Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance to the Museum Somme 1916 in Albert
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
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome WWI Tour with Brigitte
Diane B,
Sep 8, 2025
- 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!!!
Kiwi Soldiers
Sue H,
Jul 7, 2025
- 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
- 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 visit
Mark C,
Nov 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Organised the trip for my son who missed out on a school trip earlier in the year. Fantastic guide who had great knowledge and adapted appropriately.
A four hour history lesson, not easily forgotten.
Nene L,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was pouring with rain but I found that it was just the right background on which to visit these sad locations. the rain and mud made it a bit easier to imagine the plight of all the young boys who lived – or didn't – through that horrible ordeal. Our guide, Brigitte De Cuyper, was lovely, very kind, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
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