We can meet at the Airborne museum or I can pick you up with the Land Rover at one of the hotels in the vicinity of the Experience.* During the tour we go back in time with stories and visits to special historical locations, so that you gain a good impression of what happened in that time. It was a massive operation, with a very broad alliance which eventually failed, needlessly taking many victims on both sides. A power struggle amongst the leading generals led to the wrong decisions being taken at crucial points. We start the tour on the Ginkel heath which served as a Drop Zone for all paratroopers during Operation Market Garden. They were to connect with the Allies on the other side of the river. We continue our tour in this beautiful area along several fields and drop zones for gliders and parachutists to the John Frost bridge in Arnhem. From Arnhem we drive along the river Rhine to Oosterbeek to the Fields of Honour and Hotel Hartenstein. This former hotel served at that time as headquarters of the British Airborne troops during Operation Market Garden. Today villa Hartenstein is a beautiful completely renovated Airborne museum. Seeing the places in combination with a visit to the museum, you will relive the period of September 1944 in Oosterbeek by means of images and sound that you will always remember. *As Michel makes use of an older generation Land Rover, it is possible the car might be in need of a repair. If this is the case, Michel will use a different car. Please excuse the possible inconvenience and know we will do everything we can to make the Land Rover a part of your adventure.”
John Atkinson –
I had a most enjoyable time – Michel is a great narrator and his local knowledge on a broader scale makes the tour more valuable and informative. Watching the movie is one thing, having a tour with Michel is much better… and the Landy isn’t bad either!!
James –
This was a really excellent tour, I highly recommend it. Michel is a warm and highly informed guide. He picked us up in his Land Rover then showed us around some of the major sights and spots of Market Garden, telling us stories the entire way.
I learned more than I expected to about the history of the area and found the entire experience very informative and entertaining. We were even lucky enough to see some Green Berets preparing for a hike around the memorials, and I saw (and even got into!) an actual Sherman tank at the museum.
A fantastic tour for any history fans. Also, Michel brought coffee and cake!
Many thanks,
James and Gerard.
Sjoukje Oostindie –
Kelly
“We really enjoyed our tour with Michel. We love touring cities with local tour guides who really know the history and can paint the story of what happened much better than us trying to do it on our own. Michels vechile makes the experience even more special. Really thankful we were able to squeeze the tour in during these times and also grateful he was able to accommodate the kids. We all enjoyed the day!”
Mark Lindberg –
As a history buff, the Market Garden tour by Michel was very interesting ..The tour covered many locations of the British 1st Airborne Division around Arnhem..
Actually seeing the locations clarified much of the history from reading several books..
The museum is a “must see “…
Thank you..!