Anne Frank tour Amsterdam: what it is and what it is not
Searching for an Anne Frank tour in Amsterdam leads to two different things. One is the museum visit, which has its own timed ticket. The other is a guided walk outside the museum that tells the history of the Jewish quarter, its monuments and the persecution of Amsterdam's Jews. A walking tour does not include entry to the Anne Frank House. Commercial tours give no access to the house.
That keeps the choice simple. Book the museum ticket on its own, see Anne Frank House tickets, and treat a tour as a way to understand the city around it. Many life stories of Amsterdam's Jews have nothing to do with Anne Frank, and a good tour does not reduce them to her story.
Our picks: Anne Frank walking tours
Our take: the small-group walk keeps to fifteen guests, and the Jewish Quarter walk covers the old neighbourhood. The longer option adds entry to the Jewish Cultural Quarter. Museum entry to the Anne Frank House is never included.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Anne Frank walk with Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets
- Anne Frank walk
- Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue
- Holocaust Memorial and Museum
A walk on Anne Frank's story plus entry to the museums and memorials of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. Anne Frank House entry is not included.
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Jewish Quarter history walk
- Walking tour
- Guide
Two hours through the former Jewish quarter with a guide.
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Anne Frank walking tour, up to 15 guests
- City walk
- Local guide
- Up to 15 people
A local guide and a group of no more than fifteen. Museum entry is not included.
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Walking tours and city tours in Amsterdam, with live prices and availability. None of them includes entry to the Anne Frank House. Check each description for what the price covers.
Museum visit and tours compared
Prices in 2026. A tour and a museum ticket are two separate purchases.
| Option | Includes museum entry? | Length | Price 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum ticket with audio tour | Yes, that is the visit | About 1 hour | €16.50 for adults |
| Group walk, Jewish Amsterdam | No | 1 or 1.5 hours | €100 per guide, one guide per 15 people |
| School walk, Jewish Amsterdam | No, museum and synagogue entry not included | 1 hour | €100 per group of up to 15 pupils |
| Walking tours from other providers | No | – | See the tours above |
For most visitors the best order is: museum ticket first, then a walking tour on another day or at another time of day. Groups of 10 or more people should book the group walk.
The Jewish Amsterdam walk
The Jewish Cultural Quarter (Joods Cultureel Kwartier) offers a guided walk called Jewish Amsterdam. It starts at the Jewish Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1. The standard version takes 1 hour, the long version 1.5 hours. The walk covers the history of the old Jewish quarter and how it connects to the monuments you pass.
This is a group offer. The price is €100 per guide in 2026, with one guide for every 15 people and a maximum of 60 people. A group reservation is required, so it does not suit someone who wants to join a walk tomorrow as a single traveler. Guides are available in Dutch, English, German, French, Hebrew and Spanish. Groups of 10 or more who want to enter the quarter's buildings are asked to book as a group, which costs nothing extra.
If you travel alone or as a couple, read the description of each tour above. Check the start point, the language and what the price covers before you pay, and check the current timetable.
Combine a tour with the rest of your day
Places that belong to the same history, each with its own entry rules.
Book the museum first
A museum ticket cannot be exchanged or refunded, a walk is easier to move. Fix the museum slot, then add a tour around it.
Ticket guide →Two free memorial places
The Hollandsche Schouwburg needs no ticket. The Holocaust Names Memorial is free as well and is a separate place from the museums.
Jewish Amsterdam →The Westerkerk by arrangement
The church is free to enter. Guided visits are arranged with the church beforehand, and outside guides may not lead a group without permission.
Westerkerk →See the canal from the water
Boats leave next to the house. A cruise is a separate offer and does not include the museum.
Canal cruises →
Anne Frank tours: frequently asked questions
Does an Anne Frank tour include entry to the museum?
No. A walking tour never includes the museum ticket. Entry is sold only by the museum itself. See the ticket page.
Does a tour take me inside the Secret Annex?
No. The Secret Annex is part of the museum visit and needs a museum ticket. A walking tour stays outside.
What does the Jewish Amsterdam walk cost?
€100 per guide in 2026, with one guide for up to 15 people and at most 60 people in a group. A group reservation is required. Museum and synagogue entry are not included in the school version.
Which languages are available?
The Jewish Cultural Quarter offers Dutch, English, German, French, Hebrew and Spanish for its walk. Other providers set their own languages.
How long does a walking tour take?
The group walk takes 1 hour or 1.5 hours. Tours from other providers vary, so read the description.
Should I book a tour before the museum ticket?
Book the museum first. Its time slots are released every Tuesday for six weeks ahead and can sell out, while walking tours are easier to fit around them.