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Why a battlefield tour of Flanders Fields is a good idea

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Thanks to the guide's stories, we were able to imagine even better what happened here more than 100 years ago. We were amazed at how many traces can still be seen in the landscape today.
Dirk & Katrien - Hasselt

A trip with a battlefield guide is a good idea if you want to discover more about the story of the First World War, without having to dive into the history books yourself. The guided tour is also a good addition to your visit to one of the different museums about WWI.
Do you have a personal story you want to follow? Then contact one of the guides below.
They can probably help you in your quest or refer you to a colleague to help you further.

A battlefield guide has years of experience, has guided hundreds (even thousands) of people around Flanders Fields and can tell you unique stories at the known and lesser known war sites, monuments and cemeteries.

Biking Box Cycletours

Head out with BIKING BOX: start and finish (après-bike) from the Biking Bar, original bike experience center with all the trimmings at prime location in Ypres: between Menin Gate and Grote Markt. Perfect base for your successful cycling vacation, guided or self-guided. Choose from a wide range of touring bikes, road bikes and E-bikes.

Exciting team building and original discovery tours. Customized half-day, full-day and also multi-day cycling packages. Sporty-challenging?
Or rather pure recreational relaxation?
Historically framed (including World War I) and/or literally tasting regional beer or wine culture.

BIKING BOX? So much more than renting a bike....

Camalou Battlefield Tours

During our tour, we discover the fate of the soldier at the front and in the hinterland. But we also learn about the misery of civilians: fleeing, surviving and returning to the devastated country and rebuilding. Each individual has his story of woe and suffering.

Devriendt Kurt

Discover the soul of Flanders with Guide Kurt - Looking for an unforgettable, personalized tour of Belgium's most beautiful cities?

My name is Kurt, and as a certified guide, deeply rooted in historic Ypres, I would love to take you on a journey through the rich history and breathtaking beauty of our region.
My expertise, your adventure:

  • Historic Ypres: Discover the iconic Cloth Hall, the Menin Gate and the resilience of reconstruction.
  • Flemish Pearls: Be enchanted by the medieval splendor of Bruges and the vibrant heritage of Ghent.
  • The War Past: With respect and depth, I bring the stories of the Great War to life on the silent battlefields and cemeteries.

Not a standard tour, but a customized experience. Whether you are interested in architecture, local legends or World War I, we will put together the perfect itinerary that fully meets your needs.

Ready to experience Belgium?

Keep in mind that you may provide your own transportation between locations, allowing you the flexibility to travel as you feel most comfortable.

Ypres Battlefield Tours

The perfect partner for your tour of Flanders Fields

With more than 10 years of experience in Flanders Fields, Roger Steward has built a solid reputation.
He is known as an enthusiastic and highly skilled guide. Roger's roots are in the United Kingdom and he has a history as an author and historian specializing in the First World War.
With Ypres Battlefield Tours you can go to all the major sites in Flanders Fields.
Roger guarantees an exceptional experience with a personal touch.

Vantom Battlefieldtours

At Vantom, we offer two types of tours to suit all your needs and preferences. Discover the beautiful region of the Westhoek.

1. Fixed tours with fixed prices
Our fixed tours are carefully curated and offer an overview of the most beautiful sights in the Westhoek. These tours are ideal for those who want a structured program with a clear price.

2. Tailor-made tours by mutual agreement
For a more personal experience, we offer the possibility of fully customized tours.
In consultation with you, we will put together a program that perfectly matches your interests and preferences.

Are you interested in a private tour of Ypres and the Westhoek? Then feel free to contact us by phone or email, and we will be happy to plan an unforgettable tour for you. We will take you through the highlights of this historic region for only 75 euros per hour.

2Xplore Flanders Fields

For a unique experience in the region of the Ypres Salient, you can contact Patrick, an experienced guide with a special military background.
He is ideally placed to set out an interesting selection of events, which come together at the end of your "battlefield tour," to give you a fascinating insight into the Great War.
Visitors looking for a different angle that will give them access to a world they would not otherwise encounter can contact Patrick of "2Xplore Flanders Fields" for a customized battlefield tour.
Patrick will bring the former battlefields back to life for you!

