WHAT TO EXPECT

Nijmegen is a city with a lot of history where the Romans built a Castellum, medieval streets, historical buildings and the popular quay along the river Waal. In addition you can find remarkable works of art, hidden places and special post-war as well we modern architecture. In 2005, it celebrated 2,000 years of existence.

Nijmegen became a free imperial city in 1230 and in 1402 a Hanseatic city. Your visit includes entrance ticket to the Freedom Museum depicting the Second World War. After that, you’ll visit the Groesbeek Canadian Cemetery.

NIJMEGEN – HISTORICAL CENTER GUIDED TOUR

Walk along Nijmegen historical center through the most stunning locations and attractions will be on display, including the birthplace of Nijmegen, medieval chapels and ruins, the oldest structure and the newest retail streets, sculptures and artwork, historic parks, and ancient fortifications.

Grote Markt, Like most European cities, Nijmegen has a large market square close to all the main sights. De Waagh dates back to the 1600s and is built in a stunning renaissance style. Nowadays, it houses a restaurant, but it has fulfilled many roles throughout the centuries. Nevertheless, it kept its beauty and remains the eye-catcher of the marketplace.

Attractions:
Sint-Stevenskerk (St. Steven’s Church, 13th century)
Lakenhal
Stadhuis
Roman Wall
Besiendershuis
Valkhofkapel, De Nicolaaskapel (Saint Nicolas Chapel). Entrance is open to visitors from April to October.
Stadsschouwburg
The Lange Hezelstraat
Waal and the Waalbrug (Bridge) The bridge itself is 65 meters high and dates back to 1936. Queen Wilhelmenia opened it and it was the longest arch in Europe at the time it was built.

FREEDOM MUSEUM

After your historic center guided tour, you will head over to the Freedom Museum that tells the cross-border and multi-perspective story of War and Freedom without Borders for young and old. The focus is on the Second World War, in the context of the history of the 20th century and current events.

The Freedom Museum is located in the beautiful green and hilly landscape of Groesbeek. It is close to Germany and right in the area of two of the most important operations on the Western Front during WW2: Market Garden and Veritable. Entrance to this museum is included in this excursion.

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

The last stop is the Groesbeek Canadian Cemetery. The cemetery contains 2,610 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, and nine war graves of other nationalities.

Allied forces entered the Netherlands on 12 September 1944. Airborne operations later that month established a bridgehead at Nijmegen and in the following months, coastal areas and ports were cleared and secured, but it was not until the German initiated offensive in the Ardennes had been repulsed that the drive into Germany could begin.

Most of those buried were Canadians, many of whom died in the Battle of the Rhineland, when the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Infantry Divisions and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division took part in the drive southwards from Nijmegen to clear the territory between the Maas and the Rhine in February and March 1945. Others buried here died earlier or later in the southern part of the Netherlands and in the Rhineland.

The Cemetery and Memorial were designed by P.D. Hepworth.

BEER TASTING AT A MEDIEVAL MONASTERY – OPTIONAL

De Hemel (translated to The Heaven) is located in a medieval monastery and on a warm afternoon or evening you can sit underneath the lovely trees. in the winter months, you will can sit inside the brewery/restaurant and experience old style architecture.

While there are tons of tasty drinks to choose from, you can also go for the beer tasting. There is an option to try six of De Hemel’s best craft beer. A great experience to try lots of different beers for the price of two regular beers! It includes Dutch fries and sauce.
Price is €11.50 per person including tax.

You can arrange this option at checkout.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included? • Driver guide for small groups. Driver and tour guide for large groups. • 9-hour tour. • Guided tour through Nijmegen historical center. • Entrance ticket to Freedom Museum. • Visit to Groesbeek Canadian Cemetery. • Transportation. • Bottled water. ✕  What’s not included? • Food and beverage. • Gratuities for the guide(s).

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included?
• Driver guide for small groups. Driver and tour guide for large groups.
• 9-hour tour.
• Guided tour through Nijmegen historical center.
• Entrance ticket to Freedom Museum.
• Visit to Groesbeek Canadian Cemetery.
• Transportation.
• Bottled water.

✕  What’s not included?
• Food and beverage.
• Gratuities for the guide(s).

LANGUAGES

Up to 7 persons: English and Dutch
From 8 persons: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tour starts at 09.00 hrs. and end 18.00 hrs., unless otherwise agreed upon.

The tour ends at the designated depature point. 

MEETING POINT

Guests will be always picked up at their hotel or accommodation in Amsterdam as well as Amsterdam Terminal and Felison Cruise Terminal.

Hotels located outside the Amsterdam region, you will be picked up at an easy-to-find pick-up location. Extra travel time will be charged for pickups outside of Amsterdam.