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Take a 90-minute tour through the city of Lille in a Citroën 2CV convertible. Your driver/guide will take you all around town, providing commentary and historic details along the way. You'll also get the chance to stop and sample a host of local treats, including waffles, beer, pâté, and sweets.

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.

With so many things to see and do, exploring new cities for the first time can feel overwhelming. With this private sightseeing tour in Lille, you can get quickly oriented while traveling in style—inside a vintage convertible. Start near the Place Rihour and explore the Old Town, the Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, the Theatre du Nord, and other top city highlights in about 30 minutes.

There’s no need for a guidebook when visiting Lille—this E-Guide is already loaded with historic landmarks, little-known attractions, and hidden viewpoints. Unlike most self-guided walking tours that require downloading an app, this guide can be accessed directly from Google Maps, with pre-pinned sights and a suggested itinerary. Pair the convenience of a pre-planned itinerary with the flexibility of a self-guided visit for the best of both worlds.

Skip the typical group tour and discover Lille's history and hidden corners on a self-guided mobile scavenger hunt. Using your keen sense of exploration, you'll solve clues that lead you to landmarks like the Palais Rihour, Place aux Oignons, and Ilot Comtesse. This mobile game is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families who want to add some excitement to their sightseeing experience.

Go off the beaten tourist trail in Lille. This private experience takes you around the charming city in a 2CV convertible. Not only will you see all the most-important landmarks and learn about the history and culture of Lille from your private guide, you'll also enjoy an indulgent champagne break during the day.

Starting in the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head to the notorious battlefield of the 1916 Somme offensive. 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 we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

Jazz up your visit to Lille with a stylish ride in a vintage 2CV, perfect for first-time visitors to France’s fourth-largest city. Cruise past the top attractions of Old Lille, from Flemish Renaissance buildings to ornate fountains. Your private driver doubles as guide, giving you an impressive run-down of the monument-filled center—designated France’s “City of Art and History.”

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in France with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Ditch the guidebooks and explore Lille with a local who knows it best. On this private walking tour, your guide customizes every step to suit your pace and interests. See the city’s biggest landmarks, head off the usual tourist trails, and get all the insider recommendations to make the most of your visit.

Step into the soul of Calais with a self-guided walking tour that blends history, beauty, and adventure. Start at the stunning Grand Théâtre and wander past Belle Époque boulevards into the heart of the city. Marvel at the Hôtel de Ville and its soaring UNESCO Belfry, then explore the majestic Église Notre-Dame and its peaceful Tudor garden. Climb the ancient Tour du Guet, stroll through serene parks like Saint-Pierre and Richelieu, and uncover stories of bravery at the Monument aux Sauveteurs. From sweeping sea views to a fire-breathing dragon on the beach, Calais is full of surprises. Don’t let someone else discover it before you unlock the secrets of Calais, one step at a time.

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own place? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Belfry of the Town Hall, Paris Gate, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Grand' Place, Vieille Bourse, Opera, Belfry of the Chamber of Commerce, Basilica of Notre-Dame of Treille. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Lille?

Start your visit to Lille with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, taste a typical local product, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Lille. Get to see places like Porte de Paris and la Grande Place, along with hidden corners of Lille only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. Enjoy a tasting of a local product, like Croustillons, for a flavour of Lille and its traditions. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Lille through its highlights and hidden gems • Taste a typical local product and connect with Lille's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

Travel through Lille, the capital of Flanders, in one day and discover 22 of its iconic places on foot. Admire the beauty of Place aux Onions, Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral and the Museum of Fine Arts. Soak up history at the Palais Rihour and stroll along the Wault docks. This 6 km tour is ideal for culture, architecture and gastronomy lovers, with breaks to taste the famous mussels fries. In addition, the interactive app will guide you through historical commentary and local anecdotes. - 6 km circuit to be covered in 2h30 - Explore 22 emblematic sites of Lille in one day - Access to audio guides with historical commentary - Ideal for lovers of history, culture and gastronomy

Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game, walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

See where Australian soldiers served in France and Belgian Flanders in World War I on a full-day private tour from Lille. With a knowledgeable driver-guide and flexible itinerary customizable to your preferences, visit some of the pivotal locations where Australians fought and died. Visit Fromelles Memorial Park to remember the disastrous Australian losses here in 1916; explore the Plugstreet 14-18 Experience at Ploegsteert; and see Messines mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Company in 1917. End with time at Tyne Cot and the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

The World War I victory at Vimy Ridge is a source of pride for Canadians and this full-day tour from Arras puts the events completely into perspective. Join a private guide and explore the Canadian battlefields in the area to learn about the events that led up to the battle, who the soldiers were that fought, and other important WWI events.

Explore the battlefields of France on this 9-hour Canadian World War I Somme battlefield tour from Arras or Lille. Travel into the WWI battlefields of the Somme with your guide. Explore the tunnels from which Canadian troops attacked German lines in the Battle of Vimy. Walk through Canadian and German trenches as your guide details the struggles the soldiers faced. Sights you'll see include Courcelette Memorial to fallen Canadian soldiers, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, and Thriepval Memorial.

The Best Way to Discover Lille: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a famous "Merveilleux" pastry or a coffee at a Flemish-style café and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.The "Complete City" Package Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.What you will visit: Beffroi de Lille, Porte de Paris, Palais des Beaux Arts, Republic Square, Paroisse Saint Maurice, Memorial, Grand Place, La Vieille Bourse, Beffroi de la Chambre de Commerce, and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille.

Delve into World War I history on this 9-hour Australian and New Zealand Somme Battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. See Le Hamel Australian Memorial, the Jean and Denise Letaille Museum and Thiepval Memorial, the largest WWI memorial bearing the names of more than 73,000 soldiers. Lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your hotel are included.

Step back in time—and discover several of France’s most important World War I battlefields, cemeteries, and memorials—during this small-group tour from Arras. In the morning, set off via luxury, air-conditioned vehicle to the area’s battlefields and the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. You’ll also visit the award-winning CWGC Experience, The Ring of Remembrance, and other moving memorial sites, all while learning about the region’s wartime history.

If you’re a history buff visiting France, this guided tour from Lille is the perfect way to immerse yourself in World War I history and landmarks. This two day tour takes you to pay your respects at Europe’s largest World War I cemetery and several memorials. Visit the Passendale 1917 Museum, located on a major battlefield site and see the actual trenches and no-man’s land where the soldiers fought.  Leave transportation and navigation to your professional guide.

The only Australian guide on the Western Front Villers Bretonneux, Pozieres, Le Hamel... Come spend a day following the Australian footsteps across the Western Front.. Our small groups allow time for visits to a special cemetery or follow the actions of a unique soldier. Best for singles, couples or small groups. A truely Australian view of our Diggers action across the Western Front.