Anne Frank and Jewish History E-Bike Tour

The Anne Frank and Jewish History Tour: see the highlights of the Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam on an E-bike. Learn about the story of Anne Frank.

About this bike tour

This unique tour shows both the beauty of Amsterdam and the horrors of WW2. We visit the old Jewish neighborhood and the places that were most important to Anne Frank, and take lessons from her world famous diary.

Included in this tour:

• A visit to the former home and secret annex of Anne Frank (We do not go inside)
• An experienced enthusiastic guide
• The most important Jewish landmarks (Old Jewish Neighborhood, Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust Monument)
• A comprehensive story about Amsterdam Jewish history and Anne Frank
• Stories about the resistance and complicity in WW2
• Comfortable E-bike (Minimum height: 152 cm or 5ft)
• 3 hour tour

PRICES

€ 49,- for adults. € 36,50 for age 7-17.

Children (0-7) can join on a children’s bike seat for a small fee.

Our e-bikes are suitable for people with a minimum length of 152 cm or 5ft.

DURATION

Approximately 3 to 4 hours

GROUP SIZE

Max. 12 participants per guide

START- AND ENDPOINT OF THE TOUR

Yellow Bike, Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, Amsterdam (a 3 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station)

Who was Anne Frank?

Anne Frank: A Remarkable Girl in a Bizarre Time

If you’ve ever walked through Amsterdam, you might have passed by the Anne Frank House – a small, dark building on the Prinsengracht, where a remarkable and tragic story is hidden. Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family during World War II to escape the Nazis. She lived for more than two years in the Achterhuis, a secret annex behind her father Otto Frank’s office. During that time, she kept a diary in which she wrote about her daily life, her dreams, fears, and hopes. That diary was later published and became famous worldwide.

Anne at School: A Smart and Curious Student

Before going into hiding, Anne had a very normal life as a schoolgirl in Amsterdam. She attended the Montessori school on Niersstraat, where she was known as a smart, energetic, and sometimes a bit cheeky student. She loved writing stories, kept diaries (even before going into hiding), and dreamed of becoming a writer or journalist. When Jewish children were no longer allowed to attend regular schools, Anne was transferred to the Jewish Lyceum. She continued to perform well there, despite the tensions of the time. In her diary, she frequently writes about her schoolwork, classmates, and the books she read. Even in the Achterhuis, she kept studying and hoped for a future after the war.

The Tragic End

Unfortunately, Anne was eventually betrayed and arrested along with her family. She died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp just before the end of the war. Only her father survived. Her diary has become a powerful symbol of hope and humanity, even in the darkest of times.

Amsterdam as a Refuge for Jewish People

But Anne Frank is not the only Jewish story that Amsterdam holds. The city has a rich Jewish history dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Jews from all over Europe settled here in search of safety and freedom. Amsterdam was a place where they could live, work, and preserve their culture relatively peacefully.

Jewish Neighborhoods and Culture

Jewish neighborhoods like the Plantage area and Jodenbreestraat were established in the city. The Portuguese Synagogue is a beautiful example of the influence the Jewish community had on the city. Unfortunately, this came to a sudden end during the war. More than 75% of Amsterdam’s Jewish residents were deported and murdered.

Memories Throughout the City

Today, you can still feel the Jewish history in various places in the city. Think of the stumbling stones on the sidewalk, the Holocaust Names Monument, and of course, the Anne Frank House.

In this tour, we will take you to some of these locations and tell you the stories that happened there.