Top Brussels activities
Top Brussels landmarks
Beyond Brussels
Brussels trip ideas

Bastogne Battle of the Bulge from Brussels (semi-private)

28 Reviews 4.61 out of 5 stars Based on 28 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Brussels, Belgium

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 3 more
French, German, Dutch

Overview

09:OOam Meet your driver-guide at your hotel (or nearby location). From Brussels drive over the Meuse river in Namur. Arrive in Bastogne. Snack lunch at the museum café (not incl.) See the Sherman tank, the McAuliffe square, the Patton square, the Nurses Memorial, and the Mardasson memorial. Walk to the foxholes and Bois Jacques before returning to Brussels (2h drive). Drive through village of Foy.
During this tour I shall introduce you to Belgium and the Ardennes region. We'll talk about history, education, economy, politics and more! As I'm not an expert in military history, the in-depth details about the Battle of the Bulge will be exposed to you at the exhibition via an original design interspersed with three “scénovisions”, authentic multi-sensorial and 3D dramatizations, which enable full immersion in History!
NOTE: this is a semi-private tour (max.4guests)
CAR: New Hybrid Peugeot 5008 (4-seater + 2 extra seat for children)

What's Included

  • Bottled water Restroom stop on the way to Bastogne and complimentary soft drink, tea or coffee
  • I use a brand new PEUGEOT 5009 which is a confortable 5-seater. If you are quite tall or large it might feel a bit tight but I can also use a large van. Please contact me for extra charge details.
  • Entrance fee to the exhibition & museum (for 2 pax)
  • Lunch the museum café offers a wide selection of sandwiches , toasties, fresh soup, salad bowls, meat balls, pasta etc.
  • For more than 3 passengers, extra entrance fees apply per additional passenger
  • For 4 to 8 passengers or more please contact us
See 2 moreSee 4 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

I come and me you at your hotel, B&B or any other place of your choice in Brussels. If your hotel is located in a limited traffic zone, pedestrian area, or an area with difficult access, we will ask you to meet us at a very nearby meeting point.

OR
Meeting point

Carrefour de l'Europe
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

McAuliffe Square

The McAuliffe Memorial in Bastogne is dedicated to the memory of General McAuliffe, defender of the city in 1944. He was the General who replied "Nuts!" when the Germans demanded for surrender. The words symbolize the resistance of the American encircled troops.The monument was carved by Miss Silvercruys, sister of the Belgian Ambassador to the US at the time. The work was inaugurated by the General in person. In 1947, the square where the memorial is standing was renamed McAuliffe Square. The square also contains the last memorial milepost on the "Patton Liberty Road" route from Utah beach Normandy to Bastogne.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bastogne

Augusta Chiwy & Renée Lemaire Mémorial - Celebrated as true heroines after the war, two nurses left a vivid mark in the memory of the veterans and civilians trapped in the hell of Bastogne in the winter of 1944. They treated wounded, with the means at hand, and in a makeshift hospital, in the middle of the fighting.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bastogne War Museum

The Bastogne War Museum offers a fresh perception in a modern and interactive framework of the causes, events and consequences of World War II through the lens of the Ardennes Counteroffensive - the "Battle of the Bulge". The Bastogne War Museum covers the Second World War, from its origins up to autumn 1944, and then focuses on the Battle of the Bulge. Key events of the war and the combatants' ordeal are reproduced here with the aim of clarifying the broad sweep of its history. The centre provides a very clear picture of how the civilians lived during the occupation, during the battle itself, and afterwards. The many consequences of what was probably one of the most serious battles in world history are very clearly described. Housed in a brand-new building displaying an adventurous architectural concept, the Museum is located in the Ardennes, south-east of Belgium, one of nature's unspoilt areas, rich in fauna and flora and offers spectacular scenery.
Read more

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mardasson Memorial

The Mardasson memorial, known more simply as "Mardasson", is today is an imposing construction, in the form of a star, that serves as a reminder of the bitter resistance of American soldiers, surrounded in Bastogne at the time of the Ardennes Offensive (winter 1944-1945). Here, the American army paid a heavy price to war, as did German troops and civilians.
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foy (pass by)

During the Battle of the Bulge, most of Foy was occupied by German forces. The U.S. 101st Airborne Division held the Bois Jacques just outside town. After being relieved by General George S. Patton's U.S. Third Army, the 101st retook the town. A monument to the American paratroopers was built in 2004 at the edge of the Bois Jacques
Read more

Bois Jacques Foxholes 101st Easy Company

Originally dug by American soldiers, helping them to hide from the Germans who were encircling the woodlands, the foxholes are stil visible in Bois St Jacques.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Show 5 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bastogne Battle of the Bulge from Brussels (semi-private)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-155732P3

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.61
28 reviews

Average 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 28 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
24
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 star
1

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Brussels Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

Step into a winter fairy tale with our exclusive Christmas Market tour in the heart of Brussels. Let the scent of mulled wine and baked...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$134.58

Private Historic Brussels Heritage Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Experience a private walking tour through the historic heart of Brussels. Discover a city whose remarkable heritage reaches centuries beyond the history of the United...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
3.0 (2)
from
$314.21

Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels

Belgium is the country of chocolate and beer par excellence. So if a tourist comes to discover this country, something essential on their trip is...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
from
$47.49

Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local Guide

Experience Brussels like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. Discover iconic landmarks such as Grand Place, Atomium, and Manneken...

2 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (270)
from
$84.27

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Bruges and Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead,...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (766)
from
$67.94

Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This small-group walking tour offers an intimate experience of Brussels. You guide leads you through the historical center and its main landmarks, including Grand Place,...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,231)
from
$42.79

Marc's Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

Selection of 6 Belgian beers Visit the most authentic old taverns of Brussels 3 Chocolate Tastings along with the beers Experienced BELGIAN guides; since 1985....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (597)
from
$97.08

Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends

Welcome to the heart of Europe, where history comes alive amidst stunning architecture, a mouthwatering gastronomic scene and a lively multicultural atmosphere. Step into the...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (176)
from
$5.48

What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled waterRestroom stop on the way to Bastogne and complimentary soft drink, tea or coffee
  • I use a brand new PEUGEOT 5009 which is a confortable 5-seater. If you are quite tall or large it might feel a bit tight but I can also use a large van. Please contact me for extra charge details.
  • Entrance fee to the exhibition & museum (for 2 pax)
  • Personal licensed guide
  • Lunchthe museum café offers a wide selection of sandwiches , toasties, fresh soup, salad bowls, meat balls, pasta etc.
  • For more than 3 passengers, extra entrance fees apply per additional passenger
  • For 4 to 8 passengers or more please contact us
  • This tour is semi-private - we welcome max. 6 passengers per tour - minimum is 1 passenger

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Private Tours by Joyce (Belgium & beyond)

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.