Brussels to Ypres

Discover the poignant history of World War I on a full-day tour to the Flanders battlefields from Brussels. Visit the impressive monuments that commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers and listen to commentary from your guide as you see graves that immortalize those killed in the world’s first major conflict; reflect in the Tynecot Commonwealth War Graves and the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo. Enrich your historical knowledge at the Flanders’ Field Museum then feel your soul stir during a poignant Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

Immerse yourself in the World War I history of Flanders through this full-day tour of the battlefields and other landmarks from Brussels. The provided round-trip transportation eliminates the need to rent a car and ensures that you can focus on the scenery on the ride through the countryside. History buffs will enjoy in-depth commentary from their guide on visits to the Flanders' Field Museum and while watching a Las Post ceremony in Ypres.

Exploring Brussels and the Belgian cities of art on your own is fabulous, no doubt about it. But private, customized tours offer ease, efficiency, and insight that you might otherwise miss. Below you find the standard itinerary of our tour. As a guest on a private tour you can ask us to personalize your route in order to hit those city highlights which are of keen interest to you. This is a tour for history buffs! You will discover one of Flanders’ most enchanting cities but you will also wonder at the atrocities of the first World War and learn how many international conflicts today are rooted in the Great War. In Bruges you follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! You will see literally all highlights of Bruges. Then we take you to the scene of the first gas attacks and of the bloodiest battle in Flanders Fields: Passchendaele and Tynecot: the world’s largest Commonwealth cemetery. The highlight of the tour is the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate in Ypres.

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.