2.5-Hour Private Battle of Arnhem City: 4 km Walking Tour
Highlights
Arnhem
battlefield, historical, walking
Private Tour
2.5 Hours
Medium
Dutch, English, German
Description
Join the guide for a city walk that brings to life the pivotal moments of the Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden in WWII. Discover key sites where airborne and land forces fought to secure vital bridges, with a focus on the events surrounding the iconic John Frost Bridge. Hear compelling eyewitness accounts and historic photos that transport you back to September 1944. The tour covers approximately 5 km, starting in Oosterbeek and ending at the John Frost Bridge, retracing history through this significant WWII liberation route.
Itinerary
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Pick-up and Introduction
- The pickup point for this 2.5 private Battle of Arnhem walk is near the Arnhem Central Railway station, outside, in front of the McDonald.
- The guide will introduce you to the Battle of Arnhem, tailored to your knowledge level.
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Zwarteweg (Urquhart hideout)
- Along with our guide, you will walk to the Zwarteweg (Urquhart hideout).
- The guide will share stories of what happened at the exact location at many stops along the way, including the Utrechtsestraat, Utrechtseweg, the ArteZ university, Museum Arnhem and the former Dt. Elisabeth Hospital.
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John Frost bridge
- After the stop at the Zwarteweg, the tour will continue back to the city - to the John Frost bridge, via the 'Onderlangs' road, in the footsteps of John Frost himself!
- Of course, there will be some stops along this road, too, where the guide will share stories of the brave soldiers who fought and fell during the Battle of Arnhem. Photos taken during the Battle of Arnhem will help you get a good idea of what happened here in September 1944.
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End of the tour
- The end of this tour will be near the John Frostbrigde, where the guide will say his goodbyes.
- You can visit the Airborne at the Bridge museum (fee-free) or head into town (just a 5-minute walk).
- If you wish to return to the Arnhem Central Railway station, it will take about 15 minutes to walk, also through the city center.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
The Group Size and Price | |
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1 to 15 | /group |
This is a private tour |