Architecture | History
World War II History Tour
The story of an occupied city
★★★★★ 5/5
Description
What exactly happened during World War II in Amsterdam? Have a good overview on the Dutch situation on a private walk in Amsterdam.
This walking tour is all about the Nazi occupation during World War Two: collaboration, resistance, holocaust and liberation in the streets of Amsterdam.
Highlights
- Anne Frank House
How did Anne Frank become the symbol of the Dutch holocaust?
- Nazi regime in Amsterdam
How was the Nazi regime organized and why were they so effective?
- Collaboration and resistance
What was the response of the regular Amsterdam citizen? Get the stories of resistance papers, bank frauds and hiders of Jews.
- National War Monument
What role did the Royal family play and what happened inside the Royal Palace during the occupation?
- Hollandsche Schouwburg (Holocaust memorial)
We visit the former Nazi detention centre for rounded up Jews. Today the National Holocaust memorial.
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Exploring the canals of Amsterdam on foot with Tijs was the highlight of my visit to the city
Practical
Starting point
We start at the Westermarkt at the little Anne Frank monument, next to the tower of the Wester Church.
Duration
Duration: 2,5 hours (about 3,5 km)
Included
A visit to the Nazi detention center, now National Holocaust memorial
Combine with...
Flexible as we are, you can combine this tour with: - Canal Ring Architecture - Rijksmuseum - Medieval Amsterdam - Walk & Cruise - Golden Age - Rembrandt Walk - Jewish District - Sixties
Pricing
Tailored tours, tailored offers
Our private tours are tailor made. Do you prefer a hotel pick up? A mix of tours? A more extended program? We are here to make your Amsterdam visit a great experience.
Contact us to receive a tailor made offer:
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What others say about us
- Merle K
Tijs was amazing. His knowledge is outstanding and the tour was fun, interesting and informative. We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a tour guide in Amsterdam. He tailor... read more 
8/30/2019Nancy L Gerben Post is an outstanding and knowledgeable tour guide. He provided a moving experience about a topic that is difficult and painful. His ability to provide important and... read more
7/29/2019jansmonkie Tijs is a fantastic, energetic and fun guide. Our group consisted of 30 international guests. They loved the walk through Amsterdam guided by Tijs. Defenitelly can recomment Historical Amsterdam Tours!
5/15/2019 - stellacasella Amazing experience! Tijs took us through the history, like coming back in the past. Walking in the streets, listening at his storytelling was an incredible experience. Such a passionate guide!... read more
5/11/2019eugenma I've been in the Tijs's "Amsterdam Jewish in WW2" tour. I live in Amsterdam for quite some time and was walking near these spots without knowing so many tears... read more
5/11/2019 Tijs gave us a wonderful tour of Amsterdam focused on literary history. He showed us where several main Dutch Authors lived, took us to sites that inspired writers and even... read more 
Joyce S
4/04/2019 - Living in Amsterdam I read quite a bit about its history. However, during the history of expats tour Tijs knew how to surpise me with interesting details I didn't know... read more
suusjeaussie1979
4/01/2019 Maarten was our tour guide. Very punctual, friendly and informative. Booked for my partner who is a finance professional and he loved it. Other positives: well structured and researched; happy... read more 
Sightseer778726
1/06/2019 Tijs gave my family a great tour of the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. He was organized, entertaining, informative. It was exactly what we were hoping - educational and a... read more 
MKRBethesda
1/03/2019 - On our first trip to Amsterdam together, my husband and I wanted to get a city tour and make the most of our relatively short time here. Historical Amsterdam... read more
EdSamDC
11/24/2018 My family of 5 adults never has more than a long weekend to explore the cities of Europe and Tijs truly surpassed our expectations, This knowledgable, fun and experienced guide... read more 
NJL
8/26/2018 All communication before the tour was prompt and friendly. Tijs was waiting exactly where he was supposed to be, and we did a walking tour which covered the Golden... read more 
Lovetotravel7559
7/25/2018 - Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You... read more
Peter B
7/11/2018 I was looking for personal tour guides for our trip on Amsterdam. I read about Edmund and Tijs on the web and started an email dialogue to create an itinerary... read more 
Bob D
5/10/2018 Exploring the canals of Amsterdam on foot with Tijs as the tour guide was one of the highlights of my first visit to the city. Tijs not only has thorough... read more 
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