Amsterdam: Jewish Resilience and History Guided Walking Tour

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Join a private or shared walking tour of Amsterdam's historic Jewish Quarter. Learn about day-to-day life for Jewish people during WW2 and see landmarks, including Anne Frank's House and Dokwerker.

Highlights

  • See occupied Amsterdam through the eyes of Jewish inhabitants on a guided tour
  • Explore Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and uncover the rich history behind each turn
  • Retrace the darkest moments in history as you discover Nazi-occupied Netherlands
  • Admire the resilience of Jewish people while hearing about life under occupation
  • Pass important landmarks, including the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument

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Discover the resilience of Jewish people in the Second World War on a guided private or shared group walking tour of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter. Explore the darkest chapters in human history and view landmarks, such as Anne Frank's House and the Auschwitz Monument. Begin your guided walk by the Amstel River. Learn about the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands from 1940 until 1945 and how it affected those in the capital, especially the Jewish community. As you walk, view important Jewish landmarks, including the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum, and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Listen as your guide gives meaning to the monuments, such as the Auschwitz Monument and the Dokwerker. Discover what day-to-day life was like during the occupation and how the Dutch behaved towards Jewish people. Finish your guided walk in front of the Anne Frank House. Learn more about her best-selling diary, how it was published by her father, Otto Frank, and how it gained worldwide fame.

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