World War II in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour
Overview
Recreate World War II in Amsterdam with the History Expert-Guide. Learn about the Nazi occupation, persecution of Jews, the resistance and liberation. See monuments to Anne Frank and WWII victims. Extended option: visit the Jewish Historical Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program:
2-hour: World War II Walking Tour
Join this tour to see sites and monuments related to World War II in Amsterdam, such as the Anne Frank House and Dam Square.
4-hour: World War II Tour & Jewish Museum
Join this tour to see sites and monuments related to World War II in Amsterdam, such as the Anne Frank House and Dam Square, and visit the Jewish Historical Museum.
Join this history tour of Amsterdam’s Old Town to see sites and monuments related to World War II. Learn about the life in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, the Jewish persecution, national resistance.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (4-hour option only)
- An exclusive experience tailored to your pace and interests
- Private World War II History Walking Tour in the Amsterdam Old Town
- Expert commentary on World War II in Amsterdam
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Westermarkt 74
1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Anne Frank Monument
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Magna Plaza
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Monument
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jewish Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam - Museum of WWII Resistance
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people. If there are 16-30 people in your group, you will have to pay for the service of 2 licensed guides. If there are 31-45 people in your group, you will have to pay for the service of 3 licensed guides.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. Tickets include admission to the permanent collection, excluding temporary exhibitions.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (4-hour option only).
- An exclusive experience tailored to your pace and interests.
- Private World War II History Walking Tour in the Amsterdam Old Town.
- Expert commentary on World War II in Amsterdam.
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (2-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the World War II in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for World War II in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (4-hour option only)
- An exclusive experience tailored to your pace and interests
- Private World War II History Walking Tour in the Amsterdam Old Town
- Expert commentary on World War II in Amsterdam
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum (2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people. If there are 16-30 people in your group, you will have to pay for the service of 2 licensed guides. If there are 31-45 people in your group, you will have to pay for the service of 3 licensed guides.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Jewish Historical Museum allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. Tickets include admission to the permanent collection, excluding temporary exhibitions.
