World War 2 is one of the saddest parts of our history as a human race. But as Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” These European WW2 tours will help you learn from the past in the most respectful way possible.
These tours in Europe are truly heartbreaking. From concentration camps to D-Day Beaches, you will learn from the best tour guides about the horrible atrocities that happened during the second world war.
1. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train
Price: $39 per person
Duration: ~5 hours
Departs From: Munich, Germany
Rating: 4.5/5 (2,700+ reviews)
Includes:
- Professional guide
- Return transportation between Munich and the Memorial site on local train and bus
2. Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip from Paris
Price: $211 per person
Duration: ~13 hours
Departs From: Paris, France
Rating: 4.5/5 (2,000+ reviews)
Includes:
- Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
- Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
- Departure from Paris, near Eiffel Tower Visit of the American Cemetery
- Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch
- Photo-stop at Omaha Beach
- Visit the 360 Musemum in Arromanches
3. Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin
Price: $28 per person
Duration: ~6 hours
Departs From: Berlin, Germany
Rating: 5/5 (1,600+ reviews)
Includes:
- Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
- Remuneration to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial
- Pickup and drop off from the centre of Berlin by your guide
4. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Price: $47 per person
Duration: ~7 hours
Departs From: Kraków, Poland
Rating: 4.5/5 (1,400+ reviews)
Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tour escort/host.
- Documentary film during the transfer.
- Local live guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels all over Krakow).
5. Berlin: Small-Group Third Reich and Cold War Walking Tour
Price: $21 per person
Duration: ~2 hours
Departs From: Berlin, Germany
Rating: 4.9/5 (900+ reviews)
Includes:
- Guided tour
6. Amsterdam: Life of Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour
Price: $31 per person
Duration: ~2 hours
Departs From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rating: 4.8/5 (850+ reviews)
Includes:
- Professional guide
- Walking tour
For more Amsterdam tours check out these boat tours of Amsterdam.
7. Schindler’s Factory Museum Guided Tour in English
Price: $17 per person
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Departs From: Kraków, Poland
Rating: 4.8/5 (850+ reviews)
Includes:
- Skip the line – look for the guide with yellow umbrella.
- Ticket reservation is already made. Our guide will assist you with the payment.
- Professional, local guide
- Local taxes
8. Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
Price: $27 per person
Duration: ~4 hours
Departs From: Nuremberg, Germany
Rating: 4.5/5 (250+ reviews)
Includes:
- Local guide
- Public transport
- Lunch break at market place
9. Small Public Tour Historical Guided Tour of Warsaw
Price: $39 per person
Duration: ~3 hours
Departs From: Warsaw, Poland
Rating: 4.5/5 (100+ reviews)
Includes:
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Polish Tyskie beer, stil water, Coca Cola, Polish traditional chocolate candies
10. Remembrance Tour: The Battle of the Bulge in the ardennes & Luxembourg
Price: $95 per person
Duration: ~13 hours
Departs From: Bruxelles, Belgium
Rating: 4.5/5 (10+ reviews)
Includes:
- Professional multilingual guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Bastogne War Museum
Conclusion
If you’re interested in history, or World War II specifically, a European WW2 Tour is a great way to learn more about the events that took place. These tours are led by experts in the field, and they offer an up-close and personal look at some of the most important sites from the war.
If you’re thinking of taking a tour like this, be sure to do your research first. There are many different companies that offer these types of tours, so it’s important to find one that fits your interests and budget. And don’t forget to pack your walking shoes – these tours can be pretty intensive!