This tour combines two of the most popular experiences in Amsterdam: Jewish history tours focused on Anne Frank, and local food tours. Instead of booking these separately, you get both in one — a rich, meaningful experience that blends culture, history, and taste. You'll explore the Jewish Quarter, learn about Anne Frank and the Holocaust, and enjoy a variety of Dutch and Jewish (including Amsterdam-Jewish) snacks.
It’s a historical walking tour where you won’t go hungry — and where food itself becomes part of the storytelling. The tastings connect you to the daily lives, traditions, and resilience of the people whose history we explore. Thoughtfully designed to be both respectful and engaging.
It’s a historical walking tour where you won’t go hungry — and where food itself becomes part of the storytelling. The tastings connect you to the daily lives, traditions, and resilience of the people whose history we explore. Thoughtfully designed to be both respectful and engaging.
- Inside the lunchroom Bijzonder Amsterdams the guide will be waiting for you.
- We will visit Waterlooplein, a square with deep Jewish roots. Once home to a thriving Jewish market, it was a vibrant center of daily life before the war. I’ll share the story of its past and how the Jewish community helped shape this part of Amsterdam.
- Joods Museum: We will pass by the Jewish Museum, a cultural institution that tells the story of Jewish life in Amsterdam. I’ll share some key highlights about its exhibits and the history of the Jewish community in the city.
- Portugese Synagoge: We will walk past the Portuguese Synagogue, one of the most beautiful and historic synagogues in Amsterdam. I’ll tell you about its significance to the Jewish community, its architecture, and its role in Amsterdam's rich Jewish history.
- Dokwerker: We pass the statue "De Dokwerker," a powerful tribute to the February Strike of 1941 — the first and only mass protest in Nazi-occupied Europe against the persecution of Jews.
- Holocaust Namenmonument: We walk through the impressive Holocaust Names Memorial, where we pause at the name of Anne Frank and other Holocaust victims. During this walk, I will tell you about the significance of this monument and the history of the Jewish community in Amsterdam.
- De Schaduwkade: We will walk along 'The Shadow Quay', a place with historical significance for the Jewish community in Amsterdam. I’ll tell you about its connection to the city’s Jewish heritage and its role during the Second World War
- This café is located in a former Jewish girls’ orphanage. While we enjoy some food here, I’ll share the moving history of this building and the lives of the young girls who once lived here. It’s a stop where past and present come together in a meaningful way.
Included
- A typical Dutch drink and a drink with a Jewish history to it
- A selection of special snacks is included — a mix of Dutch and Jewish (including Amsterdam-Jewish) bites, like stroopwafels, apple pie, smoked beef sausage, and cheese with port wine.
- In-person Guide
Not included
- Gratuities (tips)
- Entrance to the Anne Frank House
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian or pescotarian options
