Top Nord-Pas de Calais Tours by Duration

Explore Lille's beauty en history in just one day with our immersive audio tour. The tour covers over 30 stories, curated by a local guide and spans 8 km. WHAT TO EXPECT? A diverse route: The tour leads you to famous sights like La Grande Place, the Vieille Bourse and the Notre-Dame de la Treille, along with hidden treasures like Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse and the house of Charles de Gaulle. Engaging narratives: Dive into Lille's rich history and culture. Explore the historic Old Town, learn about the city's industrial past, hear the stories behind its vibrant art scene, and uncover the secrets of its medieval fortifications. Flexibility: Stroll at your own pace and pause whenever you wish. You have all day and the next to finish the tour. Convenience: Activate the audio tour with the code sent to your email. The app will guide you along the route and remember your progress if you take a break. TRANSFORM YOUR VISIT TO LILLE INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!

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.

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.

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.

Avoid rigid group itineraries and see Lille in a way that actually matches your interests with a private walking tour led by a local guide. Instead of sticking to standard sightseeing routes, you get a flexible experience that connects you to key landmarks, quiet streets, and cultural context at your own pace. It’s an easy way to feel oriented and uncover parts of the city most visitors miss.

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?

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.

Follow in the footsteps of the Allied soldiers on the frontlines of some of the bloodiest battles of WWI. Peek inside the original trenches from the 1916 Battle of the Somme at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, learn more about the key battles at the Somme 1916 museum, and visit the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and the Thiepval memorial to missing soldiers.

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. Follow in the footsteps of the New Zealanders on the Somme with a local, experienced guide. We've been conducting expert battlefield tours of the Western Front for over 16 years, ensuring you a truly unique and insightful experience. All our 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 us 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.

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.

Embark on a journey that follows the Canadians through Vimy Ridge and the Somme from Arras with an experienced local guide. Explore the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery, delving into the history of the Battle of Arras. After lunch, visit the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and Courcelette Canadian Memorial, gaining insights into the Battle of the Somme.

The only Australian guide operating on the Western Front. Three leisurely filled days following Australian footsteps across France & Belgium. Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele.... etc All Day Tours start / end in Arras and are run in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Our small group tours allow to visit the grave of a unique soldier or follow the actions of a relative. For singles, couples and small groups. Shared basis - Maximum of 7 clients. Tours are run in English.

Ideal for history buffs, this tour takes you to follow the footsteps of Australians on the Western Front in France and Belgium. Visit Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Messines, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele, and more. Enjoy comfortable tours in an air-conditioned vehicle starting and ending in Arras. Plus, you can even trace a relative's actions. Perfect for singles, couples, and small groups with a maximum of seven participants.

Discover the most important WWI battlefields, museums, and monuments on a 2-day sightseeing tour from Lille or Arras. Skip the stress of car rental and navigation, and relax in private end-to-end transportation on both days. The comprehensive itinerary takes you to a long list of locations which are of particular interest to Australians, including Fromelles and the Australian Memorial Park. Enjoy having entrance to all museums included, as well as a delicious lunch.

Depart Arras and honor the Australian World War I soldiers who fought and died at Fromelles and Flanders on this private day trip, accompanied by an expert driver-guide. Adjust your sightseeing around your interests with a flexible itinerary, and stand at battlegrounds and memorials forever associated with Australian endeavor. See the Messines craters caused by mines deployed by Australian tunnelers; visit Tyne Cot Cemetery and Polygon Wood; and view the ‘Cobbers’ statue and more at Fromelles Memorial Park. Finish with a visit to Ypres to witness its Last Post Ceremony.

WW1 : 9 April 1917 5:30AM : 15 000 Canadians attacked Vimy Ridge and take it after 3 days after heavy fighting. Starting from Lille, with a local, this day tour will allow you to better understand this battle and the involvement of the Canadians in WW1. The time spent in Arras is all about the life of the locals during the fightings and the rebuilding of the town. Authenticity and history

Experience the Western Front with the only Australian guide operating in France. Following the footsteps the Australians across the Western Front. For singles, couples and small groups. Our small group tours allow time to visit a special grave or follow the actions of a relative. Whether you have a relative, are following the Australian footsteps, or are there to experience where history happened.

Explore the Canadian World War I battlefields of France and Belgium on a private full-day tour from Lille or Arras. Witness the preserved tunnels and trenches of Vimy, where Canadian troops stormed German forces in April 1917. Learn about the Canadian assault and visit the Hill 145 memorial. After lunch, see some key Belgian WWI sites including the St Julien Memorial and Tyne Cot Cemetery, and attend Ypres’ Last Post Ceremony. The itinerary is flexible, so inform your guide if there’s anything you want to see more or less of.

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.

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.

Bullecourt, Mont St Quentin, Peronne, Hindenburg Line etc... Come spend a day following the Australian WWI footsteps in France. 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 on the Western Front.

This 3-hour walking tour of Lille combines the festive magic of the Christmas Market with the charm of the city’s historical landmarks. Starting at Place Rihour, you’ll immerse yourself in holiday cheer while browsing market stalls filled with local crafts and seasonal treats. The tour then leads you to the stunning Grand Place, with its illuminated architecture, and continues through the elegant streets of Vieux-Lille, showcasing centuries-old buildings. You’ll also admire the magnificent exterior of the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the imposing Lille Citadel, both beautifully lit at night. This tour uniquely blends Lille’s rich history, festive atmosphere, and architectural beauty, all experienced in the cozy glow of Christmas lights.

Retrace the footsteps of Canadian soldiers on this private World War I Somme battlefields tour from Arras. Walk the tunnels and trenches at Vimy, pay respects at the Canadian Cemetery, and visit memorials honoring those lost in battle. Leave with a deeper understanding of the key historic battles that shaped the outcome of WWI.