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title: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 79
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 340
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, he, nl, es]
rank_in_category: 8 of 17 (Anne Frank & WWII History Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/anne-frank-and-the-jewish-history-of-amsterdam-private-tour/
---

# Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

In our comparison: #8 of 17 in Anne Frank & WWII History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Walking Tour and end at the Anne Frank House. 

Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander through the Jewish quarter with our guide and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tension of living in Amsterdam during wartime. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside.

At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to visit the Anne Frank house unguided.

We will advise how to get tickets for the house, subject to ticket availability. If booking less than 10 days before your tour, you will receive the Virtual Reality experience of the Anne Frank House instead.
No additional purchases required

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Outside main entrance of Portuguese…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Group size varies by option: small group from €79 · private from €285
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Kids can join from 10 years and older
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person for the Semi-Private Tour option; other options up to €285
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 340 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €79 · private from €285
- Guide languages: German, English, Hebrew, Dutch, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.86 from 340 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 326 of 340.

- 5 stars: 318 (94%)
- 4 stars: 8 (2%)
- 3 stars: 8 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 4 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Tour | €79 / person | English | Group Tour: This is a guided walk through the Jewish quarter, visiting many historic locations in the area. Max group size is 15. Duration: 3 hours Apple Pie and coffee/tea : During the tour we stop at a cafe with an interesting connection to the Dutch Resistance. We advise how to get tickets: Anne Frank Tickets are not included, but we will send advice how to get these tickets |
| Private Tour | €285 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Hebrew | - |

## What's included

- One of Amsterdam's best Apple Pies with coffee or tea
- Tram ride (optional)
- Private Walking Tour
- Virtual Reality alternative provided when tickets are sold out
- Anne Frank house tickets (unguided) - We will assist with ticket purchase subject to availability
- Guide

## Not included

- Entry/Admission - Joods Historisch Museum

## Itinerary

1. **Portugese Synagoge** (10m) - We will start the tour next to the impressive Portuguese Synagogue. One of Amsterdams most beautiful buildings. We will learn about the history of this museum that is still in use for the Jewish community of Amsterdam
2. **Jewish Historical Museum and JHM Children’s Museum** (5m) - We start the tour nearby the Jewish Historical Museum. We will see the 4 Jewish synagogues of the Museum. Pass by without entering
3. **Dokwerker** (10m) - Hear the story about the february strike against the Nazi occupation in 1941
4. **Hortus Botanicus** - We will pass the beautiful Hortus Botanicus.
5. **Holocaust Memorial Walk** (10m) - The Memorial of Auschwitz in the beautiful Wertheimpark
6. **Plantage & the East** (30m) - Wander through the famous Plantage neighborhood. The most beautiful part of the canal district.
7. **Hortus Botanicus** (pass by, no stop) - We are passing one of the oldest botanical gardens, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.
8. **ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo** (5m) - Learn about people who were hiding in the Amsterdam Zoo
9. **Holocaust Namenmonument** (10m) - Enter the Holocaust memorial where over 100.000 names of Jews that did not survive the holocaust are written on the walls.
10. **Dam Square** (5m) - Walk over the Dam Square, the heart of our city center and see the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk
11. **Westerkerk** (10m) - Walk around the Westerkerk, The inspiring church and tower Anne saw from her hiding place. Listen to the bells of the carillon playing every 15 mins.
12. **Anne Frank House** (10m; admission included) - We will take you to the Anne Frank House and show it from the outside. You will hear of the relationship between the secret annex, the local neighbourhood and the nearby Westerkerk. The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. You then go inside the house for an unguided...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

Outside main entrance of Portuguese Synagogue. 
Look for a 'Bespoke Amsterdam Experience' sign.

Ends: Anne Frank House 

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Kids can join from 10 years and older
- We will walk about 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)

## Compared with other Anne Frank & WWII History Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 17** | €79 | 3h | 4.86 (340) | varies by option |
| [Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/anne-frank-and-jewish-quarter-amsterdam-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €115 | 2h | 4.96 (847) | private |
| [Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/anne-frank-walking-tour-amsterdam-including-jewish-cultural-quarter/?format=md) | €63 | 4h | 4.94 (2108) | shared |
| [Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne Frank](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-free-tour-world-war-ii-and-anne-frank/?format=md) | €5 | 1h 45m | 5.0 (138) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 17 in Anne Frank & WWII History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €175, median €24; typical length 2h. 5 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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