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Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon and Wellington on the field where Europe's fate was decided on 18 June 1815. Your private guide and chauffeur pick you up in Brussels in a luxury Mercedes and bring the battle to life, stop by stop. Visit the Wellington Museum, the British commander's headquarters on the eve of battle, then climb the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound for a breathtaking panorama over the entire battlefield. Explore the Memorial 1815, the fortified Hougoumont farm where the fiercest fighting raged, the village of Plancenoit where the Prussians turned the tide, and Napoleon's Last Headquarters. Museum entrance tickets are included. With no group and no rush, your guide adapts the stories and pace to your interests, from military tactics to the human drama of the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off at any hotel, apartment or address in Brussels (all 19 communes), and at Brussels train stations (Midi, Central, North). Your guide and chauffeur will meet you at the entrance of your hotel or address.
Itinerary
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1The Wellington Museum
Start in the former inn where the Duke of Wellington set up his headquarters on the eve of the battle and wrote his famous victory dispatch. Entrance ticket included.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo 1815
Discover the Memorial 1815, the underground museum at the foot of the Lion's Mound, with its immersive 4D film, then climb the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound for a panoramic view over the whole battlefield. Entrance tickets included.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Butte Du Lion
The Lion's Mound, standing tall over the former battlefield, serves as a tribute to the Allies' victory over Napoleon's imperial forces. Perched atop the 40-meter hill, the majestic lion appears to roar defiantly toward France to this day. The farm was heavily fortified and became the focal point of intense fighting throughout the battle. Napoleon saw it as a weak point in Wellington’s defenses and launched repeated attacks, but British and allied troops, including the Coldstream Guards and Nassau troops, successfully defended it. The fierce combat at Hougoumont was key to Wellington’s victory, as it tied up significant French forces and weakened their overall assault. Today, Hougoumont Farm is preserved as part of the Waterloo Battlefield Memorial, offering visitors a glimpse into one of the most decisive moments in European history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Ferme D'hougoumont
Stop At: Ferme d’Hougoumont, Chemin du Goumont 1, Braine-l'Alleud 1420, Belgium Discover the strategic importance of Hougoumont in Wellington’s defensive lines and gain insight into the fierce battle that took place there on June 18, 1815. Learn about the troops defending and attacking the fortified farmhouse, as well as the dramatic events that unfolded throughout the day.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Plancenoit
La Bachée B&B, honored with a 2-épis rating for its quality, is nestled in the charming village of Plancenoît, just moments from the historic Waterloo battlefield. This beautiful 1721 farmhouse, a fine example of Brabant architecture, offers the perfect blend of ecotourism and cultural exploration
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Dernier QG de Napoleon
The Emperor made a stop at Ferme du Caillou, which would later be known as Napoleon’s Last Headquarters. Surrounded by his General Staff, he spent the night of June 17 to 18, 1815, under the watchful guard of the Imperial Guard. It was within these walls that the final battle plans were devised.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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