World War I Private Tour from Brussels

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Ieper (Ypres)

  Discover the historic city of Ypres, the symbolic heart of the Western Front. Visit the medieval city center and the powerful In Flanders Fields Museum, where interactive exhibits and personal stories bring the history of World War I to life. You will also have time for a short break or lunch before continuing the journey.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Menin Gate Memorial

  Visit the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, one of the most important World War I monuments in Belgium. Your guide will explain its significance and the names engraved on its walls. If your tour ends in the evening, you will witness the moving Last Post Ceremony at 8 PM — a daily tribute to the fallen soldiers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Tyne Cot Cemetery

  Visit the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world. Located near Passchendaele, Tyne Cot is the resting place of nearly 12,000 soldiers and features a striking wall inscribed with the names of the missing. Your guide will share personal stories and explain the importance of this site to the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

  Discover the brutal reality of trench warfare at the Passchendaele Museum. Visitors will explore reconstructed trenches, interactive exhibits, and authentic artifacts that bring the Battle of Passchendaele to life. A powerful and immersive experience.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Vladslo German War Cemetery

  Visit the solemn Vladslo German War Cemetery, the final resting place of over 25,000 German soldiers. This site is known for the haunting sculpture “The Grieving Parents” by Käthe Kollwitz, created in memory of her own son, Peter, who died in battle. A place of deep emotion, this cemetery invites reflection on the human cost of war.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  The only American World War I cemetery in Belgium. This beautifully maintained site honors 368 fallen American soldiers and features a chapel with stained glass and engraved maps. It is a place of reflection and quiet remembrance for U.S. visitors.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Saint Julien Memorial

  This powerful Canadian monument marks the site where poison gas was first used on the Western Front. The statue of the “Brooding Soldier” honors the bravery of Canadian troops who held the line during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Hooge Crater marks the location of underground mine explosions used in trench warfare. The area changed hands multiple times and became one of the most heavily contested and destroyed sectors near Ypres.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Polygon Wood was the site of intense fighting during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917. Today it is a peaceful forest with cemeteries and memorials honoring soldiers from several nations who fought and fell here.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Sanctuary Wood Museum

  Hill 62 offers one of the rare places where original WWI trenches are still visible today. This strategic ridge was fiercely fought over because it provided commanding views over Ypres and surrounding battlefields.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Essex Farm Cemetery

  Visit the site where Canadian doctor John McCrae wrote the iconic poem “In Flanders Fields.” This cemetery includes original bunkers and field dressing stations, offering a unique look at the medical side of World War I. A must-see for those interested in Canadian history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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