Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City

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Explore Amsterdam's Jewish history on a guided walking tour. Hear stories of resistance and the Holocaust. Tickets for the Anne Frank House are included if booked at least 7 weeks in advance.

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Highlights

  • Journey back in time to 16th-century Amsterdam, a safe haven for Jewish families
  • Understand what it was like to be a Jew under Hitler's Nazi regime
  • Explore Anne Frank's secret annex where the world-famous diary was written
  • Discover the Jewish quarter and visit monuments to victims of the Holocaust
  • Hear stories of Dutch resistance and how they fought the Nazis

Description

Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe haven for Jewish families fleeing Southern and Eastern Europe. As you wander through the former Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, discover many of the areas famous landmarks. Hear the terrible stories of families who were persecuted by the Nazis during World War 2 and get a sense of the tension and fear during that period. Learn about the courage and sacrifice of the Dutch resistance and how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation as you explore the Jewish district. See the Westerkerk and hear of its connection to Anne Frank's story. At the end of the tour (providing you book at least 7 weeks in advance of your visit), tickets are provided to enter the Anne Frank House unguided. If booked less than 7 weeks ahead, you will be able to explore the house via a virtual reality experience (if no tickets are available). During the tour you will be able to enjoy a delicious piece of Dutch apple pie in and a drink as you hear stories of resistance and bravery.

Includes

Guide Tram ride (optional) Apple pie and a drink Tickets to Anne Frank house (if booked at least 7 weeks in advance)

Important Information

  • The staircases at Anne Frank House are very narrow and steep and there is no lift Tickets to Anne Frank House are only guaranteed when booked 7 weeks in advance When tickets to Anne Frank House are unavailable (due to last-minute bookings) a virtual reality experience of the House will be provided instead

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Jewish History of the City
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