Somme Battlefields from Paris with Australian memorial & Amiens Cathedral

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Paris, France

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11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Leah_F ·

Jun 2026

Our guide had lots of information for us. The van was very clean and comfortable and he was a safe driver. We visited all the sites and had plenty of time at each one. It was a very wonderful experience.

· Becky_K ·

Apr 2026

Great itinerary, helpful guide. Etien made it an engaging day, with interesting commentary at each stop. I learned so much. The tour was geared to the Australian experience in WWI, which I enjoyed discovering and came to appreciate.

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Overview

The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest in history and this tour traces the journey of the brave Allied soldiers of WWI. Walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, see the mighty Lochnagar Crater, and follow the Australian Remembrance Trail to the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, the Australian National Memorial, the New John Monash Centre, and the Windmill site in Pozieres.

Visit the WWI trenches, battlefields, and memorials of the Somme
Learn about the Battle of the Somme and other WWI battles from your guide
Comfortable round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan from Paris
Small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants

What's Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Driver/guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Food

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dada
12 Av. des Ternes, 75017 Paris, France
For the Small-Group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip, you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris, 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at that address.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Memorial de Thiepval

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pozieres Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sir John Monash Centre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Le Tommy

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 7 years
In case of exceptional closure, the Sir John Monash Centre may be replaced by the Historical Museum of Péronne.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 263 reviews

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A must do for Aussies

Tania_O, Jun 2026

It was amazing. Our tour guide, Victor, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful and fun! We learned so much and the connections to oir Australian troops.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Victor made it such a memorable, informative experience, especially with the powerful connections to Australian troops. Regards, - Alice

Somme Tour

Leah_F, Jun 2026

A primer on WW I.

Barbara_B, Jun 2026

The Somme battlefields tour provides an excellent background of the start of WW I and the early trench warfare in NW France before the Americans entered the war. It includes war cemeteries, an excellent Australian war museum, and a visit to Amiens Cathedral.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! We're glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed the Somme battlefields, memorials, and Amiens Cathedral. We appreciate your recommendation! - Alice

Very happy with Viator ,...

Paul_D, May 2026

Very happy with Viator , the tour guide was just great, very knowledgeable and just a great guy. Was on time. Definitely use Viator again. No problem. Regards Paul

A special Somme tour

Douglas_B, May 2026

This was a really wonderful experience. Our tour guide and driver Frankie was extremely informative and had a great rapport with Australians. His whole presentation and knowledge made the tour more special. We are so pleased to have taken this tour and well worth the expense.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are very happy to hear you had such a meaningful experience and that Frankie made the tour special with his knowledge and great connection with the group. Kind regards, - Alice

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Leonie_C, May 2026

It was as advertised I was happy with the travel transport and the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your review! We are very happy to hear you were satisfied with the transport and that your guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Kind regards, - Alice

Fun, fascinating day

Becky_K, Apr 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you found the day both fun and fascinating. Etien will be delighted to know his commentary helped make the experience engaging and meaningful. It’s great that you appreciated the focus on the Australian WWI perspective and were able to learn so much throughout the tour. Thanks again for joining us! - Alice

Fabulous Tour with Aussie flavour.

Jenny_S, Mar 2026

This was a comprehensive tour of the area. As Aussies it was great to see so many sites that feature in the history of Australia’s participation in WW1. The focus on the Commonwealth was of interest to us. Phillipe, our guide was fabulous! He was warm, friendly and knowledgeable with a delightful sense of humour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Somme Battlefields tour and the focus on Australia’s history in WW1. It’s wonderful to hear that Phillipe made the experience engaging, informative, and fun with his knowledge and humor. - Alice

Marie was an excellent...

Talbot_S, Mar 2026

Marie was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. Her academic knowledge of the origins and causes of World War One were invaluable.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that Marie’s expertise and deep knowledge of World War I enhanced your experience. She’ll be delighted to know her insights were so valuable. Kind regards, - Alice

Wonderful experience,...

