Tours and Trips in Belgium

Pay your respects to the Australian soldiers that fought and died in Flanders during WWI on this full-day battlefield tour from Brussels. Follow the path of the ANZAC troops as you walk the battlefields, peer into mine craters and see the gravesites at Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. Visit the Australian Memorial Park, the Memorial to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie and Tyne Cot Cemetery, then attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. This small-group tour includes lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transport from Brussels.

Save on admission when you book a single ticket for three of  the most popular museums in Brussels: The Art & History Museum, Autoworld, and The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History.  Your discounted ticket is valid for three months, so there's no need to rush your visits. The combo ticket also enables you to bypass any long museum lines and head straight to the permanent exhibitions.

See where the ANZAC Corps, made up of the Australian and New Zealand army corps, served in Flanders during World War I. This private day trip takes you to the memorial on Messines Ridge and the Pool of Peace (Spanbroekmolen) formed by one of 19 mine explosions. Visit several cemeteries from the Great War, including Tyne Cot. You'll also see Passendale, Gravenstafel and the sights of Ypres. Your personal guide meets you at the Kortrijk railway station and drops you off at your hotel in Ghent. Lunch included.

Gain fascinating insight into the dramatic Battle of the Bulge on a poignant private tour from Brussels. Accompanied by an expert historian guide, visit moving memorials commemorating the lives of fallen soldiers and pay your respects in the Henri Chapelle American Cemetery and the German military cemetery at Recogne. See the site of the brutal Malmedy massacre and receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, which promises to stir emotion and provoke reflection.

Depart Arras and honor the Australian World War I soldiers who fought and died at Fromelles and Flanders on this private day trip, accompanied by an expert driver-guide. Adjust your sightseeing around your interests with a flexible itinerary, and stand at battlegrounds and memorials forever associated with Australian endeavor. See the Messines craters caused by mines deployed by Australian tunnelers; visit Tyne Cot Cemetery and Polygon Wood; and view the 'Cobbers' statue and more at Fromelles Memorial Park. Finish with a visit to Ypres to witness its Last Post Ceremony.

Explore inside one of Brussels most memorable landmarks with a self-guided visit to the Atomium. Visit at your own pace with a flexible entrance ticket and skip-the-ticket-line access, enjoy spectacular views from the top of the domes, and browse the exhibitions at the Brussels Art and Design Atomium Museum (ADAM).

Follow the path of WWI Canadian troops with a full-day, private tour of Flanders from Bruges. Visit the Grange subways and tunnels where the Canadian Divisions launched their Vimy assault in 1917. See a moving war memorial on Hill 145, with sweeping views of the battleground. Pause for lunch in Ypres, then visit the Hill 62 Canadian War Memorial and the largest CWGC cemetery in Europe that records the names of 35,000 soldiers. Enjoy free time to explore Ypres, then attend the moving Last Post ceremony before returning to Bruges.

Learn about the vagabonds, heroes, and myths that belong to Bruges on a 2-hour private walking tour of the medieval center. With a guide just for you and your group, the tour has a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to the sights you want to see. Hear stories about the Burg and Minnewater Park, and finish by the historic almshouse of Begijnhof.

Follow the path of Canada's WWI troops on this private full-day battlefield tour from Brussels. Cross the French border and head to Vimy to walk the battlefields, trenches, and Grange subways, where the Canadian Divisions came under attack in April 1917. After lunch, return to Belgium soil to pay your respects at the Tyne Cot Cemetery; visit Essex Farm, where John McRae wrote 'In Flanders Fields'; and attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. This private tour includes hotel pick-up, lunch and round-trip transport from Brussels.

See the historical highlights and impressive monuments of Ghent and Bruges on a comprehensive full-day tour from Brussels. Alongside an expert private guide, marvel at the medieval majesty of Ghent's architectural tableau as you explore the city with informative commentary. Travel to Bruges and stroll the shores of the picturesque Minnewater Lake before revitalizing with a traditional Belgian lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon delighting in the aesthetic beauty of Bruges' buildings and quaint canals during a walking tour. Relish the freedom and flexibility of a private tour during which the undivided attention of your guide is guaranteed.