Cruising along the Frontline

Follow the trail of the front-line soldiers, with a WWI historian as your private guide, in a luxury minibus, on motorcycle or Vespa.

A unique trip through trenches, past cemeteries, between bunkers and bomb craters. Immerse yourself in the forgotten stories of '14-'18 and learn to read the traces in the landscape. An outing with the kids, a fascinating day with friends and family or going solo and fascinated by history?

Be guided to world-famous sites such as Tyne Cot Cemetery, the Death Walk or Bayernwald, as well as numerous unknown historical gems, which you would otherwise drive right past.

Book a customized trip or team building along the sites of your choice. A trip of 3 hours, 5 hours, 8 hours or a weekend, everything is possible.

Rather hit the road by Vespa? The scooters will be arranged for you.

Time for a (culinary) break? We know the best spots...

Compass Research

I am Pierre Legrand from Compass Research. With my background and experience in conflict archaeology, I started Compass Research to share my expertise and interest on this topic. I specialize in customized battlefield tours in Belgium and focus on the two world wars.

My tours are designed to be accessible to everyone based on their level of expertise and mobility. They are usually by bicycle or on foot. My goal is to make my tours as immersive and accurate as possible so that the visitor can better understand this period of our shared history. My standard battlefield tours are available on short notice and in three languages: English, French and Dutch.

If your group is interested in a lecture or if you are specifically looking for a family member's history during the First World War. I'll be happy to help.

Flanders Battlefield Tours

Flanders Battlefield Tours organizes private tours for individuals and small groups of up to 16 people.
These are mainly in English, but can also be in Dutch on request.

Battlefield Exploration

Battlefield Exploration offers specialized battlefield tours on World War I (and by extension all battlefields of Europe). Founder Wouter Feys started the company in 2009 and in the meantime Battlefield Exploration has become one of the most valued tour providers in West Flanders and Northern France.

At Battlefield Exploration, the story of the Great War is told through personal stories, clear photos and maps and plenty of fascinating anecdotes. It is not a boring history lesson in which facts and dates take center stage, but an overview of the bigger picture through numerous micro stories.

Art of War Tales

Where the landscape tells the personal stories of War

As a military archaeologist, Anne-Elysa has accumulated extensive knowledge about the stories to be found in Flanders fields. With Art of War Tales, we go out to different sites that tell the story of World War One. Always with personal stories as the basis and with the landscape at the center. The archaeological touch brings the landscape to life and lets it tell its stories. As a professional illustrator, Anne-Elysa also makes sure that the stories of the time come alive and we can get a better idea of what happened here. A unique experience for young and old alike!

Fixed tours are available to choose from, as well as customized tours with research on your desired soldier, cemetery, battle or period. Take a look at www.artofwartales.com for more details!
Specializing for large groups and school groups.
Also licensed guide at the In Flanders Fields Museum and Talbot House.

Visit Flanders Fields

Immerse yourself in the memories of World War I with private guide Niels. You will experience the serene beauty of the Westhoek and discover the history of Flanders Fields. Between the rolling hills, quiet
cemeteries and impressive monuments, you dive with Niels into stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience.
With a private van, exclusively for your party, you will drive to iconic locations such as the Menin Gate and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Here, personal stories behind the history are revealed. Your excursion also passes trenches and battlefields, where nature has healed the wounds.
With his excursions, amateur historian Niels pays tribute to the heroes of the past and relays their stories to you, allowing you to reflect on the impact of war. His passion and knowledge make each tour unforgettable.

Cycling in the front region

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  • Oude Vestingstraat 17 bis - 8500 Kortrijk

Discover the 1914-1918 front region by bicycle, accompanied by a guide.
However, the rides are not a competition but a trek along roads selected for their historical and scenic value.

Helicopter tours over Flanders Fields

Experience Flanders Fields from the air!
With an experienced helicopter pilot you take off from Wevelgem over the front region towards the Belgian coast.
Over the impressive landscape of Passchendaele, Ypres, Diksmuide and even as far as Nieuwpoort you will discover the most important places of the First World War.

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