easy
2–2.5 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly flat city walking with occasional cobblestone terrain.
Walk the same streets Anne Frank did on her final journey through wartime Amsterdam. This private tour blends powerful storytelling with a cutting-edge virtual reality visit to the Secret Annex.
All Ages • 2-2.5 hours • VR Upgrade available
Embark on a poignant private tour retracing Anne Frank's final journey through Amsterdam during WWII. Discover the city's rich history as you visit key sites, hear Anne's own words, and explore themes of hope and tolerance. Conclude with an immersive virtual reality experience of the Secret Annex, bringing her story to life.
from €285
2-2.5 hours
Anne Frank is Amsterdam’s most famous resident. Every year millions of people travel to Amsterdam to see where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis during WW2. In this tour, we will walk along the last part of the route Anne and her family took on their journey to their hiding place, and sadly their final home. Together, we will travel back in time to the Amsterdam of WWII and experience the emotion and hope of Anne Frank during the dark days of the war as her story unfolds.
As we walk around the local area we’ll see the famous Westerkerk, the outside of the house where Anne and her family were hiding for over 2 years and the beautiful Prinsengracht. Using Anne’s own words from her diary, we will learn about Anne, the ‘secret annex’, what she could see from her refuge and the influence her story has had on people in the Netherlands and the rest of the world.
Rather than a sombre story of loss and sorrow, this tour is also about tolerance and hope, because, as Anne wrote: "Don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains."
We will finish our tour at a cafe near Anne Frank House. Here you will have a drink and then enter into the Secret Annex via the magic of a virtual reality recreation (designed by the Anne Frank Foundation).
As you enter virtually through the famous bookcase to the secret hiding place of the family Frank, you will find the rooms as though the Franks were still living here. Unlike the actual house, the virtual house has all of the furniture and belongings in place, giving you a true feel for what it was like to live there in 1942-44. There will be no crowds of people, you will have the virtual house to yourself to explore at your own pace. We believe this is as close to the real thing as you can get, without stepping foot in the house. Ideal for people with mobility issues (the house does not have a lift or disabled access), or those who have been unable to get tickets.
“The sun is shining, the sky is deep blue, there's a magnificent breeze and I'm longing — really longing — for everything: conversation, freedom, friends, being alone.” - Anne Frank, February 12th, 1944
Our tours in Amsterdam are small-scale and personal.
Our guides have all lived in Amsterdam for a long time, they know the city like the back of their hand. During the tours they will show you both the highlights and the secrets of the city.
Always bring rain gear, sunscreen and sunglasses. Also a bottle of water and camera are handy.
The tour covers historic city streets; sturdy, comfortable footwear is essential for navigating cobblestones and uneven pavement.
Amsterdam weather can change quickly—bring rain gear and sun protection to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour begins at Max Euweplein 36 to settle in and meet your guide.
The VR visit to the Secret Annex is ideal for guests with mobility challenges, providing full access where the physical house has none.
Amsterdam’s canal ring dates back to the 17th century and served as both defense and commerce arteries during the Golden Age.
Efforts to preserve Amsterdam’s canals and historic architecture support sustainable tourism and protect the city’s unique urban ecosystem.
Necessary for navigating Amsterdam’s historic paved streets comfortably.
Protects against sudden rain showers common in Amsterdam.
spring|fall|winter specific
Useful for sun protection during sunny, open stretches of the route.
spring|summer specific
Stay hydrated during the walking portion of the tour.