Private tour in Brussels Peter V
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Hi, my name is Peter and I was born and raised in Flanders (fields) Belgium. I am a professional private guide and driver in Belgium since 2014 and was a NCO (1th Sgt) in the Belgian Army/Airborne and for 20 years in the Army reserve. After my active duty, I was a salesman and worked in France and Germany. I am fascinated by military history combined with my collection of military vehicles and armory. In 2014 I started guiding. Fully licensed private guide and driver, I will drive you with my personal, comfortable Mid-Bus for groups up to 15 persons ! We would also have nice walks around places of interests and in pedestrian areas, and take a lot of pictures ! I enjoy sharing our local legends and historical accounts. I will also assist you in any arrangements for accommodations, dining, and visits. With the years, I particularly like to organize real tailor made tours all over the countries boarding Belgium. The best way to discover and enjoy a private tour is to be guided by an enthusiastic native! I am very flexible and spare no efforts to make sure you have the best experience possible on your day(s) with me. Your wish is my command or rather my challenge to develop a great personalized experience and to make sure you learn something valuable and of course that you have a great time. Welcome and see you soon! "Currahee" (the motto : 506 PIR - 101 AB) * After Highschool I went to the Military Academy in the Belgian Army. I served as a NCO in the Airborne, in the 1th Para battalion as a Sergeant. * I'm a licensed Tour Guide Europe (2 years/Syntra West School Roeselare, Belgium) * I'm a licensed Battlefield Tour Guide (3,5 years/Syntra West School Roeselare/Belgium) * I'm a licensed Battle of the Bulge Bastogne Guide. * I'm a permittance guide for touristic walks in the city of Bruges. * I'm a member IATM - International Association of Tour Managers. * I'm a member of Tour Guides Flanders. * I'm a full licensed driver for coach & trucks and I have my own Minibus (pax 8) and Midbus (pax 15) no restrictions
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Daytrip in private fifteen (15) seater to the Waterloo battlefields and memorials : The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium . . . The battlefield is located about 15 kilometres (9. 3 mi) south of Brussels near Waterloo. =do you want to see the fields where the Battle of Waterloo was fought ? =do you want to see Napoleon's last HQ before the battle ? =do you want to see the Lion's Mound, a giant artificial hill ? =do you want to see the monument to the French dead, entitled L'Aigle blessé ("The Wounded Eagle") ? =do you want to see the monument to the Prussian dead in the village of Plancenoit on the site where one of their artillery batteries took position ? =do you want to see the artificial leg used by Lord Uxbridge ? his leg was shattered by a grape-shot at the Battle of Waterloo and removed by a surgeon. =let me talk you about the humain remains of Infantryman F. Brandt that was discovered in 2012. . .
We loved the Waterloo tour with Peter. He has an excellent knowledge of the battle. Although the tour is expensive, it covers all the main sites and importantly, has plenty of time in the fabulous museum. We had some knowledge of the battle, but there is nothing like actually being on the ground with an expert guide. We loved it!
What a day! Peter was an incredibly well-informed guide who made the most of our time visiting the Waterloo battlefields and memorials. Through humor, storytelling and a connection to the present, he delivered on our interest and made the whole day seem easy and light. As our teenager said, "Peter took an interesting location and made a lifetime memory for me."
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Peter, and his tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Belgium. Peter was a very professional guide, personal, with a touch of humour. It was great to spend the day with someone who is passionate about history and sharing it with others. He suggested a great place for lunch, which we enjoyed with him midday. Highly recommend this tour.
We had a thoroughly enjoyable and educational one day tour of Waterloo with Peter in September 2024. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to the battlefield via Wellington's headquarters in the town of Waterloo where there is a nice museum. We then visited the Lion's Mound, the Panorama and the battlefield museum before heading to Hougoumont Farm and then on to Napoleon's headquarters and the Prussian memorial in Plancenoit. Throughout, Peter shared plenty of information about the Battle of Waterloo and its origins but he is also an expert on the battles of World War I and II and Belgian history more generally, so was able to educate us on those as well. We would strongly recommend him.
Peter did a great job guiding and explaining the battle. Highly recommended and would use his services again.
Peter V. was an excellent guide. He was prompt and his vehicle was clean and very comfortable. He was extremely knowledgeable and as my wife is a college history professor, she was very impressed. Most importantly he was a lot of fun to spend the day with. At the end, I thought we had become good friends. I would certainly use him again. Should we ever return to this part of Europe and I would highly recommend him to my friends.
My bus (coach) has space of 15 passengers ! I have the required licenses and am insured to transport passengers. The tour can be customized; it is a proposal, open to questions, changes, remarks and suggestions. You will find me flexible on the day, both with regards to timing and contents. Pick up at the hour of your choice at the cruise terminal of Zeebrugge or Antwerp or at your hotel in Brussels or in a radius of 100 kms (60 miles) of Brussels. Drive to Waterloo and visit • The 1815 Memorial Museum with panorama and a climb of the mound • Hougoumont Farm • Lunch • Napoleon's last headquarters • Drive through the village of Plancenoit • Drive past the barn La Belle Alliance where Blucher and Wellington met after the battle • Mont Saint Jean Farm, Wellington's field hospital • The Wellington Museum You are brought back to the cruise terminal of Zeebrugge or Antwerp or to your hotel in Brussels or in a radius of 100 kms (60 miles) of Brussels. All my tours can be customized upon request
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