Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Musee Somme 1916
Your tour begins with the visit of the "Museum Sum 1916". This one will give you a good introduction and help you understand the living conditions of the soldier. This underground museum has one of the largest collections of objects from the first war. The visit will be guided.
Lochnagar Crater
The "Lochnagar crater" is the result of the explosion of the largest mine that took place on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. "At 30 meters deep and 90 meters wide, it is one of the most most impressive of the Somme Your guide will explain the beginning of the battle.
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Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance to the Museum Somme 1916 in Albert
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a memorable day. First class.
MIKESLEEPOVER,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour! Dianne was absolutely brilliant, so informative, it was a fascinating afternoon. I went with my wife and mother in law who wanted to find her grandfather’s name on the Thiepval memorial. You get so much more from a tour with a guide who is able to answer all those random questions that come to into your head! Dianne has since helped us to uncover a great deal of information regarding where he fought and even diary accounts from his final days. Thank you for a truly memorable afternoon!
Tour Cancelled night before
Donald T,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Booked travel and hotel to Albert upon receiving confirmation from Viator. Tour was cancelled 6pm the night before because guide was already booked and I shouldn’t have been able to book it.
Excellent tour and first rate guide
Eric H,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brigitte was an excellent guide and being born locally had many insights of a personal nature which gave a different perspective to our guide book
A great experience with a...
Paul M,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. A fantastic half day giving an insight into events on the Somme.
Battlefields tour
Go21679817631,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour, which was personalised to suit the interests of my family. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Awesome WWI Tour with Brigitte
Diane B,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Brigitte, was wonderful and so knowledgeable! We went on the tour because my son graduated with a degree in history and wanted to learn more about WWI. He said the tour was the best part of our trip to France. I would highly recommend Brigitte to anyone wanting a personal tour guide for WWI. She was simply incredible!!!
A truly memorable tour of the Battle of Somme - perfectly tailored for two boys age 9 & 10!
RC1333,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just returned from the most informative and interesting Battle of Somme tour with Brigitte! It was perfectly tailored to my two sons age 9 & 10. They were fascinated throughout, learning new things in Museum 2016, visiting Lochnagar crater, Thiepval Memorial (where Brigitte successfully showed us how to find family members with our surname) and going into the preserved trenches. I would encourage anyone to book a tour with Brigitte, you learn so much more than doing it by yourself, especially if you have limited time. Also, we came by train so Brigitte was able to drive us everywhere. Thank you so much for such a fantastic experience, Brigitte - l am sure the boys will remember this for the rest of their lives!
Kiwi Soldiers
Sue H,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous, lots of knowledge about the NZ soldiers we were searching for. Brigette was great she organized the tour around us and our specific quests, surprising us with details only a local could know and clearly explain. We would not hesitate in recommending Brigette for 5 stars. Thank you very much Brigette. Sue & Phil
Somme Battlefields Half Day Tour
Karen H,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brigette was fantastic - so knowledgeable and interesting. It was 36 degrees today, and she checked with us in advance that we were still OK to go ahead with the tour. She brought water for us and sought out the shady spots where she could. Brigette's English is brilliant, her explanations of the Somme, the Battle itself, events leading up to it and the total devastation that followed really brought everything to life. We would thoroughly recommend this tour, particularly if Bridgette is leading it!
Somme region tour
W5347XDneilt,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bridgette was amazing, we found her very passionate about the region and she was very flexible helping us find the war grave of a great uncle. Would not hesitate to recommend her as a guide in the Somme area.
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