| Offer | Duration | Price "from" (Oct 2026) | Included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter, private | about 2 h | about $27 per person (private or small group, per listing) | guide; starts at the Hermitage pier | families, groups of friends | See |
| Anne Frank small-group walk | about 2 h | €27.99 (4.9 out of 4,874 reviews) | guide, small group; starts at the small Westerkerk monument | most visitors | See |
| Red Light District small group | about 1.5 h | €26 (4.9 out of 9,421 reviews) | local guide, small group | first visit, tips for going out | See |
| Red Light District, 1.5 h with a local | 1.5 h | about $30 per person (mixed or private group) | guide; starts at Beursplein | those who want a private option | See |
| Anne Frank, small group and local guide | 1 h or 2 h depending on version | €16.47 (4.8 out of 15,321 reviews) | guide, small group | small budget, history fans | See |
| Red Light Secrets, prostitution museum | self-guided | €14.50 (4.2 out of 6,549 reviews) | entry | adults curious about the subject, indoors | See |
Anne Frank and the Jewish Quarter in a small group
The 2-hour tour starts near the small Westerkerk monument, a short walk from the Anne Frank House. According to the listing it runs in English, German, Italian, Spanish and French: check the language for your date. It tells the story of the Frank family and of Jewish life in Amsterdam during the occupation. For context, see Amsterdam during the Second World War.
Anne Frank, the best seller
The 360 Amsterdam tour has more reviews (15,321, rated 4.8) and costs less. Note: it comes in a 1 h and a 2 h version with different starting points. The 2 h one starts at Waterlooplein, in the former Jewish quarter, far from the Anne Frank House; the 1 h one starts near the monument. The route passes the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish museum, the Dokwerker and the National Holocaust Names Memorial, among others. To go inside a museum after the walk, see the Jewish Museum.
Anne Frank and the Jewish Quarter, private
The private tour lasts about 2 h and starts at the Hermitage pier. According to listings from the same operator, the format may be private or small group: check it for your date. It suits families who want to ask questions at their own pace, which matters with children.
Red Light District in a small group
The 1.5-hour tour tells the history of the area from the Oude Kerk to Warmoesstraat with a local guide. Group guided tours in front of the windows have been banned since 2020, so the route stays on the edges of the district, with no stops in front of windows. It helps with history and rules; read our Red Light District rules and the Red Light District page first.
Red Light District with a local guide
The 1.5 h tour starting at Beursplein is offered in a mixed group or a private version, at about $30 per person in our checks. The guide tailors the content to the group, according to one review.
Red Light Secrets, a museum indoors
The Red Light Secrets museum (4.2 out of 6,549 reviews) is not a walk: it is a museum about sex work that you visit on your own indoors, so it does not break the ban on groups in the street. It is for adults curious about the subject.
What is not included / pitfalls
- Anne Frank House: none of these tours includes entry. Tickets are sold only on the museum's official site (never at the door); see our Anne Frank House page for prices and release dates.
- Starting points: some tours start far from the house (Waterlooplein, Hermitage pier); check the place before booking.
- Language: it depends on the date; check it.
- Photos: photographing people in windows is forbidden; a guide will remind you.
- Walking: allow 2 to 3 km for the 2 h tour and good shoes.
- Cancellation: some tours need a minimum number of guests and offer another date or a refund.
- Prices in dollars: some offers are in dollars in our checks; the euro amount may differ.
Which offer to choose?
- First visit, with an English-speaking guide: the Anne Frank small-group tour, after checking the language.
- Small budget: the 360 Amsterdam tour, checking the 1 h or 2 h version.
- Family: the private Anne Frank tour; the Red Light District is not designed for young children.
- Understanding the Red Light District: the small-group tour, or the museum indoors.
- Respect and remembrance: keep time for the Jewish Museum and a quiet moment at the memorial.
Booking at the best time
Book tours a few days ahead in high season. Do the Red Light District by day: the streets are calmer and the architecture easier to see. To plan three or four days, see Amsterdam in 3 days.
