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Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive

This is a Somme offensive introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. Reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago. As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops (except Monday) and Somme 1916 Museum. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

Spend a day exploring the war-scarred landscape of Vimy and its surrounding areas on this private tour from Arras or Albert. Pay your respects at the Canadian Memorial and see the resting place of thousands of soldiers. Walk through preserved trenches to gain a deeper understanding of wartime conditions, and learn more about the Battle of the Somme with a visit to the 330 ft (100 meter) wide Lochnagar Crater.

Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Australian Tour

Visit the First World War Australian battlefields with a private guide for a deeper insight into the Australian soldiers at the Somme. With a guide who’s knowledgeable about Western Front history, you’ll visit Australian memorial sites and learn about key military events along the way. Nice touch: There may be flexibility to visit a particular grave in a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery, if it fits with the route.

Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Villers Bretonneux Australian memorial

Full-Day Private WW1 Australian Battlefield Day Tour from Amiens

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Somme Battlefield Tours Expert Led Historical Experiences

Battlefield historian and guide Bart will take you on a tour of the Somme battlefields. It will be exclusively your tour, there will be no added persons, so the guide can give you his undivided attention. Over the course of 8 hours, we will visit all the key sites of this significant and tragic battle of 1916. We will take your specific personal wishes and preferred locations, or ancestry related sites into consideration; depending on available information and the time required to do research. The tour starts at 09.00 at the guide's B&B and tour headquarters in Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre, right in the heart of the battlefields, where Bart will join you in your car to visit the historical sites and its histories. Bart is eager to share his knowledge with you.

Somme Battlefield Tours Expert Led Historical Experiences

8 hoursFree Cancellation

GPS Audioguide app: From Notre-Dame Cathedral to Perret Tower (Offline).

Amiens, nicknamed the Little Venice of the North, is full of historical and cultural treasures. In one day, explore the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the largest in France, and be seduced by the charming houses of Amiens. Discover the world of Jules Verne in his house, stroll through the Saint-Leu district, and admire the belfry listed as World Heritage. This tour will immerse you in the history and culture of this unique city, while allowing you to enjoy its green spaces such as hortiillonages. Explore 27 emblematic places of interest in Amiens - Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Discover the house of Jules Verne and its literary heritage - Enjoy a pleasant walk along the hortiillonages, unique floating gardens in Amiens

Amiens Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h15 and 27 Audio Comments

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Amiens Cathedral Tour Audio Guide with Mobile App

Step inside Amiens Cathedral and explore one of Europe’s great Gothic landmarks through a vivid, story-rich self-guided tour. Begin at the west façade, where the carved Last Judgment unfolds with angels, devils, and the welcoming “Beau Dieu,” alongside scenes pilgrims once read like a stone manuscript. Inside, follow the story of Saint Firmin and the miraculous rediscovery of his intact body, then trace the life and martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. Discover the brilliance of Gothic engineering —soaring vaults, flying buttresses, and stained glass that turns sunlight into narrative, filling the vast interior with colour and life. Along the way, see the angel-crowned pulpit, colorful Temple scenes, and a chapel honoring ANZAC soldiers, including the astonishing tale of a bomb that fell inside and never exploded. Whether you are a history buff, architecture enthusiast or a solo traveller, this tour is for anyone who is curious to learn more about the cathedral.

Amiens Cathedral Tour Audio Guide with Mobile App

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Thiepval Memorial of the Missing

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 !

Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. After lunch, we move on to the Battle of the Somme. From trenches to memorials we will guide you through the planning and execution of this infamous campaign. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private New Zealand focused WW1 Somme Tour

From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. Your experienced guide will tell you the history of these sites and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

Private New Zealand focused WW1 Somme Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Amiens World of Jules Verne GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

Embark on a self-guided adventure through Amiens, tracing the legacy of Jules Verne—the master of science fiction. Explore his former home, statues, and inspirations, from the dazzling circus to the awe-inspiring cathedral and riverside promenades. Each stop unveils a chapter of Verne's life, blending history, whimsy, and the spirit of discovery. Perfect for dreamers and explorers of all ages. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Amiens World of Jules Verne GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Half day Australian focused WW1 tour

Discover the story of the Australian actions in this region in 1918. See key sites and memorials as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war. Take time at the sites to reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago. As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops and Somme 1916 Museum. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

Private Half day Australian focused WW1 tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

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