Patrick V.Canada
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Claude. He was a wealth of information on the Canadian battles of WW1. The tour was very engaging and the small group size was ideal.
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Private tour in Ypres Claude V
Canadian World War 1 Vimy & Flanders private battlefield tour
5.0
(10) reviews
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10 hours
30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
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10 hours
30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Claude V.
4.9
Guide rating
128
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Hi, my name is Claude, I was born and raised in Flanders Fields. The Great War became a passion when in 1981, Nelly and I purchased a bar and restaurant just opposite Ploegsteert Memorial to Missing. We still meet people coming from all over the world at our place. I started doing research with Ted Smith and Tony Spagnoly in the eighties, and then with many other authors and historians. I am now a specialized battlefield guide in the plains of Flanders in Belgium and the Somme area in France. Below you will find my standard tours but I can also build a custom tour, you provide the information and I'll do the rest. I like to talk about history of course but also about all what makes our daily life in France and Belgium. I am flexible, provide a high standard service, can bring a walker or a wheelchair to make your tour more comfortable. I am using digital maps and old pictures of the places you will visit. For the tours I use a Mercedes Vito Tourer fully equipped and fully insured for tour purposes. Guide license "GL70/2007.03 delivered by the "Commisariat Général au Tourisme. Transport license TLAB251 300/1. (mandatory in Europe) Official guide of the "Tourist Office of Comines-Warneton" Member of the Scientific Committee of the "Plugsreet 14-18 Interpretative Centre" Member of the "Royal British Legion" Somme Branch Member of the "Western Front Association"
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Full day tour with transportation and a private guide.
Overview of your Ypres tour
The tour starts in Ypres, or Lille at your hotel, accommodation or from other places, available on request. Tyne Cot Military Cemetery and Memorial the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission's cemetery. Crest Farm Memorial in Passendale the last strong point captured before Passendale church Passendale 1917 Museum in Zonnebeke Lunch Hooge Crater. Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood where Canadians fought in the spring of 1916. St Julien the Brooding soldier the first memorial to be built by Canada in Flanders Essex Farm where Dr John McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields. I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests
Recent Reviews
Helen M.Canada
We were in Zeebrugge on a cruise recently and hired Claude to take us to Ipres and Flanders Fields. He proved to be a very knowledgeable, passionate and engaging guide. His knowledge of the events that occurred during WWI was encyclopedic and the insights he was able to share at the various sites made things come alive for us. It was a jam packed day but he managed to deliver on what was promised. Claude is a great guide and we would recommend him for anyone looking for an indepth Flanders experience.
Sarah P.Canada
Claude is extremely professional, personable and knowledgeable. We had the most fabulous day and would highly recommend Claude. Merci bien!
Gail R.Australia
We really enjoyed our time with Claude. He had a wealth of knowledge to share about the battlefields and was able to explain in full at a level we were able to comprehend. We really appreciated that we had sufficient time at each location and at no time did we feel rushed or hurried but rather had the opportunity to discover at our own pace. At the end of the day we appreciated being delivered back to our apartment in Brussels. Thanks Claude for a wonderful time.
Roger C.United Kingdom
We were a party of six and Claude gave us an excellent tour of the Flanders battlefields. His knowledge was encyclopaedic, we greatly enjoyed his company and had a truly memorable day!
Eleanore B.Canada
If there were more stars we would have given them. This was the highlight of our vacation an Claude is amazing. He knows his history and had everything down pat. We would highly recommend him.
Your Ypres tour itinerary
A 40 minutes drive to Passendale, Zonnebeke, Hill 62, St Julien, Essex Farm and Ypres are all 15 minutes or less, away from eachother. Please contact me for a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
For the tours I use a Mercedes Vito, it is comfortable, fully-insured and fully-equipped for tour purposes - umbrellas, binoculars, digital maps, photographs, videos and refreshments etc.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: tickets and a booklet
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If you would like to start from another city, please send me a message and I will customize the tour for you
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Meeting location
Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
at your hotel or train station in Lille or Ypres
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
169672
Languages
French
Dutch
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Ypres best suited for?
This private tour in Ypres is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War I. It's also suitable for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and involves minimal walking. Travellers who want to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the historical sites will find this tour particularly rewarding.
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10 hours
30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
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10 hours
30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
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