Top Ypres Sightseeing Tours

Our fixed tours are carefully curated and offer an overview of the most beautiful sights in the Westhoek region. These tours are ideal for those who want a structured programme with a clear price.

Our fixed tours are carefully curated and offer an overview of the most beautiful sights in the Westhoek region. These tours are ideal for those who want a structured programme with a clear price.

Get to know Ypres (Ieper) in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Ypres (Ieper) with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

From the ashes of World War I, Ypres rose and became a city dedicated to peace. On this walking tour, you’ll wander the rebuilt streets of the historic Flemish city that was almost totally destroyed in the war. You’ll find out how Churchill wanted to preserve the ruined city, as it was, and see historic photos of the city taken during war time. But this tour isn’t only about war and destruction. I’ll also show you some of the city’s best coffee spots, romantic restaurants, and authentic bars where you can try a local West Flanders beer. Starting on the main square outside Ypres Museum and ending at Menin Gate, you'll hearing fascinating stories about the war years including the 1914 Truce, the creation of The Wipers Times trench newspaper, and one of the loudest explosions in human history. You'll also find out about the vanished school that once taught the cemetery gardeners’ children. You‘ll finish this walk with a better understanding of this ancient city‘s fascinating history.

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Spend two hours on a joyful private walking tour that aims to provide peaceful sightseeing to you and your family while you become familiar with some of the most remarkable sites in Tournai. Learn about the diversity and wealth of local religious heritage as you start the journey by visiting a centuries-old church that is often referred to as an exceptional heritage of Wallonia. Explore a historic roman tower and step back into the past as you discover the only cathedral in Belgium listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the city's center and hear insightful stories, anecdotes, and legends about Tournai's past. Explore every corner of the local Museum of History where the entire history and uniqueness of Tournai will be discovered.

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Step into the enchanting world of Tournai, where history, culture, and your own curiosity converge to create a memorable adventure. As you explore, you’ll uncover ancient treasures like the Pont des Trous and Tour Henri VIII, each holding centuries of secrets waiting to be unraveled. But this journey is not just about the past; it’s about embracing the vibrant culture of Tournai. The awe-inspiring Cathedral of Notre Dame and the iconic Belfry are a testament to the city’s rich heritage. And amidst it all, you are the hero, the protagonist of your Tournai adventure. With each step, you’re making history, forging memories, and immersing yourself in a world of wonder. Join us in Tournai, where the past and present blend seamlessly and where you’re not just a traveler but the hero of your own Tournai tale. Your adventure awaits!

This is a bespoke private tour. I'll include any WW1 ancestry that you may have related to the tour. The Fromelles tour takes in 101 km from Ypres to Fromelles. If you have ancestry associated with this battle I will look the soldier up and integrate him into the tour This is a tour that will be forever ingrained in your memory.

Explore the battlefields of the Ypres Salient from a wide selection of starting points in Belgium and France on this private tour with flexible pickup policies. Travel with your guide to historically significant sites of the Ypres Salient to the Allied Forces, visiting places such as Hooge Crater Cemetery and Hill 60, before finishing with the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. Five travelers is this tour’s limit.

Learn about how World War I played out in Belgium and see many related key sites with this customizable tour. You'll visit Messines Ridge where the Christmas Truce took place, pay your respect at a couple of different cemeteries, and see many of the key areas where battles involving Commonwealth troops played out. As this is a private tour, you can customize it based on your interests

Discover the Australian battlefields of the First World War between Ypres and Amiens, on a tour spread over three full days. With a private guide who has family links to the battle sites, you’ll visit the memorials, visitor centers, and cemeteries that are most important to Australians along the Western Front. Transport and guided tours are included, but meals and accommodation are at your own expense.

Our fixed tours are carefully curated and offer an overview of the most beautiful sights in the Westhoek region. These tours are ideal for those who want a structured programme with a clear price.

Learn about the Christmas Truce and the Battle of Messines as you visit noted landmarks of the Ypres Salient battlefields on this private tour from Ypres. Drive around the region around Ypres with your guide as they take you to important memorials and battle sites such as the Messines Ridge Memorial and Hill 60, relaying their history as you go. This tour is limited to four passengers without advance notice.

Check out our Full Day Private Tour to Passchendaele, Ypres, Based WW1! Learn about how World War I played out in Belgium and see many related key sites with this customizable tour. You'll visit Messines Ridge where the Christmas Truce took place, pay your respects at a couple of different cemeteries, and see many of the key areas where battles involving Commonwealth troops played out. As this is a private tour, you can customize it based on your interests. Leave us the details, and we will take you on an unusual adventure that creates memories that withstand the test of time!

This walking tour of Tournai stands out for the way it blends, connects, and reveals over two millennia of history within a compact and highly walkable route. In just a short time, you move through grand civic spaces like the Grand Place, stand before the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Tournai, and discover rare medieval architecture such as the Belfry and Pont des Trous, while also enjoying quieter riverside paths along the Scheldt. What makes the experience special is how it weaves together monumental landmarks, hidden historical layers, and everyday city life, allowing you to experience, observe, and feel the evolution of one of Belgium’s oldest cities in a single, seamless journey.

Gain insight into World War I history and visit famous battle sites around the Somme on this full-day Canadian WWI battlefield tour from Ypres. Delve into tunnels used by British and Canadian soldiers before the Battle of Vimy with your guide. Gaze over the battle-torn landscape, where mine and shell craters dot the terrain. Visit Memorial de Vimy, and the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, and honor the fallen soldiers. Afterward, visit Thiepval Memorial to the Missing then finish at the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park.

Get introduced to Ypres in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Menin Gate and the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle), as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Ypres history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Ypres everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Ypres, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.