Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Bruges

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Stand in the tunnels in Vimy, walk in the trenches where Canadian troops stood in April 1917. See the CWGC's largest cemetery in Europe, come to see the Brooding Soldier where the first gas attack took place. Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. See the dressing station where John McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields".

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Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

We are leaving towards Vimy Ridge where you will stand near the Memorial and have a view on the Douai plain. You will walk in the Canadian and German preserved trenches, go down in the Grange Tunnel, where Canadian troops stood hours before the battle and see the newly built visitor centre.

The Ploegsteert Memorial (Pass-by Only)

See Ploegsteert Memorial to the missing

Stand on Hill 62 where Canadian soldiers fought at the spring of 1916.

Stand at the place, Frezeberg, where the regiment was nearly wiped out in May 1915.

Tyne Cot Cemetery

Is the largest CWGC's cemetery, 12 000 burials and the Memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.

Saint Julien Memorial

See the "Brooding Soldier" erected where the 1st gas attack took place at the spring of 1915.

Langemark Cemetery

See a German Cemetery and feel the difference between this ones and the allied cemeteries.

Essex Farm Cemetery

Where John McRae wrote the poem " In Flanders Fields".

Ypres Cloth Hall

Stand on the Main Square and see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice buildings in Ypres. You have some free time to wander in town.

Last Post ceremony

You will stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After this service I bring you back to your hotel.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

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Additional Information

Pick up at your hotel in Bruges, send us name and address.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

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Reviews By Other Travelers

4.6
Based on 6 reviews

What do other 6 guests say about Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Bruges

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rhonab399
5
Jun 2024
This tour was incredible and one we will always remember. The whole day was well organized, comfortable drives and so informative. Claude was the perfect guide for the tone and respectfulness of the places we were visiting and local history and knowledge. Finishing with the Last Post at the Men...
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henrydW5941BL
5
Dec 2023
This was a once in a lifetime experience for our family of six (from Canada - the four children in their thirties). We had limited time in Belgium after our Dutch reunion, and the full day tour (9-9) maximized our exposure to these remote battlefield sites without us having to rent a vehicle. The...
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Patricia_P
5
Sep 2023
Claude was a wonderful tour guide for this trip. He was very knowledgeable on the history of different battles and explained them while showing us where the front lines were. Most memorable was the Canadian Vimy Memorial and the Passchendaele Museum. We were not rushed as in larger groups and...

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Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies