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Walk through Amsterdam with a guide tracing Anne Frank’s story and Jewish resistance during WWII.

• Everything you get: Hear stories of Nazi occupation and Dutch resistance efforts on a 1.5 or 2-hour walking tour based on your choice of an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German tour. Walk past major attractions like Hollandsche Schouwburg and Anne Frank House.
• Why choose this: Discover the story of Dutch resistance and other major historical events, narrated in your preferred language.
• Upgrades: Upgrade and learn more by visiting the sites you hear about, with entry to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, and more, or join a small-group tour with just 15 people.
• Note: Entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

Inclusions

• 1.5-2-hour Anne Frank Story and WWII walking tour of Amsterdam

• Expert English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

• Local city tax

Additional paid upgrades:

• Entry to:

  • Jewish Cultural Quarter

  • Jewish Museum

  • Children’s Museum

  • Portuguese Synagogue

  • National Holocaust Memorial

  • National Holocaust Museum

• Small-group tour of max. 15 people

Exclusions

• Entry to the Anne Frank House

• Food and drink

• Transportation

• Gratuities for the guide

What to bring

• Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, including an umbrella if there is rain.

Additional information

• This tour does not grant you entry into the Anne Frank House.
• If you wish to visit the Anne Frank House, you must purchase a ticket from the official website (annefrank.org) with a timeslot at least 2 hours after the tour starts.
• Your tour meeting points depend on the language of the tour. Please check your voucher carefully after booking.

Inclusions

• A super exciting city trail
• 15 riddles and assignments

Exclusions

• Smartphone and data

Gain a deep understanding of Anne’s story on a walking tour, then reflect on her life while cruising the canals.

• Everything you get on an Anne Frank walking tour: A 2-hour guided walk on an English, French, or German tour through the Jewish Quarter, where you get to pass by the Anne Frank House, Portuguese Synagogue, and WWII monuments and see them from the outside.
• Everything you get on an Amsterdam Canal Cruise: A 1-hour canal cruise with audio in 19 languages for rich historical context as you pass Jordaan, Red Light District, Skinny Bridge & more.
• Why choose this combo: Walk historic streets marked by wartime tragedy, then cruise UNESCO canals on a budget, allowing you to see more for less.
• Note: Entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

Inclusions Anne Frank Walking Tour

• 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam

• English/French/German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Small tour group (15 guests or less)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise

• GPS audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

• Complimentary headsets

Exclusions Anne Frank Walking Tour and Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• Entry to attractions

• Food and drinks

• Transportation

What's not allowed Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility Anne Frank Walking Tour

• This experience is partially wheelchair-accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

• This experience is not wheelchair-accessible.

Additional information Anne Frank Walking Tour

• This tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House.

Go behind the scenes of a luxury Amsterdam strip club with insights from a former sex worker.

• Everything you get: A partly guided, partly independent small-group tour of max. 20 people of BonTon strip club with a Q&A session with a former sex worker and a welcome drink. Explore VIP rooms, chat with your guide, and snap a photo on the pole.
• Why choose this: Hear firsthand perspectives on Amsterdam's sex industry in a Q&A session with a former sex worker.

Inclusions

• Guided strip-club tour of BonTon
• Independent tour of VIP rooms and dressing rooms
• Welcome drink
• Former sex worker as guide
• 1 photo on the poles

Exclusions

• Food

Inclusions

• Walking tour

• €1.50 city tax (per participant)

Get local insight & insider stories you won’t find in guidebooks from knowledgeable experts.

