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Arrondissement of Ypres

Get ready to be enchanted in Ypres! Stroll through its charming cobblestone streets, gaze at the stunning Cloth Hall, and don’t miss the poignant Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Savor local brews in cozy pubs and feast on delectable Flemish cuisine. With a mix of history and vibrant culture, Ypres is a memory-making gem!

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Landmark4.7/5

Menin Gate

This arched Ypres memorial bears 54,000 names of Commonwealth soldiers killed in World War I with no known grave. Every evening, buglers sound the Last Post beneath the names.

Culture4.6/5

In Flanders Fields Museum

This Ypres museum traces World War I through artifacts and personal stories. Poppy bands let you follow individual lives through the exhibits.

Culture4.6/5

Cloth Hall

Culture4.6/5

St. Martin's Cathedral

St. Martin's Cathedral in Ieper is an architectural gem, renowned for its stunning Gothic façade and impressive tower, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of this remarkable Belgian town.

Landmark4.8/5

CWGC Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate

Ramparts Cemetery in Ieper, Belgium is a hidden gem near Lille Gate. This quaint cemetery is home to fallen soldiers from World War I and offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city. With beautifully maintained grounds and historic gravestones, it's a must-visit for history buffs and those looking for a serene spot to reflect.

Culture4.6/5

St George's Memorial Church, Ypres

Culture4.5/5

Yper Museum

Landmark4.6/5

Lille Gate (Rijselpoort)

Landmark4.6/5

Ypres Town Cemetery Extension

Landmark4.8/5

Essex Farm Cemetery

Landmark4.9/5

Tyne Cot Cemetery & Visitors Centre

Landmark4.6/5

Hill 60 Memorial Site

Culture4.4/5

Sanctuary Wood Museum

Landmark4.8/5

Hooge Crater Cemetery

Culture4.7/5

Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

Landmark4.3/5

Menin Road South Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Landmark4.6/5

Commonweath War Graves Commission

Landmark4.7/5

Ypres War Victims Monument

Landmark4.3/5

Bellewaerde

Eat$$$4.4/5

Marktcafé Les Halles

Stays

Stay$$$$4.75/5

Hotel Ariane

Ariane is a family-run hotel offering modern rooms including a buffet-style breakfast, a 7-minute walk from Ypres' historical centre with the Menin Gate and the In Flanders Fields Museum. This hotel is surrounded by gardens with a pond, a secluded terrace and a petanque square. The air-conditioned rooms at this hotel feature a modern, timeless décor. and cable TV. All of the rooms at Ariane Hotel also include a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea facilities. The buffet breakfast includes an extensive buffet with fresh, local ingredients, a live cooking station for eggs, and homemade hot dishes. The restaurant serves modern international dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy snacks, meals or complete menus in the airy conservatory or outside on the terrace. Ariane also offers packed lunches for day trips. The Menin Gate, where the Last Post is played each evening, is 750 metres away. Ypres Railway Station is less than 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Lille is a 40-minute drive away. We have free and spacious parking, with charging stations for electric vehicles.

Stay$$$$4.95/5

Main Street Hotel

Set in a monumental building in the centre of Ypres, Hotel Main Street offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs. It serves an extensive breakfast every morning. Each room comes with large box spring beds, air conditioning and free usage of a well-stocked minibar. Guests benefit from a Nespresso coffee machine, a DVD player and free choice of DVDs. Some of the rooms have a whirlpool, a terrace or a flat-screen TV in the design bathroom. Guests can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet including local meats, cheeses, juices, sparkling wine, home made breads, rice porridge and fruit salad. A menu with hot dishes like poached eggs, black pudding with onion and apples can be ordered as well. For dinner, several restaurants are located in the nearby area of Main Street. The honesty bar offers free coffee and tea with something sweet and a selection of drinks. For warm days, a colourful terrace-garden is available. Ypres’ shopping area is within 5 minutes’ walking of the hotel. Ieper Open Golf Club is 2.2 km away.

Stay4.65/5

Back2Front

B&B Back2Front in Boezinge offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, seating area, and TV. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, coffee shop, outdoor seating, and picnic area. Additional amenities include a sun terrace, garden, and bicycle parking. A continental or gluten-free breakfast is served in-room, featuring juice, cheese, and fruits. Express check-in and check-out services are available. Located 42 km from Ostend - Bruges International Airport, the property is a 13-minute walk from Yorkshire Trench Ypres. Nearby attractions include The Menin Gate (4.6 km) and Bellewaerde (8 km).

