Duration
Guided tour
Walk back in time, and witness Anne Frank’s life with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Listen to the story about her diary and visit the house she lived in before she went into hiding!
- Join a small-group walking tour of max. 12 people led by an expert English-speaking guide, offering personal insights into Anne Frank’s early years in Amsterdam.
- Walk through Anne Frank’s childhood neighborhood in Amsterdam South and see where she lived before her family went into hiding.
- Visit meaningful sites like her former school, the bookshop where she got her diary, and the home of Miep Gies, who helped hide her family.
- Learn how Anne’s diary became one of the most impactful books of the 20th century, read by over 30 million people around the world.
- 1.5-hour Anne Frank Story and Neighborhood walking tour of Amsterdam
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small group (max. 12 people)
- Entry to the attractions
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Trace Anne Frank’s early life on this small-group, English-guided walking tour through the neighborhoods where she lived, learned and found inspiration.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Merwedeplein Square in Amsterdam South, near the statue of Anne Frank. Once the group gathers, your guide will provide a brief introduction before beginning the walk. No tickets or security checks are required—just wear comfortable shoes and be ready to explore.
What to expect
Anne Frank’s childhood neighborhood
This 1.5-hour walking tour takes you through the quiet, residential streets of southern Amsterdam, where Anne Frank spent her early years after fleeing Nazi Germany in 1933. Discover where she lived, went to school, and bought her famous diary.
Exploring with a guide
Your English-speaking guide shares personal stories, historical context, and insights into Anne’s daily life before going into hiding. Learn how her diary became a powerful symbol of resilience and remembrance.
Features:
- Merwedeplein: Visit the square where Anne played and see the statue commemorating her life.
- School and bookstore: Walk past the school Anne attended and the bookstore where she got her diary.
- Miep Gies’s home: See the house of Otto Frank’s secretary who helped hide the family.
- Neighborhood architecture: Admire the 1920s–30s urban planning and design of Amsterdam South.
Wrapping up
The tour ends back at Merwedeplein, giving you time to reflect or explore the peaceful neighborhood on your own.
Accessibility
- This tour is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
- This tour does not grant you entry into the Anne Frank House but shows you the area where she lived as a child.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Merwedeplein 61 at Square Merwedeplein, in Amsterdam South, in front of the statue of Anne on the square.
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Address: Roerstraat 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Getting There
By Tram
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The closest tram stop is Waalstraat. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board trams 12 to get you there.
By Bus
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The closest bus station is Waalstraat. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses 65, 245 to get you there.
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