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In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Museum Private Day Tour
(11) Reviews
Ieper
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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I am a well established Battlefield historian and author and have been guiding in the area for over 15 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
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
A light sandwich lunch and a soft drink is included in the price
Alcoholic Beverages
Museum entrace fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Station Ieper
Meeting place is the main entrance at Ypres railway station. I will be waiting in a black minibus marked Ypres Battlefield Tours. Please arrive by 9.45 am
Return
In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Museum Private Day Tour
(11) Reviews
Ieper
About
I am a well established Battlefield historian and author and have been guiding in the area for over 15 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
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
A light sandwich lunch and a soft drink is included in the price
Alcoholic Beverages
Museum entrace fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Station Ieper
Meeting place is the main entrance at Ypres railway station. I will be waiting in a black minibus marked Ypres Battlefield Tours. Please arrive by 9.45 am
Return
Itinerary
1
Sanctuary Wood Museum
A visit to the excellent Sanctuary Wood museum to see its unbelievable collection of artifacts and extensive preserved British trench system
40 minutes
2
Essex 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 minutes
3
Langemark Cemetery
The German cemetery in Langemark, with its mass grave and links to the Nazis makes it a fascinating visit.
40 minutes
4
The 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 minutes
5
Tyne 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 minutes
6
Hill 60
Preserved battlefield, bunkers and mine craters. The story of the terrible fighting at Hill 60
30 minutes
7
Caterpillar Mine Crater (Hill 60 B)
The story of the battle of Messines Ridge and the war underground at the site of the awe inspiring Caterpillar crater.
30 minutes
8
Passchendaele Museum
A visit to the world class Passchendaele museum, including trenches, dugout experience and its new immersive room.
A fabulous visit.
