REVIEWS
Western Front (Nieuwpoort–Diksmuide region)
Thank you, Peter, for the wonderful day we experienced on the Western Front (Nieuwpoort–Diksmuide region). We truly enjoyed the way you managed to captivate a group of 55 young people (aged 14 to 16) with the historical events that took place there.
You were able to engage the students through compelling stories, visual material, and interactive elements such as quizzes and games. Thank you as well for the beautiful reference booklet each of them received, allowing them to revisit the material afterwards.
Highly recommended, and it was great to see how well you adapted your approach to your audience.**
Warm regards. Thomas Donck
Brussels/BASTOGNE "Battle of the Bulge" Tour
Peter’s Waterloo Tours, OCT 6, 2025
We loved the Waterloo tour with Peter. He has an excellent knowledge of the battle. Although the tour is expensive, it covers all the main sites and importantly, has plenty of time in the fabulous museum. We had some knowledge of the battle, but there is nothing like actually being on the ground with an expert guide. We loved it!
Battle of the Bulge Tour, OCT 26, 2025
, into the footsteps of my father… 87th Infantery Division/Golden Acorns, 345th Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
“Wow. Peter more than delivered. The entire day was full of discovery for us. To walk in my father’s footsteps during the Battle of the Bulge that frigid brutal battle was beyond our expectations. Peter knew his stuff and even included a small museum in Saint-Hubert with a focus on my father’s division – THAT was amazing and totally unexpected. It was a great, and for me, emotional day in and around Bastogne. Thank you, Peter!”
Battle of the Bulge tour, May 28, 2025
– Ms. Pile,
– Michigan USA
Among the best tours I’ve ever taken in Europe. Peter was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Battle of the Bulge. He has even compiled a book of resources and his experiences with vets who served. It was a fascinating tour that included important sites as well as a really well done museum. My 18 year old nephew even found the information interesting and appreciated Peter’s style. We will remember
this day for a long time as it gave us a deeper understanding of what my grandfather experienced. Thanks Peter!
Battlefield tour 3 days (May 23, 24, 25, 2025)
Brussels Airport – Brussels – Bruges – WW1 North-France !
– Family VanOrder
– 6 pers.
– Private Minibus – driver/guide PETER
– CANADA
Just simply Wow !!!!! Peter, you went above and beyond to enhance this very emotional moment in time. Thousands of miles away, you brought a tiny French community together to respectfully share we me and our group of six, the grief for the sacrifice of my great uncle killed in WWI, 107 years ago. In addition, a military enthusiast, you authored a personalized overview of that war period including provided family documents. Your depth of understanding enhanced this very indelible moment in life, my long time dream, more than fulfilled. In addition, a brief tour of Brussels and a day long tour of the gem city Bruges. Again, your wealth of
knowledge brought it all to life. Traveling is not only about what you observe, but the stories that embellish it all. Peter, you did far more than that !!!
Brussels – WATERLOO 1815
– Mr. Moore and Son
– Seattle, Washington, USA
What a day! Peter was an incredibly well-informed guide who made the most of our time visiting the Waterloo battlefields and memorials. Through humor, storytelling and a connection to the present, he delivered on our interest and made the whole day seem easy and light.
As our teenager said, Peter took an interesting location and made a lifetime memory for me.”
Battle of the Bulge tour, April 7, 2025
– Mrs. Mr. Galus
– Chicago, USA
Peter’s tour was absolutely incredible. This was the perfect choice and I’m so glad we chose to work with him. He took us to spots in Bastogne I never knew about and made every stop interesting. His knowledge of the area and the history is unmatched. He also produced what can only be described as a book about the battle, history, and specifics of our tour. I haven’t even gotten through the whole thing it’s so full of information. You cannot pick a better guide than Peter for Bastogne and I would imagine his other tours are just as well done.
Battle of the Bulge tour, March 9, 2025
– Mrs and Mr Smerkanich
– Washington DC, USA
For my husband’s 40th birthday, I surprised him with a Battle of the Bulge tour, and wow — the tour exceeded all expectations! Peter is exceptionally knowledgeable,
and puts such care into planning and researching the itinerary. He is a true expert, and took us to many lesser known/visited spots that enhanced our understanding of the battle. Peter is also exceptionally kind and easy to talk to, and this was handsdown a highlight of our trip!
