Discover the impactful story of Anne Frank on our walking tour through Amsterdam. Your expert guide will recount tales of courage and heartbreak, bringing the harrowing times to life. Explore Amsterdam's rich history, featuring key historical sites that paint a vivid picture of the city's past and its connection to World War II.
Start at the Portuguese Synagogue, a 17th-century Sephardic gem with authentic wooden vaults, and anticipate the upcoming Holocaust Memorial by Daniel Libeskind. Reflect on the Auschwitz Memorial’s poignant installation in Wertheimpark, featuring broken mirrors that symbolize shattered lives. Discover the Rembrandt House Museum, where the legendary painter's life and work are preserved. Visit the iconic Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam’s first Protestant church, now a key viewpoint and historical center. End at the Anne Frank Statue, honoring her legacy next to her historic home. Join our tour for a deep dive into Amsterdam's rich history.
Begin the tour at the Portuguese Synagogue, a stunning 17th-century Sephardic synagogue, renowned for its vast interior and breathtaking wooden vaulted ceilings, preserved without modern lights or heating to maintain authenticity.
While the Holocaust Memorial designed by Daniel Libeskind is still under development, its anticipated completion promises a profound architectural homage to the Dutch victims of the Holocaust, adding a significant layer to the city's historical landscape.
Visit the Auschwitz Memorial in Wertheimpark, a moving installation by Jan Wolkers featuring broken mirrors that poignantly reflect the sky in fragments, symbolising the shattered lives from the atrocities of Auschwitz.
You will make your own way to the meeting points