The Battle of Arnhem: A Guided Tour from Amsterdam to WWII History Sites
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Amsterdam
Embark on a guided tour from Amsterdam to the historic sites of the Battle of Arnhem. Explore drop zones, the Airborne Museum, and the iconic bridge while experiencing the perspective of soldiers and citizens in this tragic WWII battle.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The John Frost Bridge - John Frostbrug - We will visit the famous bridge which was the main target of the operation
  • Airborne Museum at Hartenstein - In this former British HQ a great museum tells the story of operation Market Garden
  • Wolfhezerheide - We will visit the drop zones of the British Airborne troops
What's Included
  • All Museum Entry Fees Included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

I’ll fetch you from your lodging and we’ll make our way to the vicinity of Arnhem. We’ll explore the parachuting spots and appreciate the distance the troopers had to cover to get to the Arnhem bridge. We’ll pay a visit to the Airborne Museum and undoubtedly, the bridge itself, coming across significant locations where crucial battle incidents occurred. I’ll recount the narrative from the standpoint of the military men and local residents, in Oosterbeek and Arnhem, and allow you to witness the pandemonium, the missed chances, and the disastrous chain of events that the battle ended up being.

Location
Central Station
At the grand piano located in the main hall
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karen_r
Sep 7, 2023
Excellent Battlefield Tour with Martin - Excellent battlefield tour. Really enjoyed the day. Martin is very knowledgeable and provides the details and stories you won’t find in a history book. Martin is very flexible and fits the tour to what you are most interested. He also took us to sites off the beaten path that were significant to understanding the battle. If one has seen the movie “A Bridge Too Far”, Martin takes you to the actual sites depicted in the movie and can tell you what is accurate and what is not. Would recommend this tour for the World War II history buff. Martin can probably answer any question you might have. Thank You Martin!!!
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Christopher
Jun 14, 2023
Excellent day tours - Great day spent with Martin exploring the Arnhem battlefield. Martin was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the Market Garden Operation and surrounding area. Spent a second day with Martin on a drive up from Amsterdam to the Westerbork transit camp and a tour of that historic site. Very informative and moving experience. Highly recommend Martin for any of his tours.
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Ny-vie
Jun 7, 2023
Market Garden Tour - This was an excellent experience. Martin was very informative and took us to spots I never would have found on my own. His knowledge of Market Garden was amazing!! A warm and kind person too I might add.
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Thedecoduo
Feb 19, 2023
Excellent tour - Martin was an excellent guide. Arrived on time. He took us to multiple locations throughout the day and was very informative. Learned a few things about the battle. Highly recommend this tour for all WWII buffs.
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Sheridannorfolk
Dec 2, 2022
A visit to September1944 - From the landing zones to the routes to the Hartenstein Hotel museum and the bridge. It was a great visit. The museum is very good and well worth the visit. Do not miss the Military cemetery.
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Companion609765
Nov 11, 2022
Great Tour of Arnhem - Martin is an expert guide and historian. My husband and I had a wonderful day trip covering the major sites of Operation Market Garden. We highly recommend Martin for this trip or others that he offers.
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Larry_b
Jun 3, 2022
Awesome tour well worth the money. You will not be disappointed! - Anyone who books this tour will not be disappointed. I was the only one on the tour and my tour guide Martin was awesome. I already knew a lot about the battle before the tour, but I learned many new facts from Martin. He is very personable to talk to and he has a passion for history. We visited many great sites such as the British drop zones, the British military cemetery, the Hartenstein Hotel Museum, both ends of the perimeter, a spot overlooking the Rhine where the Polish Brigade attempted a river crossing, several spots in Arnhem associated with General Urquhart, and the bridge itself. What a thrill it was to walk on the famous bridge. He also took me to the Polish drop zone, a Church with a memorial to General Sosibowski, and even to Nijmegan to see that bridge. Because I was already going to be in Holland my Family gave this tour to me as a Father's Day gift. What a great gift it was! I so very much enjoyed every thing we did. As a WW2 nut I was so excited to be at the places I had read so much about. The day is one that I will never forget. Thank You Martin for being an awesome tour guide!
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Ralph_g
May 3, 2022
A “must see” for lovers of freedom. - Visiting the sites of an important battle of WWII with a terrific and knowledgeable guide. The most memorable and perhaps most frightening was the simulated flight and exit from the glider after we landed. Martin. -thank you for a day that the four of us will never forget.
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Frank
Oct 26, 2019
Great tour!!! Brings the battle to life ! - Martin is an exceptional guide and a nice, friendly person who is flexible to your schedule and sheds light on all aspects of Market Garden. The bike tour allows you to experience the battle in true Dutch style. With Martin as a guide, I learned a lot about a battle that I didn’t know about before. 100% would recommend!
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