Stay$$$4.5/5

Hotel Ambrosia

Hotel Ambrosia is situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Ypres. Vincent, your host, will be happy to welcome you in this small, charming, family-run hotel. Guests can unwind in the comfort of their stylish hotel room. After a good night's rest, start off your day with a delicious and varied English or continental breakfast. Only 350 metres away you will find the nearby market square and the famous Menin Gate. Find out about the history of this unusual city at the In Flanders' Fields Museum. This museum is based in the 13th century Cloth Hall that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Stroll or cycle through the extraordinary streets of a city that was greatly destroyed during the First World War and was reconstructed again in its original style.

Stay$$$$4.8/5

La Porte Cochère

A 5-minute walk from Ypres’ market square, La Porte Cochere offers elegant country-styled rooms situated in a historic mansion. Free Wi-Fi is available. Rooms at La Porte Cochere are spacious and feature wooden floors and soft lighting. They are equipped with a desk and a small seating area. They also feature separate bathroom with a shower. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily in the luxurious breakfast room with skylight. The breakfast includes coffee, tea, juice, fresh rolls, a variety of spreads and eggs made to guest's liking. For dinner there is a wide variety of restaurants in the area. When weather permits, guests can enjoy the garden with furnished terrace. There is no television in the accommodation but there is WIFI. The Sint-Maartens Church is a 4-minute walk. The In Flanders Fields Museum is a 3 minutes’ walk. Coastal city Dunkerque is a 50-minute drive.

Stay$$$4.6/5

B&B Ter Thuyne

Ter Thuyne in Ypres offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, seating area, and parquet floors. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or enjoy the sun terrace. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Located less than 1 km from The Menin Gate and Ypres Train Station, the property is close to attractions such as Grote Markt Ypres and Saint George's Memorial Church. Ostend - Bruges International Airport is 47 km away. Guests highly rate the breakfast provided by the property, the hot tub, and the garden.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Novotel Ieper Centrum Flanders Fields

Novotel Ieper Centrum offers all kids under 16 years of age (max. 2) a free stay in their parent's room, including breakfast. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. Novotel Ieper Centrum is situated right in the heart of historical Ypres. There is a children's playground next to the restaurant and a terrace. At walking distance, you can reach the Flanders Field Museum and the Menin Gate, where the Last Post Ceremony is played every evening.

Stay$$$4.45/5

B&B Ter Vesten

Housed in a former weaving mill in Ypres, B&B Ter Vesten offers accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden with a terrace. The daily extensive breakfast is prepared with local ingredients and home-made jams. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, while some also come with a balcony, a terrace and/or a kitchenette. Guests of Ter Vesten are welcomed with a free drink. Breakfast can be served in your room, and packed lunches can be arranged on request. Restaurants are within an easy walking distance. The Menin Gate and In Flanders Fields Museum are a 15-minute walk from the bed and breakfast. Saint George's Memorial Church is 1.5 km away. Free public parking is available at Ter Vesten.

Stay4.5/5

Menin Gate Lodge - B&B Ieper

Meningate Lodge in Ypres offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and parquet floors. Guests enjoy a minimarket, coffee shop, and bike hire. Additional amenities include a terrace, balcony, and garden views. A continental breakfast is served in-room, and daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable stay. The property provides concierge service and full-day security. Located a 2-minute walk from The Menin Gate, Meningate Lodge is 47 km from Ostend - Bruges International Airport. Nearby attractions include Bellewaerde (5 km) and Hill 60 (6 km).

Stay$$4.05/5

Hotel O

Located right in Ypres' city centre, Hotel O is an environmentally-friendly hotel providing rooms with free WiFi next to Ypres' Market Square and the Cloth Hall, that hosts the In Flanders Fields Museum. All rooms at Hotel O come with free tea and coffee making facilities, a safety deposit box and a fridge. They also comprise a private bathroom with a bathtub and/or a shower. A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the common breakfast room. It includes cold and hot drinks, as well as fairtrade and organic products. There are many cafés, bars and eating facilities in the vicinity of the accommodation. The Astrid Park is located 450 metres from Hotel O. The Ramparts War Cemetery is 12 minutes' walk away and Ypres' Train Station is 800 metres away.

