World War II and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Discover what life was like in Amsterdam during World War II on this 2.5-hour walking tour through the Jewish Quarter and some of Amsterdam's most powerful memorials. Learn about the Nazi occupation period of the region, and retrace the steps of history.

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Highlights

See the Hollandsche Schouwburg, a deportation center where the Jewish population was sent to concentration camps
Visit the Shadow Wall, where the names of over 200 murdered Jewish residents are displayed on the canal wall
Listen to what life was like in Amsterdam before and after the Nazis arrived
Explore some of Amsterdam's most important memorials, such as the Auschwitz Memorial and the Monument to the Jewish Resistance
Learn about the Hunger Winter and much more

Description

With an expert local guide, explore the rich history of Amsterdam and uncover what life was like in the city during World War II. Explore the poignant Jewish Quarter, and some of Amsterdam’s most iconic memorials, while listening to the history of one of today’s most liberal cities in the world. Visit The Auschwitz Memorial, made up of broken mirrors in memory to the many victims of Auschwitz. Then head to the Monument to Jewish Resistance, a solemn monument built in 1988 to commemorate all the Jewish fighters that died during World War II. Next, walk to The Shadow Wall, where the names of over 200 murdered Jewish residents are displayed on the canal wall, opposite their former homes. Finally, while you stroll through the Jewish Quarter of the city, learn from your expert guide about the Nazi occupation, the Dutch resistance, the Hunger Winter and much more.

Includes

2.5-hour tour
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free
This tour is wheelchair accessible
While the tour usually includes the sites and stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group