The 15 Best WWII History Tours in the Netherlands

1.Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,467 reviews · from $37Our pick

Walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a live guide such as Jonas, Martina, Yoshi, or Florian. Hear about Anne Frank’s family, wartime Amsterdam, Dutch Resistance stories, and the diary’s legacy. The route includes the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, Auschwitz Monument, and the Anne Frank House exterior, but not house admission.

“Jonas was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. It was one of the best walking tours that I have ever experienced.”

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2.Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 951 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit Amsterdam’s Dutch Resistance Museum for a self-guided look at life under Nazi occupation. Follow stories of strikes, forged papers, hiding networks, underground newspapers, espionage, and armed resistance. Your ticket includes an audio guide in seven languages, and the visit usually deserves two to three hours.

“We spent about two hours there listening to every station. Interesting personal stories, movie clips and each room was a moving experience.”

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3.Oranjehotel World War II Prison Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 708 reviews · 1 day · from $15

At the Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel in The Hague, you explore the former Nazi prison at your own pace with an audioguide in English, Dutch, German, or French. See Cell 601, view documents, photographs, interviews, and audio fragments, and learn how imprisonment affected resistance members, families, and postwar life.

“The museum is very focused on telling the profoundly moving stories of the men, women and children held there during WW2. I found it interesting reading about how some were sent to Sachsenhausen from here. I visited Sachsenhausen in February so this helped me join up my knowledge and understanding. The museum is impeccable.”

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4.Rotterdam Walk: Hilights, Gems, Architecture & WWII | 2 or 3hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Walk Rotterdam with local guides such as Yoreh and Elmer, from Museumpark to Markthal. Expect WWII stories, striking architecture, harbor views, visual aids, and practical tips for exploring the city after the tour. The English-language group is capped at 15 people.

“Wonderful walking tour of Rotterdam. Charismatic and knowledgeable guide. So much to see and learn about this fascinating city. Would highly recommend!”

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5.Small Group Tour to Nazi WWII concentration camp from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from central Amsterdam to Kamp Vught with Dutch Tours, usually led by Eva or Sarah. Expect an air-conditioned ride, historical context on the way, museum and memorial access, an audio guide, reconstructed camp buildings, and the execution site in the woods. The tour lasts about six hours and is not recommended for children under 10.

“Sarah was excellent, she was very informative and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who has in interest in history.”

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6.Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · from $28

Meet at H’ART museum for a two-hour Italian walking tour through Amsterdam’s former Jewish district. Guide Ginevra brings Anne Frank’s family story and the city’s wartime past into focus. The tour ends at the Anne Frank House entrance, but admission is not included.

“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”

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7.Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour (TOP RATED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about two hours walking Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a local English-speaking guide. Hear about Anne Frank, her family, wartime deportations, Jewish resistance, and Amsterdam’s Sephardic community while visiting the Portuguese Synagogue, Auschwitz Monument, Hollandsche Schouwburg, Dam Square, and other memorials. The Anne Frank House is not included.

“We had a wonderful tour with Keese. He was so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all things WWII and the Anne Frank story. Keese made it personal with stories of his own family’s history. Definitely ask for Keese if you choose the tour.”

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8.Amsterdam in World War II Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $46

Join Peter, Ben, or another retired historian for a slow, carefully explained 3 to 3.5-hour walk through Amsterdam’s wartime past. You’ll begin outside Anne Frank House, visit Dam Square and former Nazi-era offices, and finish at the National Holocaust Names Monument. The museum entrance is not included.

“Peter was FANTASTIC. so knowledgeable. An expert on WW2. Worth every minute!! Highly recommended. His photographs linked to Amsterdam are very well done”

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9.Oosterbeek: Airborne Museum Hartenstein Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Visit Villa Hartenstein, the former British headquarters during the Battle of Arnhem. Follow the story through British, Polish, German, and civilian viewpoints, then enter the underground Airborne Experience. Audio tours are available in Dutch, English, German, and Polish, with an interactive Soldier Tommy mission for children.

