Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive

5.0 (35 reviews) Amiens, France
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a Somme offensive introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. Reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago.

As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops (except Monday) and Somme 1916 Museum.

We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. 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 and the availability of records 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 Albert Train station
  • Food and Drink

What to expect

  1. Memorial de Thiepval
    1h
    This stop includes guided visit to the memorial and free time in the visitors centre
  2. Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
    1h
    Walk in the footsteps of the soilders through the preserved trenches whilst learning of the tragic events that unfolded here.
  3. 30m
    Unlock more of the story of the Battle of the Somme as you walk around this scarred landscape.
  4. Pozieres
    30m
    Learn of the important role played by the Australian forces during the course of the Somme offensive.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the main doors to the railway station.

End point

Meet at the main doors to the railway station.

Pickup details

Unless at a pre arranged location the pick up point is outside Albert train station which is a short train journey from Amiens or Arras. There is also free parking adjacent to the station for those traveling in by car.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is already included in the tour duration.

Cancellation policy

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

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