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Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields

20 Reviews 4.95 out of 5 stars Based on 20 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amiens, France

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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 day. 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.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up and drop off at either an agreed hotel or Arras train station
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Unless at a pre arranged hotel the pick up point is outside Arras or Albert train stations which are easily accessible from Paris/Lille/Amiens

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Visit the preserved trenches and the ground across which the Newfoundland Regiment bravely fought on the 1st July 1916.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial de Thiepval

Your tour takes in the largest memorial in the world to the missing of the British Army, followed by time in the visitor centre.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

Unlock more of the story of the Battle of the Somme as you walk around this scarred landscape.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Sunken Lane

Stand on the ground where Geoffrey Malins filmed the iconic image of the blowing of Hawthorn Ridge mine.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dartmoor Cemetery

Visit one of the more out of the way cemeteries on the Somme and learn about lots of aspects of the war through the stories of the men here.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fricourt

Visit one of the German cemeteries on the Somme and learn about of those from the other side of the wire.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Delville Wood War Memorial

At this site discover the story of the South African Brigade and their actions here in July 1916.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-394029P2

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up and drop off at either an agreed hotel or Arras train station
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.

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Free Cancellation

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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