Private Tour

From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Preserved ww1 trenches at Sanctuary Wood

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Hill 60

Here you will hear the story of the massive mines blown here on the 7th June 1917

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Sanctuary Wood Museum

Here we will see poignant original WW1 trenches and a quaint ww1 museum

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Canadians in Ypres

Canadians in 1915 & 1917 Ypres: I'd prefer to visit Canadian battlefield sites from 1915 & 1917
Pickup included

Kiwi's in Ypres

Kiwi 1917 sites of interest : You'll see specific 1917 kiwi content
Pickup included

Australians in 1917 Ypres

Australian 1917 battlefields
Pickup included

From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield

Pickup included

Reviews

4.99

152 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

151

Knowledgeable we really appreciated our time with Jorgan on this tour
224libbyw,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jorgan was knowledgeable and friendly. He provided lots of details about the sites visited and didn’t hurry us if we wanted to spend time in a particular site
Not to be missed Australian Guided Tour
Antics55,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic knowledgeable guide and a well curated tour of Australia at war in Flanders in 1917 . We learnt so much and were able to get a much deeper understanding of the complexity of the situation the soldiers were forced into. The tunnels , Poloygon Wood , Hill 60 and the craters was incredible .A visit to the Brothers in Arms memorial of the 2 Australian brothers was very moving and we were blown away at the dedication and commitment of local people to continue to uphold their promise to the fallen soldiers to identify them if possible and commemorate their sacrifice . One of the best Tripadvisor tours I have ever done . Thank you Soren for you intelligent and compassionate guiding .
Fabulous experience !
Charlene S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a most wonderful experience with our guide Soren. He kept us informed and updated on his arrival time and we then had a fabulous day touring WW1 significant historical sites. He is an expert in this area and we learned so much! We’re so appreciative of the detail he went to -complete with maps and pictures to seal our knowledge. We also got info from him for things to seek out in Bruges and Ieper. Thank you Soren for all your time and energy to make this day of learning so incredible !
Perfect
chrisrE4030UQ,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Soren was absolutely brilliant. He was enthusiastic, well informed and very friendly. His passion was infectious and he was able to answer all of our questions. He was incredibly helpful in orchestrating our pick up, booked a cafe for us to have coffee before we began and gave us more than our allotted time.
Highly recommended for those interested in the WW1 around Ypres
tijed2025,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour led by our guide Sab. She created a great Mood, is nice and loose and has a lot of knowledge and is very inspired.
Information and emotional
Craig F,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I was not afraid to ask questions, we had information about family and Soren was very happy to help find more information, to make trip a little more personal. Having visited auschwitz a few years ago this was on a similar level of emotion, to be in the space were millions of innocent souls perished was something that will live with us forever.
Great tour
Trip65175005096,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, Soren is very knowledgable and good company! The tour was vital to piece together the history of Ypres during WWI
Interesting and well planned 4-hour tour
Nanci A,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Soren is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He knows so much about the Ypres area and WWI, and took us to multiple important and interesting sites. He was also very accommodating as we had to change our pick up and drop off points, which we really appreciated.
A Tailored tour that had specific and special meaning.
William T,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Soren has an outstanding knowledge of the WW1 history of the area. He provided advice and variations on our tour to accommodate my walking restrictions after surgery. His passion for sharing knowledge is wonderful. He brought to our attention details specific to my ancestor who fought and died close by Ieper. He brought a special relevance to our visit.
Wonderful tour of WW1 sites
Ruth M,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Soren gave us a fabulous tour, tailored perfectly to our family interest. He was very accommodating, taking our bags on tour and dropping us near a lunch spot at the end. His knowledge is extensive and he was genuinely interested to learn our ancestor's story. We covered a combination of Australian and English sites. I'm only sorry we couldn't do the whole day tour. We can't recommend his tours highly enough.