Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Overview
Mobile ticket
During this tour we will visit locations in the city that played an important role in the occupation during World War Two and in the persecution of the Jews. Locations connected to the following topics will be visited, among others:
The entry of the German Forces.
Coping with the occupation; the Jewish quarter.
The persecution of the Jews.
The protest strike of February 1941.
Collaboration and resistance.
The 'Winter of Hunger' of 1944-1945.
The deadly shooting at Dam Square, May 7, 1945.
Liberation by the Canadians.
War deads in The Netherlands.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is about 3 hours, we walk slowly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Amsterdam
Important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam (1940-45).
Anne Frank House
We start our tour outside the Anne Frank House and tell the story about the German attack and the Jewish refugees. (We do not visit the museum.)
What‘s Included
Guided tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Options
Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Walking Tour
Richard B,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was so knowledgeable and he wasn't rushed. He brought a notebook with pictures to help us see what the areas that we were walking through looked like back before and during and after the war. He told the story of the Jewish people with dignity and truth. We stopped about 1/2 way at a wonderful little Cafe and had some coffee and cake. A nice little stop to reat a bit and ask questions. Outstanding guide!
Highly recommend this tour.
akhughes2017,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved everything about this tour, Ben has incredible knowledge which he shared throughout the tour in an engaging way. The supporting photographs were a bonus. Communication received confirming the tour (meeting point, starting time and guide) was excellent. I recommend starting your Amsterdam holiday with this tour and then follow up with a visit to the Holocaust Museum, Resistance Museum and Anne Frank House.
Peter is a professional...
Blake P,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter is a professional historian who brought a wealth of information to the tour - it was very insightful.
Best Walking tour of Amsterdam during WW II. Do Not miss it.
malinco55,,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an outstanding walking tour of Amsterdam during WW II. Our guide, Peter Schaapman is an excellent guide, He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspect of Amsterdam during WW II and to make the tour even more enjoyable he punctuated his narration with WW II pictures of locations we were currently at. This made the experience even more realistic. His English was great and thus made it easily to understand him. The pace of the tour was perfect. We did not feel rushed and the group size is limited to make it more intimate. Because of my interest in history and WW II he sent to my wife and me a PDF of his thesis "The Rescue of Jews in 1943". He also sent some recommandations for books dealing with WW II. He requests an advance reservation fora tour since his tours are limited. My wife and I strongly recommend this exceptional tour.
Very informative and...
EllenColton,,May 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting. Covered the nazis in the Netherlands and victims of the holocaust. A moving experience which I would highly recommend.
Outstanding walk
malinco55,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We walked with Peter. He was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts that I had not known before. He supplemented the tour with historical photos of the sites we saw. It was interesting to see the differences and similarities between then and now. At the end of the walk he provided us with copies of the photos he used during the tour along with additional information. This was an outstanding walk and we highly recommend it.
Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and the Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Charles A,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter for 2 hours and the Amsterdam in World War II Tour for 3 1/2 hours thinking that one would be more about Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and the other about World War II. It turned out that both were very similar. I had learned about Anne Frank and her family many years ago, but had forgotten about the global impact that Anne Frank continues to make. The biggest difference between the two tours was the difference in length. The guide of the World War II Tour was older and more knowledgeable answering any and all questions posed by our small group of four. The Jewish Quarter Tour was much larger - about a dozen folks and shorter as noted above. I would highly recommend both tours.
Time Well Spent!
GaySaw,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour on a cold, rainy day in February with Peter and had almost canceled because of this. We were so glad we didn't. Peter was a wealth of knowledge regarding Amsterdam and WWII. He pointed out so many things that we would not have noticed or understood on our own. He was very well prepared and organized, even bringing handouts for us to take home with us. He also answered all of our present-day questions about what it is like to live in Amsterdam. He is a lover of history and his enthusiasm is contagious. Great tour!
Highlight of the Trip!
juliawhiteman,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of my trip to Amsterdam! Ben was the absolute best tour guide - he was incredibly informative and very passionate about this subject matter. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone passing through Amsterdam!
An introduction to the Netherlands in WWII
Jeanne H,,Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the small tour (4-person maximum). Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. The historical information was great - inspired me to do more research when I get home.
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