Waterloo
About this tour
Waterloo located in the Wallonia region of Belgium and famous for the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 when Napoleon lost to the British and allied forces. The battle led to the demise of Napoleon one of history’s greatest military leaders he ended up been exiled to St. Helena where he later died.
The battle had a legacy as it brought peace the mainland Europe which lasted for 40 years. Today there are few signs on the battlefield that a historic changing battle even took place where it did. However, there are several visits which have rich artifactual collections and immersive experiences which will allow your students to feel how it felt during important parts of the battle.
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Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Travel via coach to Folkestone. Cross the channel. Carry on via coach to Waterloo in Belgium. In the afternoon visit the Caillou Museum which housed Napoleon Bonaparte the night before the Battle of Waterloo. After visit, the Hougoumont Château which was an epicenter of fighting and one of the first places the British and the allied forces faced Napoleon’s army.
What’s Included
- Eurotunnel UK-France-UK
- Accommodation with your choice of board basis (B&B, Half board, Full Board)
- Visits and English-speaking guides
- Executive coach transfers as per the itinerary
- Dedicated tour manager to assist throughout your tour planning
- 24-hour on call, emergency assistance.
Battlefield and History Tours recommends the following
Wellington Museum: The museum is in the house where the Duke of Wellington made his headquarters and stayed the night before and after the Battle of Waterloo. The museum has a collection of artefacts linked to the duke and the battle with uniforms, weapons, and detailed maps of the battlefield on display.
Lion Mound & Visitors' Centre: The lion mound, the main memorial for the Battle of Waterloo, was completed in 1826 and is 43 meters high, which allows for magnificent views over where the battlefield was. The 1815 memorial visitor centre is an immersive and multisensory experience about the battle, with one of the highlights being the 3D film "In the heart of battle".
Hougoumont Château: The building was restored in 2015 for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The Hougoumont battle is often seen as a diversionary tactic used by Napoleon, who tried to draw the duke into sending more reserves to the right side. The duke declared after the battle, “the success of the battle turned upon the closing of the gates at Hougoumont.”
Caillou Farmhouse: The museum based in Napoleon’s last headquarters and the only Napoleonic Museum in Belgium. It has a rich collection of artefacts and with the visioguide system, it will allow you to immerse yourself and feel how it was the night before the battle.
Ligny and the Gerard Museum: The museum housed inside an old farm is dedicated to telling the story of the Battle of Ligny, Napoleon’s last victory. The museum also has an area dedicated to the Battle of Quatre Bras. This museum exhibits feature a wide selection of artefacts and information.
Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