Uncover the legends of the Battle of Waterloo during a private half-day tour from Brussels to Waterloo, the site of the bloody battle. Accompanied by an expert private guide, visit spots upon which the action occurred and hear of Napolean Bonaparte's vicious defeat. See moving memorials that immortalize fallen soldiers and hear about the strategic plans the British employed to enjoy triumphant victory. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, the itinerary of which can be tailored according to your interests.

Take a break from Brussels to visit Belgium's second-largest city and the world's diamond capital on this private, full-day tour to Antwerp. Learn about the history of the port city from a knowledgeable driver and guide while touring local landmarks including the guildhall Vleeshuis, the Art Nouveau Central Station and a cathedral featuring works by Flemish master Rubens. Watch expert gem cutters at work on a tour of the DiamondLand factory and soak up the views from the MAS museum. The day's itinerary can be fully customized to suit your interests.

Return to the year 1944 and delve into the history of one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts on a full-day trip to Belgium's dense Ardennes region. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, venture to the site of the Battle of Bulge and reflect on the lost lives of fallen soldiers in the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery. See abandoned German tanks as you drive through picturesque countryside and hear interesting war anecdotes from your expert historical guide. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to six.

Visit the site of Belgium's fiercest WWI fighting with a full-day, private tour from Bruges to Flanders' battlegrounds and cemeteries. See a moving war memorial to the New Zealand Corps in Messines, and hear the story of the ANZAC soldiers that captured the city. Pause for lunch at a local caf e, then visit the grave of a Kiwi rugby player-turned-soldier, and continue to the largest CWGC cemetery in Europe. Explore the highlights of Ypres and attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate before returning to Bruges.

See where Australian soldiers served in France and Belgian Flanders in World War I on a full-day private tour from Lille. With a knowledgeable driver-guide and flexible itinerary customizable to your preferences, visit some of the pivotal locations where Australians fought and died. Visit Fromelles Memorial Park to remember the disastrous Australian losses here in 1916; explore the Plugstreet 14-18 Experience at Ploegsteert; and see Messines mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Company in 1917. End with time at Tyne Cot and the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

Experience the best of Brussels by bike on this 3.5-hour cycling tour. Learn about the city's background and culture from a guide as you pedal your way through the most charming and historic neighborhoods with a small group of no more than 14. See a dozen different landmarks including the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the European Parliament, and Mont des Arts, stopping for delectable Belgian fries and a refreshing beer along the way.

Gain fascinating insight into one of Belgium's most prominent cultural institutions on a 4-hour Tintin Comics tour of the Herg e Museum in Brussels. Peruse a wealth of exhibitions dedicated to Herg e's incredible breadth of work; see exclusive illustrations of beloved detective Tintin and his dog Snowy as you explore the museum on a self-guided tour. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Brussels on this enriching excursion.

Commemorate the New Zealand Corps that fought in Flanders during WWI on this private full-day tour from Brussels. Follow the path of the ANZAC troops as you walk the battlefields, peer into mine craters and visit key WWI sites like Gravenstafel, Passendale and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Visit the poignant Messines Ridge memorial; tour the Nine Elms Cemetery, where former All Blacks Captain David Gallaher is buried; and attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. This private tour includes hotel pick-up, lunch and round-trip transport from Brussels.

Discover the best of Brussels on a private 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Exploring by foot and air-conditioned transport, learn about the Belgian capital's history as you see signature sights such the Mannekin Pis peeing boy statue and St Michael's Cathedral. Admire the Grand Place, note the flamboyant buildings of the art nouveau quarter, absorb the views from the dome of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and more. Your itinerary is flexible, so if you wish, ask your guide to tailor your sightseeing to your interests.

Visit and learn the history behind World War I battlefields in the Flanders region of Belgium on this day trip from Bruges. You'll trace the footsteps of Australian soldiers at sites like Fromelles, Ploegsteert, Messines, Polygoon Wood and Passendale. See mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company, and visit Menin Gate in Ypres for the "Last Post" ceremony. Lunch is included.