Battle of the Bulge tour, Jan, 19, 2025
– Mrs and Mr Bernacchi
– Chicago, Illinois, USA
Peter delivers. He goes above and beyond what you expect. He has knowledge deeper than just a tour guide. Hie enthusiasm brings events alive. I bask in the memories he made for us. Finding him was a miracle! I hope he leads us again if fate allows. Visiting a small town that my father was in during WWII 80 years ago was the final brilliant surprise he gave us. I loved meeting people who gave generous help to the GIs in 1945. I had the best birthday of my life. Thank you PETER. You are a treasure. The Forrest Gump of Belgium!
WATERLOO Battlefieldtour Monday, April 1, 2024
– Mr J. Chaney from Florida USA
My tour with Peter significantly exceeded my expectations. I already knew that Peter was going to be good given his experience and love of history but he was even better than that. He was well prepared to show me what I was interested in seeing and showed me even more than what I was expecting. He was also punctual and took me to sites that most people do not know exist and left me very satisfied. I plan to return soon and also use Peter as my guide for WWI and WWII battlefield sites.
BRUSSELS Citytour (Start, pickup Brussels airport) Sunday, April 7, 2024
– Ms. E. Corey from Chicago USA
I want to give Peter V. an outstanding rating for our Brussels tour. He checked everything out the day before to make sure all went well. Peter gave us a printed itinerary for each member of our 4 person party. He included all of the sites I wanted to see and made reservations for us to eat at the Atomium. Peter is very well versed in the history of the wars fought in Belgium and talked about Waterloo, WW1& 2. It was an extremely satisfying day and I would recommend him to anyone who wants a thorough tour.
Brussels BASTOGNE, “Battle of the Bulge” Tour Monday, April 8, 2024
– Mr and Ms E. Brumbeloe from Greensboro, North-Carolina, USA
Peter was an excellent guide – so knowledgeable about the Battle of the Bulge and very excited about telling and showing us all the sites where the Americans were encamped. We learned so much about the plight of the Belgians during this time period and how dedicated the American officers and troops were to oust the Germans. Peter was so considerate to make sure all of our needs were met. We had a wonderful day from start to finish!
WW1 FLANDERS-FIELDS Battlefieldtour Tuesday, April 16, 2024
– Ms Brookshire from Colorado USA, with friends Debby and Joe (brother and sister) > into the footsteps of Grandfather who was a WW1 veteran – INF DIV “Indianhead”, during the WW1-American-French campaign.
We did the Flanders Field tour, what a great tour! Peter is very knowledgeable about all things related to both World War1 and WW2. We saw the battlefields, several cemeteries, and so very many artifacts remaining from the war, including a tank!. Peter was an excellent guide taking us all through the region, telling us stories from the war, showing us then and now photos, and introducing us to other knowledgeable people. We especially appreciated the wonderful book Peter created to remember our day.
WW1 FLANDERS-FIELDS Battlefieldtour Friday, April 19, 2024
– Family Schneider from Honolulu, HAWAII, USA
What a fantastic day with a most knowledgeable historian! I can’t recommend Peter enough- his fund of knowledge is incredible. He brought World War I alive for us in such a respectful snd in- depth way. We met people, saw sites and heard stories that we never would have discovered on our own. You can’t do better than a guide like Peter!
Brussels WATERLOO battlefield daytour Saterday, May 4, 2024
– Family Case from California, USA
Peter is very knowledgeable about the history surrounding the battle. He also proved highly flexible, adjusting to our needs as required. Peter was friendly, approachable, and entertaining. Highy recommended.
Brussels WATERLOO battlefield daytour Sunday, May 12, 2024
– Family Genvert from Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Peter V. was an excellent guide. He was prompt and his vehicle was clean and very comfortable. He was extremely knowledgeable and as my wife is a college history professor, she was very impressed. Most importantly he was a lot of fun to spend the day with. At the end, I thought we had become good friends. I would certainly use him again. Should we ever return to this part of Europe and I would highly recommend him to my friends.
Brussels BASTOGNE “Battle of the Bulge” battlefield daytour Friday, April 27, 2024
– Mr and Ms Luedke from Texas, USA
Peter’s tour was EXCELLENT!!! His passion for history and the battlegrounds of Belgium proved to be nothing less. He provided us with details throughout our tour, stopping along the way to Bastogne that created a feel for what the residents of the area must of been going through during the time of war. What an experience we had.
Thank you Peter for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm. It was an unforgettable tour.
Brussels BASTOGNE “Battle of the Bulge” battlefield daytour Tuesday, May 21, 2024
– Mr and Ms P. Sullivan from Colorado, USA
Peter is a 10 out of 10! His knowledge of the where, why, when and how of the battle of the bulge in Bastogne is incredible. He knows every inch of the town and enthusiastically relates the places and events.
