Amsterdam in World War II Tour
Overview
During this tour we will visit locations in the city that played an important role in the occupation during World War Two and in 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.
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.
The entry of the German Forces.
Coping with the occupation; the Jewish quarter.
The persecution of the Jews.
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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam (1940-45).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands
We start our tour outside the Anne Frank House and tell the story about the German attack and the Jewish refugees. (We do not visit the museum.)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Statue of Multatuli, Torensluis, 1 Bridge, Amsterdam The Netherlands
In the Raadhuisstraat and on the bridge over the Singel we see how Amsterdam has changed since the years after World War Two.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Magna Plaza, Spuistraat 168, 1012 VT Amsterdam The Netherlands
Magna Plaza, now a Mall from a Swedish entrepreneur, was the postoffice of Amsterdam in World War Two. Dutch postmen were executed by the Germans.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nieuwe Kerk, De Dam, 1012 NP Amsterdam The Netherlands
There is a WW2 story about the street between the Royal Palace and the New Church, the Mozes en Aäronstraat.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
The Dam Square is the heart of Amsterdam and a lot of things happened there during the occupation. The shooting incident on May 7 1945, two days after the German surrender. Dutch volunteers were recruited here for the "crusade against Bolshevism". Remembrance day May 4, and the story about the WW2-monument.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel The Grant was the City Hall in WW2, German Troops were welcomed by Dutch civil servants on May 15 1940.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province
Important sites and monuments relating to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam (1940-45).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263 - 267 museum entrance Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands
We start our tour outside the Anne Frank House and tell the story about the German attack and the Jewish refugees. (We do not visit the museum.)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Statue of Multatuli, Torensluis, 1 Bridge, Amsterdam The Netherlands
In the Raadhuisstraat and on the bridge over the Singel we see how Amsterdam has changed since the years after World War Two.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Magna Plaza, Spuistraat 168, 1012 VT Amsterdam The Netherlands
Magna Plaza, now a Mall from a Swedish entrepreneur, was the postoffice of Amsterdam in World War Two. Dutch postmen were executed by the Germans.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nieuwe Kerk, De Dam, 1012 NP Amsterdam The Netherlands
There is a WW2 story about the street between the Royal Palace and the New Church, the Mozes en Aäronstraat.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands
The Dam Square is the heart of Amsterdam and a lot of things happened there during the occupation. The shooting incident on May 7 1945, two days after the German surrender. Dutch volunteers were recruited here for the "crusade against Bolshevism". Remembrance day May 4, and the story about the WW2-monument.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel The Grant was the City Hall in WW2, German Troops were welcomed by Dutch civil servants on May 15 1940.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
tejas100
June 2019
I took the Amsterdam in World War II tour in May 2019 with Peter Schaapman. Peter was personable and very knowledgeable about this period of history and Amsterdam. He was happy to engage questions and showed many photos of the walking tour sites during the war. The walking tour group is small and...
I took the Amsterdam in World War II tour in May 2019 with Peter Schaapman. Peter was personable and very knowledgeable about this period of history and Amsterdam. He was happy to engage questions and showed many photos of the walking tour sites during the war. The walking tour group is small and the pace is very manageable. Peter was enthusiastic and his stories engaging. Especially poignant was learning about the residents of the Jewish quarter and those (almost all) who perished during WWII. Don't miss it!oscarbS7346GF
December 2019
Esta visita te permite conocer un poco de la historia de Amsterdam y visitar sitios sin tanta aglomeración y no tan conocidos. Es totalmente recomendable.
Esta visita te permite conocer un poco de la historia de Amsterdam y visitar sitios sin tanta aglomeración y no tan conocidos. Es totalmente recomendable.kerrin2020
January 2020
A truely amazing tour, very informative, along with actual event photos from the time of occupation.
A truely amazing tour, very informative, along with actual event photos from the time of occupation.Mark_L
April 2023
Peter is very personable and really knows his subject. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Peter is very personable and really knows his subject. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend this tour to others.bobshu48
July 2019
we were in Amsterdam the end of June 2019 and participated in a walking tour of old Amsterdam led by Peter Schaapman. the tour was recommended by a friend. the tour was incredible, Peter was phenomenal ! His English is perfect, and his knowledge of the war, the holocaust , and the Jewish people ...
we were in Amsterdam the end of June 2019 and participated in a walking tour of old Amsterdam led by Peter Schaapman. the tour was recommended by a friend. the tour was incredible, Peter was phenomenal ! His English is perfect, and his knowledge of the war, the holocaust , and the Jewish people who lived in Amsterdam is amazing. The 3 hours went by in a blur, the sites were memorable. It started at the Anne Frank house where we returned later in the day for a tour.. Can't say enough...thanks Peter !carlsykes
July 2019
Peter was a fabulous tour guide. He was so friendly and engaging, though the subject matter was quite sobering, but should be a required memory of all visitors to Amsterdam. Peter has thorough knowledge of the war years in Amsterdam, with multiple poignant stops that illustrated the Nazi barbar...
Peter was a fabulous tour guide. He was so friendly and engaging, though the subject matter was quite sobering, but should be a required memory of all visitors to Amsterdam. Peter has thorough knowledge of the war years in Amsterdam, with multiple poignant stops that illustrated the Nazi barbarism. Some these days throw Hitler/Nazi comparisons so easily - but as Peter’s tour indicates, there is a special place in hell for the real Nazi regime. Recommended tour for all visitors.