Hidden Ypres: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Yper Museum

Passing 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.
Stop 2

Passing 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

Passing 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.
Stop 4

Passing 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.
Stop 5

Passing by

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

Passing by

On this tour, you'll stroll along parts of the ramparts, taking in various cemeteries including the Ramparts Cemetery.
Stop 7

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
Stop 9

Passing 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

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Markt22, Grote Markt 22, Ypres. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Menin Gate.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]