“heel indrukwekkend, je eigen tempo bepalen mbv audio-tour. Schrijnende verhalen van overlevenden, ooggetuigen. De extra tentoonstelling (kelder) over de BIDKL : zeer goed werk doen deze mensen”

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10.The Anne Frank Tour (Jewish Neighborhood & Amsterdam during WWII)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Spend two hours walking through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide such as Sebastian, Marius, Craig, or Luc. Visit the Anne Frank House from outside, hear the Westertoren bells, discuss wartime Amsterdam, and connect Anne’s life to the streets around her. The tour does not include museum entry.

“Luc is a friendly and funny guide. With his stories the tour became very lively. It was a good way to become a feeling about the life of Anne Frank in Amsterdam and the National Sozialism.”

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11.Wings of Liberation, The WWII Airborne experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $14

At Wings of Liberation in North Brabant, you follow the southern Netherlands from German occupation to liberation in 1944. See aircraft, military vehicles, weapons, photos, and dioramas, then board a Dakota C-53 and Horsa glider. A Dutch or English audio guide adds context, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

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12.Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet a local English-speaking guide at Rotterdam Centraal for a two-hour walk through the city’s postwar rebuild. See the Groot Handelsgebouw, Lijnbaan, Luchtsingel, Laurenskerk, Markthal, Old Harbour, and Cube Houses. Guides such as Susan, Edwin, Michel, and Ed focus on architecture, WWII, and everyday Rotterdam.

“My ship's arrival was delayed to the same time my tour was to start. I texted the local contact to advise I would arrive by Uber 15 minutes late. I received a call back from Tony, advising that Uber would take too long. After discussing what would be the best way to meet my guide, Susan, he offered to pick me up in his car and drive me to her. Great service. Susan, also was very accommodating, as my ship's late arrival caused an early departure. I had to be at the ship at the same time as the scheduled end of my tour. We managed to get to most…”

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13.2,5 hour Battle of Arnhem Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow the Arnhem battle route on a 2.5-hour private walking tour in English. Guides such as Sander, David van Buggenum, Ruud, Arnold, and Sandam bring Operation Market Garden to life with wartime photographs, maps, unit details, and stories. The tour starts near Arnhem Centraal and ends at the John Frost Bridge.

“I took the 2.5 hour Battle of Arnhem walking tour with David van Buggenum. As a military history enthusiast, the Battle of Arnhem was my primary reason for visiting. David did an absolutely fantastic job. His depth of expertise on the battle, the context surrounding it, and the anecdotes from those who fought in it made it a truly memorable experience. He has literally written books on the subject and you can see his passion and knowledge coming through, whether it’s discussing small unit tactics or the personalities involved in the battle. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking to learn more about battle.”

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14.Private Amsterdam WW2 walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $126

This private two-hour walk connects Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter, wartime monuments, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Anne Frank story. You’ll have an English-speaking local guide for your own party, with guides such as James, Aaron, Masha, and Stan reported for recent departures. Entrance to the Anne Frank House is not included.

“Excellent tour with our guide Stan! His knowledge about the Second World War and it's history is amazing!! We have done many tours in Amsterdam but Stan made this our highlight of the trip. A must-do when visiting Amsterdam :)”

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15.Amsterdam in World War Two Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Ride through quieter Amsterdam South with Rudy or Peter on a small-group WWII history tour. You’ll visit Anne Frank’s former neighborhood, Nazi offices, resistance sites, wartime monuments, and the places where Jewish citizens were arrested. Bring your bike, expect a 2.5 to 3-hour ride, and come ready for serious history.

“We had a great experience cycling around Amsterdam and learning about the Dutch resistance. The tour was very informative and well structured, especially loved the pictures that showed what certain locations looked like in the past compared to today. Would highly recommend if you’re interested in learning about Dutch history (outside of a museum).”

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