Nazi WWII Concentration Camp Small Group Tour from Amsterdam
Description
On this small group tour, we will visit the remainders of the WWII Nazi concentration camp Vught, with its reconstructed watchtowers, barracks, crematorium and children’s memorial. The camp was used between January 1943 and October 1944 and held over 31,000 Jewish and political prisoners. During this visit, the importance of this time in our recent history will be highlighted. An audio tour is included at the site. Our tour guide will stay with the group throughout the visit and will be able to answer your questions. Private transport, drinks and snacks included.
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Itinerary
On this small group tour, we will visit the remainders of the concentration camp with its reconstructed watchtowers, barracks, crematorium and children’s memorial. This impressive memorial, which is centrally located on the campgrounds, lists the names and ages of the 1,269 Jewish children who were deported in June 1943. After a visit to the memorial center and museum, there will be time to walk to the execution area, located in the surrounding woods. A memorial has been erected here that displays the names of the prisoners who were executed at this site.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- please call ahead for wheelchair service.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old
- For babies and children under 6 please bring or ask for an appropriate car seat!
Reviews(122)
Our guide was very knowledgeable, professional, flexible, and very pleasant!! We highly recommend Tours by Dutch and the team!!!!
It fills me with rage to consider this atrocity actually happened. Walking through these people's lives and deaths is to overpowering to explain.
thank you for your heartfelt comment Thomas, it can indeed be an overpowering experience. It's important that we keep sharing the story, thank you for coming on the tour. Best regards, Eva - Dutch Tours
This was a moving experience and our guide Ava was kind enough to share her own family’s story with us as we drove to the camp.
Thank you for joining me on the tour Laura, I'm happy to hear you appreciated it! All the best to you both! Eva - Dutch Tours
Personalized and good history lesson well presented for our family group including 3 teens "go at your own pace"
Happy to hear you appreciated the tour Laurie, thank you for your kind review! All the best to you all, Eva - Dutch Tours
This was by far one of our favorite excursions. It was very moving and educational. Eva’s personal family story really brought the experience to life. Her story made the ride to Vught go by so fast. Five stars was the max I could give. I would give it a 10 if I could. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone coming to Amsterdam and looking for unique experience.
The personal stories & information shared was priceless. This was the best tour we experienced during our 2 weeks in Europe.
Thank you for the huge compliment Michelle, it was an honor to have you and Ryan on board. All the best to you both! Eva - Dutch Tours
Beautiful visit to the camp. Instructive and moving. The site is well arranged. The museum offers short testimonies from former detainees.
Really thought provoking place. Our guide Elice was a great driver and she knew so much about the camp and its history.
Thank you very much for your kind review Ann, it is a challenging but important tour indeed. I'm glad you appreciated the day. All the best, Maelys - Dutch Tours
Our guide was sweet, kind, and an excellent driver, and the site's history is deeply moving. However, the transport van was unbearably hot as the air conditioning only functioned in the front.
Hello Luz, thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and our excellent tour guide. We are very sorry to hear that the van was so hot. Unfortunately we have indeed experienced some fairly un-Dutch hot days this week. The air conditioning should normally be functioning in the whole van, not just in the front. We are currently investigating what went wrong on your tour. We are terribly sorry that the transport was so uncomfortable and and will take action for future tours. Best regards, Eva - Dutch Tours (tour operator)
My family of 4 loved this tour-a highlight of our trip. Ava was a fantastic guide and amazing storyteller. Her knowledge of WWII and the holocaust was close to her heart and it showed. I highly recommend booking with her!
It was a joy to have your family on this tour Kara! Your girls really impressed me with their questions and open spirits and the discussions with all four of you were inspirational. So thank you your family's input in the tour too, I really enjoyed that! Whenever you find yourself back in NL, you know where to find us :) All the best to the whole family, Eva - Dutch Tours
