Flanders Fields Remembrance Tour from Brussels: Dive into WW1 History with Expert Guide
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Bruxelles
Immerse yourself in the history of World War 1 on the Flanders Fields Remembrance Tour from Brussels. Explore trenches, visit cemeteries, and attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Vladslo / Vladslo German War Cemetery - After boarding the coach in Brussels, you’ll travel towards the town of Vladslo. Disembark and explore the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, that features the famous sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz, ‘Grieving Parents.’

  • Diksmuide - Next, head to Diksmuide where you will see the monument of the “Brooding Soldier” dedicated to the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the first German gas attack.

  • In Flanders Fields Museum - After a short lunchbreak we leave for Flanders Fields which was one of the major battlegrounds in the First World War. Our expert guide will help you throughout the visit to understand the events that led to the first world war and how the catastrophe developed.

  • Passendale - We take you to Passchendaele battlefield

  • Tyne Cot Cemetery - We’ll go to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Australian and Canadian soldiers lie at rest

  • Essex Farm Cemetery - You’ll visit Essex farm Cemetery, the dressing station where Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem “in Flanders Fields”.

  • Last Post ceremony - At 8 pm you’ll attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.

What's Included
  • Professional multilingual guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breadmeal
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We begin our journey with a brief stop in Bruges. Following this, we visit a poignant German Cemetery, before proceeding to a distinct section of the WW1 trenches. Our next stop is the ‘Monument of the Brooding Soldier’. We allow a short time for lunch, before heading to Flanders Fields, a prominent battleground during World War One. Utilize the services of our knowledgeable guide to gain insights into the factors that led to the Great War and its subsequent impact. We will later journey to the Passchendaele battlefield and the Tyne Cot Cemetery - the largest cemetery for Commonwealth soldiers globally, housing British, Australian, and Canadian troops. You will have the chance to observe the ‘Brooding Soldier’ monument and Essex Farm. Lastly, at 8 pm, witness the daily ‘Last Post Ceremony’ at Menin Gate as a tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers who went missing after battle.

Location
Bd de Berlaimont 18
Boulevard de Berlaimont
Look for our staff and the Keolis coach outside the National Bank of Belgium.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kirstiem659
May 29, 2024
Packed itinerary - highly recommend. - This was an unbelievably packed itinerary. Not only that but our guide moved things around to allow us to see other memorials to fit in with our nationalities. He was extremely knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to. I would recommend you take plenty water and some snacks as it is a very long day and you don’t want to get hangry!
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Catherine_h
May 13, 2024
Learning about WEI - The Catapillar and Hill 60. John MacCrae cemetery. The guide did a great job describing the battles and making the soldiers feel real.
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U3198ptjasonl
Apr 30, 2024
A full day out! - A great day out, but very long so be prepared. Day starts at 9:00am and finishes around 10:30pm. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we met lots of other Aussie travellers on the tour.
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Alka_p
Apr 24, 2024
Flanders Field - The guide was absolutely knowledgeable and well spoken on the history. It was well worth the time. My only wish we had time to go to the American Cemetery or it was on the list to go see. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Kirstin_d
Nov 1, 2023
Wonderful, emotional trip. Highly recommend! - Amazing knowledgable guide, (Dietrich - I think) very factual enjoyable trip. The lunch and drink provided was great. Ypres was gorgeous, lovely to have some time there before watching the service in front of Menin gate.
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Catherine_s
Oct 30, 2023
Exceeded expectations - This was a trip I had on my bucket list & it exceeded my expectations. Diederik, our guide, was knowledgeable & I learnt so much from his explanation of events of Flanders Fields & WW1. It is a long tour but well worth the time. I will not forget this tour. Also thank you to our wonderful, patient bus driver, Stephan.
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Judith_g
Oct 30, 2023
Hearing the story and... - Hearing the story and visiting the places, wonderful friendly driver and the tour leader was passionate and committed to making sure we enjoyed the experience
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Joann_z
Oct 30, 2023
An amazing 12 hours. - What an informative day. Deitrich combined the perfect blend of solemnity, information and humour to make a long, full day, enjoyable. Some stops felt a bit rushed, but to be fair, there was a lot to see and do. As a 🇨🇦, it was a poignant experience.
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Navigate30754184904
Oct 30, 2023
A great trip with a lot of learning. - Knowledgeable and experienced guide, a wonderful one day trip. Well organized route and time management, appropriate group size. Highly recommended.
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Judith_d
Oct 23, 2023
Great - The history given by the gentleman doing the tour. He was excellent. He made history come alive for all to hear.
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