Anne Frank in Amsterdam & Westerbork: 2-Day Private Historical Tour

This private two-day experience offers a deeper understanding of Anne Frank’s life and the events surrounding it, combining locations in Amsterdam with historically significant sites outside the city. The tour is designed for travelers seeking context, reflection, and historical insight.

Day 1 — Walking Tour in Amsterdam

• Anne Frank Statue
Begin with an introduction to Anne Frank’s story and the environment in which she lived before going into hiding.

• Neighborhood Walk
Explore the area where Anne and her family lived, with stories about daily life under occupation and the impact of anti-Jewish measures in Amsterdam.

• Apollohal
Start of the walk through what became known as the German district during the occupation.

• Jewish Quarter
Visit the area where many Jewish families lived and where deportations took place during World War II.

• Anne Frank House (optional)
If reservations are available, there may be an opportunity to visit the Anne Frank House. Admission is not included and cannot be guaranteed.

Day 2 — Anne Frank & Westerbork

• Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort
Visit this former camp and learn about conditions there, deportations, and unanswered questions surrounding betrayal during the war.

• Het Verscholen Dorp
A hidden village in the forests near Vierhouten, used as a place of concealment during the war. Discussion focuses on resistance, survival, and secrecy.

• Kamp Westerbork
Visit the former transit camp from which Anne Frank and thousands of others were deported east. Learn about the camp’s role and Anne’s final journey.

• Afsluitdijk Wadden Center
A short stop to discuss the final phase of the war in the Netherlands and its aftermath.

• Apollolaan (Amsterdam)
Return to Amsterdam for a concluding reflection on survivors, returnees, and post-war life. You will then be dropped off at your hotel.