Anne Frank's Amsterdam: Jewish History & WWII
2.5 hour guided
Group Size
Max 12
Tour Duration
2 hours Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
The Red Light District – Discover the world’s most famous Red Light District and uncover the history, culture, and traditions that continue to shape this unique neighbourhood.
Dam Square – Stand in Amsterdam’s historic heart, where a medieval dam on the Amstel River gave birth to the city and its centuries of trade and commerce.
The Oude Kerk – Visit Amsterdam’s oldest church and explore the complex relationship between religion, public morality, and the Red Light District.
Chinatown & Zeedijk – Wander through Amsterdam’s vibrant Chinatown and historic sailors’ quarter, where migration, commerce, and cultural exchange transformed the city.
The Historic Canals – Stroll along Amsterdam’s scenic canals, where historic façades, bridges, and houseboats provide a backdrop to stories of trade, migration, and urban transformation.
Discover the darker side of Amsterdam on this immersive walking tour exploring the history of the world-famous Red Light District. Journey through the streets surrounding the district as your expert guide reveals how prostitution, organised crime, smuggling, vice, and coffee shop culture became intertwined with the city’s rise as one of Europe’s greatest trading ports.
Uncover the realities behind Amsterdam’s reputation for tolerance, from the lives of medieval sex workers and the arrival of thousands of sailors to the evolution of legal prostitution, cannabis policy, and the city’s unique approach to regulating both the sex industry and coffee shops. Learn how criminal organisations, drug trafficking, and the heroin epidemic of the 1970s and 1980s transformed the neighbourhood before ambitious regeneration reshaped it once again.
Along the way, visit historic landmarks including the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, the East India House, and Dam Square while hearing the stories of brothel keepers, merchants, police, reformers, coffee shops, and the people who lived and worked in Amsterdam’s most infamous district.
Semi-private walking tour
“Semi-private” means the group size is never more than 12 guests
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
Expert local guide
Duration: 2 hours
Tour runs rain or shine
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend Uber or taxi)
Luggage or coat storage
Tour is not suitable for guests with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
We loved our mid-morning tour with Monique! The weather was spectacular! Monique is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and clear speaking! We have done similar themed tours in other European countries and she was OUTSTANDING! She took our basic understanding from having read The Diaries of Anne Frank as teens to a deeper appreciation and understanding of how it affected this wonderful city and country. We appreciated her so much!
12 July 2025
Jo was a great tour guide. So knowledgeable about Anne Frank and the Jewish history as it related to WWII and the Nazi invasion of Amsterdam. Each twist and turn she filled with interesting facts. From the 1600s through today; she was able to fill our tour with related stories that made it very real to us.
19 August 2025
Clare was AMAZING!! Thoroughly impressed with Clare’s excellent knowledge about what happened and significant people involved. Would Highly recommended to anyone wanting to know more about this important time in history.
26 August 2025
Our tour guide Monique, was amazing. She dpoje with knowledge and passion and no question went unanswered! Thankyou Monique!
29 August 2025
It was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Clare was extremely knowledgeable and presented the story in an informative way. She also recommended places to visit which we found interesting. Thank you for this emotional trip.
23 June 2025
Fantastic experience. Clare was an excellent guide who helped us gain insight into an important time in history. It was very informative, interesting and profound. Would thoroughly recommend.
26 August 2025
Claire was a wealth of information and energy. I would highly recommend her and this tour to everyone! Lots of walking and history.
06 September 2025
Our tour guide Angelo was informative, high energy and brought the museum stories to life! He shared interesting details you would not get without the tour. Highly recommend!!
15 March 2019
Great tour of both the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt' neighborhood and house. Angelo our guide was incredible. He was So informative on the art, architecture, history, customs, the city and everything Rembrandt! Truly one of the best tours we have ever been on! Bravo Angelo!
21 April 2019
There were 8 of us on a private guided tour of the VanGough and Rijksmuseums in Amsterdam. Angelo, our tour guide, was outstanding. He is a delightful person, is very enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about art history in the Netherlands. We recommend him and Babylon tours very highly and without reservations. Yow will not be disappointed!
16 May 2019
