Remembrance Tour: The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes
Description
The year of 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most pivotal moments in World War II, with over 140,000 lives lost or forever changed. Our journey begins at the Neuville-en-Condroz American Cemetery, where rows of white crosses pay tribute to thousands of U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. We then head to Bastogne, a key stronghold during the battle, where you'll visit McAuliffe Square and see an imposing M3 Sherman Tank—a symbol of Allied resilience. Next, we visit the Mardasson Memorial, a star-shaped monument honoring American soldiers. The nearby Bastogne War Museum (included) offers immersive 3D displays and powerful stories. Our tour also includes a visit to the German cemetery, before moving to the foxholes in Foy, once occupied by the 101st Airborne Division. This excursion provides an emotional and comprehensive tribute to all who served, connecting you deeply to this defining moment in WWII.
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Location where thousands of US-military rest. They lost their lives during the advance of the U.S army into Germany.
McAuliffe Square is in the center of the town and in the middle of a large variety of dining and shopping options.
The Mardasson Memorial is a monument honoring the memory of American soldiers wounded or killed during World War II's Battle of the Bulge. Designed in the shape of a five-pointed American star, it is located near Bastogne in the Luxembourg province of Belgium.
Honoring the memory of all American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge.
Foxholes and cavities dug into the ground in order to protect the American soldiers from hostile fire
Made famous by Stephen Ambrose's book and the TV series Band of Brothers, Foy has gained recognition as a significant village in the history of the Battle of the Bulge.
It gathers the remains of more than 6,800 German soldiers from 17 to 52 years old, who died during the Second World War.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In such cases, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Reviews(67)
The guide was fantastic. Martin King was fantastic! Having a WW2 historian as your tour guide was incredible.
I got a chance to see many important historical places in the tour and the guide also explained everything well. The sites of Bastogne and Foy were particularly interesting. But it was a bit tiring to travel so many places in one day. It would be nice to have more time at some of the stops. Overall a good experience, but it was a bit too long for me.
A good historical review and exhaustive explanations that added to our comprehension and concourse of the battles
If we are only going to have limited time at the museums, they should just be skipped altogether for more sites to see with the guide's expertise.
Great expedience and would highly recommend for anyone interested in WW2. The tour guide was excellent, and very knowledgeable on the Battke of the Blunge plus WW2 in general. It is a long day so bring water and snacks. Bus ride is long but the tour guide made it go by quickly.
This was an amazing tour! A must see tour if you like WW2 history. Stefan (our guide) was amazing! Highly recommend this tour!!
Our tour guide, Martin King, was the BEST tour guide we ever had! He is a military historian and he is so incredibly knowledgeable about World War II and The Battle of the Bulge. I learned so much from his stories and information that he willingly shared.about the things we saw and places we visited. It was a long day and it exceeded my expectations. His list of achievements are incredible. He is passionate and enthusiastic about history.
Martin is a fantastic tour guide (albeit he prefers the historian/author title), and a true expert of Bastogne. Highly recommend!
This was a super excellent tour. I don’t know how it could be better. Our guide is/was a teacher, he had hard copy handouts for us to go through. We experienced everything we were looking for.
Martin King was a gem of a tour guide for this full day experience. He knew so much and the ride on the bus felt like we were in a documentary narrated by him. He was such a pleasure to talk to at the different stops.
