The Battle Of Arnhem (From Amsterdam)

So important to have a guide with detailed knowledge of Arnhem. Martin certainly did and we had a wonderful day. THANK YOU MARTIN

Our Battle of Arnhem battlefield tour with Martin did not disappoint - as a WWII military history buff, including Operation Market Garden, actually visiting the key sites at Arnhem helped it to all make sense in a way that a book alone cannot. Martin was also able to add a lot of the additional context as well as the many smaller stories that all helped to explain and illustrate so much of the why and how everything (mostly) went so wrong for the Allies. Of note, this tour focuses upon the Arnhem end of the battle but you still get glimpses into aspects of the other landings as well as the land-based operation (I didn't realise that Nijmegen can be seen from Arnhem). The Airborne Museum was exception too. Thanks Martin!

Martin was one of the best tour guides I've had. He was very knowledgeable and was able to communicate his knowledge. He told facts and stories. He not only knew Market Garden but other aspects of World War 2 and the Netherlands. A great day!!

Very knowledgeable and friendly have such a better understanding of how events unfolded during the operation

Excellent experience to understand and feel Operation Market Garden. Tailored to my interests. Delivered in an easy to follow way.

We had originally planned to do this tour without a guide and are so glad we booked this tour. Martin took us to lots of sites that we would have missed and explained the role of each site in the overall operation. His knowledge was extensive. We came away with a much clearer understanding of the overall plan, the choices that were made and the problems encountered. All boxes ticked. I have given it a 4 star rather than a 5 star as the car that we travelled in was, unfortunately, not as clean as it could have been - an easy issue to fix to ensure this doesn't again detract from an excellent tour.

A full day of history, facts and insights. It was personalised to follow a family member who had fought in the operation.

Martin was a pleasant, knowledgeable, and easygoing companion and guide. He tailored his approach to my preference, bringing out points of interest but not cluttering up the experience by insisting on including more than I wished to. HIs through familiarity with the entire Market Garden campaign insured that the sites we visited were explained in context, and he was always willing to engage in additional discussion and to bring up salient points for consideration, but without needless overnarration. In addition, he is a good and careful driver and picked me up right from my hotel! I am very pleased to recommend him highly.

Covers a wide area of the conflict but allows plenty of time to linger at features of particular interest.

Our guide Martin was excellent with extensive knowledge of the battle called “a bridge too far”. Highly recommended that you watch the film or read the book by Ryan before attending. We went places that a normal large tour would be unable to go. It was a great day to see the locations of where the brave men and women fought for the liberation of the Dutch people—sadly unsuccessfully—in 1944. Highly recommend.

Excellent battlefield tour. Really enjoyed the day. Martin is very knowledgeable and provides the details and stories you won’t find in a history book. Martin is very flexible and fits the tour to what you are most interested. He also took us to sites off the beaten path that were significant to understanding the battle. If one has seen the movie “A Bridge Too Far”, Martin takes you to the actual sites depicted in the movie and can tell you what is accurate and what is not. Would recommend this tour for the World War II history buff. Martin can probably answer any question you might have. Thank You Martin!!!

Great day spent with Martin exploring the Arnhem battlefield. Martin was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the Market Garden Operation and surrounding area. Spent a second day with Martin on a drive up from Amsterdam to the Westerbork transit camp and a tour of that historic site. Very informative and moving experience. Highly recommend Martin for any of his tours.

This was an excellent experience. Martin was very informative and took us to spots I never would have found on my own. His knowledge of Market Garden was amazing!! A warm and kind person too I might add.

Martin was an excellent guide. Arrived on time. He took us to multiple locations throughout the day and was very informative. Learned a few things about the battle. Highly recommend this tour for all WWII buffs.

From the landing zones to the routes to the Hartenstein Hotel museum and the bridge. It was a great visit. The museum is very good and well worth the visit. Do not miss the Military cemetery.

Martin is an expert guide and historian. My husband and I had a wonderful day trip covering the major sites of Operation Market Garden. We highly recommend Martin for this trip or others that he offers.

Anyone who books this tour will not be disappointed. I was the only one on the tour and my tour guide Martin was awesome. I already knew a lot about the battle before the tour, but I learned many new facts from Martin. He is very personable to talk to and he has a passion for history. We visited many great sites such as the British drop zones, the British military cemetery, the Hartenstein Hotel Museum, both ends of the perimeter, a spot overlooking the Rhine where the Polish Brigade attempted a river crossing, several spots in Arnhem associated with General Urquhart, and the bridge itself. What a thrill it was to walk on the famous bridge. He also took me to the Polish drop zone, a Church with a memorial to General Sosibowski, and even to Nijmegan to see that bridge. Because I was already going to be in Holland my Family gave this tour to me as a Father's Day gift. What a great gift it was! I so very much enjoyed every thing we did. As a WW2 nut I was so excited to be at the places I had read so much about. The day is one that I will never forget. Thank You Martin for being an awesome tour guide!

Visiting the sites of an important battle of WWII with a terrific and knowledgeable guide. The most memorable and perhaps most frightening was the simulated flight and exit from the glider after we landed. Martin. -thank you for a day that the four of us will never forget.

Martin is an exceptional guide and a nice, friendly person who is flexible to your schedule and sheds light on all aspects of Market Garden. The bike tour allows you to experience the battle in true Dutch style. With Martin as a guide, I learned a lot about a battle that I didn’t know about before. 100% would recommend!