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- Dutch
The WWII occupation of Antwerp began with relative calm but grew increasingly intense as time passed. Join me on this WWII tour to witness the unfolding drama.
In the early days of the war, Antwerp was home to Belgium’s largest Jewish community. We’ll explore the harrowing stories of Jewish deportations and the complex role played by the local police and city council.
The drama escalates after the city’s liberation, when the true battle for Antwerp begins. The port, a vital strategic point, became a target for hundreds of V1 and V2 rockets, resulting in thousands of casualties. Simultaneously, the resistance movement gained momentum, becoming a crucial force in the city’s fight for freedom.
However, the horrors of war extended beyond the battlefield. With the Germans gone, leadership is lacking and the resistance will strike down hard on suspected collaborators. This often-overlooked chapter is as intense and revealing as the occupation itself.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the castle next to river.
The tour ends at the train station. It's an easy walk back to the center.
Itinerary
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1
Resistance hiding place
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Start of the battle for the port Monument for fallen soldiers
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Kommandatur of the Germans
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Street art remembering the V2 attacks
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stadspark
Battle for Antwerp
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Antwerpen-Centraal
Deportation of jewish immigrants
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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