Top Things to do in Somme
10 Sightseeing Tours in Somme That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Somme, France including Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille, Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras, Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras, Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges, 2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras, Battlefields Tour of the Somme, WW1 Somme Battlefields - Private tour from Paris aboard a Van (2 pax), Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres, Paris: Treasure hunt & Playground Family Group Tour , 2 day Canadian Somme and Flanders Fields battlefield tour from Ypres or Bruges.
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1. Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge, visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also been visited.
Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, A booklet recording the event, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
2. Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Le Hamel where Sir John Monash used for the 1st time tanks and infantry on a modern way, Albert and Thiepval Memorial and Pozières, the Windmill are the other places you will also visit that day.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs, photos
Reviewed By Anthony S
Where do I start?! As my husband and I were starting to plan our vacation to Europe one of my must do's was to go and see the Canadian monument, Vimy Ridge. Although I have no present knowledge of relatives who were a part of WW1, as a Canadian, as a child of a serviceman from WW2, a brother, a nephew and my husband have or still do serve, my interest in of taking up the torch to remember and honour those who gave so much. I searched online for tours, months before we left Canada, and came across this tour company "Battlefield Tours". I am unable to say enough wonderful things about this tour company, Claude and his knowledge, kindness, and patience with me as I was becoming more and more interested with each gravesite and monument. I started to look for my family name on graves and found many. Claude obviously had a schedule and I am sure I tested his time but he understood how this was becoming more and more important than even I had imagined. We opted for the private tour and found that it was worth every nickel. Claude has amazing knowledge, passion and obvious great interest in these sites and the history of the European "War To End All Wars". You will NOT be disappointed in this tour company, Battlefield Tours, and I HIGHLY recommend it!
3. Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Canada’s role in World War I on this full-day Somme battlefield tour from Arras. Explore tunnels and trenches used by Canadian forces during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 with a guide. Visit the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, Neuville St. Vaast Canadian N°2 Cemetery, and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, and learn of the many lives laid down in battle. After lunch, visit WWI battle trenches at the Beaumont Hamel New Foundland Memorial Park. Tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Transport, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
4. Private Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Bruges
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Souvenirs
Reviewed By MABOntario
Claude was excellent, picked the two of us up in Lille right on time. He his very knowledgeable and explained all facets and the sequence of the battles that took place. Had a very nice lunch and the entire day was so informative. I learned so much, it meant so much to us. I would recommend Claude anytime. We ended our day at the Menin gate and experienced the very moving daily remembrance ceremony there, in Ypres. Excellent.
5. 2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The first day you will stand in Fromelles, visit the museum and the Pheasant Wood cemetery, go to VC Corner Cemetery and the Australian Memorial Park. You will see one of the mine craters of Messines, Hill 60, Polygoon Wood and Tyne Cot Cy. in Passendale. That night you will attend the Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypres. The second day will put the focus on the Somme, Villers Bretonneux, the Memorial, Le Hamel where General Monash will use new tactics and Pozières and its Windmill and Moo Cow Farm.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel
Reviewed By greyfatman
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
6. Battlefields Tour of the Somme
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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 !
Inclusions: The lunch break can be included in your tour
Exclusions: Lunch
7. WW1 Somme Battlefields - Private tour from Paris aboard a Van (2 pax)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit to the WW1 Somme Battefields main sites from Paris (Including Lochnagar crater, Thiepval, the Newfoundland Memorial Park, Delville Wood and the South African National Memorial). Travel with your own group of passengers (2 travellers) aboard a Private Air- conditioning Minivan. See the huge landmine « Lochnagar Crater » in La Boisselle. Walk along the last preserved WW1 original trenches at Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park. Discover inside the Thiepval museum the gallery devoted to the "Battle of the Somme" opens onto a panoramic mural by illustrator Joe Sacco. it depicts the harrowing day of 1 July 1916, hour after hour. Reproduced onto 60 metres of back-lit glass, it provides a panoramic view of the battlefield, a graphic narrative of military operations. Pay your respect to the fallen soldiers at the South African National Memorial located in the heart of "Delville Wood". Browse thousands of war-objects collected and displayed at the Historial of Peronne.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver Guide, Admission to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By Robyn_Wilusz
We were lucky enough to return to Paris in July ,2019. We wanted to see WW1 battle sights. Our travel agent put us with the best company - Adrian Roads. This company was great. If you go with them ( and you should) request Regis Piteaux as your guide. He was amazing!!! He made us feel very comfortable and no request or questions was too much. Our tour departed early so we did not get a chance to eat breakfast. Regis took us to a stop for breakfast and we sat together learning so much even before our trip. Once we arrived to the sites we were in awe. Regis knew so much, I could not believe the knowledge he possessed. The stops, the museums, the fields, everything was beautiful and made memorable by regis. By the end of the day I felt like a third wheel between my husband and regis. hahah But that is how I knew we had an amazing time. We did go in July but since we are sooo late writing this review I had to choose August.
8. Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Stand in the tunnels where Canadian troops stood before the assault on Vimy Ridge and visit the Canadian and German trenches. You will see the scattered landscape of the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont Hamel. Thiepval Memorial, Courcelette Canadian Memorial will also be visited.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer
My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.
9. Paris: Treasure hunt & Playground Family Group Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore in a family-friendly way the wonderful city of Paris. Charming stories and fun-filled games with special activities-things that children love and help keep them involved. Create unforgettable memories for everyone on their trip to Paris! * instant Confirmation * Discover hidden treasures through fun games * Private City highlight tour * Visit the city's main attractions * Go to a toy store of a kind! * Have fun on a treasure hunt and stop at the playground * 100% personalized experience to your wishes * Friendly and a great guide
Inclusions: Treat for the kids, Private tour: only you & your family, kind toy store, 100% personalized experience , Private Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By mommie254
It was an awesome experience at the Louvre museum.. the best place I visit !!! at that moment they take full safety for the travelers !! I just loving it !!!
10. 2 day Canadian Somme and Flanders Fields battlefield tour from Ypres or Bruges
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate. The second day you will stand in one of the Tunnels at Vimy Ridge, see the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval At Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield and the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Hotel
Reviewed By TheNewWorldExplorer
My wife and I did this tour with Claude. Two points to put peoples minds at ease. First, is that he was on time and his vehicle was very safe, comfortable and reliable. He went through great lengths to keep us on time to what was a very full-day schedule. Second, is his knowledge about the region and the war itself. He knows the full-background and history of the great war and his knowledge of the military regiments is outstanding (Canadian, British, German, Australian, French, etc). In particular, I was interested in the history of the PPCLI in the region and was not disappointed. His family has lived in the region for generations and this brings a personal touch to the the tour. We were not disappointed.
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