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- Spanish
One private guide. One carefully built route. One day that will change how you see the 20th century.
Explore the profound history of World War I , visit significant sites , walk through preserved trenches, and learn about the war's impact from an expert guide.
The tour includes visits to Amiens Cathedral, the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne, the Thiepval Memorial, the Lochnagar Crater at La Boisselle, and the Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel.
Can be personalised according to the clients' wishes.
Private transportation with pick-up from your Paris hotel
Please note
The Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne is closed on Wednesdays between October and March. If your tour falls on a Wednesday during this period, your guide will replace this stop with an alternative visit in the area.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The booking department and the guide will contact you once you booked the tour. Please put the phone number connected to WhatsApp.
Itinerary
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1
Amiens Cathedral Begin the day in Amiens with a visit to the largest Gothic cathedral in France — the same landmark that soldiers on their way to the front saw as a symbol of the world they were fighting to protect. A perfect emotional and historical starting point before heading east toward the battlefields.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Australian National Memorial
Pay tribute to the Australian soldiers who traveled halfway across the world to fight on the Western Front. The John Monash Centre features world-class interactive exhibits and films that bring their stories to life. Climb the memorial tower for a sweeping view over the Somme valley.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Historial de la Grande Guerre
Immerse yourself in the most comprehensive WWI museum in the region. Personal objects, uniforms, letters, maps, and immersive exhibitions present the war through British, French, and German perspectives. The Otto Dix collection and two documentary films make this a truly unmissable experience — the essential historical foundation for everything you will see on the battlefields ahead.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Stand before the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world, dedicated to over 72,000 British and South African soldiers with no known grave. One of the most powerful and moving sites of the entire day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Take a well-deserved break in this small Somme town, which stood just behind the front lines during the war. Several local restaurants are available on the main square.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Lochnagar Crater
Witness one of the largest mine craters of the First World War, detonated on the opening morning of the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. A visceral and unforgettable reminder of the scale of destruction.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Walk through remarkably preserved trenches and the original no man's land at this extraordinary battlefield park. Canadian volunteer guides bring the stories of the Newfoundland Regiment to life in this deeply moving final stop on the Western Front.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Paris
Begin the return journey to Paris, with time to reflect on an unforgettable day of remembrance.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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