What to do and see in The Ardennes, Wallonia: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

August 19, 2021 Jana Sager

A smorgasbord of flavors come from this lofty land in the hilly southeast of Belgium: game, wild boar, venison, smoked ham, the region's famous paté and world-renowned Trappist beers. Primarily located in Belgium, the Ardennes mountains also nudge into France and Luxembourg. Dense forests flank the steep hillsides, and market towns and villages perch on river banks. Spring and summer show this lush area at its best, but cross country skiing opportunities make a good case for winter visits.
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1. Private tour : Luxembourg & Dinant from Brussels Full day

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Visit Luxembourg and Dinant with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Luxembourg Enjoy a day trip to Luxembourg on a guided around 11 hour tour from Brussels, and travel through the scenic Belgian Ardennes. Make an optional visit to the picturesque village of Dinant. Then, marvel at sights such as the Palace of the Grand Duke and more.   After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( memling, Groeningen, Boat trip), Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

2. Exclusive: Private tour Luxembourg & Dinant from Brussels Full day

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Endjoy a full-day tour of Luxembourg from Brussels. Absorb the antique charm of Luxembourg as you visit landmarks like the Royal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the European Court of Justice with your knowledgeable guide. Before heading back to Brussels, stop in the beautiful town of Dinant and see its 13th century cathedral. Enjoy this educational tour. Full-day excursion to Luxembourg from Brussels Take a scenic drive by comfortable coach through the beautiful Ardennes region Discover Luxembourg highlights such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Royal Palace of the Grand Duke and the Place d’Armes Enjoy free time to wander through Luxembourg's Old Town at your leisure Explore the picturesque town of Dinant and see its impressive 13th century cathedral

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Reviewed By notoftentraveling

On time pickup. Driver stayed and helped us get into our place we stayed. Was extremely helpful and courteous.

3. Exclusive Private Day-tour To Wallonia From Brussels With Limo

A to B Private Taxi-Limo Service & City Tours
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Customised private tour- work with a local guide to customise the tour to suit your interests and preferences. Enjoy a private tour across beautiful Wallonia with a professional driver and a tour guide. - Visit beautiful ruins of Abbaye du Viviers so loved by Victor Hugo - Lunch and Beer tasting in Maridsous Abbaye -The citadel in Dinant offers an amazing view over the valley and its surroundings. You can access it by foot by climbing the 408 stairs up to the top or to take téléphérique - Visit of the Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant - a cathedral with pear-shaped bell tower is a local icon. Besides its remarkable architecture on the outside, the cathedral boasts one of the largest stained glass in Europe -Walk the bridge of Saxophones -Take a boat-tour

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off , Professional guide , Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Museum/ attraction tickets, Lunch

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

4. Brussels walking tour

Grand-Place, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Bruselas Guías & Tours
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We set aside the Brussels Capital of Europe to focus on the Brussels Capital of Belgium. A city where the cosmopolitan mixes with the vestiges of the Middle Ages and Modernism, so heterogeneous in its history, its art and its culture that many celebrities surrendered to its charm: from Victor Hugo to Karl Marx, going through Baudelaire, Vincent Van Gogh or Pieter Brueghel. The heritage of its streets is so overwhelming that the hours become minutes admiring the splendor of its buildings, statues and art galleries.

Inclusions: Guided tour with English or Spanish speaking guide

Exclusions: Any food & drinks not specified under “Inclusions”, Tips and gratuities

5. Remembrance Tour: The Battle of the Bulge from Brussels

Belluga Restaurant, Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 82, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Brussels City Tours
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This is a tour for history buffs! This tour takes you out to the foxholes, Bastogne and General Patton’s tomb in Luxemburg In Bastogne we take you to McAuliffe Square and see the bronze statue of General McAuliffe alongside a Sherman Battle Tank. We call at the famous Mardasson Memorial honoring the memory of all allied soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge. The Bastogne War Museum is the must-see. Apart from lunch facilities the museum offers a lot of comprehensible information. We drive across the Luxembourg border to Hamm where we visit the breathtaking American cemetery as well as the tomb of General Patton. In order to wind up in beauty we have a leisurely stroll through the old city of Luxemburg. You see the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke. In the lower part of the city we show you a trail of casemates, the abbey of Neunmünster, the city walls and the picturesque sites along the river Alzette.

Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Bastogne War Museum

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By JammieMY

A couple of lovely towns, full of history, culture, and architecture. If you're fascinated by architecture, then you'll be more than happy with your visit. And the staff of this particular tour makes your trip even more pleasant.

