Discover the powerful history of WWII and Anne Frank in Amsterdam with Sidewalks. Walk through iconic sites that tell stories of resistance and resilience, deepening your understanding of this pivotal era.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Good general health; comfortable walking required
Wildlife
History
Amsterdam’s resistance movement during WWII played a crucial role in the country's liberation, with many stories still hidden among the city’s streets.
Conservation
Sidewalks emphasizes sustainable tourism by encouraging respectful site visits and minimizing environmental impact during city explorations.
Sidewalks
Discover the powerful history of WWII and Anne Frank in Amsterdam with Sidewalks. Walk through iconic sites that tell stories of resistance and resilience, deepening your understanding of this pivotal era.
Sidewalks is an Amsterdam-based tour operator offering focused, educational walking tours across the city. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Sidewalks specializes in historically minded experiences that examine Amsterdam’s past and present. The company leads three primary excursions: a World War II and Anne Frank tour that visits key sites of wartime memory; a 1.5-hour Red Light District tour that explores the neighborhood’s history and social context; and a customizable free historical walking tour that lets participants choose topics of interest.
Professional local guides present well-researched narratives, prioritize respectful storytelling, and provide context grounded in primary sources and public history. Tours combine visible landmarks, archival anecdotes, and contemporary perspectives to deepen understanding of identity, resistance, and urban development. Group sizes, meeting points, exact schedules, and language options are provided at booking to ensure clarity and accessibility. Sidewalks emphasizes responsible tourism and invites reflective engagement rather than sensationalism when addressing sensitive subjects.
Visitors can expect informative itineraries, clear meeting information, and opportunities to ask questions throughout each route. Reviews and listings on travel platforms and curated networks support the company’s credibility. Sidewalks operates in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, and designs routes that are walkable and centered on well-known urban sites. For travelers seeking historically rigorous, locally grounded tours—whether focused on World War II memory, the Red Light District, or a tailored city overview—Sidewalks offers structured, research-informed experiences that prioritize accuracy, respect, and meaningful context. Advance booking is recommended during peak seasons to secure a spot and confirm language availability for chosen tour times daily.
Tours Offered
3
Wide choice of focused routes
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Curated travel network recognition
Tour Length
Varied — includes 1.5 hr option
Flexible durations for different interests
Focus
History & Culture
Respectful, research-based storytelling
Book a guided walk to explore WWII history, the Red Light District, or a free customizable historic tour—space and language options vary by date.
Visit early in the morning
To avoid crowds and experience a more reflective visit to key sites.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through historic streets and sites.
Bring a notebook
Jot down insights or questions as you learn about the history.
Stay respectful at memorials
Remember to observe silence and behave respectfully at somber locations.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes are crucial for the extended walking involved in the tour.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your city walk.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down insights or questions.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for a comfortable experience.