Stay4.8/5

Albion Hotel Ypres (Ieper)

Stay4.6/5

The Menin Gate | Accommodation for groups

At The Menin Gate in Ieper, groups can experience a unique blend of comfort and history, located near the iconic memorial that honors fallen soldiers from World War I, making it a poignant retreat.

Stay4.5/5

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5/5

Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

Explore Canadian World War I history in Vimy and Belgium on this battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. Follow a guide through Vimy’s WW1 trenches and discover sites of interest including Hill 145, the Canadian Passchendaele Memorial, the St. Julien Memorial, and the Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. See where John McRae wrote his famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Then, finish your tour at the Last Post ceremony in Ypres. This tour of Canada’s WW1 sites includes round-trip travel from Lille or Arras.

$632.27

5/5

9 h

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

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 )

$514.63

5/5

From Bruges: Private WW1 Flanders Fields Battlefield Day Trip

Visit Flanders Fields: Private WWI Flanders Fields Day Trip with Expert Guide Direct from Bruges. The easiest way to reach Ypres & Passchendaele! Getting to Ypres from Bruges isn’t simple… unless you join this private, all-included battlefield tour. Let us take care of transport while you explore the powerful story of WWI right where it happened. Tour Highlights ✅ Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery – the world’s largest WWI Commonwealth memorial ✅ Walk through real trenches and mine craters near Ypres ✅ Hear gripping soldier stories from a passionate battlefield expert ✅ Explore off-the-beaten-path sites tailored to your interests ✅ Ride in comfort from Bruges in a private minivan ✅ Option to attend the emotional Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate Why This Tour from Bruges? Public transport to the Ypres Salient is limited, slow, and confusing. We make it seamless, door-to-door from your Bruges hotel. Perfect for couples, history lovers, and curious minds wanting a personal connection to WWI.

$2,001.35

5/5

4 h

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

This unique PRIVATE Ypres battlefield tour covers the Ypres SOUTH Salient from spanning 1914 to 1918, The tour can be instantly adapted on the day to highlight Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British/ Irish content that may be of interest to you I will ascertain your particular areas of interests and tailor the tour to your liking If you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them I will meet you at the place of your choice, at your IEPER based accommodation or the IEPER railway station whatever is your preference. My own gt uncle is commemorated on the memorial to the missing and my gt grandfather suffered horrific wounds at Passchendaele still only 16 years old. This tour covers a route of 23 miles or 37 km's Max x4 people, private tour for one price 180 euro which equates to 45 euro per person For groups larger than 4 please contact me in advance

$514.63

5/5

12 h

Australian - Fromelles-Ypres Day Tour - from Arras

Experience the Western Front with the only Australian guide operating in France. Following the footsteps the Australians across the Western Front. For singles, couples and small groups. Our small group tours allow time to visit a special grave or follow the actions of a relative. Whether you have a relative, are following the Australian footsteps, or are there to experience where history happened.

$400.27

5/5

Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

$11.99

5/5

72 h

PRIVATE Australian Western Front Battlefields 3-Day Tour Ypres to Amiens

This is a stunning private door to door tour, great if you have a ww1 ancestor that you would like to follow, if you haven't you will get goosebumps either way! The tour is tailored to your every need you can turn the tour around and start in Amiens and finish in Ypres, I can even meet you at you at Eurostar Lille or Bruges and you can start your amazing unforgettable 3 day Australian battlefield tour! Just be sure t let me know when booking My own gt uncle was killed in 1915 at 'The Bluff' Ypres, my Gt grandfather was a 15-year-old who served at the Somme and was badly wounded in 1917 at Passchendaele Complimentary water is supplied each day, meals and hotels are however at the customer's own expense. Hotels. if you wish to start the tour in Ieper book 1 night in Ieper & x2 nights in Amiens if you wish to stay in Amiens on the final day. Amiens Hotel: The Mercure Cathedral Ypres Hotel: The Novotel Ypres Centrum, great location

$1,931.81

5/5

48 h

Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras

Stand on the places where Canadians made History ! The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate. The second day you will stand in the Tunnel at Vimy Ridge, near the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval, at Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel.

$1,484.27

5/5

4 h

Frome Ieper/ypres 4H. WW1 Salient private Tour

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.

$480.32

5/5

8 h

Full Day Private Tour to WWI Passchendaele Base in Ypres

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!

$669.02

5/5

72 h

3 Day Australian Tour - from Arras

The only Australian guide operating on the Western Front. Three leisurely filled days following Australian footsteps across France & Belgium. Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele.... etc All Day Tours start / end in Arras and are run in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Our small group tours allow to visit the grave of a unique soldier or follow the actions of a relative. For singles, couples and small groups. Shared basis - Maximum of 7 clients. Tours are run in English.

$1,017.83

5/5

3 h

Ypres WWI Tour - In the Footsteps of a Soldier

Follow One Soldier’s Journey Through the Ypres Salient Step into the First World War through the eyes of a single soldier. On this intimate tour we trace the real path of one man who fought in and around Ypres. We visit the actual places where he served, endured the fighting, and ultimately fell. The tour ends at his final resting place, where his story reaches its quiet conclusion. Along the way we visit some of Ypres most meaningfull monuments, real trenches and battlefields.

$320.22

5/5

4 h

From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield

This unique PRIVATE Ypres battlefield tour cover 40km of the Ypres Salient from Ypres to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, I will ascertain your particular areas of interests and tailor the tour to your liking If you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them I will meet you at the place of your choice, at your IEPER based accommodation or the IEPER railway station whatever is your preference. My own gt uncle is commemorated on the memorial to the missing and my gt grandfather suffered horrific wounds at Passchendaele still only 16 years old. This tour covers a route of 23 miles or 37 km's Max x4 people, private tour for one price 180 euro which equates to 45 euro per person For groups 4+ please contact me in advance Please note the trench is closed from Dec to early Feb, we will see alternative

$377.40

5/5

3 h 30 mins

In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour

Ypres Battlefield Tours offers a wide variety of tour packages, all promising that added personal touch. The tours are all conducted at a relaxed pace, giving clients the time to reflect on the events that took place upon the very ground on which they are standing. Clients with all levels of knowledge are welcome and questions and discussion are encouraged.

$102.93

5/5

Private Ypres WWI Day Tour from Brussels, Bruges or Ghent

World War I sites in and around Ypres are covered in one full-day itinerary, with pickup available in Ghent or Zottegem. Visit Sanctuary Wood’s preserved trenches, Ramparts Cemetery, and the In Flanders Fields Museum inside the Cloth Hall, plus a chocolate tasting in central Ypres. At the museum, reconstructed trenches, artifacts, and personal stories put the human cost of the war in context. Finish at the Menin Gate Memorial for the Last Post ceremony, which honors soldiers who fell in the conflict.

$800.54

5/5

7 h

Ypres Battlefields and Passchendaele Museum Full Day Tour

I am a well established Battlefield historian and author and have been guiding in the area for several years. As an Expat Brit living in Belgium you can book me in confidence knowing there will be no language issues, I also have a great level of local knowledge which means I am able to recommend hotels, restaurants etc should you wish to know. We are the perfect partner for your battlefield pilgrimage. I look forward to meeting you Roger Steward

$274.47

5/5

12 h

Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille

Explore Flanders and Fromelles, and delve into Australia’s World War I history on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Lille. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and discover key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Lille hotel.

$632.27

4.9/5

48 h

2 Day Australian Tour - from Arras

The only Australian guide operating on the Western Front. Two leisurely filled days following Australian footsteps across France & Belgium. Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Messines, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele.... etc All Day Tours start / end in Arras and are run in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Our small group tours allow to visit the grave of a unique soldier or follow the actions of a relative. For singles, couples and small groups. Shared basis - Maximum of 7 clients. Tours are run in English.

$703.33

4.9/5

8 h

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

This PRIVATE 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 x 2 guests Max x 4 ** PLEASE NOTE** ( At least x2 to of the guests MUST be adults otherwise the tour is not economically viable ) This is a bespoke private tour For groups larger than 4 please contact me in advance

$400.27

4.9/5

World War I Private Tour from Brussels

Customizable WWI Private Tour from Brussels with ProCapture Tours Travel back in time on a powerful journey through the most important World War I sites in Belgium. This tour is fully customizable to your interests and nationality. Unlike other tours, we offer a free professional photoshoot throughout the day, capturing your best moments in stunning quality. ✔️ Flexible itinerary – visit the places that matter most to you ✔️ Key sites: Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Flanders Field, Polygon Wood etc. ✔️ Optional: Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony ✔️ Tailored to your background (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.) ✔️ Free professional photos & cinematic video (on request) This is more than a history tour — it’s a personal connection to the past. Book now for an unforgettable experience.