Kate_O, Jan 2026

Wonderful experience, eductational, thoughtful and respectful. A memorable day with my family, including kids 14, 17, 19 and 21 years old.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear it was a memorable and educational experience for your whole family. We hope to welcome you again in the future. - Alice

Amazing

Kym_W, Dec 2025

What a day. So much more about the Australian involvement in WWI I didn’t know. There was an inkling. At school, we’re taught about Gallipoli. I didn’t fully understand the significance of Villers-Bretonneux. We started out at the cathedral in Amiens. It was damaged by the German bombings in 1918. The Australian defence of Villers-Bretonneux prevented the Germans from advancing on Amiens, and the town became a safe zone for allied forces. We stopped the Thipeval Memorial of the Missing and then at the Pozieres Memorial and at the Australian Corps Memorial Park in Le Hamel. Our last stop was the John Monash Centre near Villers-Bretonneux (Somme) in northern France. So much more information and the memorial is beautiful. I also feel this day was possibly the coldest I have ever felt. Imagine fighting a war in those conditions - cold, rain, snow. I can’t.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you found the tour informative and moving, and that it gave new insight into the Australian role in WWI. We completely agree — experiencing the sites in person really brings the history to life. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! - Alice

Unforgettable day

REBECCA_W, Nov 2025

An educational and profoundly moving day. Even people with little more than a vague interest in WW1 history will gain something from the experience, especially for Australians and Canadians. Highlights included the breathtaking Amiens cathedral, the preserved trenches around the Newfoundland memorial, the devastation memorial to the missing, and the John Monash Australian War Memorial. Our guide Etienne demonstrated genuine passion for the region and events, and was well-prepared, patient and highly professional. Hot tip: rug up, and wear waterproof footwear with decent tread - our day turned out to be much colder than forecast!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear how meaningful the day was and that Etienne’s passion and knowledge enhanced your experience. Your practical tip about the weather is spot on great advice for future travellers! - Alice

A great WW1 small group tour

Peter_K, Nov 2025

A great small group tour of the key WW1 sites. Philip was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Somme Battlefields tour and that Philip’s knowledge helped bring the history of WWI to life. Your recommendation means a lot to us, we hope to see you on another Blue Fox Travel experience soon! - Alice

The Somme/ Villers Bretonneux

Sharon_L, Oct 2025

An excellent full day tour. It covered many of the significant war memorials, especially in relation to Australian’s and Canadians. The lunch stop in Pozières although not included was amazing (LE TOMMY Café). Our driver/Guide Etienne was great bringing to life each stop with historical stories and facts. I would highly recommend doing it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Somme Tour and appreciated Etienne’s stories and insights. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, - Alice

Get a bigger bus or take less people

Jeff_R, Oct 2025

The guide (Marie) was knowledgeable and friendly. The interests of the guide group were considered. The experience was made so much more enjoyable due to her skill and consideration. The day was blighted by the size of the bus. I felt cramped and uncomfortable. Being in a cramped bus for 12 hours detracted from the experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Marie made the tour enjoyable with her knowledge and attention to the group’s needs. We do offer a small-group experience, and our vans are designed for up to 8 people, to provide a more comfortable and personalized tour. We appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to improve the experience. - Alice

Somme December 24

Lawrence_N, Sep 2025

It is a long day but well worth the experience. If you do this tour in winter, (December 2024), be well prepared for the cold and rain, we thought we were, but our Australian winter clothing was no match for a Somme winter. Our driver/tour guide was very good and was well versed in all aspects of the area. Plenty of stops along the way for toilet breaks and refreshments. It was amazing just how well the area has survived nearly 110 years, with bomb craters and trenches still there. The war graves and memorials are a just next level in showing respect for the fallen. Highly recommend this tour.

I’m sure the tour would...

Gary_N, Sep 2025

I’m sure the tour would have been amazing but disappointingly ours was cancelled at the last minute after we and others on the tour had already arrived at the meeting point. Unsure why the driver didn’t show but no replacement could be found so the tour was cancelled. Unfortunately this was the only day that we were able to do the tour.

