5-Hour Waterloo Battlefield Tour from Brussels with Private Guide

5 Hours Round trip from Your hotel or address in Brussels Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Waterloo battlefield with your own private guide and chauffeur
02 Climb the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound for panoramic battlefield views
03 Experience Memorial 1815 and its immersive 4D introduction to the battle
04 Admire the Panorama of the Battle, a spectacular 360-degree painting
05 Visit Hougoumont Farm, one of the key and fiercely defended sites of Waterloo
06 See Napoleon's Last Headquarters, depending on your itinerary and opening hours

On 18 June 1815, in the fields south of Brussels, Napoleon fought his last battle against Wellington and Blücher. With your own private guide and chauffeur, you explore the Waterloo battlefield comfortably and at your own pace, visiting Memorial 1815 for an immersive introduction, the Panorama of the Battle, the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound, and Hougoumont Farm, one of the most fiercely defended positions of the day. As you drive across the battlefield, your guide brings the people and decisions behind Waterloo to life by explaining the movements of the armies. Depending on your interests and opening hours, you can also visit Napoleon's Last Headquarters.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Brussels, Waterloo

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Waterloo Battlefield Tour from Brussels

Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel, residence, airport, or cruise port in Brussels. Then enjoy a short drive of about 30 minutes to Waterloo in a luxury Mercedes.

Begin at Memorial 1815 for an immersive introduction to the battle of 18 June 1815, including its 4D experience.

Continue to the Panorama of the Battle, a spectacular 360-degree painting depicting the cavalry charges.

Next, climb the 226 steps of the Lion's Mound for a panoramic view over the battlefield.

Visit Hougoumont Farm, one of the key sites of the battle.

During a drive across the battlefield, your guide explains the positions and movements of Wellington's, Blücher's, and Napoleon's armies.

Depending on your itinerary and opening hours, you may also visit Napoleon's Last Headquarters.

After the tour, enjoy the return drive and drop-off at your address in Brussels.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel or address in Brussels 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional private guide
Private chauffeur and luxury Mercedes vehicle
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, residence, airport, or cruise port in Brussels
Bottled water and WiFi on board
Parking and road fees

What's Not Included

Entrance fees (Memorial 1815, Panorama, Lion's Mound, Hougoumont)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella in Belgium!)
Camera

Know before you go

Guide languages other than English (French, German, Spanish, Italian) depend on availability. Please mention your language when booking.
The Lion's Mound has 226 steps. You can skip the climb if you prefer.
The order of the visits can change depending on opening hours and your interests.

Logistics