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Amsterdam Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Patricia_M ·
Mar 2026
Good intro to the history associated with the Jewish community in Amsterdam. Tour introduces you to concept of Stoppelsteins, frames the history of how the ghetto came to be. Erin was very knowledgeable and did a great job in providing his historical perspective and his personal insights given his studies in genocide.
· kirstie_b ·
Mar 2026
Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The Anne Frank tour was both moving and informative, and the two hours flew by without us even noticing. Highly recommend.

Overview

Immerse in the world of Jewish Amsterdam during World War II on this small-group walking tour with a local guide. Exploring in a group no larger than 15, see sights from a still-operational synagogue to the Auschwitz Monument to the spots where Jewish people were sent to their fate—and learn about Anne Frank's story, her family, and how her diary became one of the bestselling books of all time.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank and Amsterdam's Jewish community
  • Numbers are capped at just 15 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience
  • Local guide offers pickup from select city center hotels
  • The perfect alternative to a tour of the Anne Frank House

What's Included

  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Local guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Amstel 51C, 1018 EJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

      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.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Portugese Synagoge

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Auschwitz Monument

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Hollandsche Schouwburg

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    De Plantage

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Spinoza Monument

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Rokin (Pass By)

    7

    Nieuwmarkt

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 444 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing tour of an unforgettable time in history

    Louise_O, Apr 2026
    The tour guide of the Jewish district in Amsterdam was remarkable- calm, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable. He shared insights about the holocaust that I never heard before, and just as importantly, he helped us understand how such atrocities unfolded in full view of everyday people. His ability to present such difficult history with clarity and depth made the experience both moving and unforgettable. Without question, this was one of the best and unique tours of my travels- do not miss it!

    Our guide James gave an...

    Katie_P, Apr 2026
    Our guide James gave an excellent & informative tour. It was a well paced story & walk around the Jewish neighbourhood showing the impact of the nazi occupation on Jewish Community of Amsterdam. Revealing the unrecognised memorials & landmarks that tell the story. A recommended tour for your time in Amsterdam.

    Truly enjoyed and learned more than expected.

    Janet_F, Apr 2026
    Our guide was very genuine and clear. We got more information about this area than if we had just gotten on a tour of the Anne Frank House. Highly recommend this tour.

    We never saw the Anne...

    Joy_B, Apr 2026
    We never saw the Anne Frank house which is why I signed up to go. The tour was over and someone said “ we didn’t see the Anne Frank house” he said it’s just down the street and pointed in the direction…,,that’s why I took the tour! I was disappointed and had to find it myself which took awhile as this was my first time here.

    James was passionate and...

    Linda_W, Apr 2026
    James was passionate and knowledgeable about Jewish history in Amsterdam. I would definitely recommend him to friends. He showed us places we would never have known about.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the lovely review! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to James.

    Don’t miss this tour!

    Patricia_M, Apr 2026
    This is a really worthwhile small group walking tour of the area known as the Jewish quarter during WW2. James are guide was so knowledgeable, affable, easy to understand and very open up discussion and questions. He showed things it would be easy to walk past - eg small plagues embedded in the stone paths and explained their meaning, took us to two memorials - the Jewish names listed in alphabetical order of the 130 000 Jewish killed in WW2 in Amsterdam, and the Auschwitz memorials as well as the building where the Jews were held before deportation. It was all moving and so interesting.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you! We're very happy you enjoyed the tour with our guide James.

    Not the Anne Frank House!

    Elaine_P, Apr 2026
    Our guide James was very knowledgeable and helpful!!! Though we did not see the Anne Frank house, we would do this again!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Appreciate it! Great to hear you still enjoyed the tour with James.

    Jewish in Amsterdam 101

    Patricia_M, Mar 2026
    Good intro to the history associated with the Jewish community in Amsterdam. Tour introduces you to concept of Stoppelsteins, frames the history of how the ghetto came to be. Erin was very knowledgeable and did a great job in providing his historical perspective and his personal insights given his studies in genocide.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thanks for your feedback! Happy Erin could give you a clear and interesting introduction to Amsterdam’s Jewish history.

    World war two history walking tour amazing

    Jeffrey_K, Mar 2026
    Outstanding tour, very informative. You will learn about history that you never imagined and see many different interesting monuments and symbols of world war two history.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thanks for the great review! Happy you found the tour interesting and learned a lot along the way.

    1st Time

    Kimisha_T, Mar 2026
    James was very personable and Knowledge. He was a great tour guide. I thought we would have walked to Ann Frank's house (at least to see it from the outside). However, James showed us some sights that were not well known as well asthose known. Very impactful tour. We will never forget.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed the tour with James and the different spots he showed you.

    Well worth it

    Mary_A, Mar 2026
    James was very knowledgeable and friendly We had a good tour. Would definitely recommend tour for sure

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the tour with James and found it worthwhile. We really appreciate the recommendation.

    A must book!!

    kirstie_b, Mar 2026
    Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The Anne Frank tour was both moving and informative, and the two hours flew by without us even noticing. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the kind words! We're really happy to hear Aaron made the experience both meaningful and informative for you. We truly appreciate the recommendation.

    Wonderfully rich experience!

