The 6 Belgium Christmas Tours That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420Our pick

Spend eight hours with Søren of A Foreign Field WW1 Tours tracing the Christmas Truce, Messines Ridge, Passchendaele, Hill 60, Tyne Cot, John McCrae’s site, and Menin Gate. The private English-language tour can be shaped around your family history, national connection, and level of WWI interest.

“The whole experience was brilliant. Soron’s attention to details on each person that was on the list was amazing. The battle fields, cemeteries and Brother’s in Arms Memorial were very special places. I can’t speak highly enough of our experience and would recommend this to anyone.”

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2.Brussels Private & Personalized Christmas Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Meet a local host in Brussels for a private 3-hour Christmas walk through Grand Place, festive markets, glowing shopping streets, and seasonal food stops. Your host may be Michael or Milton, and the route is shaped around your interests, walking pace, and must-see sights.

“I had difficulty in walking on cobblestones and Michael was patient and kind. He slowed his pace for me and made sure I was comfortable and enjoyed Brussels. Would HIGHLY recommend him❣️”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Soren of A Foreign Field WW1 Tours for a four-hour private drive through Ypres and Messines. Expect Hill 60, the huge Spanbroekmolen crater, Irish and New Zealand memorials, the Christmas Truce site, and help connecting the ground to your family history.

“Soren did a wonderful job.. He is a walking encyclopedia of The Battle of Ypres.. Took his time with explaining all aspects of the siege.. Highly , recommend this tour..”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $532

Spend nine hours with Soren of A Foreign Field WW1 Tours, tracing the Christmas Truce, Messines mines, Passchendaele, Tyne Cot, John McCrae’s site, and Ypres memorials. Private pickup is available from Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Arras, and hotels within 66 kilometers of Ypres.

“An incredibly moving day with outstanding guidance from Soren, our tour leader! He was so passionate and knowledgeable about the subject and really brought history to life for me. My husband is a WWI buff and he enjoyed every minute. It’s truly incredible to see and hear what happened back in 1914-1918! GREAT day and ask for Soren! If you are lucky, you can stay for the Last Post! Convenient pick-up at our Brugge hotel made it very easy!!!”

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5.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $128

Spend one festive hour walking Brussels Christmas markets with an independent local guide. You’ll hear local traditions, meet passionate craftsmen, taste a seasonal treat, enjoy a hot drink, and get personal advice on bars, cafés, and restaurants. Tours run in English, French, or Dutch for up to eight people.

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6.Discover the magic of Christmas in Brussels with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $106Best value

Join a Brussels-born guide for a 90-minute Christmas walk from Hilton Brussels Grand Place through Galeries Saint-Hubert, Saint Catherine’s Square, Bourse, and Grand-Place. You’ll hear local stories, taste a Brussels specialty, and warm up with mulled wine in a group capped at six.

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