Luxembourg & Belgium 1-day private guided WW2 tour
Description
On this private day tour, you will delve into the history of one of the most significant battles of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge. The day begins with a visit to the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery and Memorial. General Patton himself, who passed away shortly after the war, is also buried here, as per his wishes. From there, the tour continues to the Luxembourg National Museum of Military History. This museum is regarded as one of the best in Luxembourg for learning about World War II. Next, the tour takes you to the General Patton Memorial in Ettelbruck, the town that Patton’s Third Army liberated on Christmas Day in 1944. Heading further north, you will visit the "Schumanseck Remembrance Trail," a significant location in the Battle of the Bulge. After hiking the trail, the tour will proceed to Bastogne, where you will explore the Bastogne War Museum, the WWII Memorial, and the War Rooms. At the end of the day, you will be transported back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
The day will start with a visit to the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery and Memorial, the burial place of the US soldiers who died in the battle of the bulge. General Patton, who died shortly after the war, was also buried there at his request.
Then the tour will continue to the site of the old Diekirch brewery where the National Museum of Military History is located at. This museum is considered one of the best for World War II knowledge. At the end of the day, you will be returned to your hotel.
Then the driver/guide will bring you to the General Patton Memorial, the city Patton's Third Army liberated on Christmas Day in 1944.
Further north you will then visit the « Schumanseck Remembrance Trail ». This trail leads in the footsteps of a decisive encounter during the Battle of the Bulge.
Bastogne War Museum
Bastogne War Rooms
Mardasson Memorial
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed with the guide before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We had three tour guides and Rudy was by far the best on all levels. Rudy's personal passion/info was very helpful
Dear Cathy, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us concerning our “Luxembourg Private 1-day WW2 tour”. We are delighted to read that you appreciated our guide's passion for the topic and that he was able to give you some useful information. All our guides strive to ensure that our guests have a great time on all our tours. Thank you again and take care! We hope to see you again soon in Luxembourg!
Educational. Prepare to see a lot of memorials and wreckage from WW2. We could relate to soldiers freezing on Christmas morning. Ken was a fine and knowledgeable guide.
Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your private WW2 tour in Luxembourg with us. We'll pass on your compliments to Ken, who will certainly be delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day out with him. Thank you again and take care :-)
Our private WWII tour of Luxembourg and the surrounding area was an incredible experience. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting all the key sights, each filled with rich history and moving stories. The guide's expertise and engaging commentary made the journey both informative and unforgettable. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. Highly recommend!
Dear Vicki, Thank you so much for taking the time to give your feedback on your experience with us during the WW2 tour in Luxembourg. It's a great pleasure for us to read that you enjoyed this day of discovering the emblematic places linked to the Second World War. Our certified guides do their best to provide a quality guiding service while adapting to the guests' requests. Thank you again for choosing us for this tour! We wish you nothing but the best! Take care :-)
Tour was amazing! Ken was completely accommodating and included everyone’s interests for the day’s journey with the family. Surreal and somber to finally visit some of the significant WWII sites.
Dear Oscar, What a pleasure to read such a positive review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your day out in Luxembourg country so much. We do indeed try to include the interests of all our customers in our experiences. Thank you for your trust and we wish you all the best for the future :-)
