Private Tour
Half Day Private guided Tour Battlefields of the Somme
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the story of the Somme offensive in this introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials of the campaign as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. Take time at the sites to reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago.
As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops (except Monday) and Somme 1916 Museum.
We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included in the tour duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off Albert Train station
Food and Drink
What To Expect
Memorial de Thiepval
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Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
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Options
Half Day Private guided Tour Battlefields of the Somme
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
Teresa V,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alison was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and just fun to be around! we wish we would have had a full day with her! She even gave book recommendations. I would highly recommend her services and would likely befriend her if I lived in the area.
WW1 Battlefields Tour
liz w,
Oct 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00We set out to Albert, France to find out more about two of our Great Uncles who died on the Somme in WW1. The tour we took was four hours (though actually went over by about 20 minutes) and we couldn't have been more grateful for the time and effort our tour guide John took with us. The whole tour was really interesting and informative, however the time taken to visit the graveyards of our two Great Uncles and the detail provided to us, we felt went over and above what we had expected. John was very knowledgeable about WW1 and was also friendly, professional and easy to communicate with. We would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the battlefields of WW1.
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide
Susan T,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Enjoyed seeing the battlefields and learning more about WWI history. Alison was very knowledgeable and personable.
Amazing Tour!
David D,
Jul 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00This tour was amazing! Alison had contacted me prior to the tour to see if I had any particular area of interest and I told her that I had 2 relatives who fought for Canada in WW I. She looked up both relatives and tailored the tour specifically for my area of interest! As a retired history teacher, I was extremely impressed with the breadth of her knowledge and her personal stories. I wish I had taken this tour 35 years ago as there were so many little pieces of information that my students would have enjoyed hearing about.
Fantastic riveting tour
Ruth A,
Jun 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour with Jon who is a fount of knowledge and brought the period to life. We enjoyed every part of the tour and my 9-year-old son was riveted throughout. Thanks Jon for making our holiday.
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