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Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS

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Overview

This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the ARRAS train station.

we will cover the sites of the major 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. After a lunch stop at Albert and a visit to the Somme 1916 underground museum we will head to the 1918 battlefields: Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day) and the sites of the famous August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After this moving day we will drive back to ARRAS.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Access to all the sites and museum fees
  • Private Guide WW1 expert
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place du Maréchal Foch
62000 Arras, France

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What To Expect

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

The preserved battlefield with its original trenches from the 1916 battle of the Somme
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial de Thiepval

The Thiepval memorial to the missing of the Somme
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

The "Lochnagar" mine crater, a huge underground mine was blown up there on July 1st 1916
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1st Australian Division Memorial

The site of the "Gibraltar" bunker
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee Somme 1916

The Somme 1916 museum is located in a original tunnel under the town of Albert. A great and unique display of various scenes of the battle of the Somme.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Proyart

The German cemetery at Proyart where 4.600 german soldiers rest in peace.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sir John Monash Centre

Discover the new Sir John Monash centre and its immersive room
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Australian National Memorial

The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the 11.000 australians missing in France in World War One.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS?

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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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Access to all the sites and museum fees.
  • Private Guide WW1 expert.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Snacks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of the WW1 Somme Battlefields from ARRAS will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • Access to all the sites and museum fees
  • Private Guide WW1 expert
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • 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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