Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide who will show you the city during World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This tour, which begins in the Jewish Quarter and ends at the Anne Frank House, will take you to explore the complete history of those dark days. On a two-hour walk, you will travel to the past, learning about life during the occupation of the Netherlands by the Germans between 1940 and 1945, as well as how Anne Frank became a symbol of the brutality of the repression. You will hear the story of her diary and how it came to be published by her father, Otto Frank.
You will meet your guide near Waterloo Square and stroll past monuments and buildings that still bear the marks of the war. Your guide will bring history to life, allowing you to understand how the city's citizens behaved during the occupation and how they moved in times of horror. You will learn why the Dutch tried to coexist with the occupying army and how they behaved towards Amsterdam's Jews, such as Anne Frank. You will also hear about important events, such as the February Strike and the Hunger Winter.
You will visit the Jewish Quarter, home to the Portuguese Synagogue and its museum, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, and the central office of the Jewish Council. In addition, you will discover places that the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places for families like the Franks. The tour concludes at the Anne Frank House, although entrance is not included. This tour is ideal for European history buffs, as it also provides an insight into how the Jewish community lived, survived and continues to thrive in Amsterdam