Ypres Battlefields Public Full Day Tour
Ypres Battlefields Public Full Day Tour
I am a well established Battlefield historian and author and have been guiding in the area for several years. As an Expat Brit living in Belgium you can book me in confidence knowing there will be no language issues.I also have a great level of local knowledge which means I am able to recommend hotels, restaurants etc. should you wish to know.
Ypres Battlefield Tours are the perfect partner for your battlefield pilgrimage. I look forward to meeting youRoger Steward
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Hill 62 (sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial Canadalaan 26
First stop is an overview of the geography of the area and the battles that take place around Ypres. Using a map and field equipment i will fully explain the who, whys and whats.
30 minutesSanctuary Wood Museum
A visit to the excellent Sanctuary Wood museum to see its unbelievable collection of artifacts and extensive preserved British trench system
40 minutesEssex Farm Cemetery
A visit to the preserved dressing station bunkers and the memorial to Lt Col John McCrae and the story of the In Flanders Fields Poem
40 minutesLangemark Cemetery
The German cemetery in Langemark, with its mass grave and links to the Nazis makes it a fascinating visit.
40 minutesThe Brooding Soldier
The iconic Canadian monument, "The Brooding Soldier" commemorates the Canadian soldiers lost in the gas attacks of 1915. The gardens are also beautiful.
20 minutesTyne Cot Cemetery
After driving through the battlefields of Passchendaele we finish the morning at the beautiful Tyne Cot cemetery the largest British and Commonwealth war grave cemetery in the world.
40 minutesGerman Command Post
After a light lunch we visit the preserved German Command post in Zandvoorde
20 minutesHill 60
Preserved battlefield, bunkers and mine craters. The story of the terrible fighting at Hill 60
30 minutesCaterpillar Mine Crater
The story of the battle of Messines Ridge and the war underground at the site of the awe inspiring Caterpillar crater.
30 minutesChristmas Truce Memorial
After a drive along the Messines Ridge and through the town of Messines we visit one of the sites of the iconic Christmas truce of 1914.
30 minutesThe Ploegsteert Memorial
The last stop of the tour is the stunning Ploegsteert Memorial to the missing and the story of William Hackett V.C. an incredible story of self sacrifice.
30 minutesMenin Gate Memorial
This is an optional stop for those who are not staying in Ypres and wish to attend the Last Post ceremony.
45 minutesIncluded
- Museum entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Lunch - A light sandwich lunch and a soft drink is included in the price
- Entry/Admission - Sanctuary Wood Museum
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.