Battle of the Bulge Day Trip
Tour Details
We'll meet at the indicated time at number 18 of the Boulevard de Berlaimont and, from this point in Brussels, we'll head towards the south of Belgium.
After a route of about 1.5 hours, we'll arrive at the outskirts of Liège, where we'll visit the Ardennes American Cemetery in Neuville-en-Condroz. At this cemetery, which also has a chapel and a memorial, we'll learn about the history of the American soldiers who died in the Battle of the Bulge.
We'll take a stroll among the gravestones as we discuss the strategic importance of this fight, which took place between December 16, 1944 and January 25, 1945. This confrontation was one of the major offensives launched by the Wehrmacht, the armed forces of Nazi Germany. We'll discover what consequences this operation had in the final stretch of the Second World War.
We'll continue our tour heading to Bastogne, which was of great strategic importance during the Battle of the Bulge. We'll visit Place McAuliffe, named after the acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division during the Siege of Bastogne. Here, you'll see a Sherman M3 tank that was used in the battle.
Afterwards, we'll continue our tour of Bastogne next to the Battle of the Bulge Monument. This impressive monument, which is shaped like a star, was erected in honour of the American soldiers who fell in the Battle of the Bulge.
Next to this memorial, we'll find the Bastogne War Museum, where we'll take a guided tour. Throughout the route, we'll see vehicles, uniforms and weapons from the 1940s. The museum has a restaurant, the Bistrot de la Paix, where you'll have two hours free for lunch.
Finally, after lunch, we'll go to the outskirts of Bastogne to visit the German military cemetery and the Foy trenches.
From there, we'll begin our journey back to the meeting point in Brussels, where we'll end this 11-hour activity.
More Information
Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Bastogne War Museum
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 2 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
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- Operate with honesty and transparency.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Brussels City Tours - Keolis
Corporate name: Autocars Henri De Boeck & Reizen Andre Leloup n.v.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 1 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Boulevard de Berlaimont, 18
