In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand 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 you
Roger Steward
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hill 62 (sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial Canadalaan 26, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary Wood Museum, Canadalaan 26, Zillebeke, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium
A visit to the excellent Sanctuary Wood museum to see its unbelievable collection of artifacts and extensive preserved British trench system
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Essex Farm Cemetery, east side of the N369 Ieper - Boezinge Rd, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium
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
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Langemark Cemetery, Klerkenstraat, Langemark Belgium
The German cemetery in Langemark, with its mass grave and links to the Nazis makes it a fascinating visit.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Passendale, Passendale, West Flanders Province
A drive through the battlefields of Passchendaele keeping a close look out for unexploded Great War munitions on the way
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Passchendaele Museum, Ieperstraat 1, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
World class modern museum focused on the battle of Passchendaele. Visit the reconstructed underground dugout system, reconstructed British and German Trenches and from March 2024 the new Battle of Passchendaele Immersive experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Caterpillar Mine Crater (Hill 60 B), Zwarteleenstraat 75, 8902 Ieper, Belgium
The story of the battle of Messines Ridge and the war underground at the site of the awe inspiring Caterpillar crater.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium
Preserved battlefield, bunkers and mine craters. The story of the terrible fighting at Hill 60
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Tynecotstraat, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
Horário de Início:
09:30 AM
Duração: 7 To 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Station Ieper, Colaertplein 35, 8900 Ieper, Belgium
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.