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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.

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Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(30)

from $292

Per group

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.

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Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(27)

from $525

Per group

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.

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Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(108)

from $245

Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields

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.

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Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(32)

from $525

Per group

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.

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Private Half day Australian focused WW1 tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $309

Per group

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 !

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Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(46)

from $303

Per group

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.

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Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(12)

from $525

Per group

Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(9)

from $350

Per group

Full-Day Private WW1 Australian Battlefield Day Tour from Amiens

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(14)

from $327

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.

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Somme Battlefield Tours Expert Led Historical Experiences

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $408

Per group

Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre

Avoid the challenge of piecing together remote historical sites on your own and gain a deeper understanding of World War I history on a private full-day tour from Amiens to the Somme battlefields. Instead of navigating rural memorials independently, your guide leads you through key sites like Lochnagar Crater and the Sir John Monash Centre, providing context that connects each location to the broader story. It’s a thoughtful, well-organized way to reflect on history without logistical stress.

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Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(55)

from $366

Price varies by group size

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

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Amiens Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h15 and 27 Audio Comments

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

On this tour, your group will be the sole and exclusive participant. You will receive your guide's undivided attention. This is a strictly private tour: I never combine bookings. You will only travel with the people you choose. Discover the battle the Somme with a local, experienced guide. I've been conducting expert battlefield tours of the Western Front for over 16 years, ensuring you a truly unique and insightful experience. All my tours are private and can be fully tailored. This means your group will be the only participants on the tour, ensuring an exclusive and personalized experience just for you. To ensure a truly personalized experience, please let me know in advance if you have any special interests or specific sites you wish to visit, including any locations connected to family members who served during the war. I'm happy to tailor the tour to your preferences.

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Full day Somme 110th private tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $366

Price varies by group size

e-Scavenger hunt Amiens: Explore the city at your own pace

Go on a discovery tour with our E-scavenger hunt in Amiens. You go on a search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Use GPS to get to the right locations. At those location you'll play fun assignments and get interesting facts about the location or the city. Will you set the top score in Amiens? This E-scavenger hunt is a unique way to discover a city. It will give you a fantastic day in Amiens. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. The E-scavenger hunt is fun to do and also teaches you about the city. No time limits or age limits! Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.

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e-Scavenger hunt Amiens: Explore the city at your own pace

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

3.3

(3)

from $36

Per group

This tour offers visitors a deeply personal, vivid, and moving experience of the British Empire in the Battle of the Somme. Led by local guides with extensive knowledge of both history and landscape, each story is brought alive with passion, humour, and heartfelt respect. Travelling in a comfortable Ford Galaxy seven-seater, the tour is limited to just four guests to ensure space, ease, and a more personal experience. Your guide is there to offer friendly support throughout, making sure every visitor feels well looked after.

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WW1, The British Empire on the Somme

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $245

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.

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Private New Zealand focused WW1 Somme Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $525

Per group

Tracing your Relative in the Somme Taylor made Tour from Albert

2026 will mark the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme,one of the largest and bloodiest offensives of the First World War. This battle lasted 4 and a half months resulting in 420 000 casualties in the British army, among them 360,000 were from the British Isles. To honour their memory, Get-a-guide is offering a “Taylor-made tour”. If you had a British relative who fought during this terrible battle; we will be pleased to research his service and design a full-day tour going in his footsteps. This includes visits to the major First World War sites in the Somme; such “Lochnagar Crater”, Thiepval Memorial of the missing and Newfoundland Memorial Park. As this work takes time, the tour can only be booked between now and the end of March, before the busy guiding season begins. If you are interested, please provide us with your relative’s name and any information you may have about them.

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Tracing your Relative in the Somme Taylor made Tour from Albert

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $478

Per group

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Lochnagar Crater

Pozieres

Somme 1916 Museum (Musée Somme 1916)

Villers-Bretonneux

Thiepval Memorial

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Lochnagar Crater

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Somme 1916 Museum (Musée Somme 1916)

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Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Lochnagar Crater

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Somme 1916 Museum (Musée Somme 1916)

Villers-Bretonneux