Day Trips

From Paris: Great War Somme Battlefields Semi-Private Full-Day Guided Tour

A group of tourist visiting Somme Battlefields

Thiepval Memorial to the Missing in the Somme region of Northern France

Explore the Somme battlefields on a full-day tour with an expert guide, traveling in an AC minibus with a small group of 8 and visit key WWI sites.

Highlights

Experience a semi-private tour ( max. 8 guests), allowing for a more in-depth exploration of the Somme battlefields.
Journey from Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned van, guided by an expert historian who brings the events of the Great War to life.
Benefit from your guide showing you around the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, Lochnagar Mine Crater and the Red Baron’s crash site.
Gain entry to the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, where an underground exhibit showcases wartime artifacts, weapons, and personal stories of soldiers.
Delve deep into WWI history with visits to significant sites like the Thiepval Memorial, Australian National Memorial, and the Sir John Monash Centre.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Somme battlefields
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transport in an AC minibus
Small group tour (8 individuals max)
Entry to Somme Trench museum, Thiepval Memorial, Newfoundland Memorial and Villers-Bretonneux

Exclusions

Lunch

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your experience

A historical journey through the Somme battlefields

Go on a full-day guided tour that provides an in-depth exploration of the Somme battlefields, one of the most significant sites of World War I. Traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned van from Paris, you will visit key locations where major battles took place, accompanied by an expert WWI historian. With a small group limited to eight people, the tour ensures a more personal and detailed experience.

The tour begins with a visit to the Lochnagar Mine Crater, a massive site created by an explosion on the first day of the battle. You will then stop at the Thiepval Memorial, which honors over 72,000 soldiers who went missing in action. At the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, you will have the opportunity to walk through original trenches from 1916.

Memorials, museums, and personal stories from WWI

The tour includes entry to the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, an underground museum that preserves artifacts, weapons, and personal stories from soldiers who fought in the trenches.

The second half of the tour features a visit to the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, dedicated to thousands of Australian soldiers with no known graves. You will also explore the Sir John Monash Centre, where multimedia exhibits provide further historical context on the Australian forces’ role in WWI. The tour concludes with a visit to the Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Gothic cathedral in France, before returning to Paris.

Know before you go

Accessibility

Due to uneven terrain at key sites, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What to bring

Lunch is not included in the tour price. However, there will be a one-hour lunch stop at a highly-rated local restaurant in Poziere. Guests are also welcome to bring their own lunch if preferred.

Additional information

Restrooms are available at most stops, and a designated break will be made during the 2-hour drive.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.