Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

5.0 (31 reviews) Arras, France
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Duration9h
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

From the towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. The morning will be spent exploring the Battle of the Somme. After lunch we head to Vimy Ridge and the ground over which Canadian troops demonstrated their tenacity and courage during the capture of this strategically important feature.

Your experienced guide will tell you the history and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front.

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
  • Guide
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Canadian National Vimy Memorial
    3h
    You will have a guided visit and time to pay your respects at the stunning WW1 Canadian Memorial to the Missing whilst you learn about the actions that took place here in 1917.

    The tour also takes in the visitors centre with its tunnel and trench experience
  2. Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge
    45m
    Here you will see the original grave site of the Canadian Unknown Soldier, along with the last resting place of thousands of his comrades.

    Afterwards we will also take time to stop at the nearby Neuville St Vaast German cemetery.
  3. Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
    1h
    Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers through the preserved trenches. Learn about how the battle unfolded for the Newfoundland Regiment on that tragic day in 1916.
  4. Adanac Military Cemetery
    30m
    Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and pay your respects to the fallen.
  5. Courcelette Canadian Memorial
    30m
    Stand on the ground of the Canadian memorial while your guide explains the actions undertaken here by the Canadian forces in 1916.
  6. Tank Corps Memorial
    15m
    Tanks were born in WW1. Visit the memorial to see the ground where it began.
  7. Lochnagar Crater
    30m
    Visit the largest crater caused by man in anger. More of the Battle of the Somme will unfold as you walk this scarred landscape.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the doors to the station

Meeting point

Meet outside the main doors of the train station

End point

Meet outside the doors to the station

End point

Meet outside the main doors of the train station

Pickup details

Unless pre organised to another location these tours start outside Arras or Albert train stations which are easily accessible from Paris/Lille/Amiens

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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