Messines: Battle of Messines Guided Tour with Transport
ID: GYG1023221-1580692
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Join a guided tour of the Battle of Messines and learn about the pivotal event where 19 mines detonated beneath the Germans. Uncover the stories of the miners the challenging conditions they faced.
Join a guided tour of the Battle of Messines, a turning point in World War I marked by the dramatic detonation of 19 underground mines beneath German positions.
Discover the incredible engineering feat of wartime tunnelling, hear the personal stories of the miners who worked in silence and danger, and learn about the harsh conditions they endured below ground.
As the tour unfolds, you’ll visit areas that remain largely untouched by time—powerful reminders of the destruction wrought by war. Stand at the edge of the Spanbroekmolen Crater, the largest in Flanders, and explore the ridgeline where Allied troops launched their coordinated assault.
Walk through the village of Messines and step inside its historic church to uncover lesser-known moments from the battle.
Discover more about the famous Christmas Truce of 1914.
The journey concludes at the Island of Ireland Peace Park, a site of reflection and reconciliation, where the poetry of Irish soldiers offers a deeply moving glimpse into their wartime experiences.
Prepare for an unforgettable exploration of courage, strategy, and the enduring human cost of war.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating method of tunnelling and the stories of the miners
- Learn about the challenging conditions faced by the miners during the war
- Visit the Church of Messines and learn about its lesser-known facts and stories
- Explore the Island of Ireland Peace Park and read the poetry written by soldiers
- See areas left relatively untouched to truly see the devastation caused by war
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the terrain is sometimes uneven in places.
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
Water is recommended to stay hydrated during the tour.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off at an Ypres based location
- Guided tour of the Battle of Messines
- Visit to the Church of Messines and visitor centre
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
