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The Battle of the Somme Guided Day Tour from Arras

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Picking up at Arras railway station or your hotel, the Somme day tour visits the momentous locations of the War's most infamous campaign, from the disasters of the 1st july 1916 to the attrition of the autumn. You will visit the must see sights, trenches, mine craters, learn about the weapons, communications and mining. In the morning we concentrate on the 1918 battles around Amiens and includes a visit to the Australian Memorial to the Missing at Villers Bretonneux and The Sir John Monash Centre. If you have a relative or a particular interest we can build that into your itinerary, using the latest GPS software you will literally walk in the footsteps of heros.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off in central Arras
  • Food and drinks
Departure Point

Gare d'Arras, Pl. du Maréchal Foch, 62000 Arras, France Please wait at the glass doors at the station entrance.

Return Details

Gare d'Arras, Pl. du Maréchal Foch, 62000 Arras, France Please wait at the glass doors at the station entrance.

  • Sir John Monash Centre, Fouilloy, France
    Explore this amazing new visitors centre and learn about Australia's commitment to the Great War.
    120 minutes
  • Franco-Australian Museum, Villers-Bretonneux, France
    You will see the Victoria School built with money raised by the people of Victoria. We will also visit the Museum above the school.
    30 minutes
  • Australian Corps Memorial, Le Hamel, France
    Your guide will explain the tactics and battlefield where Monash commanded Australian and American troops on the 4th July, you will also visit the Memorial.
    30 minutes
  • 3rd Australian Division Memorial, Sailly-le-Sec, France
    You will see the Memorial en route to Albert
  • Lochnagar Crater, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France
    Learn all about the mining in WW1, you will see the largest mine crater on the Somme as we begin to follow the path of the soldiers along Sausage Vally to the German second line at Pozieres
    10 minutes
  • 1st Australian Division Memorial, Pozieres, France
    See the remnants of the Gibraltar Blockhouse, captured by the 2nd Battalion AIF on the 25th July 1916, learn about the offensives to take the German positions.
    15 minutes
  • Windmill Memorial, Pozieres, France
    The highest point on the ridge, you will see how important this position was and what it cost to take it. You will see the remains of the Windmill captured by the 2nd Division and the War Animals Memorial and Pozieres field of Remembrance. You will also hear abut the roll of Tanks and see the Tank Memorial.
    15 minutes
  • La Frm du Mouquet, 80300 Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France
    One farm, six weeks, ten thousand casulaties
    10 minutes
  • Thiepval Memorial, Authuille, France
    You will visit the interpretation centre at Thiepval and see the British Memorial to the Missing for the 1916 Battle of the Somme
    45 minutes
  • Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, Beaumont-Hamel, France
    Here you will walk through preserved trenches from the 1916 Battle of the Somme, hear about the offensives on the 1st July and the 13th November when the area was captured. Your guide will explain the tactics used and why things went so badly on the 1st July.
    30 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
629calebf
19 Apr 2023
This tour was absolutely incredible. Rod has the perfect background (military) and intense knowledge to not only convey the key points but also the important subtleties and details of the various sites visited. He also does a good mix of individual stories to bring the battlefield to life. I have already recommended this tour to friends.
Jet55609735169
16 Apr 2023
This was a Christmas present for my father who has a great interest in the subject. Rod’s knowledge was exceptional and Dad learnt a few new things! We’d originally booked just the half day tour but were so thirsty for more information we upgraded to stay for the full day. Definitely recommend.
R5985JKpeters
07 Apr 2023
We were lucky to have expert guide Rod for our Somme tour as his in-depth knowledge and passion makes it a very special experience!! He tailored the tour to our Aussie/Kiwi interests and we learnt so much about the battles thanks to Rod’s breadth and depth of the events in WW1. Would recommend the tour as a great day and well run tour experience ????
This tour in France is organized by The Battlefields Experience

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