6. Guided Liège Bike Tour

Rue du Mambour 8, 4000 Liège, Belgium Liège Bike Tour
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Take the road with a resident of Liège and go to the discovery of the fiery city. First tourist destination of Wallonia, you will be surprised by all the aspects that this city has to offer you .. History, culture, nature, fun ... Do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

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7. Private Bastogne, Battle of the Bulge tour from Brussels (by car)

Exclusive Private Tours with Joyce Belgium & Beyond
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From your hotel in Brussels we drive to Namur, the head town of Southern Belgium in the Ardennes region. Picture stop at the citadel where you will enjoy a breathtaking view on the Meuse river and green valley. Scenic drive along the river and freeway Bastogne. On the way to Bastogne I shall give you key information on Belgium and more specifically the Ardennes region, the Southern French-speaking part of the country. We'll talk about history, education, economy, politics and more! As we arrive in Bastogne city, we shall see the Sherman tank on the MacAuliffe square, have a light lunch at the "Nuts" tavern and proceed to the "War Museum". Climb the Mardasson monument for a view of the battlefields and last but not least, see, hear and feel a bombing experience in a hiding shelter at the 101st airborne museum before returning to Brussels.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Personal licensed guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees

Reviewed By donnak470

My husband and I travel constantly all over the world and ALWAYS hire private guides. I cannot recommend Joyce highly enough. I am extremely particular about everything--from the type of car we travel in, to choosing the best five-star hotels wherever we go, to where we eat each meal. I enjoy working with a guide who knows the region well and can make knowledgeable recommendations; one who will help me plan our itinerary down to the last detail. Joyce has the patience of a saint; she not only planned ONE detailed itinerary, but when a health issue potentially interfered with our plans and we had to make some major adjustments to both dates and places, at the last minute she she ended up planning a SECOND totally different vacation for us (though I strongly recommend you book as early as possible--since she has many repeat customers, as we will no doubt become!). Not only is she extremely reliable and punctual (I don't think there was one email of the innumerable ones I sent her that was not answered within a few hours--even with a six hour time difference to the US from Belgium!), she also has a great personality. You will no doubt find her charming and extremely accommodating. No matter where we went, the locals knew her and adore her. Instead of the usual tourist traps, she took us places we never would have found on our own (including a chocolate store where we bought the best chocolate ever). No matter the request, she did her very best to fulfill it. On our last day, she even arranged to retrieve my fur hat from a restaurant in Ghent where I had accidentally left it (nearly an hour away) and have it delivered to my hotel! Joyce definitely goes "BEYOND" what you hope for in a guide!

8. WW II - Bastogne - The Battle Of The Bulge

Mike Eyns Tours

This will be another most memorable day, to tribute to these thousands of Heroes who offered their lives for our freedom. We would drive straight to Bastogne and start this journey by visiting the Historical WW II Museum and the Memorial “ Mardasson Memorial “ erected by the Belgians remembering the American Liberators. This extraordinary monument is constructed in the shape of a five pointed star and was built in honor of the 76,890 American soldiers who were killed, wounded or missing in the Battle of the Bulge. Another popular destination which your guide will ensure you don't miss is the Bois de la Paix, The Wood of Peace. In a design that is only visible from the air, 4,000 trees have been planted and laid out in the symbol of human tenderness - a mother and child. From Bastogne, we will get to Luxembourg city for a little discovering, before visiting The American Cemetery in Luxembourg. Later, we will aim Ettelbruck to visit the General George S. Patton Memorial Museum.

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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.

9. The Medieval Castles Tour

Brussels, Belgium Mike Eyns Tours

Come with me on a fantastical journey into the Middle Ages as we travel the winding country roads along the River Meuse and spend some time discovering our marvelous heritage. We will visit some of our most enchanting castles and chateaus on a full day excursion that will have you thinking you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. There are nearly 3,000 castles scattered throughout Belgium - some are still occupied by descendants of the originally aristocracy, while some are in ruins. We will visit several of these fascinating sites located along the serpentine river within the Meuse Valley and along the rocky outcrops of the Ardennes. Our medieval castles tour will take us to the historical cities and picturesque villages of Namur, Dinant and Celles. Your medieval castles tour will be one of the most memorable experiences of your journey through the magical countryside of Belgium.

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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.

10. Private Tour : Brussels, Gent Bruges, Dinant and Luxembourg 3 Days excursion

YS Belgium Limousine

Discover the best of Belgium in this 3 days excursion: First day - Brussels Second day - Gent and Bruges Third day - Dinant and Luxembourg the tours is very flexible and you can customized the way you like.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Restroom on board, Gratuities

Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

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