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15 Amsterdam History Walking Tours to Build a Day Around

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 amsterdam history walking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour - Anne Frank’s family story, explained without rushing
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Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

1.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37Our pick

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a live guide, tracing Anne Frank’s family story, the Dutch Resistance, and wartime persecution. See the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and Anne Frank House façade. Choose a shared or private tour, but note that entry to the house is not included.

“Yoshi was very friendly and very good at explaining the history which kept the whole group interested”

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Amsterdam: Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket - The handheld guide and interactive displays
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Amsterdam: Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket

2.Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 951 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend 2 to 3 hours at Amsterdam’s Dutch Resistance Museum, using a handheld audio guide in seven languages to explore strikes, forged papers, hiding networks, underground newspapers, espionage, and life in the Dutch East Indies under Japanese rule.

“Very interesting, thank informative and sometimes moving accounts of the invasion of Nazi troopships into the Netherlands. A thoroughly absorbing visit concluded in a lovely restaurant attached. A not to miss excursion.”

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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour - Up to 8 guests - Saturday at the Lindengracht market
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Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

3.Amsterdam High-End Dutch Food & History Tour – Up to 8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Spend four hours tasting Dutch and Indonesian specialties at cafés, markets, delis, butcher shops, and fish counters. Guides such as Rudolph, Catharina, Jan, and David add local history and food context. The route varies by day, with up to eight people and indoor alternatives in bad weather.

“This was a fabulous experience! I loved it so much I want to do it again! Each place we stopped was wonderful and our guide was terrific.”

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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour - The Old Church, Chinatown, and Amsterdam’s older side
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Amsterdam: Highlights & History Walking Tour

4.Highlights & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 266 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Old Town with a guide in a group of up to eight. See the Old Church, Chinatown, crooked houses, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Begijnhof, Anne Frank House area, canals, and Flower Market while hearing local stories in English, German, or Spanish.

“Robin was an incredible tour guide and made Amsterdam truly come alive. He is extremely knowledgeable, upbeat, and genuinely enthusiastic, which made every stop feel engaging and meaningful. He shared fascinating history and stories while keeping the tour fun and lively the entire time. One of my favorite parts was visiting places I never would have found on my own, especially the hidden churches, which were such a memorable and special experience. If you want to really understand and feel the city, Robin is the person to tour with.”

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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour - The Anne Frank House is the destination, not the admission
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Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

5.Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Follow a licensed English-speaking guide through Amsterdam’s wartime Jewish history, from Dam Square and a wartime hiding place to Willem Arondeus’s memorial stone. The two-hour walk ends outside the Anne Frank House. Expect a small group of up to 15 people, but no entry to the house itself.

“Iris is a very knowledgeable, immersive, and excited tour guide. She really cares for the information and story telling for the group. There was enough walking around site to site for the entire group to have time to ask their own questions. The information was all really cool to learn about and Iris brought the Frank family's story to life.”

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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam - Dam Square and the Royal Palace
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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

6.LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Henk on a small-group walk through Amsterdam’s LGBTQI+ past. See the Gay Monument, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Red Light District, Chinatown, and Café t Mandje while connecting gay history with the city’s streets, politics, art, and personal stories.

“A highly recommend tour the guide is very nice person with plenty of knowledge of history and open to”

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Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam - The museum and memorial grounds at Kamp Vught
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Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam

7.Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from central Amsterdam to Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught with a guide such as Eva or Sarah. Learn the camp’s wartime story during the drive, then visit the museum, reconstructed barracks, watchtowers, crematorium, children’s memorial, and execution site.

“Terrible. Location isn’t correct on the map which caused me to miss the tour. And they wouldn’t even give me a refund after I proved the location was incorrect. So anyone else doesn’t have to deal with this, the actual location is about a half mile to the right of the location provided. Where there is a bowling alley.”

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Amsterdam: Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour - Starting at the H’ART museum beside the Amstel
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Amsterdam: Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour

8.Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · from $28

Walk from the H’ART museum through Amsterdam’s former Jewish district, learning about its origins, Nazi occupation, and Anne Frank’s family. Italian-speaking guide Ginevra brings personal stories and lesser-known details into focus. The tour covers the outside of the Anne Frank House. Entry is separate.