    Aleta_N, Feb 2026
    So much history, culture, and meaningful connection to Amsterdam. James was a wonderful tour guide and helped us learn so much that we didn’t know. Highly recommend this tour… even if it’s very cold!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Hi Aleta, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a rich and meaningful experience with James, even in the cold, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

    I’m a Holocaust tour...

    Emma_G, Feb 2026
    I’m a Holocaust tour guide myself in my own city and I was really impressed by our guide James. He really knows his stuff and is one of the best guides we have ever met.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Hi Emma, thank you for your thoughtful review! It means a lot to hear such high praise from a fellow guide, and we’re delighted that James made such a strong impression.

    Eye opening

    Richi_M, Feb 2026
    Walking through the streets and hearing the stories from our guide made Anne Frank’s experiences feel so real, and learning about the Jewish community in the city added so much depth. It was emotional, eye-opening, and definitely made me see things in a completely new way

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    We truly your thoughtful review. Thank you for joining us and for sharing how meaningful the experience was!

    An Amazing Tour with a Knowledgeable Guide

    Jace_H, Feb 2026
    This was an amazing tour with our guide Guido. He was super knowledgeable and brought history to life. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves history.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that Guido made history come alive for you!

    Very moving and well...

    Percy_R, Jan 2026
    Very moving and well organized tour with a great guide. A meaningful experience and highly recommended.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you found the tour meaningful and well-organized, and that your guide helped make it such a memorable experience.

    Very educative tour! Our...

    Addison_C, Jan 2026
    Very educative tour! Our guide brought the history of Anne Frank and WWII Amsterdam to life with thoughtful stories and insights. We learned so much that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the tour educational and that your guide made the history of Anne Frank and WWII come alive—it’s wonderful to hear you learned so much!

    Take this tour!! James is amazing, must do for anyone visiting Amsterdam. MUST DO

    kai_d, Jan 2026
    Just went on the Anne Frank Jewish Quarter tour with James, and it was absolutely incredible! James is such an engaging and knowledgeable guide—he brings history to life with fascinating stories and vivid details. James’s passion and enthusiasm make every moment memorable, and I left with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of this history. I can’t recommend this tour enough—it’s a must-do experience!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that James’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the history come alive—it’s wonderful to hear it was such a memorable experience!

    Informative and interesting tour

    leslie_b, Jan 2026
    There ended up being 3 people on our tour which was excellent. You are outside 90% of the tour so it’s important to have warm clothes since today it was very chilly. We saw many memorials and interesting sites.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you found the tour informative and moving, and that you enjoyed learning more about Anne Frank’s story and Amsterdam’s history.

    A really informative and...

    Daniel_M, Jan 2026
    A really informative and moving experience! Our guide was passionate and knew so much about the history. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to understand Anne Frank's story and Amsterdam's history.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you found the tour informative and moving, and that the guide helped bring Anne Frank’s story and Amsterdam’s history to life.

    Worst tour we have ever taken. Ever.

    Andrew_W, Dec 2025
    Pilar- our tour guide- was unreliable and volatile. From greeting us with anger to raising her voice and screaming at the top of her lungs another tour guide at the Holocaust Names Memorial (who dared stand too close to our group accidentally) and then screaming at our own group for the next ten mins. This continued into the tour with a very flippant delivery of horrific war crimes, cracking jokes even as many on the tour were teary eyed looking at what was in front of them. The icing on the cake were the multiple conspiracy theories presented as “my friend says X, but you won’t find it anywhere in books or the internet”. We were uncomfortable around her and found that much of what she told us wasn’t true or only partially true, after we explored the museums on our own. This was an incredibly unpleasant waste of time. Do not attend if you’re a history buff expecting someone knowledgeable to discuss dates and facts. You won’t get it on this tour.

    Informative and interesting of Jewish Quarter history

    Nicole_K, Dec 2025
    Very knowledgeable guide, provided a lot of historical background and information about Jewish history before WWII. It was a moving experience to visit the places and memorials. Highly recommended, but note it does not go to the Anne Frank house, which is a separate experience quite a distance away.

    This was just an amazing...

    Wubendanchi_M, Dec 2025
    This was just an amazing tour. Way better than just going to Ann Frank house. A lot more of history and seeing different monuments throughout the city was just amazing! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

    James was great....

    Laura_C, Nov 2025
    James was great. Knowledgeable and passionate about Jewish Amsterdam, from its origins through World War 2 to now. The subject matter is sad and emotional. James presented it fairly.

    Great tour!

    Robyn_W, Nov 2025
    James was a fabulous tour guide. He was knowledgeable and shared great stories with us. Learned so much that I did not know. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.

    Must do in Amsterdam

    Dedria_R, Oct 2025
    Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide! We loved being able to have the full experience and not just what's in museums! Walking with the guide was the best!

    James was an excellent...

    Jordan_D, Oct 2025
    James was an excellent guide! He took us to several sites that most would miss or never know exist. He was knowledgeable and articulate. Thank you!

    Great Tour with a knowledgeable guide

    Jeannie_D, Oct 2025
    I didn’t realize it was a private tour and I was the only one on it and it was less than two hours, but James was very good and had a great amount of knowledge about the Jewish corner.

    The tour was definitely...

    Kevin_K, Oct 2025
    The tour was definitely worth the time to take. Our guide Maria gave us a lot of background on what occurred during that time and pointed out l many things we would never have picked up on our own.
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