The 4 Belgium Christmas Tours That Sell Out First

1.From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420Our pick

Spend about eight hours with Soren of A Foreign Field WW1 Tours, tracing Australian actions from Messines and Hill 60 to Passchendaele. This private English-language tour includes hotel pickup in Ypres, bottled water, Tyne Cot, Menin Gate, John McCrae’s site, and original trenches at Sanctuary Wood. The route can be tailored to your family history and interests.

“Great day out very informative. And always made feel confortable by out guide. I Would highly recomend to anyone visiting ypres.”

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2.Brussels Private & Personalized Christmas Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160Best value

Spend about three hours walking through Brussels with a private local host, following a Christmas route built around your interests. See Grand Place, festive markets, illuminated shopping streets, and seasonal food spots. A drink is included, while transport and attraction tickets cost extra. Hosts such as Michael and Milton have led similar outings.

“It was a great idea to book Milton as our host. He was both considered and very nice. He guided us to the Christmans market, Grand Plaz, Cathedral, Royal Palace and lots more. He is very familiar and up to date in the history of the city. We really enjoyed his company.”

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3.From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Ypres with guide Soren, visiting Hill 60, the Spanbroekmolen mine crater, Messines memorials, the Christmas Truce site, and Hyde Park Corner Cemetery. The route can be adapted to your family history and interests, with pickup from Ypres hotels, B&Bs, or the train station.

“Soren did a wonderful job.. He is a walking encyclopedia of The Battle of Ypres.. Took his time with explaining all aspects of the siege.. Highly , recommend this tour..”

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4.From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $532

Travel from Lille, Bruges, Ghent, Arras, or nearby towns with guide Søren on a private nine-hour tour of the Ypres Salient. Visit Messines Ridge, Hill 60, Tyne Cot, John McCrae’s site, Menin Gate, Polygon Wood, and original trenches at Sanctuary Wood. The day can be adjusted for family history and special interests.

“Just brilliant! Søren is incredibly knowledgeable about WWI. He shares so much insight and context as you explore the key WWI sites in Ypres. He also takes such great care in curating a visit tailored to you, with thoughtful attention to details. We had an incredibly memorable day which will not be forgotten. We could not have asked for a better experience.”

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