Well worth doing

David_S, Aug 2025

The trip with Oliver was excellent and he was very knowledgeable. Every place we went to he was able to provide plenty of details. I’d highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled that Oliver’s knowledge made your Somme Battlefields tour so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed every stop, and we appreciate your recommendation! Kind regards, - Alice

Somme tour

Dawn_K, Jul 2025

Interesting and informative. Nice small group. Matthew was a great guide knowledgeable and entertaining. Well organised

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Dawn_K, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Matthew made it both informative and entertaining. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. It's great to hear the small group format and organization worked well for you! Kind regards, - Alice

Worst tour ever taken

Anna_M, Jul 2025

Our guide was a young university student who arrived late and was dressed like he had just gotten out of bed. He driving was terrible bordering on dangerous especially on trip home. He knew virtually nothing about the sites we visited and used laminated picture cards on occasions. He had an extremely strong French accent and even said that we wouldn't understand him due to his accent. His lack of interest in the tour was very apparant. Luckily for my husband i had been to the sites before and was able to give him some information. A sad way to end a wonderful 5 week holiday in France. A total waste of time and money and if they cannot get a better guide do not offer the tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Anna_M, Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We take your concerns seriously regarding the guide’s professionalism, knowledge, and driving. We truly regret that your tour was disappointing and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Kind regards, - Alice

This is an emotional &...

Kerry_W, Jun 2025

This is an emotional & moving day trip with a history lesson. We were the only ones on the trip. Ollie our tour guide is very knowledgeable and gave us time at each of the sites visited. Appropriate for Australians.

Excellent

John_C, Apr 2025

Fascinating glimpse at Australians fighting in World War 1. Sir John Monash Centre and Villers-Bretonneux memorial were moving and exceptional

Great tour

Susan_F, Mar 2025

Focused on Australia's part in WW1. Very informative. Very well organised. Drop you off where they pick you up. Highly recommend.

I was the only person on...

Ronan_B, Jan 2025

I was the only person on the tour for the day. Nessa the guide was fantastic in organising an experience Tailored to my requests.

Excellent Tour - very educational

Sarah_M, Dec 2024

We loved the tour, our guide Sarah was very friendly and knowledgable. Seeing first hand where so many Australians fought and died was an unbelievable experience. The John Monash museum was also amazing. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Erik_C, Nov 2024

This was the best tour my wife and I did throughout all of our honeymoon! I can't remember the name of our tour guide I had on October 27th but she was the best! She was so knowledgable about the battles and the ear. She was spectacular, She took her time explaining and gave us as much time as we needed to enjoy each POI. She seriously is the best and had the best attitude when it came to anything, very easy going. 5 stars! I would give more if I had the opportunity!

Amazing Tour

Mandy_C, Oct 2024

Aaron, our guide, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and explained what took place during the battle of the Somme. He went above and beyond. Cant recommend this tour enough. It was so good.

Worry every penny

Ryan_P, Oct 2024

Pierre is such a great guide. Very knowledgeable, kind, good humor when it's appropriate as well. I was a US American on a tour with quite a few Aussies and after checking with me he restructured the itinerary slightly for them and I thought that was so cool. The Aussies were instrumental in WW1 and their monument is almost a religious experience. The guide was great and the sites are tear jerking, worth every penny.

Experience of a lifetime

Nicole_P, Sep 2024

Aaron's comprehensive knowledge of WW1 made our tour incredibly interesting. I absolutely appreciated Aaron's genuine interest in his clients and their reasons for wanting to join this tour. He was able to take me to the area of the Somme where my grandfather fought and taken to when wounded. This meant the world to me and an experience l will never forget. Thank you Aaron.

Battle of Somme Tour

Sander_M, Sep 2024

Victor was a fabulous guide. The itinerary was quite extensive and really covered thoroughly the events surrounding the Battle of the Somme on “Day One” in particular and generally thereafter. Very helpful to tourists generally and those of us reading about these events.