Private tour in Amsterdam Laura Maria M

Amsterdam in WW II, private walking tour

4.8

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Laura Maria M.

4.9

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Hi! I’m a longtime local and have called Amsterdam home for more than 26 years. As a passionate traveler myself, I believe the best journeys are about making meaningful connections and truly experiencing a destination. I love creating personal, relaxed, and engaging tours filled with authentic moments. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I’m here to help you experience the Netherlands in your own unique way. My Amsterdam tours combine famous landmarks with hidden local neighborhoods, food tastings, history, culture, WWII stories, and rich Jewish heritage. Beyond the city, I’ll take you out into the scenic countryside to explore charming villages, flower fields, historic castles, and peaceful small towns far away from the tourist crowds. Your Safety & Comfort First To ensure a premium experience, all driving tours are operated in fully registered, commercially insured company vehicles with a dedicated professional driver—never a personal car. This allows me to give you my undivided attention as your guide while you sit back and relax in complete comfort and safety. Groups larger than 6: Please contact me directly for a custom quote. Custom itineraries: If my listed tours don't quite match what you're looking for, feel free to send me a message—I'd be delighted to craft a tailor-made experience just for you! The Netherlands is full of surprises, and I can’t wait to share them with you. You are all very welcome! - Registered as tour guide in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce - Private tour guide in Amsterdam since April 2016 - Official Permit City of Amsterdam for guided tours in the historical centre - Education in Tourism at Leiden Educational Institutions, NL - Official IATA travel agent - Working experience as a tour operator and travel agent - Covid 19 fully vaccinated - Experienced restaurant host with culinary and wine knowledge

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Overview of your Amsterdam tour

Growing up with my grandparents war stories I developed an eagerness for constant searching and learning about the war. As a history buff I am really excited to share my knowledge as well as my family's stories. I am very intrigued to discuss any aspect of the war, hear opinions and stories with respect and empathy to any perspective. During our tour we will deep in Amsterdam's dark history during the worlds biggest conflict. We will explore the city's most significant WWII sights or memorials and I will reveal you the most important war memories of Amsterdam: - Nazis invasion - Struggle of the Dutch during the occupation - Nazis plan for Jews persecution - Role of the Jewish council and the Nationalist party - Development of the resistance including the February strike 1941 - What cause the Dutch famine during the winter 1944/45 - Dam square shooting on '45, the same day Hitler's Germany surrendered - Allies arrival and the liberation by the Canadian troops An intriguing tour for history enthusiasts

Recent Reviews

Terri B.United States
July 2026

Laura Maria met us at the Resistance Museum, an amazing museum in Amsterdam (give yourself several hours there!l) She gave us a very frank tour and I was very impressed with the Dutch acknowledgement of Jewish WWII history, in stark contrast to order countries handling of history. Neighborhoods are clearly marked and the history is obvious not hidden away. History is honored, respected. Laura Maria does this too. Thank you for a great day! She gave us so much great information. Highly recommend! Also see her other tours, we were with her for 2 more days to the Delft, Hague and Amsterdam Highlights!

Mona P.United States
July 2026

Laura was the best guide. Very knowledgeable, flexible and a joy to spend time with. Highly recommend!

Robert S.United States
May 2026

Laura was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and resourceful, and we greatly enjoyed the afternoon we had with her. Although we had booked the WWII tour, as soon as we started out from the hotel, there was a torrential downpour, so we hurried back to the hotel and had a thoroughly enjoyable time listening to Laura‘s stories about the war, Amsterdam‘s role in it, and a good bit of the history of Amsterdam. Although I can’t tell you much about the tour itself because we didn’t actually do it, I can tell you that Laura is a wonderful guide and if we return to Amsterdam, we will engage her again. Thank you so much, Laura, for a great afternoon.

David D.United States
September 2025

Laura was fantastic. So warm and caring about our experience. She was knowledgeable and very free with her stories and opinions--just what we wanted. Tour was well planned and executed. She even went out of her way to escort my 90 year old mother-in-law back to the hotel at the conclusion of the tour. So very nice and caring. We would highly recommend Laura to others.

Harold F.United States
April 2025

Outstanding tour with extremely knowledgeable and nice tour guide.

Jeffrey H.United States
October 2023

Laura was a good and personable guide. We especially appreciated her shing relevant experiences from her family's own history.

Your Amsterdam tour itinerary

- Verzetmuseum (Resistance museum), meeting point (excl visit) - Visit Hollandse schouwburg (Dutch theatre), deportation centre during the WW II - See the Auschwitz monument - Look at De Dokwerker/Portuguese synagogue, war monument related to the February strike 1941 - Visit the Holocaust name monument - Stop at the Monument of Jewish resistance - Walk around the Dam square where the World War II monument is - Walk pass the Anne Frank House (excluding visit) It can be re placed with a visit to the Resistance museum, contact me for details

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: - Pick up/Return from/to your location - Transportation to get to the site - Museum visits and museum fees - Food/drinks expenses
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Private Transportation
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

ByGuide: The Resistance museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum), Plantage Kerklaan 61 Pick up from your preferred location upon request, additional costs will be applied

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Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Architecture
Tour reference number
389589
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private walking tour in Amsterdam is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in World War II and the Jewish community's history during the occupation. Laura Maria M. shares her extensive knowledge and personal family stories, making it an engaging experience for anyone eager to learn about Amsterdam's past.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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