Overview
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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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
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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Canadian National Vimy Memorial
3 hours
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.
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The Ploegsteert Memorial
3 hours
See Ploegsteert Memorial to the missing
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30 min
Stand on Hill 62 where Canadian soldiers fought at the spring of 1916.
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15 min
Stand at the place, Frezeberg, where the regiment was nearly wiped out in May 1915.
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Tyne Cot Cemetery
30 min
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.
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Saint Julien Memorial
15 min
See the "Brooding Soldier" erected where the 1st gas attack took place at the spring of 1915.
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Langemark Cemetery
30 min
See a German Cemetery and feel the difference between this ones and the allied cemeteries.
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Essex Farm Cemetery
15 min
Where John McRae wrote the poem " In Flanders Fields".
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Ypres Cloth Hall
1 hour
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.
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Last Post ceremony
1 hour
You will stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After this service I bring you back to 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
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour from Bruges
Can I cancel Private Vimy and Belgium Canadian Battlefield Tour 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 10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- 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 Canadian National Vimy Memorial, The Ploegsteert Memorial, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Saint Julien Memorial, Langemark Cemetery, Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres Cloth Hall, Last Post ceremony.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French, Dutch.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience
