Things to do in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Private Tours

In this one day remembrance tour you get the story of the British 1st Airborne Division in the iconic Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. First we visit the landing zone at Ginkel Heath and the culvert. Then we follow the route of 2nd Para battalion to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem via Kate ter Horst House, Lonsdale Church, Urquhart House and Elisabeth Gasthuis. We go back to Oosterbeek for Hotel Hartenstein, the White house, Hacket's Hollow and the perimeter. We conclude with a visit to the CWGC Oosterbeek Cemetery to pay our respects. Visit to the Hartenstein Airborne museum is optional and may impact the schedule.

Inclusions: Private guide

Exclusions: All food & drink is excluded

History Tours Netherlands presents our historical "Anne Frank in Holland" tours. Walk in the footsteps of Anne Frank and learn about the World War 2 stories, events and motives from a Jewish, Dutch and German perspective We will take you to the places Anne Frank lived, played and went to school before going into hiding, places that look almost exactly like it was in her time. Along the way you will learn about the people hiding with Anne in the annex, the helpers, we look at who could have betrayed them, we learn about Dutch resistance fighters and collaborators, of acts of courage and cowardice, and we will look at the events from a German perspective. Ultimately we will ask ourselves the question: Could this happen again in our time?

Inclusions: Experienced guide

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Rather than using the British Airborne perspective, this tour will focus on the Arnhem Battle of September 1944 from a German perspective. It gives you an insight into how the Germans handled the British airborne operation. The ideal tour for those interested in the military history of the Battle of Arnhem. Private tour topics and the route will be designed to meet your personal wishes and interest. Items can be added or deleted from the itinerary as you wish. The aim is to show you what you want to see or hear about this battle. Special interest requests are welcomed. Total flexibility as far as topics and locations are available. Up to 3 guests in private vehicle (hybrid). Extra transportation e.g. rent of minivan etc. are extra (actual costs + 10% fee). Up to 3-4 vehicles can follow the guide vehicle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Museum fees

We will take a train from Amsterdam to Arnhem (1,5 hours) and rent bikes to cycle 20km to 40km across the battlefields of the Battle of Arnhem. We will visit the drop zones and see how far the soldiers had to go to reach the bridge by Arnhem. We visit the Airborne Museum and of course the bridge itself, passing many important spots where key events of the battle took place. Depending on your cycling fitness we can adjust the tour for distance.

Inclusions: Train tickets, Museum Fees, Bike rental

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

This is a private group tour for wildlife lovers and for those who want to visit the Kröller-Müller Museum or Jachthuis Sint Hubertus in the park. Transport from Amsterdam and driver/guide included! We will explore the beautiful National Park Hoge Veluwe, home to red deer, roe deer, wild boar and mouflon, stopping at several lookouts and wildlife viewing areas. If you like, you can discover the park on your own by bicycle as well! For those in your group who are more interested in art or architecture we offer to drop you at the entrance of the country residence/museum Jachthuis Sint Hubertus or the The Kröller-Müller Museum.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, coffee/tea and a snack are included, All Fees and Taxes, Use of bicycle, Lunch

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Hattem’s central location makes it easy to visit from wherever you are staying in the Netherlands. Even though it's small, it was once part of the mighty Hanseatic League of trading towns and cities across northern Europe. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you'll wander down picturesque lanes past windmills, pocket-sized homes, imposing fortified town walls, ghost houses and bakeries with your guide, Annette Welkamp, the Director of Culture Counsel. There are also plenty of places to stop on the way to pull up a chair, order a coffee and watch the world walk, or cycle, past.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap app for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Discover the Netherlands from the comfort of your own home. This is a Private Tour with a live local guide. Invite your travel buddies and take this tour together! Kerkdriel is a typical Dutch local town. You hop on the back of my bicycle -figure of speech- and together we ride through town. I tell you about the history, way of life, local customs of this typical Dutch town. Located between the rivers Maas and Waal, protected from the water by dikes. With houseboats, quaint houses, churches, a main square with town hall. And what about the WWII war memorial, the counts country house from 1399 and a cast-iron urinal? This tour ends at the local windmill. Please note that the start times for this tour are shown in UTC+2 Amsterdam time; and so please remember to consider the time difference when selecting a start time for your Live Virtual Tour. In winter it gets dark outside around 5pm. You can take this tour with your family & friends who are at different locations.

Inclusions: Fun informative interactive virtual experience, LIVE Local Guide. , Stories of local Dutch life, PDF-file with a map and pictures to find your bearings., Recorded video of the Online Experience, This is an online experience. After booking you receive a link with instructions how to connect., This tour is executed by Holland Private Tour

Exclusions: You need a device (computer / laptop / smartphone / tablet) with good internet connection., Gratuities

Ideal tours for those interested in the military history of the Battle of Arnhem. Private tour topics and the route will be designed to meet your personal wishes and interest. All items above can be added or deleted from the itinerary as you wish. The aim is to show you what you want to see or hear about this battle. Special interest requests are welcomed. Total flexibility as far as topics and locations is available. Up to 3 guest in private vehicle (hybrid). Extra transportion e.g. rent of minivan etc. are extra (actual costs + 10% fee). Up to 3-4 vehicles can follow the guide vehicle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Airborne Museum fees

This customizable private walking tour of Nijmegen will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the city’s main museum Valkhof-Kam, the powder tower, the old town hall, Radboud University and the public weighing house. In addition to all the sights, your personal Nijmegen  guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels only), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

This customizable private walking tour of Arnhem will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the famous Duivelshuis and the commemorative John frost Bridge. In addition to all the sights, your personal Arnhem guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up (selected hotels only), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Historic Cellar

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entry/Admission - The Big or Eusebius Church in Arnhem