Amsterdam and Paris

Yes, a visit to the Anne Frank House is a key highlight of this tour. The experience takes students through the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, offering a profoundly moving firsthand connection to the history they've studied in class. Students should be prepared for the emotional weight of the visit — the museum is solemn and respectful in tone. Your Tour Director will provide historical context before the visit to help students engage meaningfully with what they see.

EF Tours groups typically range from 15 to 40+ students, depending on how many schools or groups are travelling together. Every tour includes a full-time, professionally trained Tour Director who accompanies the group 24/7. Teachers and parent chaperones who enrol also provide additional supervision. During free time, students follow clear safety guidelines and curfews set by the Tour Director and your Group Leader, and they're expected to travel in groups of at least three. The supervision structure is designed to keep students safe while giving them age-appropriate independence.

Yes, guided visits to Paris's most iconic landmarks — including the Eiffel Tower area and the Louvre Museum — are part of the core itinerary. The Louvre visit typically includes a guided tour highlighting masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, with time for students to explore additional galleries on their own. Your EF Tour Consultant can confirm exactly what's included in your selected tour package.

It depends. Some Group Leaders allow parents to join as chaperones or adult travelled while others want to keep the experience for students only. Check with your child’s Group Leader to see what their parent policy is. Chaperones play an active supervision role alongside the Tour Director and Group Leader.

Chaperone accommodations are typically arranged separately from student rooms — students room with peers of the same gender in groups of two to four, while chaperones have their own arrangements. If a parent specifically wants to room with their child, they should contact EF Tours directly to discuss options, as this can sometimes be accommodated depending on group size and hotel availability.

The optional Dutch countryside excursion takes students beyond Amsterdam to experience the traditional side of the Netherlands. The half-day trip visits the fishing village of Volendam and the historic neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans, where students can see working windmills, watch live cheese-making and clog-carving demonstrations, and stroll cobblestone streets lined with charming shops. It's a wonderful contrast to the urban energy of Amsterdam and gives students a picture of Dutch life outside the capital.