At one point, he put a scene from Band of Brothers on his iPad. As we reenacted the scene my wife was filming it on her phone!
In addition, he has compiled a book on Bastone, which is incredibly helpful to keep the broader picture in mind as well as have a keepsake to remember the trip.
Peter is a truly fantastic guide who really pulled it all together. Highly recommended!
Brussels WATERLOO battlefield daytour Friday, May 18, 2024
Texas A&M University
Peter, Thank you for honoring and preserving so much imput and history – it is truly a service to so many ! Best, Jay Silveria, Lt Gen (ret.) USAF
Battle of the Bulge Tour Monday, July 15, 2024
– Mr Ms Ryan from California, USA
Best tour guide and experience ever!! Peter V. So amazing as he guided us thru battlefields, historical sites and places, and cemeteries.
We had a blast with Peter V and highly recommend him for tours!!! I had so much fun singing WW2 battle songs ie as we glided to various destinations. He had a wealth of know knowledge!!! In addition to answering my questions I had about WW 2. Great job!!
BRUSSELS ARCHITECTURE TOUR Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
– Family A. Churchill from New York, USA
Peter left us all impressed with his wide breadth of knowledge. He seemingly had a story or a tidbit of information for every corner we passed. It was enjoyable to spend time with someone who enjoys history so much and sharing it with others. Peter made our time very special in Antwerp and Brussels. I would absolutely do another tour with Peter in the future.
WATERLOO Tour Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
– Mr Ms Taylor from Texas, USA
Peter did a great job guiding and explaining the battle. Highly recommended and would use his services again.
Brussels Ardennes-Bastogne “Battle of the Bulge” Tour Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
– Group Polaski from Australia
The tour Peter provided was great, very informative, well timed and a comfortable vehicle. Peter’s knowledge and recommendation of the sites we visited was excellent, especially the stop at Bande and the 101st Airborne museum was spot on. Overall a great day had by all 8 Australians on the tour. I definitely recommend this tour and Peter as a guide. Thank you.
Brussels Ardennes-Bastogne “Battle of the Bulge” Tour Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
– Friends, Family Arritt from Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Peter was amazing! One of the best tours, if not the best tours I have ever been on! Myself and 3 friends were picked up promptly at our hotel in the morning and had a full day seeing all the important spots for the battle of the bulge. Peter had such passion for giving the tour and it made it all the more enjoyable! I STRONGLY recommend this tour!
Brussels Ardennes-Bastogne “Battle of the Bulge” Tour Saterday, Sept. 21, 2024
– Family G. Lipe from Texas, USA.
Peter,thank you so much for our wonderful tour on 21 September! Our group of six loved this tour. Your extensive knowledge of the events of December 1944 and January 1945 and the historical background that led to those events, as well as all of the wonderful stories you shared with us, brought the tour to life in a very special way. We loved the way you used historical photos of the places we visited, as it allowed us to feel like we were present in those turbulent times. And we particularly loved the reenactment of the sniper takedown in Foy that was depicted in Band of Brothers. We are very fortunate to have found you! Here is the information I promised to send to you on Jeff Shaara’s novels. He wrote a trilogy of novels on WWII. The first one, The Rising Tide, is focused on the early days of America’s entrance into the war in North Africa, concluding with the invasion of Italy. The second one, The Steel Wave, goes from D-Day until just before the Battle of the Bulge. The third one, No Less Than Victory, goes from the Battle of the Bulge through the end of the war. As for WWI, he wrote a single novel, To the Last Man. I have read all of these, and they are excellent. I also promised to provide information about the book I read on the loss of my uncle’s escort carrier, the U.S.S. Block Island, off the coast of Africa to a German U-boat. The title of that book is Valor and Courage – The Story of the USS Block Island Escort Carriers in World War II. The author is Benjamin J. Hruska. The book is out of print, but I was able to find it on Amazon. The publisher is University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, which has a website at uapress.ua.edu. I have given you a detailed, public five-star review. We also will recommend your tour to our friends traveling to Europe. If there is anything else I can do to help you develop business, let me know. We wish you the very best! Regards, Mr. G. Lipe
Brussels WATERLOO Tour Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
– Family Welty from Calgary, CANADA
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Peter, and his tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Belgium. Peter was a very professional guide, personal, with a touch of humour. It was great to spend the day with someone who is passionate about history and sharing it with others. He suggested a great place for lunch, which we enjoyed with him midday. Highly recommend this tour.
