Follow the Footsteps of Your Ancestor on the Western Front
Some visitors come to see the famous battlefields of the First World War.
Others come with a name. A photograph. A medal. A family story.
Perhaps your grandfather fought at Passchendaele. Perhaps a relative is commemorated on the Menin Gate. Perhaps you have always wanted to visit the place where an ancestor served, was wounded or lost his life.
Our Custom Battlefield Tours are designed around your story.
Unlike a standard battlefield tour, every itinerary is built specifically for you. Whether you wish to follow a family member, a regiment, a division or a particular battle, we create a private journey through the landscapes where history unfolded.
Free pickup from Bruges and Ypres.
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What Is a Custom Battlefield Tour?
A Custom Battlefield Tour is a fully personalised First World War tour across Belgium and Northern France.
There is no fixed itinerary.
Instead, the route is built around your interests, family history and research goals.
Your tour may include:
• Family graves and cemeteries
• Memorials to the missing
• Original battlefield locations
• Front line positions
• Regimental memorials
• Former headquarters and aerodromes
• Trench systems, bunkers and craters
• Canadian, Australian, British, Newfoundland and American sites
• Lesser-known locations not visited on traditional tours
Every tour is private and tailored to your interests.
Who Is This Tour For?
Family History Visitors
Many guests visit Belgium and France to learn more about a relative who served during the First World War.
Even if you only have a name, we can often help create a meaningful battlefield journey.
Military History Enthusiasts
Follow a particular battle, regiment, division or campaign in greater detail than is possible on a standard tour.
Canadian Visitors
Discover the battlefields connected to Canadian sacrifice and achievement, including Ypres, Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70 and the Hundred Days Offensive.
Australian Visitors
Explore the battlefields where the Australian Imperial Force forged its reputation, from Polygon Wood and Passchendaele to Pozières, Bullecourt and Villers-Bretonneux.
Newfoundland Visitors
Visit Beaumont-Hamel and the famous Caribou Memorials that commemorate the sacrifice of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
British Visitors
Follow the story of British soldiers through the Ypres Salient, the Somme, Arras, Cambrai and the final Allied offensives.
Popular Custom Battlefield Themes
WW1 Family History Tour
Follow the story of a relative through the places connected to their wartime service.
Ancestor Battlefield Tour
Visit the grave, memorial or battlefield linked to your family member.
Canadian Battlefield Tour
Explore Canada’s story on the Western Front through sites connected to the Canadian Corps.
Australian Battlefield Tour
Discover the battles that helped shape Australian national identity.
Royal Flying Corps Tour
Visit former aerodromes, memorials and locations connected to RFC and RAF personnel.
Somme Battlefield Tour
Explore the battlefields of the Somme, including Beaumont-Hamel, Thiepval, Pozières and Lochnagar Crater.
Ypres Battlefield Tour
Follow the story of the Ypres Salient through sites such as Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hill 60, Polygon Wood and the Menin Gate.
How the Process Works
Step 1. Tell Us Your Story
Send us whatever information you have.
This may include:
• A soldier’s name
• A service number
• A regiment or battalion
• Family photographs
• Military records
• A grave location
• A memorial reference
Even limited information can often be enough to begin.
Step 2. We Create Your Itinerary
Based on your interests and available information, we design a personalised route through the battlefields of Belgium and Northern France.
Step 3. Receive Your Personal Proposal
Every custom battlefield tour is different.
The final route, duration and price depend on your interests and the locations involved.
Step 4. Explore the Western Front
Travel comfortably in a private vehicle while discovering the places connected to your story.
There are no strangers on the tour and no fixed group schedule.
Reach out to us for more information!
No nonsense policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days.
Please reach out to us in case of any questions at info@visitflandersfields.com or contact us on Whatsapp.
The duration of our tour can fluctuate depending on traffic between the different destinations.
Choose your private remembrance tour Half-Day €500 • Full-Day €700 • Add-on Last Post €100