Somme Battlefields Private Tour

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Pick up at your hotel will be around 7 am for this 13 hours excursion in our comfy Mercedes minivan.

An unforgettable trip to the Somme battlefields to honor those young heroes who fought and died so far away from home.

There are no less than 400 WW1 Commonwealth War Graves Cemeteries in the Somme county.

The Battle of the Somme took place from July to November 1916 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts in history, with over one million soldiers killed or wounded.

Today, the area is a place of remembrance, marked by cemeteries, memorials, and preserved trenches. Visitors can explore sites such as Albert Town, Lochnagar crater, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland site and its trenches, Thiepval British Memorial, Pozières ridge and Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial, all of which honor the soldiers who fought and died there.

What's Included

Mini-van 8 pax with air-conditioned
Licensed guide
All Fees and Taxes
Food & drinks
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your hotel is located outside of the pick up area, please contact us so that we find an arrangement.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Beaumont-Hamel

    Discover the history of the Newfoundland Regiment at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial. During this guided tour, learn about the events of the Battle of the Somme, explore the preserved battlefield and trenches, and visit the iconic Caribou Memorial.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood

    Discover the history of the Battle of the Somme at the Thiepval British Memorial. During this guided tour, learn about the events of the 1916 offensive and the thousands of soldiers who have no known grave. Explore the memorial and its surrounding battlefield, while discovering the stories behind one of the most important sites of remembrance on the Western Front.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pozieres

    Explore the Pozières Ridge battlefield, one of the key positions fought over during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Discover the strategic importance of the ridge, the fierce fighting that took place here, and the experiences of the soldiers on both sides.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Villers-Bretonneux

    Step into the landscape of the 1918 Spring Offensive and discover the remarkable story of the Australian troops who fought at Villers-Bretonneux. This guided visit explores the battlefield, the Australian National Memorial and the cemetery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Euroscope Paris

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

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