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Holocaust and the World War II tour in Amsterdam

Prinsengracht 261A, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Holocaust and the World War II tour in Amsterdam
From USD$36.00
Overview
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Join a 3-hour walking tour to see the important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam from 1940-1945. Hear about this traumatic episode in the Dutch capital's long history with a guide. The tour is ideal for visitors who like to go off the beaten path, have a passion for history and want to learn more about this important aspect of the city's past.During this tour you will visit locations in the city that played an important role in the occupation during World War II and 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 in The Netherlands
  • 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
What to remember

Important info

  • Mimimum of 2 guests are required at booking
  • Due to the content of this tour the suggested minimum age for the tour is at least 13 years old
  • Note this tour will not visit the interiors of The Anne Frank House, the Resistance Museum or the Hollandsche Schouwburg (the deportation center) as tickets for these are NOT included
  • About halfway through the walk, a short break will be provided for a coffee and/or a restroom visit
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What's included
included-item
Historian guide. 3-hour walking tour
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Entrance fees
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Highlights
Walk through Amsterdam on a 3-hour tour. See important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation during World War II. Hear about the city's traumatic history and the persecution of the Jews from a historian guide
Operating days
Daily
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days before your travel date
Provider
slagveldreizen.nl
Meeting Point

Meet your guide near the old Anne Frank House.