Amsterdam : Anne Frank & World War II Walking Tour

Discover Amsterdam's WWII history on this two-hour walking tour through the city's historic centre and former Jewish Quarter. Begin outside the world-famous Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht, where the story of the Frank family and their years in hiding is recounted with sensitivity and context. The route continues to Dam Square to view the National Monument, the focal point of the nation's Remembrance Day ceremony, and moves through the old centre past the 15th-century De Waag. Cross Jodenbreestraat, once the principal street of the Jewish quarter, and see the house where Rembrandt lived for nearly two decades. Arrive at Jonas Daniël Meijerplein to explore Amsterdam's historic synagogues and the Dokwerker statue, the powerful symbol of the February 1941 Strike opposing persecution. The tour passes the Holocaust Memorial (Namenmonument), which lists more than 102,000 victims, and the Hollandsche Schouwburg, the former theatre used as an assembly point during the Nazi occupation. The experience concludes in Wertheimpark at the Auschwitz Memorial, a quiet place for reflection. Throughout the walk you will gain historical insight, local context, and a deeper understanding of how these sites shape Amsterdam's memory of the war.

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Experience key WWII sites on foot and connect with Amsterdam's wartime history through a thoughtfully planned two-hour route.

• Visit the Anne Frank House start point to learn the Frank family's story.
• See the National Monument at Dam Square and other major memorials.
• Explore the former Jewish Quarter with its synagogues and Rembrandt's house nearby.
• Reflect at the Auschwitz Memorial in Wertheimpark, an understated space for contemplation.

This tour offers insightful narration, poignant memorials and an accessible walking route for anyone seeking a meaningful historical experience in Amsterdam.