least 12 days in advance (subject to availability).
Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe haven for Jewish families fleeing Southern and Eastern Europe. As you wander through the former Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, discover many of the areas famous landmarks.
Hear the terrible stories of families who were persecuted by the Nazis during World War 2 and get a sense of the tension and fear during that period. Learn about the courage and sacrifice of the Dutch resistance and how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation as you explore the Jewish district. See the Westerkerk and hear of its connection to Anne Frank's story.
We will assist you in getting tickets for an unguided visit to the Anne Frank house (providing you book at least 12 days in advance of your visit).
If booked less than 12 days ahead, or if tickets are not available, we will provide you with a virtual reality tour of the house instead.
During the tour, you will be able to enjoy some delicious Dutch apple pie and a drink as you hear stories of resistance and bravery.
Highlights
- Journey back in time to 16th-century Amsterdam, a safe haven for Jewish families
- Understand what it was like to be a Jew under Hitler's Nazi regime
- Explore Anne Frank's secret annex where the world-famous diary was written
- Discover the Jewish quarter and visit monuments to victims of the Holocaust
- Hear stories of Dutch resistance and how they fought the Nazis
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The staircases at Anne Frank House are very narrow and steep and there is no lift
Tickets to Anne Frank House are only guaranteed when booked 7 weeks in advance
When tickets to Anne Frank House are unavailable (due to last-minute bookings) a virtual reality experience of the House will be provided instead
Meet outside the main entrance of the Portuguese Synagogue
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Tram ride (optional)
- Apple pie and a drink
- Tickets to Anne Frank house (if booked at least 12 days in advance, subject to availability)
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry to Jewish Historical Museum
- Entry to Portuguese Synagogue
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
