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Top 6 Tours in Ieper (Ypres), Flanders
An ancient city in the Flemish province of West Flanders, Ieper (as it’s known in the Flemish tongue) has enjoyed financial and cultural status since the 12th century. Today, visitors can check out remnants of its impressive past, including ramparts that date back to 1385 and an historic moat, which now is a haven for wildlife. Ieper found itself in the middle of World War I and suffered tremendous damage to all of its buildings, but has been both reconstructed in its medieval style and built up with modern structures.
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1. Flanders Fields WW I
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In the 13C., along with Bruges and Ghent, Ypres was one of the great Cities of Flanders though it later entered a long decline. In the First World War it was the fulcrum of the Ypres Salient, a bitterly fought-over enclave protruding into the German lines, and the town was almost completely destroyed. After the war, it was rebuilt in traditional style. Today, it is a focal point of commemoration of the terrible slaughter that took place between 1914-1918, while the countryside around is a vast necropolis with around 170 military cemetery and many other reminders of war. Beside visiting the town, we will discover: The Menin Gate; Saint George Church; Flander Field Museum; Tyne Cot Cemetery; The Memorial Museum Passchendaele; Mont Kemmel and Bayernwald Trenches; The American W.W.I. Cemetery; Diksmuide. The delightful countryside surrounding the city of Ypres offers many picturesque routes for walking and bicycling, and welcomes visitors to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
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Reviewed By jimsZ2896HZ
Thankfully, the battlefield is largely as it appeared in 1815. Rolling hills, farm fields, the wooded and walled Hougoumont (well-restored) and la Haye Saint (not so much). Still, the vibe and the atmosphere is evocative of the crucial Napoleonic struggle that took place here. The museum is excellent. Creative displays, lots of artifacts. The great Lions mound is a bit of a distraction. But it does afford spectacular views of the entire battlefield. Two downsides: the busy road that runs right through the field, north to south, is a little offputting. And Napoleon’s command position was overgrown with shrubs when I was there.
2. From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 Not a private tour but small group size max 5
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
3. Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer
My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.
4. From Arras, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private tour
This tour is for guests that want to start their battlefield tour of Ypres from towns and cities further afield, for example Bruges & Zeebruges , Ghent, Kortijk, in Belgium & Dunkirk, Lille, Arras in France A unique 1 to 1 private tour, With all the stops added together we cover 53 miles / 90 KM's of battlefield sites and memorials This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 ( This is a bespoke tour )
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By rinora197
Excellent guide, lovely place, very informative. 100% time and money well spent and would make it a must for anyone visiting.
5. Flanders Fields Battlefields Tour from Ypres or Bruges or Lille or Ghent
Discover the battlefields of the First World War during a private day tour in Flanders. A seasoned and passionate guide will unfold the tragic experiences of soldiers in the biggest battles while your visit trenches, bunkers, craters and ridges. Some of the sites on tour are Yorkshire Trench, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Pool of Peace, Hill 60, Essex Farm and many others. Transport and guide is included.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off in Bruges, Lille or Ypres, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
6. Private Half-day Tour of the Ypres Salient battlefields
We are an experienced tour operator who use expert historians and guides to show you around the battlefields of the Ypres Salient. Our half-day Introductory tour is ideal for those with only half-a-day to explore the battlefield and want to see the main sites. As a private tour the pace is set by you and it can be modified to add other locations.
Inclusions: Audio receiver for listening to the guide (own earphones required)., Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, An escorted tour of the battlefield with one of our expert Battlefield Historian / Guides.
Exclusions: Museum admission fees., Accommodation., Meals., Transport for groups larger than 4 people., Transfers to and from the battlefield area.
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