Private Tour
Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
On this tour, your group will be the sole and exclusive participant. You will receive your guide's undivided attention. This is a strictly private tour: I never combine bookings. You will only travel with the people you choose.
Following the footsteps of the Australians on the Somme with a local experienced guide. We conduct battlefield tours of the Western Front since over 16 years to provide you a unique experience.
To ensure a truly personalized experience, please let me know in advance if you have any special interests or specific sites you wish to visit, including any locations connected to family members who served during the war. I'm happy to tailor the tour to your preferences.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Australian National Memorial
Visiting the Australian National Memorial of Villers-Bretonneux where 11.000 Australians without a know grave who fell in the Somme are remembered and Villers-Bretonneux Military cemetery
Sir John Monash Centre
Sir John Monash Centre tells Australia story of the Western Front Please note that the SJMC will be closed from 25 December to 1 January inclusive, and from 10 February to 1 March inclusive
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre
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Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
WW1 Private Tour
mathewjamesg,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olivier was very knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating. Would highly recommend him for your tour of all the battlefield sites.
Outstanding experience
584JanM584,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable experience with Olivier. Walking the old trenches and driving the landscape gives you a new insight into WWI. Unmissable.
Must do tour of the Somme battlefields
M101VPjustinb,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day with Olivier touring the Somme Battlefields. He is very knowledgable, friendly and put together a great itinerary. Would highly recommend.
A day on the Western Front 2025
Journey752817,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very enjoyable and informative day with Olivier. His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the WW1 battles of the Somme really brought the topic to life for us. As the day progressed we really began to visualise and understand what it must have been like for the soldiers and the local community. Visiting the various memorials, including the Sir John Monash Centre and Australian Memorial were highlights for us.
Great way to visit this area without the stress of organising it yourself.
Jean2016,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing to follow in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers at the Western Front during the offences of WW1. Having the old photographers and maps of that era and being able to compare to now was very interesting. Oliver was an enthusiastic historian and was able to put things into perspective. highly recommend this tour, it is very comprehensive.
Great day out with a fantastic local guide
M9656CKdavidl,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A full day of the Australian involvement in the Somme area and Villers-Bretonneaux. Great tour, very informative with Olivier, a very pleasant and knowleageable guide from the local area who really knows his stuff. Great pacing, some free time but covered a good number of key sites. Private tour, just Olivier and the two of us. Started and finished on time. He also has very good assist with an ipad set up with photos and map to help understand the history. Totally cool.
Australian Somme Tour
246caths,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very insightful and moving. Olivier was an incredibly knowledgeable, polite and thorough guide. We saw and experienced so much. The highlight of the tour was Villers-Bretonneux and the Sir John Monash Centre.
A great personalised experience
Fearless33005785325,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip had been in the planning for many months. Olivier tailored the tour to include an activity that was very personal. His efforts in working with us and conducting extra research was greatly appreciated. His knowledge of the campaigns and battles is excellent and his use of an iPad inside the vehicle allowed us to track the battlefront as we went along. This is a great initiative. I highly recommend Olivier.
Passion and knowledge - Olivier is the perfect Somme guide for Australians wanting to understand the sacrifices in WWI
Dogboy63,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olivier is fantastic. He has a wealth of knowledge, and a passion for the history of the Somme. The itinerary is comprehensive, and has a good mix between inspiring and sobering. It makes one realise how brave and selfless Australians and their allies were in repelling the Germans, while at the same time bringing so much sadness with the incredibly high loss of (mostly) young lives. The Sir John Monash Centre is a must-see for any Aussies. I highly recommend a day with Olivier - you will learn a lot and have a very rich experience on which to reflect at a later time.
Somme history tour
Claire F,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Olivier was very organised, attentive, thoughtful and informative. He knew his geography and history very well, and ensured we were comfortable throughout the day. We had a great day. What more could you ask for in a tour?
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