Corrie Ten Boom and WW2 Experience
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Follow the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom, who courageously turned her home into a hiding place for Jews during WWII. This Haarlem walking tour takes you through the city where Corrie lived, resisted, and was arrested—bringing her legacy to life alongside the broader story of a community under occupation.
⚬ Visit Key Locations – The outside of the Ten Boom House, the Joods Monument, the haunting Koepel Prison, each stop reveals a powerful piece of Haarlem’s WWII story.
⚬ Discover Hidden History – Explore lesser-known places like the Wijngaardtuin, where everyday resistance quietly unfolded.
⚬ Learn Through Storytelling – Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour connects historical facts with personal stories—making history feel human, emotional, and unforgettable.
Whether Corrie ten Boom’s legacy brought you to Haarlem or you’re here to uncover untold wartime stories, this tour offers a powerful, eye-opening experience you won’t forget.
️ Walk with purpose. Remember with heart.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced Guide in chosen language
No Corrie Ten Boom Museum entrance, the tour serves as and introduction or alternative to the museum
What To Expect
Kenaupark
As part of your tour through Haarlem, you'll visit Kenaupark, a serene green space that holds a deep connection to the Dutch resistance. At the heart of the park, we’ll stop by the monument to Hannie Schaft, known as “the Girl with the Red Hair.” Hannie was a courageous young woman who became a symbol of resistance against Nazi occupation. She operated in and around Haarlem, and her story—marked by bravery, sacrifice, and betrayal—is one of the most poignant of the war. Here, under the shade of old trees and surrounded by 19th-century architecture, you'll hear how ordinary Dutch citizens became extraordinary heroes. We’ll share stories of espionage, sabotage, and the underground networks that helped hide Jewish families and resist occupation. Beyond the memorial, you’ll have time to reflect, take photos, and absorb the peacefulness of the park—a striking contrast to the turbulent history we explore.
Haarlem Railway Station
Haarlem Railway Station, opened in 1839, is the oldest train station in the Netherlands.08.
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Corrie Ten Boom and WW2 Experience
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour and guide
Wayne L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Though the weather sucked, our guide most definitely did not. He was capable, knowledgeable, and professional. His knowledge of the tour and history was well worth the cost. You could tell even he enjoyed it as he didn’t notice the time, and kept telling us interesting details over 30 minutes after the tour was supposed to end.
Excellent tour guide
412lynner,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was an outstanding tour guide. He made the history come alive with his descriptions. I highly recommend the tour, especially with this guide.
Courageous Haarlem
D3970VJkellyw,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel is an outstanding tour guide and story teller. He enriched a story I thought I knew with so many meaningful details. It was a lovely way to learn more about Haarlem and the resistance during WW2. I would take any tour Manuel offered!
Fabulous
mwvanzandbeek,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous tour! Would recommend this to anyone who would like to know more about Haarlem, WW2 and the resilence of remarkable, everyday people. Manuel was a great tour guide, so much to take in!
History and Storytelling
Griffins321,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Manuel provided us with a great experience, filled with enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge. His ability to tell the history through storytelling kept us engaged the entire time. The tour is moving and demonstrates the bravery if many.
Great Tour Highly Recommend
Heather W,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative and fun tour. Our tour guide Manuel is a great story teller and very knowledgeable about the details surrounding the Ten Boom family and the history in Haarlem during World War II We highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour and guide. Fascinating and very well presented. Highly recommended, a highlight of our trip.
Joanna H,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent informative tour by an excellent well informed and personable guide. Very well prepared and presented. Highly recommended.
Great tour!!
Megan W,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational and informative on Corrie Ten Boom’s life and it was cool seeing places around Haarlem that were important to her and the Dutch Resistance. Manuel was a fantastic tour guide!!
A “Must Do”!
Tricia R,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This a MUST if you are visiting Haarlam! We had the best experience! Our tour guide was very thorough and answered all of our questions! He even included additional points of interest. Highly recommend!!
Very enjoyable as well as educational
paulandjanet2017,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Manuel was very informative. He was explaining everything with true understanding as well as emotion. He really made the whole experience special
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