The guides 1815

Step into the Heart of the Battle of Waterloo

  • Make the most of your visit to this iconic site by exploring the battlefield alongside a professional 1815 guide. Relive one of the most pivotal moments in European history through powerful stories and gripping anecdotes from June 18, 1815.

    Feel the echoes of history: the trumpets and the cannon fire. Picture the cavalry charging, the Prussians arriving, and the Imperial Guard retreating.

    For over 40 years, the 1815 Guides have been leading visitors across the battlefield and through the key events of the 19th-century European history and the 1815 campaign in Belgium. Founded in 1983 by passionate history enthusiasts, the association provides certified guides officially trained and approved by the Walloon Region.

    Guided Tour Options

    Whether it’s a short visit or a full-day immersion, for individuals or groups of up to 25, on foot or by bike, the 1815 Guides offer standard and custom tours in multiple languages, tailored to all audience, including people with specific needs (PRM, visually impaired, etc.). Contact us or visit their website for more information.

    • Book directly at: www.guides1815-waterloo.com
    • Email: guidage@guides1815-waterloo.com
    • Or book via Waterloo Tourism: info@waterloo-tourisme.be

    Rates

    • 1-hour tour: € 75
    • 1.5-hour tour: € 85
    • 2-hour tour: € 95
    • 3-hour tour: € 115

    Miscellaneous

    • Tours available in French, Dutch, English, German, Spanish, and more.
    • Maximum 25 people per guide (20 for the Wellington Museum). Above this number, an additional guide is required.
    • One group leader and one driver are admitted free of charge.
    • Entry to museums is not included in guide rates.