Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

From the ashes of World War I, Ypres rose and became a city dedicated to peace.

On this walking tour, you’ll wander the rebuilt streets of the historic Flemish city that was almost totally destroyed in the war. You’ll find out how Churchill wanted to preserve the ruined city, as it was, and see historic photos of the city taken during war time. But this tour isn’t only about war and destruction. I’ll also show you some of the city’s best coffee spots, romantic restaurants, and authentic bars where you can try a local West Flanders beer.

Starting on the main square outside Ypres Museum and ending at Menin Gate, you'll hearing fascinating stories about the war years including the 1914 Truce, the creation of The Wipers Times trench newspaper, and one of the loudest explosions in human history. You'll also find out about the vanished school that once taught the cemetery gardeners’ children.

You‘ll finish this walk with a better understanding of this ancient city‘s fascinating history.

Activity location

Grote Markt
- Grote Markt
- 8900, Ieper, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Grote Markt
- Grote Markt
- 8900, Ieper, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

2h
Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

AU$15.59 x 1 AdultAU$15.59

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What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Food and drink
Transport

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Yper Museum (Pass by)

This self-guided audio tour starts on the main square outside Ypres Museum. From there, you’ll see ancient buildings that have been carefully reconstructed, including the vast medieval cloth hall.

St. Martin's Cathedral (Pass by)

You’ll see ancient buildings that have been carefully reconstructed, including the vast medieval cloth hall, the gothic St Martin’s Cathedral, and the picturesque Vismarkt (fish market).

Saint George's Memorial Church (Pass by)

On this tour, you’ll pass reminders of World War I including the In Flanders Fields Museum, the British St George’s Memorial Church, and the beautiful Ramparts Cemetery on the city’s edge.

De Ruyffelaer Ieper (Pass by)

Some of the highlights of this 90-minute Ypres tour include enjoying a hot or cold drink at Mimi’s Koffie en Theehuis, De Ruyffelaer Ieper, or Brasserie Kazematten.

Sint-Niklaaskerk (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll walk past Saint Nicholas Church and hear its storey.

Ramparts Cemetery (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll stroll along parts of the ramparts, taking in various cemeteries including the Ramparts Cemetery.

Lille Gate (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll see the Lille Gate and learn how the Flanders poppy became a universal symbol of remembrance.

Brasserie Kazematten (Pass by)

Some of the highlights of this 90-minute Ypres tour include enjoying a hot or cold drink at Mimi’s Koffie en Theehuis, De Ruyffelaer Ieper, or Brasserie Kazematten.

Memorial for Indian Soldiers (Pass by)

You'll take in several prominent memorials including the Memorial for Indian Soldiers and you'll hear fascinating stories about the war years including the 1914 Truce, the creation of The Wipers Times trench newspaper, and one of the loudest explosions in human history.

Menin Gate Memorial (Pass by)

The walk ends at Menin Gate, a huge limestone arch carved with the names of 54,896 soldiers whose bodies vanished in the Ypres battlefields.

Location

Activity location

Grote Markt
- Grote Markt
- 8900, Ieper, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Grote Markt
- Grote Markt
- 8900, Ieper, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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