Waterloo Private Battlegrounds Tour with Lion Hill
Description
A private guided tour of the Waterloo Battlefield provides a unique and immersive experience, unlike standard tours. With an expert guide dedicated to your group, you'll have the opportunity to dive deep into the history of the Battle of Waterloo, visiting key sites such as the Wellington Museum, Napoleon's former headquarters, and the famous Lion's Mound. The tour is fully customizable to your interests, allowing for a flexible itinerary that suits your preferences. Private tours also include comfortable transportation and hotel pick-up and drop-off, adding convenience to the experience. Direct interaction with a knowledgeable guide brings the history to life with fascinating stories, ensuring an engaging and educational journey.
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Itinerary
Stop At: Ferme d’Hougoumont, Chemin du Goumont 1, Braine-l'Alleud 1420, Belgium Discover the strategic importance of Hougoumont in Wellington’s defensive lines and gain insight into the fierce battle that took place there on June 18, 1815. Learn about the troops defending and attacking the fortified farmhouse, as well as the dramatic events that unfolded throughout the day.
The Lion's Mound, standing tall over the former battlefield, serves as a tribute to the Allies' victory over Napoleon's imperial forces. Perched atop the 40-meter hill, the majestic lion appears to roar defiantly toward France to this day. The farm was heavily fortified and became the focal point of intense fighting throughout the battle. Napoleon saw it as a weak point in Wellington’s defenses and launched repeated attacks, but British and allied troops, including the Coldstream Guards and Nassau troops, successfully defended it. The fierce combat at Hougoumont was key to Wellington’s victory, as it tied up significant French forces and weakened their overall assault. Today, Hougoumont Farm is preserved as part of the Waterloo Battlefield Memorial, offering visitors a glimpse into one of the most decisive moments in European history.
La Bachée B&B, honored with a 2-épis rating for its quality, is nestled in the charming village of Plancenoît, just moments from the historic Waterloo battlefield. This beautiful 1721 farmhouse, a fine example of Brabant architecture, offers the perfect blend of ecotourism and cultural exploration
The Emperor made a stop at Ferme du Caillou, which would later be known as Napoleon’s Last Headquarters. Surrounded by his General Staff, he spent the night of June 17 to 18, 1815, under the watchful guard of the Imperial Guard. It was within these walls that the final battle plans were devised.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is available at any address in Brussels
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(11)
the pick up was on time, the car was excellent (could have done with some water available - minor point) Henri our guide was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge was incredible - both about the region and then about the build up to the battle and on the battle itself - nothing was too much trouble despite hordes of questions - highly recommended
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, found the transportation comfortable, and appreciated the depth of information provided throughout the day. We always strive to deliver a memorable and informative experience, and it's great to know that your questions were answered and that the tour exceeded your expectations. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the water and will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Dirk was our guide. He provided a lot of historical facts while walking thru the various sites forming a great base for the excursion. Prepare to walk a lot and if you so choose, which we did, there are 226 steps to the top of Lion's Mound. A MUST.... Great view of the surrounding countryside. Definitely make time for the panorama. There is so much to see and learn about Napoleon and the battle of Waterloo. Enjoy!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Dirk. His passion for history and storytelling really brings Waterloo to life. Climbing the 226 steps of Lion’s Mound is definitely worth it for those incredible views, and we’re happy you also enjoyed the panorama experience. Thanks again for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
The tour was very informative and thorough. We were given the tour in a comfortable van with an excellent driver. Our guide was amazing and started with facts and information from the time we left our hotel to the time we returned. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves history.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the tour, the comfort of the van, and our guide’s insights. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Our guide was very knowledgeable about Waterloo and the city of Brussels. He was very punctual and organized. I learned many great things about that time in history. We enjoyed this tour very much!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the Waterloo tour brought history to life for you. Standing on the battlefield and climbing Lion’s Hill truly offer a unique perspective on such a pivotal moment in history. We're glad you enjoyed our guide’s storytelling—it makes all the difference! Hope to see you on another tour soon.
Nice place, we had a problem going in the farm. there were a few brits blacking the doors we asked if we can come in but they declined. so we gave them the old 1800 treatment and tested presented and fired. They retried back into the farm. All in all grate place but needs better customer support
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the Waterloo tour brought history to life for you. Standing on the battlefield and climbing Lion’s Hill truly offer a unique perspective on such a pivotal moment in history. We're glad you enjoyed our guide’s storytelling—it makes all the difference! Hope to see you on another tour soon.
The Waterloo tour brought the famous battle to life, standing where Napoleon fought was surreal. Climbing the Lions Hill gave us stunning views, and our guide’s stories made everything so vivid.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the Waterloo tour brought history to life for you. Standing on the battlefield and climbing Lion’s Hill truly offer a unique perspective on such a pivotal moment in history. We're glad you enjoyed our guide’s storytelling—it makes all the difference! Hope to see you on another tour soon.
The Lion on top of the memorial and the church that was a memorial was outstanding. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that it met your expectations. Our team works hard to create memorable and personalized experiences, and it means the world to us to know we succeeded in making your trip special. If you ever plan another visit or need assistance with future travels, we’d love to host you again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Best regards,
Great view, really interesting and pleasant place ! It does get a bit long at some point, but it's definitely worth your time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that it met your expectations. Our team works hard to create memorable and personalized experiences, and it means the world to us to know we succeeded in making your trip special. If you ever plan another visit or need assistance with future travels, we’d love to host you again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Best regards,
I only wanted to go up to the lion's mound but everything is closed off. You have to go through the museum and buy a ticket for 23€ which allows you to visit the entire memorial museum, panorama, mini train. The price is correct for everything but it's a shame that you can't choose what you want to do. In addition, dogs are prohibited so we cannot visit anything.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that it met your expectations. Our team works hard to create memorable and personalized experiences, and it means the world to us to know we succeeded in making your trip special. If you ever plan another visit or need assistance with future travels, we’d love to host you again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Best regards,
The tour guide (Marie) was lovely and provided interesting points about Belgium’s history and other sites as we passed. HOWEVER the price is exorbitant given that the guide does NOT accompany you at the battle site itself (the museum there does not permit it). So you are essentially paying for car service, waters, and a few tidbits of information. Take Ubers and use the audio guide at the museum instead! This is a WASTE of money. It is NOT a private tour.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We always strive to improve our products and services, so we'll consider your customer feedback. Best Regards , Julien
