Step back in time on a journey through Belgian history on a full-day tour to the Salient. Learn about World War I as you visit key sites (no museums) from the period including the Menin Gate Memorial.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 9 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Lukas was an incredible guide. It was very clear that he was passionate about what he was saying, which made things much more interesting. At each stop, Lukas would tell us the history and significance of the place in depth before giving us time to look around ourselves. The tour left on time and communication leading up to the tour was great. 10/10 would recommend!
Informed guide Phillipe gives a real description of Flanders Fields and the battles of WW1. Confronting and historically true. Such a beautiful area now but with its brutal past. The tour starting in Bruges is a must do experience.
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Meeting point
Right in front of the Grand Hotel Normandy, which is on Hoefijzerlaan nr 37. Please stand outside the hotel at 8.55 am. We will be there if not shortly after. If your hotel is more than a 10-minute walk from this pick-up location, please call the tour operator at least 24 hours before your tour to arrange an alternative pick-up time and place. Our phone lines are open from 7.30 am to 9.00 pm. Don't do this by email as the phone is always picked up, but someone is not at the office at all times to respond to emails.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
Know before you go
- No-shows will not be refunded
- You can stay after your tour in Ypres for the Last Post Ceremony until 8 PM and be brought back by taxi to your hotel in Bruges (please request this when booking as only limited seats are available for this option). There is a small fee for this service (€30/person and minimum two persons with day trip booking) only to be paid on the day of the tour, preferably cash.
- The mini-bus is air-conditioned and very comfortable. No smoking on board, please. However, the tour does stop frequently. It is possible to visit an ancestor's grave, but please ask in advance
- You will be back in Bruges around 6:00 PM. This can vary by 15 minutes, so if you are on a time limit, keep this in mind when you book