New Zealand Battlefields Private Tour

Arras, France
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Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this tour, your group will be the sole and exclusive participant. You will receive your guide's undivided attention. This is a strictly private tour: I never combine bookings. You will only travel with the people you choose.

Follow in the footsteps of the New Zealanders on the Somme with a local, experienced guide. We've been conducting expert battlefield tours of the Western Front for over 16 years, ensuring you a truly unique and insightful experience.

All our tours are private and can be fully tailored. This means your group will be the only participants on the tour, ensuring an exclusive and personalized experience just for you.

To ensure a truly personalized experience, please let us know in advance if you have any special interests or specific sites you wish to visit, including any locations connected to family members who served during the war. I'm happy to tailor the tour to your preferences.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/private guide
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Carriere Wellington
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the tunnel network dug by the New Zealanders for the Battle of Arras in April 1917
  2. Grevillers New Zealand Memorial
    15m
    During the 1918 Spring Offensive, Bapaume was captured by the German army. Although defended by New Zealand troops, the town was briefly lost, only to be retaken by the Kiwis in August 1918. Notably, it was in this area that the New Zealanders played a crucial role in stopping the German advance, Operation Michael.
  3. Le Tommy
    45m
    Lunch at the Tommy Museum Café, Pozières, followed by a discovery of the Battle of Pozières, a key struggle in the Battle of the Somme.
  4. Lochnagar Crater
    20m
    Explore the Lochnagar Mine Crater, a massive 60,000-pound crater created by the detonation of a British mine on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.
  5. Caterpillar Valley Memorial
    30m
    The Caterpillar Valley Cemetery and Memorial is located on Bazentin Ridge, near Longueval. This was the site of the New Zealand Division's first engagement in the Battle of the Somme, in September 1916. The cemetery contains numerous New Zealand graves and serves as the memorial for those New Zealanders who died in the area and have no known graves.
  6. 20m
    The memorial, erected on a ridge overlooking High Wood and Delville Wood, honors the New Zealand Division's contribution to the Battle of the Somme.
  7. 45m
    The Newfoundland Park in Beaumont-Hamel is unique worldwide, offering visitors the chance to explore a complete and preserved trench system in its original post-Great War state. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to understand trench warfare.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

After your booking is confirmed, we'll contact you to arrange your preferred pick-up location (such as a train station, hotel, or B&B). We offer flexible pick-up within the Amiens, Arras, and Saint-Quentin areas, so please reach out to discuss your options. For the best tour experience, we recommend staying in Arras.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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