Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras

Arras, France

Full Day Canadian WW1 Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras

9 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Leave Arras to trace the fates of Canadian soldiers on World War I’s Somme battlefields on this private day trip. With an expert guide providing in-depth commentary, visit Vimy to experience the tunnels and trenches of the famous Canadian offensive in April 1917. Walk around the Canadian Cemetery No 2 and Courcelette Memorial, and pay tribute to the lost at the Thiepval Memorial and Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, where a 1916 attack by the Newfoundland Regiment saw terrible losses. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees and a light lunch are included.

Full-day private tour of Canadian WWI Somme battlefields from Arras, with an expert guide
Explore the dugouts of Vimy, where Canadian soldiers stormed the Germans in April 1917
Pause to reflect at the Canadian Cemetery No 2, Courcelette Memorial and Thiepval Memorial
Stop for an included light lunch and drink
Visit Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, a battle site left largely untouched from 1918
Learn about the Newfoundland Regiment’s tragic advance here in July 1916
Enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide, with personalized commentary

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide
Transport
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

Alcoholic drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off possible at the train station only 50 minutes away from Paris.

What To Expect

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Courcelette Canadian Memorial

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial de Thiepval

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum two adults per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Featured review

Anne_S

We enjoyed a private, exceptionally informative tour with Lucas. He was personable, knowledgeable and wonderfully organized. We appreciated his ability to communicate memorable facts, moments and overview of the history of WW1 and the significance of the battles and memorials. We will be recommended this tour when we return to Canada and are in awe of the respect paid to all those for their sacrifice. Thank you for keeping this subject relevant and important.

Reviews

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Our tour of Vimy Ridge

Anne_S, Sep 2023

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much, Anne, for your nice review. Claude Verhaeghe

Seeing it live is amazing

DavidE_P, Apr 2023

The pictures of Vimy Ridge memorial I have seen do not do it justice having now seen it live. The Newfoundland Caribou memorial does justice to the tragic story of that regiment Our tour guide Claude is top notch

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi David, thank you for the nice review, I am glad you enjoyed the day. All the best. Claude

An amazing day

Gemma_S, Mar 2022

Claude was fantastic, his descriptions and knowledge really brought everything to life. He was great at explaining the phases and various battles in the war and showed the various front lines. We covered so much more than we would have got round ourselves and he made it really interesting and informative. We would highly recommend the day.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you, Gemma; for the nice comment.

Bucket-list kind of tour!

Thomas_W, Nov 2021

Clause was a great guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and also helped us solve a couple of issues related to timing and logistics. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for the nice comment Thomas, I am happy you enjoyed the day. Claude Verhaeghe

Incredible Experience

Kimberley_B, Nov 2019

Claude was an outstanding tour guide. The staff at the Vimy Ridge Center are all Canadian University students from across the country. They were proud to be working at such a historic place. The Newfoundland Memorial Park was also incredible to visit.

Vimy with Claude

gilles_simard761, Apr 2019

Claude was very responsive to our communications and our personal interests. He was on time to pick us up and pleasant and personable. We were looking for a complete and unvarnished depiction of what happened at Vimy ridge and Claude showed that he was very knowledgeable, not just about the dates and facts, but also about the whys and context. He made what happened at Vimy come alive and this is what we were looking for. He answered all of our many questions with knowledgable insight.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Dear Gilles, thank you very much for your comment, I am glad you enjoyed the day. Claaude