Anne Frank's Amsterdam Jewish History WWII Semi-Private 12ppl Max
Description
On this SEMI PRIVATE (12ppl max.) guided walking tour, Discover the Jewish Quarter and Amsterdam during World War II. Beginning your journey at Anne Frank's House (EXTERIOR ONLY), learn about her life, the persecution of the Jewish community, and the tragic deportations that sent over 100,000 Dutch Jews to concentration camps. As you explore Amsterdam's historic streets and canals, uncover stories of resistance, the devastating impact of the Hunger Winter of 1944-45, and the city's struggle under Nazi occupation. This guided walking tour offers a powerful and moving exploration of the city's history, from the Holocaust in Amsterdam to the resilience of its people.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour by the Anne Frank House (Exterior Only), where Anne, her family, and four others hid from the Nazis for two years. Learn about their lives in hiding,
See the statue of Anne Frank, a tribute to the young diarist, set against the backdrop of Westerkerk, the 17th-century church whose bells she found both a comfort and a reminder of the world beyond the attic.
Visit the first memorial in the world dedicated to persecuted LGBTQ+ individuals, commemorating those who lost their lives under the Nazi regime.
Walk through Amsterdam’s historic main square, where the Nazi recruitment office once stood. Pay your respects at the National Monument, a cenotaph honoring victims of World War II and later conflicts.
Learn about this Dutch Jewish philosopher whose rationalist ideas on religion and politics were considered radical for his time and later influenced the Enlightenment.
Jewish Resistance Monument (Joods Verzetsmonument) Erected in 1988 to commemorate Jewish resistance fighters who lost their lives during World War II. This site marks the first mass protest against Nazi occupation
Pause at this subtle yet moving sidewalk monument, where stones trace the outline of the orphanage from which Jewish children and their caretakers were deported to Sobibor in 1943.
Admire what was once the world’s largest synagogue in the world, a symbol of Amsterdam’s once-thriving Jewish community. Across the street, the Jewish Museum offers a deeper insight into Jewish life, history, and culture in the Netherlands.
Reflect at this powerful statue, commemorating the February Strike of 1941, when thousands of workers staged the first public protest in occupied Europe against Nazi persecution. (10 minutes)
A small but poignant monument honoring Jewish deaf and hard-of-hearing victims, labeled as “Untermenschen” by the Nazis and systematically murdered. (10 minutes)
In a quiet corner of Wertheimpark, this shattered mirror memorial reflects the sky, symbolizing how the heavens themselves were broken by the horrors of Auschwitz and other concentration camps.
National Holocaust Memorial & Stumbling Stones Visit the National Holocaust Names Monument, engraved with the names of 102,000 Jewish victims and 220 Roma and Sinti murdered by the Nazis. See the Stumbling Stones, small brass plaques embedded in the pavement, each marking the last known residence of a deported Holocaust victim.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(17)
Claire was an excellent guide. One of the best I have ever had. Not only knowledgable about the topic but also Amsterdam itself
Excellent guide Very informative Highly recommend for all Easy to understand. Appears to really enjoy providing tours
We loved tour with Clare. She was so pleasant, informative, kind and just fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour!
Anita Gosschalk Liemburg was an exceptional tour guide today! She had so much information to share and she did so in a well-orchestrated and a personal way. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a well-spoken narrative and a very friendly face.
Clare has a tremendous ability to explain history and make history interesting.She literally is a great "story teller" and the two and a half hour tour passed by very quickly. For sure we will remember this outstanding tour and the history she talked about. Can't get any better
The tour covered many important areas of Amsterdam and our guide had much great information to share. Clare was simply lovely. Highly recommend.
Clare was very friendly and engaging. The tour was informative and interesting while keeping it accessible and appropriate for our children. Clare was knowledgeable and heartfelt as she described the atrocities perpetrated on the citizens of Amsterdam and the courage of the resistance. She led us through the city and placed us in the locations of the events to allow us to be immersed in the history and to experience it more deeply. She was accommodating allowing us to duck into a cafe for hot cocoa on our snowy walking tour.
Our guide, Monique, was fantastic! A wealth of knowledge, covering the history of Amsterdam's involvement in WW II. Very moving, and brought the tour to life. Thank you, Monique!
Anita Gosschalk Liemburg was an amazing guide! She was extremely knowledgeable and provided very detailed information about the Frank family and the Anne Frank house. She also provided extensive information about the events leading up to World War II, the events during WW II and the events that followed the end of the war. We were a group of 3 and we all found the tour to be extremely informative. I would definitely recommend Anita for this tour of Amsterdam. The last stop of the tour was the Holocaust memorial. It was very moving.
This tour was great despite the pouring rain. Anita, our guide, was so informative. We had lots of questions and she had all of the answers. It ended up being just my husband and I. Anita told us many stories and brought WWII to life as we went to each location. I really appreciated her insight and sticking with us in the rain. I would highly recommend.