Brussels BASTOGNE “Battle of the Bulge” Tour Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
– Mr and Ms Hotzler from Minnesota, USA
I am a travel agent who booked this tour for my clients… they asked me to rate Peter very highly, said it was a great and very informative tour. Highly recommended. 🙂
Brussels WATERLOO Tour Saterday, Oct. 5, 2024
– Fam. Knight-Evans from London, UK
We had a thoroughly enjoyable and educational one day tour of Waterloo with Peter in September 2024. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to the battlefield via Wellington’s headquarters in the town of Waterloo where there is a nice museum. We then visited the Lion’s Mound, the Panorama and the battlefield museum before heading to Hougoumont Farm and then on to Napoleon’s headquarters and the Prussian memorial in Plancenoit. Throughout, Peter shared plenty of information about the Battle of Waterloo and its origins but he is also an expert on the battles of World War I and II and Belgian history more generally, so was able to educate us on those as well. We would strongly recommend him.
daytour Brussels/BRUGES Tour + daytour Brussels/BASTOGNE Tour Saterday, Dec. 6, 2024
– Family Bonzo from the “Bluegrass State” Kentucky, USA
Peter is an incredible guide and extremely knowledgeable about military history. We went on two tours with Peter, including to Bruges and a battle of the bulge/ Bastogne tour and felt like family with Peter. A tour guide significantly enhances your experience and one like Peter makes it unforgettable. He made everything relatable to my kids 7, 11, and 14. He went out of his way to arrange a birthday cake for our lunch on my middle son’s 11th birthday. Top notch. I hope my family gets to meet up with him on future travels!
daytour Brussels/ARDENNES – Battle of the Bulge Tour Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
– Sir Bateman from South Africa
Spent an awesome day with Peter in the Ardennes. Had a briefing and question and answer session before we left. Peter was very knowledgeable and patiently answered questions and queries. The coverage of Bastogne and surrounds was excellent. In spite of doing this trip often, Peter’s enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment of the subject and place was a marvel. Am looking forward to meeting up with Peter again. Highly recommend this trip!
daytour Brussels/Battle of the Bulge Tour Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024
– Family Hoisager from Texas, USA
My family had the best time! In spite of how cold it was, Peter kept us engaged and warm. It was the most thought out tour we have been on. He puts so much heart and passion into the whole experience. He even engaged so well with my youngest, 7year old son. We will happily take any tour he offers!! Worth it and so much more. Thanks, Peter!!
daytour Brussels/Battle of the Bulge Tour Monday, Dec. 30, 2024
– Family Husted from Orlando, Seattle, USA
Outstanding! We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Peter is extremely knowledgeable. We would book with him again. Thank you for showing us the sights of the Battle of the Bulge and Bastogne. We are so lucky to have walked in history’s footsteps with you.
daytour Brussels/Battle of the Bulge Tour Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
– Mr and Ms Saponaro from Florida, USA
We had an absolutely outstanding tour in Bastogne thanks to our incredible guide, Peter ! He was informative, personable, and truly entertaining from start to finish. His deep knowledge of the Battle of the Bulge brought history to life—he didn’t just share facts, he recreated the experience so vividly that it felt as if we were reliving the battle ourselves.
He pointed out fascinating details that aren’t commonly known and took us to great spots for shopping and dining that we never would have found on our own. He was also a fantastic photographer and made sure we had wonderful pictures to remember the day. Most importantly, he was 100% accommodating with every request and made the entire experience seamless and memorable.
We will absolutely use him again for future tours—highly recommended!
“ Peter’s Battle of the Bulge Tour “ Thursday, Sept. 18/20, 2025
– Mr and Ms Breon from Pennsylvania, USA
Peter Vansteenkiste is NOT “a” tour guide – he is “THE” tour guide that does so much more than “guide” tours!
“Peter is a former paratrooper Sargent that UNLOCKS closed doors and REVEALS lost secrets!
As we were on a Battle of the Bulge three day personal tour, Peter predictably brought us to the Malmedy Massacre memorial. He strongly suggested we look at each name of the 86 murder G.I.s and read them! To our shock, we found our unique last name on the wall – BREON.
To our deeply felt shock we became connected to a direct family descendant and tragic WW2 casualty!
Historical tours by Peter are very special! He also takes his car into strange places and unique vistas as he draws on personal insight!
We just innocently wanted to see where a handful of relatives fought over a vast battlefield in a significant campaign. What we got was an emotional yet educational experience!
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