Battle of the Bulge tour in the Ardennes: 80th anniversary sites

Five World War II sites across the Ardennes in one day, from cemetery to foxhole

A full-day guided tour of the Battle of the Bulge sites in the Ardennes, starting at the Neuville-en-Condroz American Cemetery and moving through Bastogne, the Mardasson Memorial, the Recogne German War Cemetery, and the foxholes of Foy. The tour includes entrance to the Bastogne War Museum with its 3D displays, professional multilingual guide, and air-conditioned transport. Minimum group numbers apply. Cancellation is possible if the group does not meet requirements, with a full refund offered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mardasson Memorial40m
2. Bastogne War Museum2h · entry included
3. Recogne German War Cemetery20m

Battle of the Bulge Remembrance Tour

• Visit Neuville-en-Condroz Cemetery
• Explore McAuliffe Square in Bastogne
• See M3 Sherman Tank
• Visit Mardasson Memorial
• Tour Bastogne War Museum
• Visit German Cemetery
• Explore foxholes in Foy

The experience

How do you honor 140,000 lives lost or forever changed in a single day of battle? This tour moves through the landscape where the Battle of the Bulge unfolded, beginning at the Neuville-en-Condroz American Cemetery, where rows of white crosses mark the graves of U.S. soldiers. From there, the route heads to Bastogne, the key stronghold that held against German forces, where you'll see McAuliffe Square and an M3 Sherman Tank: the physical evidence of Allied resistance. The Mardasson Memorial, shaped like a five-pointed American star, honors the wounded and killed. Nearby, the Bastogne War Museum (included in your ticket) houses 3D displays and firsthand accounts that give weight to the names and dates.

The tour crosses into the German perspective at the Recogne German War Cemetery, where more than 6,800 German soldiers rest. Then it moves to Foy, the village made famous by Stephen Ambrose's book and the HBO series Band of Brothers, where you'll walk the actual foxholes dug by the 101st Airborne Division. The ground itself tells the story of what soldiers faced. An 11-hour day with a professional multilingual guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. The physical fitness required is moderate, and the emotional weight of the sites themselves is the real measure of the journey.

What’s included

• Professional multilingual guide in English.
• entrance to the Bastogne War Museum with its 3D displays.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full 11-hour route through five sites.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 09:15Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (22 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 21 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Brussels City Tours - Keolis Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a historian guiding you through the Battle of the Bulge sites in a set sequence. Choose a self-guided option if you prefer to explore at your own pace or need guaranteed departure.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 21 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is the Mardasson Memorial, and why is it shaped like a star?

The Mardasson Memorial is a monument honoring American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge, designed in the shape of a five-pointed American star and located near Bastogne in the Luxembourg province of Belgium.

Does the tour include entry to the Bastogne War Museum?

Yes, entrance to the Bastogne War Museum is included. It features immersive 3D displays and stories from the battle.

Will I actually see the foxholes where soldiers took cover in Foy?

Yes, the tour visits the foxholes and cavities dug into the ground in Foy where American soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division sheltered from hostile fire.

Does the tour visit both American and German cemeteries?

Yes, you'll visit the Neuville-en-Condroz American Cemetery at the start and the Recogne German War Cemetery, which holds the remains of more than 6,800 German soldiers who died in World War II.

How long is this tour, and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 11 hours and includes a professional multilingual guide, entrance to the Bastogne War Museum, and air-conditioned transport. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included.