Vimy Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Vimy. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Round-Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras

• 1-Day Canadian WW1 Private Tour Including Vimy Ridge

• Private WW1 Canadian-Focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

• Private Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille

• Private Tour of Vimy Ridge and Arras Battlefields from ARRAS

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Vimy Ridge are entirely free to visit, which includes parking and the on-site visitor education center. However, many visitors choose to arrive here by private transportation with a driver and/or guide, enhancing the experience. Guided tours start at around US$120 per group.

Yes, Vimy is worth visiting, especially if you enjoy history. At the site, you will see (and step into) actual trenches on a real WWI battlefield. Docents bring the site even more to life, bringing travelers into this violent moment in human history. What's more, it's technically Canadian land now, with Canadian flora planted on the battlegrounds and Canadian staff giving tours.

Per one customer who booked the Private Round Trip Transfer to Vimy Ridge from Arras, "Michel is a very knowledgeable guide who has a deep interest in history, perfect for this tour. We appreciated seeing the different military cemeteries on both the trip out and back; this deepened our knowledge. The Canadian WW1 memorial at Vimy is extremely moving and well worth visiting."

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial—which is just outside the town of the same name—commemorates Canadian soldiers who fought and died during World War I, particularly those who fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge and those without a known grave. The memorial also houses two Canadian cemeteries.

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitor Education Centre offers guided 30-minute tours of the preserved trench and tunnel system on a first-come, first-served basis; they depart every 30 minutes throughout the day. You can take self-guided tours of the memorial cemeteries using downloadable maps from the memorial website.

Of the attractions near Vimy, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Site is the best known. It houses preserved trenches and tunnels from World War I, plus the Canadian National Vimy Memorial Park that offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The nearby town of Arras has a museum with more historic tunnels.

Yes, visitors can explore the preserved tunnels and trenches near Vimy, to gain insight into the conditions faced by soldiers during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. 30-minute guided tours from the Visitor Education Centre, available every half hour daily on a first-come, first-served basis, provide additional context and historical information.

Yes, there is a Visitor Education Centre at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial site. The center features exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations that provide information about the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the memorial's construction, and the soldiers it commemorates. It also offers guided tours of the Vimy tunnels and trenches.

During World War I, Vimy was the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. In April 1917, Canadian and British forces captured Vimy Ridge from the German Army, marking a significant victory for the Allies in the larger Battle of Arras. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial Site commemorates the Canadian men who perished in the fighting.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Vimy. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in France:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Tuileries Garden

• Seine River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in France.