Flanders Fields Remembrance Tour from Brussels
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Ypres Salient battlefields
- Explore the Menin Gate Memorial
- See the Tyne Cot Cemetery
- Discover the Flanders Fields Museum
- Pay respects at the Last Post Ceremony
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Brussels
- Guided visits to key World War I sites in Flanders
- Expert commentary on historical events
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Passenger pick up
Next, head to Diksmuide where you will see the monument of the "Brooding Soldier" dedicated to the sacrifice of 2,000 Canadian soldiers during the first German gas attack.
After a short lunchbreak we leave for Flanders Fields which was one of the major battlegrounds in the First World War. Our expert guide will help you throughout the visit to understand the events that led to the first world war and how the catastrophe developed.
We take you to Passchendaele battlefield
We'll go to Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world where British, Australian and Canadian soldiers lie at rest
You'll visit Essex farm Cemetery, the dressing station where Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem "in Flanders Fields".
At 8 pm you'll attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a daily tribute to all Commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.
After boarding the coach in Brussels, you'll travel towards the town of Vladslo. Disembark and explore the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, that features the famous sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz, 'Grieving Parents.'
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some sites may involve walking over uneven ground; consider your mobility.
- Photography is allowed at most sites; however, be respectful during ceremonies.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
This tour was amazing.The...
This tour was amazing.The guide Johan was very passionate .His knowledge about Belgium and the war was incredible. learnt so much on this tour. He even stopped at significant sites related to Australian and NZ soldiers when he found out a lot of the passengers were from there. The driver also did an incredible job navigating his way around very challenging roads for a bus. A long day but definitely worth it.
Poor timing
Excellent and extremely knowledgable guide. The tour itself did not include near enough time to visit the Flanders museum which in my mind is the highlight of the trip and very little time to eat if you wanted to see the museum at all. Would recommend for all other sites but if you want to properly visit the museum I would not recommend with group
Flanders Fields
It’s a long day, but absolutely with the time. The guide brought the WW1 history to life for me. Seeing the actual battle sites and the museums was excellent.
This is a truly moving...
This is a truly moving experience and one absolutely worth doing. Our guide, Dietrich, was incredibly insightful and really helped me to understand everything that happened during the battle of Flanders — tho coming in with some knowledge doesn’t hury. Additionally, he gave context of what was going on before WW1 with the country of Belgium and that was both super interesting and helpful. Since I don’t see it any of the other reviews, there is both a lunch a dinner break in Ypres, but you are on your own, that said, packing food is not necessary. I would totally recommend anyone looking for a really enlightening history tour to check this out. It is a long day, but it’s worth it. We left from Brussels and it’s about a 2 hour round trip both ways.
Lots of walking, very...
Lots of walking, very informative, i learned a lot about the history of World War 1,, we saw a few cemeteries & monuments