Private Full Day Tour of Historic WWI Sites from Brussels
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About the Activity
Experience a unique tour of the WWI sites around Ieper (Ypres), guided by a historian, who will not only take you to the museums but also let you explore a bit of the local culture and partake in a unique experience. All food and drinks are provided by us (lunch and snacks). Bring your camera and comfortable hiking shoes. The minimum age for this tour is 16.7 hours to 10 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
tips and gratuites for staff
Food and drink : Alcoholic Beverages
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Locations in the itinerary
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Hooge Crater Museum
Meenseweg 467, , Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, 8902The Hooge Crater Museum has become Belgium's best private WWI museum. With its life-size reconstructions of World War I battle scenes, its extensive collection of weapons, equipment and photographs, this museum is a must see during our tour of the Ieper region. The Wolf will explain various scenes and answer all your questions.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Hill 62 (sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial
Hill 62 (sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial Canadalaan 26, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, 8902 Sanctuary Wood is said to have earned its name in October 1914 when it was used as a 'sanctuary' to stragglers waiting to rejoin their units. The family who owns the land realised at an early stage that the wood would be of great interest to pilgrims and tourists. The trench lines and dugouts were enclosed, and the shattered trees fenced in.
Today Sanctuary Wood is considered by many to offer the finest preserved trenches on the Western Front.
Aside from battlefield artifacts the interior of the museum offers 3D stereoscopic photographs of highly graphic scenes taken during the war.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Menin Gate Memorial
Menenstraat, Poort gebouw, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, 8900The Menin Gate can be considered the overall symbol for World War I, but the Menin Gate is also a memorial to the missing. Inside are the names of some 55,000 Commonwealth soldiers who were reported missing before Aug. 15, 1917.
Every evening at 8 p.m. sharp, the "Last Post" resounds under the Menin Gate. Daily activities come to a halt for a moment to remember the fallen soldiers of WWI.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Ieper (Ypres)
Ieper (Ypres), BelgiumWalk around to pickup souvenirs and have lunch.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
In Flanders Fields Museum
Grote Markt 34, Lakenhallen, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, 8900The museum presents the story of the First World War in the West Flanders front region. It is located in the rebuilt Cloth Hall of Ypres, an important symbol of wartime hardship and later recovery.
From this symbolic accommodation, the museum also pays great attention to the contemporary landscape as one of the last tangible witnesses of the war history. During your visit and after climbing the restored Belfry tower you can look out over the city and the surrounding battlefields. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Passchendaele Museum
Berten Pilstraat 5A, Zonnebeke, Belgium, 8980Experience the life of the military during WWI in our dugout and trenches. Using unique objects, we take you on a journey through the Battle of Passchendaele.1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location7
Tyne Cot Cemetery
Tynecotstraat, , Zonnebeke, Belgium, 8980It is now the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world in terms of burials. There are now 11,961 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in Tyne Cot Cemetery. The TYNE COT MEMORIAL forms the north-eastern boundary of Tyne Cot Cemetery and commemorates nearly 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom and New Zealand who died in the Ypres Salient.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Look out for the vehicle with our company logo - History Wolf. Our guide will meet you at the hotel entrance and escort you to the vehicle.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Hungarian
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Brussels time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by History Wolf ToursCreated on 14 Feb 2023Created on 07 Sep 2024
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