Remembrance Tour: Battle of the Bulge

Join our 80th-anniversary Remembrance Tour of the Battle of the Bulge. Explore historic sites, honor heroes, and experience immersive WWII history.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • McAuliffe Square - McAuliffe Square is situated in the heart of the town, surrounded by a wide array of dining and shopping options.
  • Mardasson Memorial - The Mardasson Memorial is a monument dedicated to the American soldiers who were wounded or lost their lives during World War II’s Battle of the Bulge. Designed in the form of a five-pointed American star, it is located near Bastogne in the Luxembourg province of Belgium.
  • Bastogne War Museum - This museum pays tribute to all American soldiers who were wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge.
What's Included
  • Entrance Bastogne War Museum
  • Professional multilingual guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.

In December 1944, this pivotal battle was the last significant Nazi offensive of WWII, leading to over 140,000 casualties. Survivors still bear its profound memories.

The tour commences at the Neuville-en-Condroz American Cemetery, where thousands of U.S. soldiers are commemorated. The journey continues to Bastogne, renowned for its strategic significance, featuring McAuliffe Square with a statue of General Anthony McAuliffe and an M3 Sherman Tank. McAuliffe’s famous “Nuts” response to the German surrender demand remains iconic.

The itinerary includes a visit to the Mardasson Memorial, designed in the shape of an American star, and the Bastogne War Museum, which offers an immersive 3D experience and showcases the contributions of British and Canadian forces.

The tour also encompasses a visit to the German cemetery and the foxholes used by the 101st Airborne near Foy, providing a comprehensive tribute to all who served.

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In such cases, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Location
Bd de Berlaimont 18
Boulevard de Berlaimont
Look for our staff and the Keolis coach outside the National Bank of Belgium.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Matthew_b
Sep 12, 2023
Great for history buffs - It was an excellent tour for history buffs. My friend and I were able to get a great feel for the battle of Bastogne. And the city tour of Luxembourg was very in depth and enjoyable. I liked how we pushed the pace and got a lot done.
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Alain_p
Oct 2, 2022
A must-do tour - A brilliant tour to Bastogne to see all the sites of the Battle of the Bulge. We also visited the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Throughout the day our tour guide Stephan shared his vast knowledge of WW2 facts. Highly recommended for anyone who has an interested in history.
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Judy_h
Sep 26, 2022
Excellent informational tour. - This tour was very comprehensive for a day tour. Stephen was an extremely informative guide. We’ve taken four tours on our trip and he has been the best guide we’ve had. The tour was 13 hours and well worth the money. My husband and I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in WWII history. The added walking tour of old Luxembourg City was very nice as well.
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Robertprowant
Aug 14, 2022
If you love history, you will love this tour! - Seeing the historical sites associated with the Battle of the Bulge was both informative and emotional. The sites, the museum, the cemeteries, the countryside make it all so real. The side trip to Luxembourg was also fantastic. The tour guide, Stephan, was so knowledgeable and informative and he brought this all to life!
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Jessica_r
Jul 3, 2022
A great WW2 experience if you’re visiting Belgium - I got this tour for my dad for his birthday and he absolutely loved every minute of it. We had to change the plan for the tour due to summer traffic, but our guide had a backup plan for some different sights to see. The museum and the sights were great! Definitely a lot to see.
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Alex_n
May 23, 2022
A must for history buffs - This trip is a must for any history buff! Johann is an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable, professional and witty, he could lecture at a university. The tour starts with a quick drive around Brussels, showing many famous museums and statues. On the ride to the Ardennes, Johann provided great context starting from the Roman empire and leading up to the WW2 and battle of the bulge. Arriving at the bulge museum, we explored on our own before heading off to the actual battlefield as a group. Standing over easy companies foxholes was an absolute surreal experience. Likewise the German cemetery. The rest of the day was spent in Luxembourg and paced well, we returned to Brussels at 2030 hours. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone if you only have a day to see Bastogne, it's a fantastic deal with an amazing tour guide. The bus was very comfortable, and the tour started right on time at 0800. Thank you for making this experience one to remember!
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Danilo_h
May 22, 2022
Fantastic experience in Bastogne and Luxembourg - Great tour and fantastic experience in Bastogne and Luxembourg city! The museum is super cool. It is highly recommended.
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David
Jan 30, 2020
an important site - Fine memorial of the battle of bastogne also check the museum next door well worth a look Note not well known on the northern side of memorial in crypt is some important art free entry
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Floridaskier123
Sep 9, 2019
A Trip to places to those we owe a debt we cannot possibly repay - This was an amazing trip with fabulous detail including a well organized book of facts about the Battle of the Bulge which cost more American lives then D Day. Stefaan weaves through history, the region, sacred ground, battle fields and his own family experiences to add depth to what you see. The sites include the American Cemetery at Liege (sacred), Bastogne, the crossroads-what the battle was for, the Memorial, Museum both exceptionally done, the Ardenne Forest-Jacks Woods where the 101st-Band of Brother dug in, you can stand in their fox holes and only imagine.. then to Durbay a beautiful little city for a nice dinner. The day was long but when your seeing what your seeing it goes by in the blink of an eye. If you have an interest in the historic battle fields, walking the geography and with the spirits of the battle this is a must. And the Belgium people are still appreciative, not to mention the beauty of their country. *Tangent here-if you haven't seen a "Belgium Blue" you don't know how muscular a bull can get. The elder lady next to me screamed for the bus driver to stop so she could get a pic, I though wtf, then I saw the bull....wow...I took a pic as well. Thank you Stefaan!! Hope you enjoy the movie! And welcome back Luigi!
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Bonthelake
Sep 29, 2019
Bastogne tour - Having a parent who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, this was a must do tour for us. The Ardennes Cemetery and the Bastogne War Museum were outstanding. The guide was somewhat knowledgeable about the battle, but could honestly have given much more information throughout the journey. He filled us in with an overview on the way to Bastogne, but said little to nothing on the return trip about the battle. He also left us in the midst of Brussels with no idea how to get back to our hotel. The least he could have done is gotten us back to the tour office from where we began the day. This proved to be problematic without a map at our disposal. There was also a huge miscommunication re the length of the tour. The voucher said it was a 10 hour tour, but the guide planned for a 12 hour day. As a result, we were late returning to Brussels causing us to miss our dinner reservations compounded by lack of good directions to aid us in navigating Brussels.
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