| Sometimes we are asked for recommendations for professional guides to the European Theater of Operation. There are doubtless many qualified experts out there we don't know but here are a few who come highly recommended. Remember, you are paying for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that takes best advantage of YOUR time and YOUR interests. We especially recommend hiring a guide for veterans and their families who want to trace their wartime experience in Europe. |
| Professional Guided Tours of WWII Sites in Europe |
Paul Woodadge of DDay Historian tours gets excellent reviews for
his small-group tours of the Normandy area. He was formerly of
Battlebus Tours.
his small-group tours of the Normandy area. He was formerly of
Battlebus Tours.
General Tours of the WWII ETO
Ralph Bennett, Managing Director of Tours International Limited, has extensive
experience in guiding groups through WWII sites, and his tours are highly
recommended by our acquaintances. Contact him by email at
ralph@tours-international.com or at 0044 (0) 1892 51 5825
experience in guiding groups through WWII sites, and his tours are highly
recommended by our acquaintances. Contact him by email at
ralph@tours-international.com or at 0044 (0) 1892 51 5825
Patrick Hinchy with MilSpec Tours USA is an experienced guide and expert who
has worked with the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB) organization.
Though Patrick usually guides large groups, he can also be booked for smaller
groups and families. He can be contacted at patrick@libertyroad.com or through
MilSpec Tours.
has worked with the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB) organization.
Though Patrick usually guides large groups, he can also be booked for smaller
groups and families. He can be contacted at patrick@libertyroad.com or through
MilSpec Tours.
Normandy and the DDay Beaches
Ray and Cristy Pfeiffer of WW2 Tours are recommended as
expert Normandy guides by a trusted friend of ours. They also do
larger tours of Europe. Their phone is 1-800-222-1170.
expert Normandy guides by a trusted friend of ours. They also do
larger tours of Europe. Their phone is 1-800-222-1170.
Bastogne (and the Battle of the Bulge)
Reg Jans concentrates on small group tours of Bastogne, but is also
available for various Battle of the Bulge tours in his 7 person vehicle. He
has helped many WWII veterans retrace their steps and is well-regarded by
military people in the Ramstein area. Contact him through his website
www.regjans.com
available for various Battle of the Bulge tours in his 7 person vehicle. He
has helped many WWII veterans retrace their steps and is well-regarded by
military people in the Ramstein area. Contact him through his website
www.regjans.com
The German, Belgian, and Luxembourg Perspectives
Contact us for guides if you have a special area of interest, or need to organize a military staff
ride. We won't recommend anyone likely to read off a Wikipedia reference!
ride. We won't recommend anyone likely to read off a Wikipedia reference!