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World War II in Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

By Historical Amsterdam Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 22,107 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Beyond the Shadows: Amsterdam’s Untold WWII Stories

Step back into the 1940s on this 2.5-hour private journey through the heart of occupied Amsterdam. Moving beyond basic history, this tour dives into the complex human reality of the war—from the profound reflections of Etty Hillesum to the daring resistance of Tony van Renterghem.

You’ll explore iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and National Monument through a new lens. We separate myth from reality, tackling the nuances of collaboration, defiance, and the Holocaust with sensitivity and depth. This is an invitation to witness the city's darkest hours and its most inspiring acts of bravery.

Tour Highlights

  • A deep-dive narrative focused on the Holocaust and Dutch resistance.
  • Landmarks like Museumplein, the Canal Ring, and Dam Square.
  • Discuss the real lives behind the resistance, from secret diarists to high-stakes espionage.
  • A small-group setting designed for meaningful questions and thought exchange
Activity location
  • Concertgebouw
    • Concertgebouwplein 10, Museum Quarter
    • 1071 LN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • The Concertgebouw
    • 10 Concertgebouwplein
    • 1071 BB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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Amsterdam Architecture Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Price details
P 22,107.42 x 1 TravelerP 22,107.42
Total
Price is P 22,107.42
Until Fri, Feb 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Guide

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Concertgebouw
  • 30m
Here we uncover the human heart of occupied Amsterdam. Standing in the shadow of the Concert Hall, we reveal the intersecting lives of an orchestra director, a secret diarist, and a forgotten resistance hero—contrasted against the dark legacy of the Holocaust’s architect. It’s a powerful look at the ordinary people who chose defiance in a city under siege.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
  • 30m
Trace the tightening grip of the occupation along Amsterdam's iconic waterways. From the subtle oppression that pushed ordinary citizens to pull off a notorious bank heist, to the tragic fate of the city’s largest Jewish art collection, we explore the cost of war. We end at the site of the post-war tribunals, where the city finally began to reckon with its past.
Thorbeckeplein
  • 15m
Discover the extraordinary story of Jewish citizens who went into hiding and made a film about their situation, and how violent Nazis and Jewish fight clubs preceded Europe's largest anti-Nazi protest.
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
  • 15m
Here we reveal the high-end espionage of a forgotten war hero and the poignant meaning behind the "Stumble Stones" beneath your feet. Feel the tension of the Jewish District’s isolation and stand at the site of the dramatic Halifax bomber crash. It’s a fast-paced look at bravery and tragedy in the shadow of the Mint Tower.
Dam Square
  • 20m
At the city's heart, the full weight of the occupation converges. Hear the gripping tale of a heroic concierge standing ground against the Nazis, and see how daily life persisted in an occupied capital. We witness the horror of the tragic shooting that occurred after the German surrender and explore how Amsterdam’s culture of remembrance has evolved from 1945 to today.

Location

Activity location
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    Concertgebouw
    • Concertgebouwplein 10, Museum Quarter
    • 1071 LN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Concertgebouw
    • 10 Concertgebouwplein
    • 1071 BB, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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