Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Monument visits

Private World War II tour in Amsterdam

Westermarkt, 1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Learn about the five years of Nazi occupation and the holocaust on a 2-hour private guided tour of World War II in Amsterdam. Discover stories of collaboration, resistance, and liberation while walking the streets of Amsterdam.Starting at the monument of Anne Frank, your guide will shine a light on how this young girl became the symbol of the holocaust in the Netherlands. Then stroll along the Amsterdam canals while your guide tells you some misconceptions about Amsterdam during World War II.Reaching the Royal Palace on the Dam you will hear more about the role of the Royal Family during WWII. Travel towards the former Jewish district where the Nazi’s horribly carried out the Holocaust in Amsterdam. Finally, stop at the former Theater of Holland, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, which served as a deportation center for Jews awaiting transport to the camps. Today the remains of this theater serve as the National Holocaust Memorial.

What to remember

Important info

During the tour you will walk approximately 3 km
To ensure a 1.5 meter (5-foot) distance on the city walk, this tour uses state of the art Zennheizer headphones

What's included

2-hour tour. Private guide. Zennheizer headphones

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Learn about the five years of Nazi occupation in Amsterdam. Hear how Anne Frank became the symbol of the holocaust in the Netherlands. See the Royal Palace in Dam Square. Explore the Jewish district and discover stories of resistance and liberation. Reflect on WWII at the former Theater of Holland - the Hollandsche Schouwburg

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Provider

Historical Amsterdam Tours

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in Westermarkt, next to the Anne Frank Monument at the Westerchurch tower. Your tour will end at the National Holocaust Museum (Plantage Middenlaan).