Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges: Experience WW1 History

You’ll trail the path of Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert, and Messines. Observe the mine craters established by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie, as well as explore Polygoon Wood, and Passendale. Conclude your day with the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museum of the Battle of Fromelles - Visit the museum and understand the Battle of Fromelles and how the 250 soldiers have been exhumed and reburied.
  • Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery - Stand in the cemetery where the 250 soldiers are now resting.
  • Australian Memorial Park - Stand on the German lines and look towards no man’s land where the Australian troops launched the attack on 19 July 1916.
  • VC Corner Australian Cemetery - Is the only exclusive Australian cemetery in FRance
  • Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery - Another cemetery where many Australian soldier are now resting.
  • Mademoiselle from Armentieres - Driving through Armentières and seeing where the pub in which Mlle from Armentières was.
  • The Ploegsteert Memorial - Passing near Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
  • Messines Ridge - Stand where the Australians attacked Messines in June 1917.
  • Hill 60 - Stand on the Hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Cie.
  • Battle of Polygon Wood - 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 - Visit the most ineteresting WW1 museum in Belgium
  • Tyne Cot Cemetery - Is the Largest CWGC’s cemetery and the Memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
  • Ypres Cloth Hall - 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.
  • Last Post ceremony - Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post, after the service I will bring you back at your hotel.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Comfortable private transport
  • Expert driver/guide provided
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Refresh with bottled water
  • Local taxes covered
  • Travel in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Museum of the Battle of Fromelles
Rue de la Basse Ville
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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R1246oejenh
May 11, 2024
Excellent guide and driver - We had an amazing day with Claude, our tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel in Lille at 9am. Fortunately we were the only clients so had some flexibility as we had a small cemetery we wanted to visit and Claude was able to accommodate this. Nothing was too much trouble, he is generous and knowledgeable about local conditions, customs and history. Lovely lunch at Hooge - soup, beautiful fresh sandwiches and wine, beer or hot drinks. Very clean facilities at all the places we stopped. We would highly recommend Claude and this tour if you wish to visit the gravesides of those who lost their lives. He is caring and sensitive to the situation. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day.
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Vicki_c
Apr 26, 2024
Memorable experience - Great insight & historical detail of WW1 battlefields. Claude provided a very good understanding of the environment & tough fighting conditions for the soldiers. Visiting the war graves, WW1 museum & last post at Menin Gate was a memorable experience.
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Wendyhg2052rz
Dec 5, 2023
Grateful Aussies - Claude was an amazing guide who tailored the Battlefields Tour to cover our interests, and he was able to answer all our questions. He is very knowledgeable on WW1 history, and showed us many of the sites that are very precious to Australians. Without this tour, we would never have been able to visit all those sites by ourselves and would have missed out big time. Thanks, Claude, for making it possible for us.
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Mjlrbell
Oct 2, 2023
WWI Battlefield Tour 2023 - Fantastique! Our guide Claude was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We travelled comfortably between all the separate battlefields, cemeteries, museums and monuments with a expert commentary. When I showed him my grandfathers war record, Claude was able to take us to the town where he was stationed as an artilleryman. If you are looking for a personable and professional guide I highly recommend this tour.
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Wayne_s
Nov 25, 2019
More than a WW1 battlefield tour - an investment in Australian history - My husband and I were met at our hotel in Bruges by Claude (who had emailed days prior to confirm pick up location and time). Claude was a wealth of knowledge and his tour was professional and informative. The lunch provided was home cooked and a delight (thanks Nelly). The finale of the tour was the wreath laying ceremony at Menin Gate which is an experience we will never forget. I can recommend this tour without hesitation for anyone interested in Commonwealth WW1 history.Thank you so very much Claude. Regards Wayne & Janet
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Johnxramsay
Jul 19, 2018
Memorable Experience - Claude is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to provide us with a memorable tour of the battlefields from Fromelles to Ypres. A brilliant day (12 hours) in a very comfortable vehicle. The take away folder of maps and narrative added to the experience. Highly recommended.
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Julie
May 25, 2017
This tour was very interesting and... - <p>This tour was very interesting and emotional. A must for all Australians</p>
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