Overview

Step back in time and explore the harrowing period of Nazi occupation in Amsterdam from 1940 to 1945. This private 3-hour tour offers an eye-opening look into one of the most devastating chapters of the city's history. Led by an expert guide, you’ll journey through significant landmarks and learn the tragic stories of Amsterdam's occupation, Jewish persecution, and acts of resistance. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those who want to delve deeper into the lesser-known aspects of the Dutch capital, this tour is a deeply moving and informative experience.

3 Hours 30 Amsterdam-Centrum, Noord-Holland
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Private tour with a historian guide

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Entrance fees to any museums or attractions
  • Food and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the guide
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Discover the sites where German forces entered and began their occupation of Amsterdam in 1940.
  • Learn how the Jewish quarter was affected and the heart-wrenching details of Jewish persecution during the Nazi regime.
  • Understand the significance of the February 1941 Protest Strike, a heroic response by Amsterdam's citizens.
  • Visit locations tied to both Dutch collaborators and the brave resistance fighters who risked everything for freedom.
  • Reflect on the suffering endured during the Winter of Hunger (1944-1945), a brutal period of famine that devastated the population.
  • Stand on Dam Square, the site of the deadly shooting on May 7, 1945, just days before the city's liberation.
  • Experience the emotional conclusion of the tour as you learn about the city's liberation by Canadian forces.
  • Pay tribute to the fallen at sites commemorating the war dead in the Netherlands.
Pickup point
Directions.
National Holocaust Museum, Plantage Middenlaan 27, 1018 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands View on Map