Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Delve deeper into the history of Amsterdam during a tour that focuses on the city’s role in World War Two. Designed with history buffs in mind, this tour covers Amsterdam’s Jewish heritage and military history by visiting top sights such as Anne Frank’s House and Dam Square. The tours are given by three retired historians with a passion for the history of the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
- Discover the role that Amsterdam played in WWII on a history tour
- Get the inside scoop on local history
- Receive personalized attention in a small-group limited to 8 people
- Navigate the city alongside a guide to avoid getting lost
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Prinsengracht 263, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
I start 9:30 A.M. in front of the old Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht 263. (With a sign : Anne Frank Huis, between the museum and the Lunch Cafe, Spot 1 on the map, if you can touch the number plate 263 you're on the right spot :-). I have a big note book in my hand.
End point
- National Holocaust Names Monument1018 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands
The monument is close to the Portuguese Synagoge, not far from the city hall.
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Amsterdam
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Anne Frank House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Statue of Multatuli
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Magna Plaza
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Nieuwe Kerk
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Dam Square
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is about 3 hours, we walk slowly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 65 reviews
Richard_B, Jun 2025
Our 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!
Blake_P, May 2025
Peter is a professional historian who brought a wealth of information to the tour - it was very insightful.
EllenColton, May 2025
Very informative and interesting. Covered the nazis in the Netherlands and victims of the holocaust. A moving experience which I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you Ellen, this makes me going on👍👍👍
Charles_A, Mar 2025
We 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.
Jeanne_H, Oct 2024
We 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.
Julia_W, Oct 2024
Ben was an absolutely excellent guide! He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the topic of Amsterdam during WWII - would highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling through the city!
Kimberly_P, Aug 2024
Fantastic!!! Excellent communication with Peter from the moment of booking with him. Arrived and easily located him at the meeting point (outside the front of Anne Frank house). This guy knows his stuff, without a doubt! If you are a history buff, interested in WW2, or just want someone to show you around and teach you all about the history of Amsterdam, THIS is your guy! He comes prepared, has handouts, offers more information after the tour, and there wasn't a question he couldn't answer. Very impressed and thankful we booked with him. We were just a small group of four and it made it easy to navigate and listen on the busy city streets. Stopped for coffee & pastries halfway through the tour & ended the tour at the National Holocaust Names Monument. We paired this tour with the Anne Frank house tour later in the afternoon (highly recommend getting tickets to tour the inside of the house ahead of time...they sell out in minutes and go on sale about 6 weeks ahead of time). Couldn't imagine seeing Amsterdam without Peter and his extensive knowledge of the area!
Marsha_C, Jul 2024
Ben was very knowledgable. He provided us with names and the history behind the names. I would highly recommend.
Lisa_K, Jul 2024
Ben was our tour guide. He did a fabulous. Very very nice man, down to earth, and smart as a whip. We ended up taking 3-1/2 hours for the tour (with another random couple - limit is 4 people) and it did NOT feel like it was that long. The time flew by. Really interesting, so glad we took this tour.
Steve_R, Jun 2024
Ben was an outstanding tour guide and was extremely knowledgeable. Thank you and highly recommended.
Matthias_B, May 2024
Explanations were very interesting and accurate in detail. Peter is a very friendly Gide, unreservedly recommended.
DONALD_M, Apr 2024
A vivid history of the Dutch WWII experience - their resistance & tragedies. The tour guide, a retired professor from the university, shows photos of Amsterdam during the German occupation of the Netherlands along with the most interesting and informative description of what happened. He describes the struggles of Jews, like Anne Frank, and the atrocities the Nazi's committed. He limits the number of people on each tour, set his walking speed so that the slowest can keep up, and provides his narratives so that everyone can hear. It was a remarkable experience - we highly recommend! Don
Martha_B, Apr 2024
This was an absolutely wonderful tour. I would 100% take it again! It was informative and interesting.
Paige_R, Oct 2023
Loved this tour. The guide was so prepared, had pictures, log books, and even copies for us to take home. He was very knowledgeable and informative. definitely recommend
Rebecca_L, Jun 2023
This was one of the best tours I have ever done. Ben, our guide was very knowledgeable =, kind, and friendly. We walked at a comfortable pace and saw a lot of Amsterdam, particularly the Jewish sections of the city. We heard incredible stories. He carried a notebook with photos from the period. It was a brutal time in Amsterdam and this tour will help the visitor to further their knowledge of WW2 in Amsterdam.
Janet_B, May 2023
Peter was FANTASTIC. so knowledgeable. An expert on WW2. Worth every minute!! Highly recommended. His photographs linked to Amsterdam are very well done
Veronica_S, May 2023
Very knowledgeable guide. Strategically planned and well organized. I would highly recommend to those interested in world history.
SHAYLA_B, Apr 2023
I cannot say enough great things about our tour with Ben. He was patient, informative, extremely pleasant to be around, and was extremely effective at bringing the stories to life. He took his time showing us photos and answered all our questions. The stories were interesting, but also sad. Ben told us about different things about Amsterdam as we walked around to keep the mood of the tour not too heavy. It in no way took away from the seriousness of the occupation, I actually felt that it added another dimension to the tour I wasn’t expecting. We had a great day and thank you so much for the tour!
Sylvia_F, Apr 2023
Excellent tour. We had a small friendly group. Guide was very knowledgeable, pace was good. Enjoyed the coffee “break” as it was a chilly, windy day. I would recommend the tour.
Mark_L, Apr 2023
Peter is very personable and really knows his subject. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Kelly_F, Mar 2023
We had a fascinating tour with Peter! He is extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond. He also included many pictures and maps along the tour so that we could better understand.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Really glad you appreciated the tour. It was a pleasure doing it with you. Peter
LoriB, Oct 2022
We had the privilege of walking with Peter. We learned about the impact WWII had in Amsterdam and the long term effects of Hitler's army. There is always a lesson to be learned from the past.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Dear Lori, thank you very much for your review, that keeps me going on!👍👍
MARIABELEN_M, Apr 2025
Nuestro guía fue Peter... Maravilloso tour. El grupo fue muy reducido,como un tour privado. Peter nos mostró la ciudad desde otra mirada. Con detalles que pasan desapercibidos cuando caminas por la ciudad y resolviendo cualquier duda que pudiera surgir .Nos enseñó con fotos,"el antes"del punto en que hacíamos cada parada. Nos regaló material en papel con todo lo explicado incluidas las fotos y otro material diferente que nos encantó. Sin duda,el mejor tour que puedes hacer en Amsterdam si quieres conocer el impacto que tuvo en la ciudad la segunda guerra mundial.
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