• Everything you get: A 1.5-hour walking tour of Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an English, Italian, or German-speaking guide. Visit key spots like the Oude Kerk and Condomerie while learning about sex work.
• Why choose this: No planning needed—get a complete overview of the Red Light District in 1.5 hours with a personalized experience in your preferred language.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Red Light District

• English, Italian, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Entry to attractions

• Food and drink

• Transportation

Inclusions I Amsterdam City Card

• 24/48/72/96/120-hour validity

• Access to attractions: Heineken Experience, Artis Royal Zoo, Canal Cruise & more

• Access to outdoor activities: City Canal Cruise Blue Boat Company, Klimbos Fun Forest, Amsterdam Walking tour & more

• Unlimited use of GVB public transport (bus, tram & metro)

• Giveaways & discounts on concerts, theatres, rentals & more

SmartWalk Self-Guided Walking Tour

• SmartWalk Amsterdam self-guided tour

I Amsterdam City Card

• Tip: Use your card for a free bicycle rental and explore Amsterdam like a local.
• Click here to see the list of all the attractions, museums, transport and cruises that are either free or discounted with your card.
• Click here to view the map.

SmartWalk Self-Guided Walking Tour

• Tip: Use the discount vouchers at local cafes for a traditional Dutch breakfast or lunch.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessiblity, Pram/Stroller Accessiblity.
• The audio tour is available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
• Pets are allowed on this tour.
• For a SmartWalk, you will need a charged smartphone with a stable internet connection and WhatsApp.

Walk Anne Frank’s path and explore Jewish history with entry to the Jewish museum and synagogue.

• Everything you get: Join a 2-hour guided walking tour in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish, and get access to the Jewish Museum and the Synagogue. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, see historic WWII-era streets, and visit WWII attractions while hearing powerful stories walking the streets she did.
• Why choose this: Get entry to WWII landmarks like the Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue, and explore the Jewish Cultural Quarter at your own pace.
• Note: Entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided Anne Frank walking tour

• English/Italian/French/German/Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Entry to:

  • Jewish Cultural Quarter

  • Jewish Museum

  • Children’s Museum

  • Portuguese Synagogue

  • National Holocaust Memorial

  • National Holocaust Museum

Exclusions

• Entry to the Anne Frank House

Accessibility

• People with back issues and cardiac issues are restricted from participating in this experience.
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• This tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House.
• The entry tickets to the Jewish Cultural Quarter remain valid for one week.
• We recommend you visit the Jewish Cultural Quarter in the morning and join the Anne Frank Walking Tour in the afternoon.

Explore the Jewish Quarter and Plantage’s hidden gems and get the guide’s personalized attention.

• Tired of the usual tourist routes? This 2-hour small-group tour takes you off the beaten path, revealing local spots in Amsterdam you might miss otherwise.
• Your tour offers a small group size of 12 travelers, ensuring a personalized experience, and allowing you to get your questions answered by the guide.
• Your English-speaking guide will share insider knowledge about Amsterdam's history, culture, local life, and hidden corners of the city.
• Perfect for history buffs and those curious about Amsterdam’s lesser-known history, this walking tour covers the historic Jewish Quarter and more.
• Marvel and learn about sights like the Statue of Spinoza, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Hortus Botanicus, and other gems that most tours don’t cover.

Inclusions

• 2-hour hidden gems walking tour of Amsterdam

• Small-group tour of max 12 people

• English-speaking guide

Exclusions

• Entry to attractions

2-hour Jewish heritage tour in Amsterdam: intimate groups, expert insights, and timeless historical tales!

• This 2-hour tour guides you through Amsterdam’s Jewish past, from Iberian settlers to today’s thriving community, across the city’s historic neighborhoods.
• Your expert guide brings Amsterdam’s Jewish history to life, from 1593 Sephardic arrivals to WWII resistance, sharing rich, contextual stories at each stop.
• A group of just 12 means more time with your guide, offering personalized insights and in-depth discussions about the Jewish history that shaped Amsterdam.
• Wander through Amsterdam’s canal district, learning how the 18th-century Jewish mansions along the water helped define the city’s legacy of architectural impact.
• Pass by the National Holocaust Names Monument, a powerful tribute to Dutch Holocaust victims, preserving their names and stories for future generations.

Inclusions

• 2-hour Amsterdam Jewish Quarter walking tour

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group with a maximum of 12 people