Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter Anne Frank Tour

To understand Amsterdam you have to unravel its Jewish heritage. And a diary written by a German girl from her hiding place in the "secret house" is a living document that gives you an insight into their way of life. This guided tour through the eyes of Anne Frank will give you a first-hand insight into the harsh daily life of the Jewish community in the Dutch capital. Are you ready for a reflective journey about resilience and human dignity?

On a two-hour tour of the Jodenbuurt, Amsterdam's Jewish quarter, you will walk through the streets that once witnessed the atrocities committed by the Nazis. But you will also discover that before the occupation in 1940 this was an area full of life where the Jewish people - fleeing another persecution - drove the economic and cultural development of the city. As you can see, a scene full of great contrasts.

Although it is possible to explore the Jewish Quarter on your own, it is essential to visit it with a guide who is an expert in history in order to understand the context and its complexity. The professional guide who accompanies you on this tour will enrich your experience by recounting the events, anecdotes and ephemeris related to the period in the Dutch capital. Ah, many of them narrated in Anne Frank's book!

In addition, you will stop at historical sites in the city, mostly monuments or buildings in Jodenbuurt that honour the memory of this community. You will see these places from the outside and the guide will stop at each of them and give you the keys to visit them on your own if you want to. Want to know which spots you won't miss on the tour? Here are some of them:

• The Portuguese Synagogue: an austere building of great importance that resisted the war. By the way, it has no electricity, but its large windows and the chandeliers that illuminate its interior give it a solemn air. Highly recommended!
• The Jewish Museum: although it was once a detention centre for Jews, today it is a memorial and museum dedicated to the Dutch victims of the Holocaust.
• Jewish Council Headquarters: another stop on the tour. This place served on the one hand as a centre for the protection of the community, but was also used strategically by the Nazis to identify and then deport Jews to concentration camps.
• And not far from there, in the Jordaan Quarter, is the last stop on this tour: the Anne Frank House Museum, the real hiding place of the girl and her family. It was there, unbeknownst to her, that Anne left behind a diary, the reflections of which continue to shock the world decades later. Please note: tickets to the Anne Frank House can only be purchased online on the museum's official website.

Whether or not you have read The Diary of Anne Frank, you will know that it is not only a reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust, but also a plea for optimism and faith in humanity. In spite of everything, she still believed in human goodness and in the bright sunshine of every day... So now you know, connect with Anne Frank's story and be inspired!