Private Anne Frank Amsterdam Bike Tour: Explore WWII History and Holocaust Memorials

Discover the history of Anne Frank and WWII on a private bike tour in Amsterdam. Visit holocaust memorials, explore Anne Frank’s neighborhood, and learn about her life before and during hiding.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Amstel - Your guide will meet you at the love bridge (Staalmeester Bridge) close to Waterloo Square and Rembrandt Square, 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour, holding an orange umbrella for recognition. The easy-to-use city bikes with no less than 7 gears are ready to be adjusted to your height. Starting the bike tour we will follow the river Amstel, passing by holocaust memorials and stopping several times for more in-depth stories about WWII. After a bike ride of more or less 4 km we will arrive at the River District where Anne Frank grew up.
What's Included
  • 2-hour bike rental with 7-gear city bike
  • Guided tour by a local expert
  • Exclusive private bike tour experience
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on this private bicycling tour, we’ll trace the path of the Amstel river, pausing at poignant memorials from the Holocaust and taking time for deeper exploration of WWII tales. After approximately a 4 km bike journey, we’ll reach the River District, the childhood home of Anne Frank. Her home, elementary school, and the bookstore where her diary was procured are all found here. At this tranquil plaza, your guide will delve into the narrative of Anne Frank, discussing her experiences before and during her time in hiding, which provides a full understanding of her story. We’ll roam the local area to truly grasp and perceive its historical importance, before heading back to the heart of the city. While the paths we take are less bustling and hectic than those of the city centre, we recommend only joining us if you’re already comfortable on a bicycle. This tour, available in various languages, offers an ideal endeavour for active, adventurous connoisseurs of Amsterdam’s history.

Location
Oosterdokskade 63
Oosterdokskade
In front of the MacBike Rental Store at Oosterdokskade 63a, 1011 AE Amsterdam, NL. Find your guide holding an orange 360 umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nikki
Oct 26, 2019
Fabulous morning! - Had a brilliant time riding our bikes through Amsterdam with our super star guide Timo! He was full of knowledge about everything (being a historian amongst other things) relating to Amsterdam, the Jewish community past and present, Anne Frank (of course) and lots more.... Totally enjoyable and worth it....!
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Crgrbnsn
Aug 14, 2019
It’s not what you think!! - This tour takes you on the part of Annes life pre-hiding! We shaw the house she lived, the bookshop she bought the diary from. The school she visited. These are all factors that made Anne the young woman she was! Brilliant tour and well worth it!
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Sheri
Jul 17, 2019
Wonderful tour with an excellent guide, Timo. - My husband and I loved this bike tour that highlighted Anne Frank's short life and the area she grew up in. Timo is extremely knowledgeable and made this tour one of the best I've ever been on.
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Austinwildflower
Jun 7, 2019
Anne Frank Bike Tour Was Excellent - The Anne Frank bike tour, led by Timo, was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. This tour included exterior stops at: *The Portuguese Synagogue that was a hub of life in Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter for centuries. *Anne Frank's childhood home on the Merwedeplein. *The actual bookshop (still in business) where Anne Frank's father purchased her diary. We were able to go inside the bookstore and buy something if we wished. *The Montessori School (also still functioning) that Anne attended throughout her childhood. Timo is a Holland native with a degree in history, in addition to being a laid-back, friendly person. He shared his extensive knowledge about the history of Amsterdam's Jewish community and the story of Anne Frank clearly and concisely, and with genuine caring. He was also a safe and skilled bicycle guide. A few tips: *This tour does not include a visit to the official "Anne Frank House" (where Anne & her family were in hiding). To visit that museum, you will need to book an online ticket from that museum's website, preferably 2 months in advance. *Bring cash in case you want to buy anything at the little bookstore where Anne Frank got her diary. They don't accept credit cards. *No fancy cycling skills or athletic ability is required, except to be able to ride a bike, with occassional breaks, for the duration of the tour. If you haven't been on a bike in 10 years or never really felt confident on a bike, then you should book the Anne Frank walking tour instead. Three would-be members of our tour group had to switch tours early on because one of their party clearly wasn't ready to ride without training wheels. Timo handled it smoothly & kindly, but imo it should go without saying that if you're going to book a bike tour, you need to be able to ride a bike.
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Dantonio5ofwi
Apr 16, 2019
Don't Miss This Opportunity to Know Anne Frank - We elected for this option after not being able to get AF museum tickets. SO INTERESTING and enjoyed by our group of women aged 44-70. Bike pace was leisurely. Safe. Informative. Our guide, Timo, was a Dutch college graduate who had extensively studied history and genocide. At each stop (AF home before hiding, bookstore, monument, school) Timo would provide interesting facts about AF and pull out corresponding photos. Tour ran roughly 2 hours and was not physically demanding. A nice way to see the city and learn more about AF.
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