“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”

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Amsterdam: Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour (TOP RATED) - Remembering deportation at the Auschwitz Monument
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

9.Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about two hours walking from Amstel 51C through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, past the Portuguese Synagogue, Auschwitz Monument, Hollandsche Schouwburg, Spinoza Monument, and Dam Square. Guides such as James, Misha, Keese, and Stan bring local stories and wartime history to life. Anne Frank House entry is not included.

“We had a wonderful tour with Keese. He was so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all things WWII and the Anne Frank story. Keese made it personal with stories of his own family’s history. Definitely ask for Keese if you choose the tour.”

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Amsterdam in World War II Tour - Starting at Anne Frank House, without going inside
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Amsterdam in World War II Tour

10.Amsterdam in World War II Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $46

Join Peter, Ben, or another retired historian for a slow, small-group walk through Amsterdam’s wartime past. Visit sites linked to the German occupation, Jewish persecution, Dutch resistance, and liberation, beginning outside Anne Frank House and ending at the National Holocaust Names Monument.

“Loved this tour. The guide was so prepared, had pictures, log books, and even copies for us to take home. He was very knowledgeable and informative. definitely recommend”

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The Anne Frank Tour (Jewish Neighborhood & Amsterdam during WWII) - The Anne Frank House, seen from outside
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The Anne Frank Tour (Jewish Neighborhood & Amsterdam during WWII)

11.The Anne Frank Tour (Jewish Neighborhood & Amsterdam during WWII)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk through Anne Frank’s Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide such as Sebastian, Marius, Craig, or Luc. You’ll visit the outside of the Anne Frank House, Dam Square, Westertoren, and nearby wartime sites. The small group is capped at 10, but museum entry is not included.

“Brilliant walking tour of the city from Sebastian, an excellent tour guide. Really interesting to hear all his anecdotes and family experiences. It opened my eyes to the history of Jews in the city.”

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Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour - Canal Ring: Amsterdam’s bargain with the water
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Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour

12.Amsterdam 2 Hour History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk Amsterdam with a local English-speaking guide such as Axel or Mark, covering canals, De Wallen, Dam Square, the Jewish Quarter, Dutch empire, Begijnhof, and the Monet bridge. The 10-person limit keeps the pace relaxed, with useful city tips along the way.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I felt socially comfortable throughout the tour and learned more than I expected.”

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Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour (MUST DO) - Starting at Dam Square and the Royal Palace
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Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour (MUST DO)

13.Amsterdam Highlights and History Walking Tour (MUST DO)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend about two hours walking Amsterdam’s center with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll connect Dam Square, the canal ring, Begijnhof, the Old Church, the Royal Palace, and Nieuwmarkt, with room for questions in a group capped at 15. Guides such as Gio, Aaron, Andrea, and David bring a personal touch.

“Our guide Gio was incredible! You could really tell he loved his work he was so passionate throughout the whole tour. Thanks again!”

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Skipping Lines & Sipping Beers: A History Tour of Amsterdam - Starting with Amsterdam’s famous Dutch fries
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Skipping Lines & Sipping Beers: A History Tour of Amsterdam

14.Skipping Lines & Sipping Beers: A History Tour of Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $80

Join local guide Richard for a 3.5-hour English walking tour through Amsterdam, with skip-the-line Fabel Friet fries, a fresh stroopwafel from the city’s oldest bakery, a ferry ride to North Amsterdam, and five mystery beers with Dutch snacks.

“Richard is an excellent guide who knows interesting and funny historical facts about Amsterdam. His venue selection has been hand picked and brings you to all the colorful and tasty establishments around the city centre. Highly recommended!”

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Amsterdam: World War II Private Walking Tour - What the tour leaves out, and why that matters
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Amsterdam: World War II Private Walking Tour

15.World War II Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join historians Ben de Jong or Peter Schaapman for a private, English or German walking tour of Amsterdam under Nazi occupation. Visit the Monument to Jewish Resistance, follow lesser-known lanes, and finish at the National Holocaust Names Monument. A short coffee and restroom break comes halfway through.

“Highly informative walk of discovery with a charming published historian. If you want to know what Amsterdam looked and felt like under Nazi control then Peter is your perfect guide. Discover lanes and alleyways that you would never find on your own and stand in the very spots where the tragic history unfolded. 5 star guide. 5 star experience. Hugh and Barbara from Brisbane”

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