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From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour

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This PRIVATE tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x 2 guests Max x 4 ** PLEASE NOTE** ( At least x2 to of the guests MUST be adults otherwise the tour is not economically viable ) This is a bespoke private tour For groups larger than 4 please contact me in advance
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Ieper based pick up only, MINIMUM X 2 GUESTS please

if you want to start in Lille, Arras or Bruges please see my other listings / min 2 people

  • Messines Ridge, Mesen, Belgium
    here we will here the story of the Battle of Messines & visit mine craters, visit the scene of the Christmas Truce, the crypt where Adolf Hitler was treated for his wounds
    120 minutes
  • Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
    Here we will visit Pat Bugden VC the 20 year old recipient of the Victoria Cross also you'll be standing on the iconic Menin Road directly alongside where the Australian gun pits were for the assault on Passchendaele
    15 minutes
  • The Black Watch, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
    This site is where the Australian HQ was in September 1917, you'll also learn about earlier actions on the very same ground in Nov 1914
  • Battle of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium
    Here will walk through the woods and visit concrete bunkers that were here when the Australian soldiers captured during the battle, we will visit the cemetery and the Australian 5th Division monument
    30 minutes
  • Hill 60, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
    Here you will here the story of Captain Woodward and the 1st Australian Tunnelling Coy place a massive mine here that was blown at 3.10am on the 7th June 1917, we will see that crater
    45 minutes
  • Broodseinde, 8980 Zonnebeke, België
    Driving through following the line of the Australian advance
  • Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium
    Here we will visit the worlds largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery 12,000 soldiers are buried here, only 3,000 have names, two Australian VC recipients are buried here
    45 minutes
  • John McCrae Site, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
    Here we will see the hospital site where Lt Col John McCrae composed the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields'
    30 minutes
  • Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium
    Here you'll hear the story of the Menin Gate, how it came about and some of the stories behind the 55,000 names listed a missing here
    20 minutes
  • Zonnebeke, Zonnebeke, Belgium
    Driving through Zonnebeke in the line of the Australian advance
  • Sanctuary Wood Museum, Zillebeke, Belgium
    Here we will see poignant original WW1 trenches and a quaint ww1 museum
    40 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.
Mark B
28 May 2025
5 out of 5. Can't thank Soren enough for a personalised tour. His knowledge was first rate, nothing was rushed or a worry, and he organised everything including a wreath to lay at the Menin Gate as well as booking a dinner reservation when we were running overtime. Thanks again Soren
Trudi_C
25 May 2025
Soren has a wealth of knowledge and tailed made the tour to meet our needs and our country of origin. A great day’s tour.
jvevans57
05 May 2025
Fabulous day seeing the battlefields and cemeteries around Ypres. Soren was fabulous / highly recommend! Very personal tour - he will adjust to your interests.
This tour in Flanders is organized by A Foreign Field WW1 Tours

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