Overview
You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private tour
Driver/guide
Lunch
Local taxes
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Museum of the Battle of Fromelles
45 min
Visit the museum and understand the Battle of Fromelles and how the 250 soldiers have been exhumed and reburied.
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Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery
30 min
Stand in the cemetery where the 250 soldiers are now resting.
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Australian Memorial Park
30 min
Stand on the German lines and look towards no man's land where the Australian troops launched the attack on 19 July 1916.
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VC Corner Australian Cemetery
30 min
Is the only exclusive Australian cemetery in FRance
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Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery
30 min
Another cemetery where many Australian soldier are now resting.
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Mademoiselle from Armentieres
30 min
Driving through Armentières and seeing where the pub in which Mlle from Armentières was.
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The Ploegsteert Memorial
30 min
Passing near Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
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Messines Ridge
30 min
Stand where the Australians attacked Messines in June 1917.
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Hill 60
45 min
Stand on the Hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Cie.
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Battle of Polygon Wood
30 min
See the Memorial to the 5th Australian Division and the NZ Memorial.
It is the place where Dawn service happens on ANZAC Day. -
Passchendaele Museum
1 hour
Visit the most ineteresting WW1 museum in Belgium
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Tyne Cot Cemetery
30 min
Is the Largest CWGC's cemetery and the Memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
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Ypres Cloth Hall
1 hour
Stand on Ypres main square, see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice buildings, you will have some free time to spend in town.
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Last Post ceremony
1 hour
Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post, after the service I will bring you back at your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Brussels).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges
Can I cancel Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Museum of the Battle of Fromelles, Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Australian Memorial Park, VC Corner Australian Cemetery, Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery, Mademoiselle from Armentieres, The Ploegsteert Memorial, Messines Ridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French, Dutch.
Operated by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience
