2.5-Hour Private Battle of Arnhem Walking Tour with John Frost Bridge
About This Tour
Join your guide for a private city walk through Arnhem that brings the Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden to life. Visit key locations connected to th...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Arnhem · Languages: Dutch, English, German
Know before you go: This tour will continue when it rains. The guide may suggest shortening the route and continuing the story of the Battle of Arnhem at a bar in town.; Drinks are not included in the tour.
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What's Included
- Our skilled Battle of Arnhem expert
Not Included
- A guarantee of good weather! Wear appropriate clothing and bring an umbrella when needed.
- Pickup from the hotel
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Meet in Arnhem and Battle Introduction
The pickup point for this 2.5-hour private Battle of Arnhem walk is near Arnhem Central Railway Station, outside in front of McDonald's. Your guide will introduce you to the Battle of Arnhem, tailored to your level of knowledge.
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2Day 02
Walk to Zwarteweg and Key Battle Sites
Along with your guide, you will walk to Zwarteweg, the Urquhart hideout. At many stops along the way, your guide will share stories of what happened at these exact locations, including Utrechtsestraat, Utrechtseweg, ArteZ University, Museum Arnhem, and the former Dt. Elisabeth Hospital.
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3Day 03
Follow John Frost's Route to the Bridge
After the stop at Zwarteweg, the tour continues back into the city to John Frost Bridge via the Onderlangs road, in the footsteps of John Frost himself. There will also be stops along this road, where your guide will share stories of the brave soldiers who fought and fell during the Battle of Arnhem. Photos taken during the battle will help you get a clear idea of what happened here in September 1944.
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4Day 04
Tour End at John Frost Bridge
This tour ends near John Frost Bridge, where your guide will say goodbye. You can visit the Airborne at the Bridge museum, which is free of charge, or head into town, just a 5-minute walk away. If you wish to return to Arnhem Central Railway Station, it will take about 15 minutes on foot, also through the city centre.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Oude Stationsstraat 30, 6811 KE Arnhem · Tour start: Stationsplein 166, 6811 KJ Arnhem, Nederland — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
