Anne Frank House Tickets Sold Out? Here’s What to Do Instead in Amsterdam

Written by Natalia A.
Last updated: July 2025

Visiting the Anne Frank House is at the top of many travelers’ lists when coming to Amsterdam — and for good reason. It’s one of the most powerful and emotional museum experiences in Europe.

But with limited availability and tickets often selling out weeks in advance, many visitors are left asking:

What can I do if Anne Frank House tickets are sold out?

Don’t worry! While the museum is an unforgettable experience, it’s not the only way to connect with Anne Frank’s story. In fact, there are meaningful, immersive, and innovative alternatives that can offer a rich, contextual understanding of her life and legacy. Let’s walk through your best options.

The Anne Frank House long line. Photo: mattmangum

Why Do Anne Frank House Tickets Sell Out So Fast?

Tickets to the Anne Frank House are released exactly six weeks in advance and often disappear within hours, especially during peak season (April to October). There are no tickets available at the door, and resales are not permitted.

If you’re seeing “Anne Frank tickets sold out” online, you’re not alone.

What to Do if You Can’t Get Anne Frank House Tickets

Here are the most memorable and historically rich alternatives.

1. Take the AI-Powered Anne Frank Walking Tour in Amsterdam

If you’re looking for the best alternative to visiting the Anne Frank House, this immersive audio walking tour is it.

Whether you planned to visit the museum or not, this walking tour offers a profound experience on its own, and is the closest alternative in terms of emotional depth.

Created with the help of historians and powered by cutting-edge AI narration, the Anne Frank Walk you through key locations from Anne Frank’s life outside the Secret Annex, places often overlooked by tourists. You’ll walk the same streets she did and understand her world in ways a static museum cannot fully capture.

 

Why this tour stands out:

  • Available anytime! No reservations needed.

  • Mobile-guided with easy to follow map direction.

  • Emotional and educational, with immersive storytelling

  • Cost-effective and family-friendly 

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2. Visit the Jewish Historical Museum & Holocaust Memorial

Just a 10-minute walk from the Anne Frank House, the Jewish Cultural Quarter includes several deeply moving sites:

  • Jewish Historical Museum

  • Portuguese Synagogue

  • National Holocaust Memorial of Names (opened in 2021)

These places provide broader context about the Jewish experience in Amsterdam during WWII — including what Anne and her family were part of.

3. Explore the Neighborhood Around the Anne Frank House

Even if you can’t go inside, the surrounding Jordaan neighborhood is rich in history. Here’s what to explore nearby:

  • The Prinsengracht canal, where the Secret Annex is located

  • Westerkerk Church, often mentioned in Anne’s diary

  • Plaques and Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) honoring Holocaust victims

Pro tip: Start your Anne Frank Walking Tour near this area and let the audio guide connect these locations to Anne’s life.

Don’t Miss the Story Just Because You Missed the Tickets

Anne’s story didn’t begin or end in the Secret Annex. And neither should your journey. With the Anne Frank Walk you’ll experience a deeply personal, accessible, and unforgettable tribute to one of history’s most important voices.

 

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What is the Anne Frank Walk?

The Anne Frank Walk takes you through the real places that shaped her life. With AI-powered audio and video at every stop, this Self-guided Anne Frank Walking Tour will take you through personal memories, powerful visuals, and carefully researched history. It’s a moving way to learn, reflect, and connect — right where it all happened.

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FAQ about The Anne Frank Walk

While Anne Frank House tickets often sell out quickly, you can still explore her world with our immersive Anne Frank Walk. This self-guided walking tour takes you through her neighborhood, school, and hidden resistance landmarks, offering a meaningful alternative that complements the museum experience.

Yes. The Anne Frank Walk offers a powerful alternative. It’s a self-guided walking tour through Anne’s real neighborhood, created by historians and storytellers. You’ll explore sites that shaped her life—beyond the museum walls—with immersive audio and video.

Yes, but it’s even more! The Anne Frank Walk is a AI-powered audio and video tour through Amsterdam, retracing Anne’s footsteps and telling untold stories of the resistance, her neighborhood, and Jewish life. You guide your own walk around the city, following the map with your mobile, so it’s a powerful way to experience history beyond the walls of the Anne Frank House museum, on your own time.

You’ll visit meaningful locations like Anne’s school, her former home at Merwedeplein, and hidden resistance landmarks. The route is carefully curated to reveal lesser-known stories and deepen your understanding of wartime Amsterdam.

The walk is accessible for families, but note that some stops involve emotionally heavy themes related to the Holocaust. It’s best suited for older children and teens who can engage with historical content.

Absolutely. This self-guided tour has no schedule. Just stream the guide on your phone whenever you’re ready—morning, evening, or in between. It’s perfect for travelers who value freedom and flexibility.