The Battle of Arnhem (from Amsterdam)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
I will pick you up from your hotel and we drive to the Arnhem area. We will visit the drop zones and see how far the soldiers had to go to reach the bridge by Arnhem. We visit the Airborne Museum and of course the bridge itself, passing many important spots where key events of the battle took place. I will show you the story from the perspective of the soldiers and citizens, in Oosterbeek and Arnhem, and let you experience the chaos, the missed opportunities, and the tragedy the battle came to be.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
The John Frost Bridge - John Frostbrug
We will visit the famous bridge which was the main target of the operation
Airborne Museum at Hartenstein
In this former British HQ a great museum tells the story of operation Market Garden
Options
The battle of Arnhem
Mini Van Pickup included
What‘s Included
Museum Fees
Lunch
Dinner
Pickup points
Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Apollolaan 2, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Glenn R,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and friendly have such a better understanding of how events unfolded during the operation
The Only Way to Understand Market Garden
Henry S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience to understand and feel Operation Market Garden. Tailored to my interests. Delivered in an easy to follow way.
Comprehensive tour of Operation Market Garden.
LPBradley,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had originally planned to do this tour without a guide and are so glad we booked this tour. Martin took us to lots of sites that we would have missed and explained the role of each site in the overall operation. His knowledge was extensive. We came away with a much clearer understanding of the overall plan, the choices that were made and the problems encountered. All boxes ticked. I have given it a 4 star rather than a 5 star as the car that we travelled in was, unfortunately, not as clean as it could have been - an easy issue to fix to ensure this doesn't again detract from an excellent tour.
Emotional history lesson
Katie D,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A full day of history, facts and insights. It was personalised to follow a family member who had fought in the operation.
Market Garden day trip
maynards2018,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was a pleasant, knowledgeable, and easygoing companion and guide. He tailored his approach to my preference, bringing out points of interest but not cluttering up the experience by insisting on including more than I wished to. HIs through familiarity with the entire Market Garden campaign insured that the sites we visited were explained in context, and he was always willing to engage in additional discussion and to bring up salient points for consideration, but without needless overnarration. In addition, he is a good and careful driver and picked me up right from my hotel! I am very pleased to recommend him highly.
The road to Arnhem
Maynard S,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Covers a wide area of the conflict but allows plenty of time to linger at features of particular interest.
A Bridge Too Far
Janet H,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Martin was excellent with extensive knowledge of the battle called “a bridge too far”. Highly recommended that you watch the film or read the book by Ryan before attending. We went places that a normal large tour would be unable to go. It was a great day to see the locations of where the brave men and women fought for the liberation of the Dutch people—sadly unsuccessfully—in 1944. Highly recommend.
Excellent Battlefield Tour with Martin
Karen R,Sep 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent battlefield tour. Really enjoyed the day. Martin is very knowledgeable and provides the details and stories you won’t find in a history book. Martin is very flexible and fits the tour to what you are most interested. He also took us to sites off the beaten path that were significant to understanding the battle. If one has seen the movie “A Bridge Too Far”, Martin takes you to the actual sites depicted in the movie and can tell you what is accurate and what is not. Would recommend this tour for the World War II history buff. Martin can probably answer any question you might have. Thank You Martin!!!
Excellent day tours
Christopher F,Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day spent with Martin exploring the Arnhem battlefield. Martin was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the Market Garden Operation and surrounding area. Spent a second day with Martin on a drive up from Amsterdam to the Westerbork transit camp and a tour of that historic site. Very informative and moving experience. Highly recommend Martin for any of his tours.
Market Garden Tour
NY-VIE,Jun 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. Martin was very informative and took us to spots I never would have found on my own. His knowledge of Market Garden was amazing!! A warm and kind person too I might add.
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