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Things to do in Somme, Hauts-de-France: The Best Cultural Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Somme, France including Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille, Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras, Somme and Ypres Battlefields WWI 2-Day Trip from Paris, Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras, Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges, 2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras, Somme Battlefields Small-Group Day Trip with John Monash Centre from Paris, Battlefields Tour of the Somme, WW1 Australians in the Somme -Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel - Day trip from Paris, Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station including Villers Bretonneux .
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1. Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge, visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also been visited.
Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, A booklet recording the event, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
2. Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Le Hamel where Sir John Monash used for the 1st time tanks and infantry on a modern way, Albert and Thiepval Memorial and Pozières, the Windmill are the other places you will also visit that day.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs, photos
Reviewed By Anthony S
Where do I start?! As my husband and I were starting to plan our vacation to Europe one of my must do's was to go and see the Canadian monument, Vimy Ridge. Although I have no present knowledge of relatives who were a part of WW1, as a Canadian, as a child of a serviceman from WW2, a brother, a nephew and my husband have or still do serve, my interest in of taking up the torch to remember and honour those who gave so much. I searched online for tours, months before we left Canada, and came across this tour company "Battlefield Tours". I am unable to say enough wonderful things about this tour company, Claude and his knowledge, kindness, and patience with me as I was becoming more and more interested with each gravesite and monument. I started to look for my family name on graves and found many. Claude obviously had a schedule and I am sure I tested his time but he understood how this was becoming more and more important than even I had imagined. We opted for the private tour and found that it was worth every nickel. Claude has amazing knowledge, passion and obvious great interest in these sites and the history of the European "War To End All Wars". You will NOT be disappointed in this tour company, Battlefield Tours, and I HIGHLY recommend it!
3. Somme and Ypres Battlefields WWI 2-Day Trip from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Spend two days immersing yourself in World War I history as you visit the battlefields, memorials and cemeteries of Belgium and northern France, where some of the deadliest conflicts took place. On this tour from Paris to the Ypres Salient and Somme, your expert guide will take you to the site of the Battle of Hill 60, the site of the Battle of Pozières, the Lochnagar Crater, Tyne Cot Cemetery, the Villers–Bretonneux Australian National Memorial and more. You’ll also attend the Last Post ceremony in Ypres before spending the night in Lille in a 3-star hotel, with breakfast included. This 2-day tour will shed a whole new light on WWI, enriching your understanding of the successes, failures and plights of all nations involved. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour, so you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional driver/guide or guide depending on group size, Overnight accommodation in a 3-star hotel, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to other monuments or museums
Reviewed By kathleenvaras
This tour was absolutely amazing. We had a wonderful tour guide who described our surroundings, historical events, and landmarks from the moment we left Paris to the moment we returned, which broadened our understanding of all the areas we got to know on this trip. Once in Normandy, the visit to the museum was inspirational as it continued with a show and rooms including pictures and articles from WWII and at times, it was possible to believe one had gone back in time. Walking the beach at Normandy and seeing the different landing sites is something that mere reading (which I have done a lot of or movies) cannot fully express, and our visit to the American Cemetery-memorial and seeing the rows of all the young men and women who fought and died for freedom was breath-taking and inspirational. Upon our return to Paris, we arrived just when the Eiffel Tower lights started sparkling and twinkling 9pm which was an awesome sight. Highly recommend this tour-a long day, but well worth it!
4. Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Canada’s role in World War I on this full-day Somme battlefield tour from Arras. Explore tunnels and trenches used by Canadian forces during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 with a guide. Visit the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, Neuville St. Vaast Canadian N°2 Cemetery, and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, and learn of the many lives laid down in battle. After lunch, visit WWI battle trenches at the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park. Tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Transport, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
5. Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Souvenirs
Reviewed By MABOntario
Claude was excellent, picked the two of us up in Lille right on time. He his very knowledgeable and explained all facets and the sequence of the battles that took place. Had a very nice lunch and the entire day was so informative. I learned so much, it meant so much to us. I would recommend Claude anytime. We ended our day at the Menin gate and experienced the very moving daily remembrance ceremony there, in Ypres. Excellent.
6. 2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The first day you will stand in Fromelles, visit the museum and the Pheasant Wood cemetery, go to VC Corner Cemetery and the Australian Memorial Park. You will see one of the mine craters of Messines, Hill 60, Polygoon Wood and Tyne Cot Cy. in Passendale. That night you will attend the Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypres. The second day will put the focus on the Somme, Villers Bretonneux, the Memorial, Le Hamel where General Monash will use new tactics and Pozières and its Windmill and Moo Cow Farm.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
7. Somme Battlefields Small-Group Day Trip with John Monash Centre from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Take an unforgettable day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought. The guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches as you walk on the still scarred battlegrounds of the Somme. You’ll marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visit the New John Monash Centre, and pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in Pozieres at the Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. You’ll also admire the beauty of the 13th-century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. The maximum group size is 8 people.
Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food
Reviewed By Pjrour995
the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.
8. Battlefields Tour of the Somme
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !
Inclusions: The lunch break can be included in your tour
Exclusions: Lunch
9. WW1 Australians in the Somme -Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel - Day trip from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
HIGHTLIGHTS Day trip from Paris to the Somme in France’s Picardy region. Follow the footsteps of the braves australians soldiers who fought in the Somme in WW1. Walk along the graves and pay your respect in front of the wall of the missing australians soldiers at the Australian Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux Discover the "Sir John Monash Centre" in Villers-Bretonneux See the huge landmine « Lochnagar Crater » Browse thousands of war-objects collected and displayed at the Historial of Peronne
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver Guide, Admission to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch
Reviewed By L3505NSmaryw
November 11th is a day of remembrance in the US for all of our veterans but this day holds a very special meaning to everyone affected by WW1. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the War to End All Wars was over. I had very little knowledge of the details other than my grandfather’s recently discovered military records from his service in Europe during WW1. Regis was able to use these few details to discover my grandfather’s exact battlefield locations and the significance of his unit’s contribution to the war effort. I was so enthralled by my 1st tour in November of 2019, that I booked another private tour with Regis in February 2020. Regis was able to expand on my knowledge of the war and of my grandfather’s role in the overall Allied effort. Now after a year has passed, I can reflect on this experience and humbly try to express my thanks to Regis for his extraordinary knowledge and interest in the history of his country and the Allies during WW1 and WW2. I hope to be able to return soon when the situation allows, and to explore more of the lessons of this important time. On this special day, I want to extend a special thanks to Regis for 2 incredible tours and for my deepened understanding of a grandfather’s legacy.
10. Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station including Villers Bretonneux
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h10 by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the AMIENS train station. Our first stop is at Villers-Bretonneux to visit the Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day), then drive on the 1918 battlefields to discover the sites of the August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After a lunch stop at Albert, we cover the sites of the 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. Our tour groups are kept to small size ( up to 8 people)
Inclusions: Access to all the sites and museum fees, Driver / Guide WW1 expert, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Reviewed By Michael G
Excellent tour with great knowledge by the guide. As it was during the pandemic we had a private tour as it was just myself and my son
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