Private Amsterdam WW2 walking tour
Description
Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time. Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War. See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument. Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.
Here we will you about the monument and the Jewish deportation.
Here we will tell you about the resistance of the Jewish community.
Here we will tell you about the deportation camps.
Here we will show you the beautiful area and history of the Plantage area.
Here we will tell you about the Spinoza Monument.
Walk to the famous Dam Square monument and Royal Palace.
Explore the Dam Square monument.
Explore the Dutch Royal Palace.
Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Very informative and interesting. Thanks so much. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. This is crazy
Thank you for your review! We're glad you found the tour informative and interesting. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again in the future.
Really moving and thoughtfully done. The guide explained Anne Frank’s story in a respectful way and taught us a lot about the history of Amstersam. Walking through the city while hearing how everything connected turned it into an impactful experience.
Very informative! Aaron was really detailed Overall a great experience. I would recommend to anyone looking to get a history lesson on Amsterdam’s role in WW2. the 2 hours flew by
Aarón was a great tour guide, very knowledge, kind and funny. We learned a lot of things of WWII that we didn’t know about before.
The history and information presented were good. For those very interested in the WWII history of Amsterdam, it gives a good overview with suggestions of where to go for more in depth information. We were a bit put off by Aaron’s use of foul language and his generous sharing of personal opinion during the tour. He’s Irish and some of that might simply be cultural differences between Irish and Americans.
This was an excellent tour, and our guide was fantastic. We learned so much, and are thankful we booked this tour. The only problem we had was that it was Pride weekend and there were so many people, that we couldn't find our guide at the beginning.
I travel frequently and always look forward to private tours that offer local insight and personalized experiences. Unfortunately, this one fell flat—not because of the destinations, which were beautiful, but because of the guide, Aaron. From the start, his demeanor was cold and condescending. After an exhausting eight-hour flight and significant jet lag, I was met with sarcasm and a thinly veiled disdain for Americans. Instead of creating a welcoming atmosphere, he made snide remarks—including mocking me for being a “Yank”—and seemed more interested in testing my knowledge of history than sharing his own. When I didn’t know something, his responses were arrogant and dismissive. The entire experience was tainted by his attitude. It’s hard to enjoy a tour when your guide clearly resents doing the job and shows potential bias toward certain nationalities or backgrounds. If you’re considering this tour, I’d strongly suggest requesting a different guide—anyone but Aaron.
We learned a lot and it was fun to have our own guide for our family. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable.
The tour was outstanding. James was incredibly knowledgeable and insightful. My wife and I learned a great deal. Very memorable!
Really enjoyed the your tour. James gave us lots of interesting and mostly unknown historical perspectives as well as recommendations of other museums to see. Would definitely recommend.
