Private World War I Battlefield Tour from Brussels to Flanders
Description
Step into the poignant history of World War I on our private tour designed for American visitors. Explore iconic sites like Vladslo's 'Grieving Parents,' Tyne Cot Cemetery, and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony in Ypres. Led by an expert guide, this immersive journey offers profound insights into the Great War's impact, returning to Brussels by 9:00 PM. Will make sure to leave the best memories from your travel to France. Designed for current and future lovers of European culture, history and gastronomy, these tours allow you to discover not only the must-see sights but also the lesser-known mesmerising parts and the authentic charm of the regions. You can make the best choice of different tour plans all year around. VEHICLES We offer a selection of vehicles to suit your needs: • Comfort Cars: Hyundai Tucson SUV, Renault Talisman, Lexus IS • Luxury Cars: Mercedes E-class W213 restyling, BMW 5 Series • Mini-vans: Mercedes V-class Minivan
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup in Brussels/ Meet your knowledgeable guide and depart for Flanders. Option 1: Standard Itinerary Pick-up: 8:00 AM Visit the main World War I sites in Flanders Return to Brussels around 6:00 PM Option 2: With Last Post Ceremony Pick-up: 11:00 AM Visit the main World War I sites in Flanders Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres Return to Brussels around 9:00 PM
9:30 AM - Vladslo German Military Cemetery - Reflect at the 'Grieving Parents' sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz.
11:00 AM - Diksmuide - Visit the "Brooding Soldier" monument, honoring Canadian soldiers. 12:30 PM - Free Time in Diksmuide - Lunch break and personal exploration.
1:30 PM - Flanders Field Museum - Gain insights into World War I's impact.
3:00 PM - Passchendaele Battlefield - Explore the historic battleground.
4:30 PM - Tyne Cot Cemetery - Pay respects at the largest Commonwealth cemetery.
5:30 PM - Essex Farm Cemetery - Visit where "In Flanders Fields" was inspired.
6:30 PM - Ypres (Ieper) - Explore the town's wartime history.
7:30 PM - Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate - Attend the poignant tribute to fallen soldiers.
Hotel Drop-off Option 1: Standard Itinerary Hotel Drop-off: Arrive back at your hotel around 6:00 PM, reflecting on a day filled with history and remembrance. Option 2: With Last Post Ceremony Hotel Drop-off: Arrive back at your hotel around 9:00 PM, reflecting on a day filled with history and remembrance.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Excellent guide and driver. Our guide was knowledgeable and delightful to be with. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.
Great guide and driver. Wonderful experience.
I am sorry to say that the Tripadvisor desorption of the tour itinerary is totally misleading. It lists a tour duration of 13 hours and lists various stops and their durations. In reality, the tour is 4 hours and the round trip from Brussels to Ypres is about 3 hours for a total trip time (including the tour) of 7 hours. That having been said, both the driver and the guide did a very good job. We arranged to visit the excellent In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres on our own before the formal guided tour by arranging with the driver to take us there a couple of hours before.
Thank you for the kind words about our guide and driver - they truly deserved it! Now let us gently address the math here. Our tour runs from 8am to 9pm - that is a solid 13 hours from pickup to drop-off, exactly as advertised. We checked with the guide and the numbers are very much there. We also went out of our way to arrange early arrival so you could visit In Flanders Fields Museum independently before the tour even started - glad that worked out well for you. We love feedback and always take it on board - but when the record needs correcting, we will correct it. Hope to see you back in Flanders one day! 🙏
Bravo! One of the best activity we have ever taken in our long travelling history. We recomend our guide Alice who is a real professional in the world history and all the political twists. The transportation was very comfortable with all we could have wished for
My Dad and I took this tour last week, and it was simply amazing. We are both big history geeks, and this tour hit most of the highlights throughout Ypres and the surrounding areas. Mavliud was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and kind. I would 100% book this tour again if I ever find myself in Western Belgium, and I highly, highly recommend it to my fellow travelers.
We were a group of friends interested in history, and this tour turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. The company was flexible in adding an extra stop, and our guide was both kind and very knowledgeable. Everything was well organized, and we truly enjoyed the experience, including a lovely meal in Ipr.
Nickolai our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and very helpful, d recommend him. Matteo our driver was also excellent, not only his driving skills but also very helpful. A very good team.
We had this tour starting from Amsterdam - so you know that it is doable Even thogh the museum with the trenches was exceptionally closed we had the best explanations of all the events from our guide. Highly recommended
Driver 30 min late , 4 days before the tour I was notified museums were closed > This tour was $2300 Canadian , we were picked up at 830 , dropped off at 330 pm . They did pay for lunch , big deal . Do you think this was a good price for a family of 4 , for barely an 8 hour day . They said a guide , plus a driver , did not happen . Pick up from hotel , did not happen . 30 min late. The guide was pretty good , no complaints , but was late with no apology or excuse , I likely will not use this company again . Very Unprofessional Scott Burke
I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to dive into the history of the WW1 right at the places where it all happened. A big thank you to our guide Mavliud, who went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour!
