SightSeekers · Beursplein 5, by the bronze bull
A reflective walk through central Amsterdam that places Anne Frank's story inside the city's Jewish history and the Nazi occupation, in groups of no more than 15. Pick it for the pace and the finish: it ends outside the Anne Frank House, right where you need to be for a museum slot.
The guide connects places in the city to Anne's life, her diary and the experiences of people persecuted during the war. You walk along canals and through old streets, through areas linked to the former Jewish community, and stop at landmarks and memorials that recall the antisemitic laws, the deportations and the resistance. Much of it is about everyday choices under occupation: the people who risked their lives to help others, and those who stayed silent.
You meet at Beursplein 5, next to the bronze statue of a bull, a few minutes from Dam Square. The group is capped at 15, so there is room to ask questions, and the guides keep it clear even if you know little about the period. The walk lasts between one and three hours depending on the option, and it finishes outside the Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht.
The listing gives the pairing advice itself: book your museum ticket for a slot about two hours after your tour starts. Timed tickets for the Anne Frank House are sold on the museum's own website, annefrank.org: EUR 16.50 for adults, EUR 7.00 for ages 10 to 17 and EUR 1.00 for children up to 9 (2026, booking fee included). New dates open every Tuesday at 10:00 CET for visits six weeks later, so book your slot as soon as your date opens. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Meet by the bronze bull near Dam Square. Check your voucher, since the meeting point can vary by option.
Jewish Amsterdam and the Frank family's arrival from Germany in 1933 and 1934.
How the German invasion of 10 May 1940 changed daily life, and the laws that pushed Jewish residents out of public life.
Places that remember the deportations and the people who hid others, with stories of choices made under pressure.
The story of the Secret Annex at Prinsengracht 263, from 6 July 1942 to the arrest on 4 August 1944.
★★★★★The small group size made it more personable and easy to interact with our guide. Thr pace was good with time provided to stop, relax and talk.
★★★★★Tristan was extremely knowledgeable, highly intelligent, amazing story teller with a wealth of history to share! [...] Left us awed at the human spirit!
★★★★★Leo led the tour. He was really great, explained a lot and always left room for questions, and also took into account the different languages spoken by the visitors. [...] Leo showed us and told us a lot of interesting things about architecture and the landmarks.
★★★★★Leo was an excellent tour guide. Very passionate and enthusiastic about Anne Frank, the Frank family and Amsterdam. Would recommend to anyone who is new to the city and the Anne Frank story
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No. The walk ends outside the Anne Frank House. Book your timed ticket on annefrank.org for a slot about two hours after the tour starts, as the listing advises.
At Beursplein 5, next to the bronze statue of a bull, near Dam Square. The meeting point can vary by option, so check your voucher.
No more than 15 people.
Between one and three hours, depending on the option you choose. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
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