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From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield

170 Reviews 4.99 out of 5 stars Based on 170 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Ypres, Belgium

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

This unique PRIVATE Ypres battlefield tour cover 40km of the Ypres Salient from Ypres to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, I will ascertain your particular areas of interests and tailor the tour to your liking

If you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them

I will meet you at the place of your choice, at your IEPER based accommodation or the IEPER railway station whatever is your preference.

My own gt uncle is commemorated on the memorial to the missing and my gt grandfather suffered horrific wounds at Passchendaele still only 16 years old.
This tour covers a route of 23 miles or 37 km's

Max x4 people, private tour for one price 180 euro which equates to 45 euro per person
For groups 4+ please contact me in advance

Please note the trench is closed from Dec to early Feb, we will see alternative

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Preserved ww1 trenches at Sanctuary Wood

    Meeting and Pickup

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    IEPER TRAIN STATION: If you are travelling to Ypres via train I will meet at the train station, just message me with the time that you arriveIEPER HOTELS & B'N'B'S: If your accommodation is not listed please just message me with the name and I will meet you there

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    Hill 60

    Here you will hear the story of the massive mines blown here on the 7th June 1917
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sanctuary Wood Museum

    Here we will see poignant original WW1 trenches and a quaint ww1 museum
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Tyne Cot Cemetery

    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 & 1 Canadian VC recipients are buried here
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Saint Julien Memorial

    Here you'll hear about the first German gas attack of ww1 on the 22nd April 1915 against French soldiers and how the brave Canadians held the line in the face of this chlorine gas cloud
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Essex Farm Cemetery

    Here we will see the hospital site where Lt Col John McCrae composed the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields' and made the poppy the iconic image of ww1
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield?

    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.

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    Activity code: C-212988P7

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    • Bottled water
    • Preserved ww1 trenches at Sanctuary Wood

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    • Wheelchair accessible
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