Full-Day Arnhem War Sites Tour with Operation Market Garden History

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the drop zones and battle sites of the 1st British Airborne Division from 1944
• 02 Visit Arnhem Road Bridge, where 81 British soldiers died defending it
• 03 Gain insight at the Oosterbeek Airborne Museum through artefacts, weapons, photos, and films
• 04 Pay homage at the Airborne Cemetery to British and Polish soldiers killed in the operation

See the drop zones and battle sites of the 1st British Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. After nine days of ferocious battle, the British paratroopers failed to capture the bridges at Arnhem, allowing the German Waffen-SS to continue their V2 offensive to London and Belgium.

Cross the famous Arnhem bridge, where 81 British soldiers died defending it during this military operation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Dutch, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Operation Market Garden Sites Around Arnhem

• Visit the drop and landing zones of the airborne military forces that participated in Operation Market Garden in 1944. The operation liberated part of the southern Netherlands but failed in its objective to cut off the western part of Holland and its important harbours and V2 rocket firing bases.
• See the battle sites at Arnhem Road Bridge, Westerbouwing Height, the Perimeter at Oosterbeek, Bovenover/Onderlangs, and the ambush site of the recce squad near Wolfheze.
• Cross the famous Arnhem bridge, where 81 British soldiers died defending it during this military operation.
• Get an overview of the failed Allied operation at the Oosterbeek Airborne Museum, which, besides "The Experience," houses numerous artefacts, weapons, photos, and films to provide a realistic picture of the Battle of Arnhem.
• Finish your visit at the Airborne Cemetery, paying homage to the British and Polish soldiers who were killed during this much-discussed operation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• GBG badged guide
• Guidebook and maps

What's Not Included

• Museum entrance fee
• Food and drinks
• Transportation

Know before you go

• Transportation can be provided for up to 8 passengers at 25 EUR per person for the full day.

• Pick-up and drop-off are available at your hotel in the area or at Arnhem station.

• Pricing:

  • 225 EUR per group (half day - 3.5 hours)
  • 399 EUR per group (full day - 8 hours)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nieuwe Kade 23, 6827 AA Arnhem, Netherlands

Tour start

Nieuwe Kade 23, 6827 AA Arnhem, Netherlands

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.