Flanders Fields and private WW1 Battlefield day tour
Excursions & day trips

Flanders Fields and private WW1 Battlefield day tour

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$763.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit key WWI sites across Flanders Fields on this private, personalized tour
  • There's time to explore significant memorials, preserved trenches and military cemeteries
  • You'll gain deep insights into the human stories behind the Great War's most important battles
  • Your knowledgeable guide will share moving accounts of courage and sacrifice from WWI history
What to expect

Take a seat in a WW1-inspired vehicle, setting off towards the evocative landscapes of Flanders Fields.

Start with a visit to the Brooding Soldier, a monument that commemorates the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the initial German gas attack. At the Passchendaele Memorial Museum, delve into the battlefield’s history through poignant relics and an enlightening audio-guided tour. Enjoy a flexible lunch arrangement, either packing your own or coordinating with a guide for a local stop.

Explore the historical trenches, craters, and tunnels that were pivotal during the war. At Tyne Cot, the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, experience the profound impact of viewing 35,000 solemn headstones. For those who wish, conclude the day with the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres, a simple yet touching daily homage to the courage of fallen soldiers, allowing a couple of hours of leisure time in the city before the ceremony.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Water
  • check Private transportation
  • check Private tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional exhibitions
Where
Meeting point:
You'll meet your guide at Burg Square parking in front of Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility

Know in advance:

  • Last Post Ceremony is not included

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes, rain jacket, umbrella
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Provider
NDQ Services BV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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