Private Tour
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lunch
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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.
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
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
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Graham S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was amazing and full of knowledge. Sadly I cannot say the same for Viator as a change of hotel for us to Mercure was acknowledged to us by them but not told to our guide. As a result she was left waiting outside the wrong hotel for 45 minutes before I called her.
Richard T,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
It was a very indepth look at the WW1 battlefields. I got to visit one of my two Great Great Uncles who were born in Western Australia and went to fight in France but never made it back home.
Julie T,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
Brigitte our guide was exceptional. Our tour took in the memorials and cemeteries of those who perished during the battles in the Somme area. The tour provides an understanding of the impact of these battles at the time and ongoing for both the French people of the region and the Allies. Sir John Monash Centre, a stunning building details the Australians trials during the battles and is a must visit.
Ruth F,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
This was a really well planned and informative day with Brigitte. All communications were excellent beforehand and the day was everything we expected it to be.
Stephen T,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
Bridgette is a passionate and informative battlefield tour guide. Growing up in the area is something special that is easily identified from her vast knowledge of the history relayed to you. I highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Bridgette for a wonderful day that we will forever cherish. Kind regards Stephen and Lynn
Operated by WW1 Battlefields guided tours: Brigitte De Cuyper from Get a Guide