Private Tour

Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Dutch

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Le Hamel where Sir John Monash used for the 1st time tanks and infantry on a modern way, Albert and Thiepval Memorial and Pozières, the Windmill are the other places you will also visit that day.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

You will stand at the Victoria School rebiuld with the help of Australian school Children.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Australian National Memorial

You will stand at the memorial bearing 11 000 names of Australians that died in France during WW1 and have no known grave. You can go up in the tower to have a view on the battlefields.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Alcoholic drinks

Souvenirs, photos

Pickup points

Hotel Mercure Arras Centre Gare

58 Boulevard Carnot, Arras France

L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection

224 Rue Pierre Mauroy Lille France

Hotel de l’Univers

3-5 Place de la Croix Rouge, Arras France

Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place

116 Rue de l'Hopital Militaire, Lille France

Holiday Inn Express Arras By IHG

3 rue du Docteur Brassart, Arras France

Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe

Boulevard de Turin, Lille France

Options

ANZAC somme

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The battlefields, the area and more.
606JohnW,,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Not only was Claude’s knowledge the World War 1 aspects of the Somme exceptional, but he was also able to talk about the Second World War in the area, and indeed the border military situation for the whole area. As well as having a keen interest in this, he also bought a personality and breadth of conversation that made the day; solemn, informative, interesting and yet still light hearted enough to make the day totally enjoyable. He was incredibly professional and understanding. We were bald we chose him.
An amazing day in the battlefields
Maree G,,Oct 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Claude is extremely knowledgeable and took us to some great places. We really enjoyed our day. Highly recommended.
A memorable day visiting the final resting places of family members who died in WW1
greyfatman,,Feb 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
Great day visiting WW1 Battlefield monuments
charlesmicallef,,Aug 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Claude met us at our hotel on time and took us to the Monash Memorial We proceeded to see various War cemeteries around the Somme valley. The tour was first rate and Claude's knowledge was impressive. Week worth the cost.
Exceptional tour of the Memorial in...
Suzelle B,,Nov 16, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00
Exceptional tour of the Memorial in France. The guide gave us a fantastic overview of WWI conditions, battles and history
Claude was a very competent and...
Peter S,,May 30, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00
Claude was a very competent and knowledgeable guide. The day's history lesson was conducted in a lovely air conditioned vehicle which was handy as it was a little hot and humid. We had a relative that we had hoped to see mentioned on a memorial and Claude ensured that this was accomplished. My voucher said that we had to pay for lunch but Claude was a very kind host and gave us lunch. The lunch could have been delayed as the tea rooms were crowded so he ordered the food and took us off to see a mine crater so that we didn't lose any time from the day. Because one of the museums was unexpectedly closed, he took us to another cemetery in Arras and then took us through the Citadel. These last were not part of the normal tour but he made sure we had a fabulous day
Excellent tour to the Somme. Claude...
Karen D,,Aug 14, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour to the Somme. Claude picked us up from our hotel in Lille and spent 8 hours with us showing us the Australian battlefields and monuments on the Western Front. He was very knowledgeable on the history of the war and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an insight into the war fought by Australians.
We would highly recommend, Claude...
Gregory B,,Jun 5, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
We would highly recommend, Claude our guide was exceptional and very knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile

From €399.03