WW1 Somme Battlefields - Private tour from Paris aboard a Van (2 pax)

Paris, France

12 to 13 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover where one of the most momentous battles of World War I was fought—and explore numerous key landmarks, as well as museum exhibitions—during this moving, private tour from Paris. Following morning pickup, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the former frontlines. You’ll see landmarks like the Lochnagar Crater and Ulster Memorial Tower, will pay tribute at several memorials, and will learn more during a trip to the Museum of the Great War.

This private tour offers a moving, personalized way to visit the Somme
Learn all about WWI history and context from your guide’s commentary
Round-trip transit from Paris via private vehicle makes logistics easy
Discover key landmarks, former trenches, memorials, and museums

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in the following listed Paris districts only: 75008, 75007 and 75016
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver Guide
Admission to the Historial of the Great War Museum in Péronne

Lunch
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Lochnagar Crater

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musee de Thiepval

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Delville Wood War Memorial

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historial de la Grande Guerre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Adrian was an excellent...

Tim_M, Mar 2026

Adrian was an excellent guide. Whole experience was very smooth. He was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out many interesting places that were on the route. His passion and knowledge was apparent. He gave options once in the area to cater the tour more to our interests. I highly recommend him as a guide!

The Somme in one excellent day!

Morgan_S, Nov 2022

We had a wonderful tour! Regis picked us up at our apartment in Paris and took us all over the Somme. He is very knowledgeable and explained both the big picture of what we were seeing along with enough detail for us to understand exactly what we were looking at and why it was important. As it was a private tour, we were able to see a lot in our single day and did not get tied down in a large group… our time was spent touring, asking questions and learning. We also had a great lunch at mid day that was just what we needed. Could not recommend him and this tour more! 5 stars!

Wonderful experience

JP_H, Oct 2022

This trip was amazing! Regis is knowledgeable and knows everything about the Somme battlefields. He answered all my questions and we had a great time. It was amazing to see all the monuments, graveyards and museums. I would recommended it to anyone.

This was a truly wonderful tour of the Somme - highly recommended

Marge_K, Oct 2021

Many thanks to Regis for an outstanding tour of the Somme. We saw both sides of the battlefield, the English/French line and the German line so got a real feel for the distance the the men had to walk through the area called no-mans-land. Also saw probably the last German bunker still standing from WW1, the American and the German war cemeteries, and the most enormous crater caused by a shell ever seen in either WW1 or WW11. There was more including an art installation mural and throughout it all Regis offered information in a historically interesting and professional way. I strongly urge anyone interested in the history of the world wars to take this tour.