Full day Australian Battlefields Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour brings the Australian story on the Somme to life through heartfelt storytelling, deep knowledge, and a true passion for remembrance. Guided with warmth and care for visitors’ comfort, it offers a thoughtful and memorable way to walk in the footsteps of Australian soldiers.
While this is not a tailor-made tour and follows a set itinerary described in the tour details, there is flexibility to include a stop to visit the grave of a relative buried in a CWGC cemetery if it fits sensibly along the route.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Amiens Cathedral is, this year celebrating its 800 years birthday! She is the largest gothic cathedral in the world. On your way to Villers-Bretonneux your guide will tell you all about the cathedral and also about the city of Amiens from the Middle Ages to now. You will discover the lovely rolling landscape of the Somme whilst learning about French local economy and culture.
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery
Standing on the ground of the Australian Memorial, your guide will tell you about the part Australia played in WW1; especially on the Western Front as well as the details of the counter-attack led by the Allies in April 1918. Australian troops displayed great bravery in this battle but also suffered terrible losses. Time will be allocated to pay your respect on the graves of the “Diggers”. Only a short walk away is the “Sir John Monash Centre “where you have an hour to go around.
Options
All the options are included
Visit to your relative's grave: We can add a visit to your relative's CWGC grave if not too far from the itinerary. However, this is not a tailor-made tour Duration: 1 day: The tour starts at 9 am and finishes at 6 pm. Lunch is not included Ford Galaxy 7-seater Relatives' burial place: A visit to your relatives' grave at a CWGC Cemetery can be included in your tour if not too far away from the itinerary. Pickup included
TAYLORMADE TOUR
TAYLORMADE TOUR: A Taylormade tour can be organized to follow in the footsteps of your relative. Please, contact me by mail to arrange this. Duration: 9 hours: This tour takes 9 hours allowing an hour for lunch Amiens - Villers-Bretonneux - Chippilly - Bray sur Somme - Albert - La Boisselle -Pozieres - Thiepval - Beaumont-Hamel - Amiens: Such as the visit of a particular cemetery this could be taken into account regarding it is not too far away from our stops! FORD GALAXY 7-SEATER Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour, amazing guide
wbruce56,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brigitte de Cuyper from Get‑a‑Guide was born and raised in the Villers‑Bretonneux area, and her deep local knowledge shines through. She speaks beautiful English, has a playful sense of humour that we Aussies really appreciated, and explains everything in clear, simple terms. Brigitte collected us from our hotel in Amiens at 9am and returned us at 6pm. The day was absolutely packed with visits to significant sites, and at each stop she took the time to explain exactly what had happened there. She brought maps, photos, and well‑researched material to help us understand the events and the experiences of both the soldiers and the local people caught up in the wars. I cannot recommend Brigitte highly enough. The tour was excellent value, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her and hearing her recount the history with such clarity and passion. It’s obvious she dedicates a great deal of time to research, and we couldn’t fault a single thing. Without a guide, we would have seen the memorials and signage — but Brigitte’s explanations made everything far more meaningful. Thank you for your fabulous work Brigitte.
Amazing experience!
Lisa A,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was worth every cent. It was informative, educational and made relevant to us as Australians due to Brigitte’s professional and knowledgeable manner. I have done many tours in my time and this was above and beyond.
A must do history tour of WW1 in Northern France.
P6904CCrichardc,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible, but very sobering. To see and understand how so many people gave their lives to help another country will live with us forever. Our guide, Brigitte, had an unbelievable knowledge of WW1 history, recounting some amazing facts and true stories of life in the trenches 110 years ago.
Wow! What an experience
Greg B,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brigitte was the most knowledgeable and informative tour guide I’ve seen. The tour is a must for any Australian wanting to get a sense of the Australian sacrifices made in WW1. A great experience, highly recommended.
A passionate and informative historian
PETER U,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brigitte was the best guide we’ve had. Very passionate and informative. Assisted us with finding our relatives from WWI. The best full day tour I’ve experienced
Well worth it
Ashley U,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Briggette was a fantastic an knowledgeable guide, she kept us engaged and ensured we were having a good time
WOW. What a Great Tour
Lindsay E,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all the tour can be very personalised. If you are staying at Amiens, it is possiible that Brigitte will pick you up at your hotel. Ask her. Viator says pick up is at the Holiday Inn but this is a fall back position. If you use this, wait in the foyer and not on the road where the tour buses park like we did. Second, if you have relatives buried in the general area of the tour, Brigitte may be able to add those cemetaries to the tour. Ask her. Thirdly, if you have details of your relatives then Brigitte will do some research and may be able put your relative's actions and sacrifice into context. I didn't and Brigette spent time while we were in the John Monash centre looking up details on my two ancestors. Advise her. The other thing that may not be immediately apparent is that the tour vehicle is seven seater ie Brigitte plus six, and no more than four is the preference so the tour is quite focussed. In this case the tour was Australia focussed so many of the battle sites where Australians fought were visited and a compelling and vivid narrative described those action from the perspective of both sides. Our tour ended up being rushed at the end, and perhaps shortened, due to the other party's train arrangements but I do not feel that we were shortchanged. If you are intetested in Australia's actions and Australian sacrifices made in France during World War 1, then this is the value for money tour for you.
Very informative day out to the Australian Battlefields.
ILONA Y,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Brigitte was very friendly and informative. She had many visuals that helped to explain the sights we visited. She has an extensive local knowledge and knew some great places to visit. Brigitte was also easy to talk to and never boring. There were umbrellas for us to borrow as well.
Gives a greater understanding of the War in this area and personally tailored.
Colin N,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour of the Western Front. My focus was to visit the grave of a relative at one of the minor cemeteries. Brigitte added this to the tour as well as researching my relative finding a few things I didn’t previously know, including some extra information on the circumstances of his death. We covered all of the major sites listed giving a greater understanding of how the First World War affected this area. Some beautiful country which must have then seemed like hell. Bridgette as a great knowledge and understanding of the war in the place she calls home.
Visit to Somme battlefields, Monash Centre
Candy C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an unforgettable tour of World War 1 sites, focused on Australian memorials. Brigitte was thoughtful, very knowledgeable and accomodating. Her tour is small and relaxed. We highly recommend her tour- definitely a highlight of our visit in France. We leave with a lot to think about and reflect on.
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