Private Tour
Half Day Private guided Tour Battlefields of the Somme
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a Somme offensive introductory tour. Visit some of the key sites and memorials as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war on the western front. 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. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. 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.
Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.
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
This stop includes guided visit to the memorial and free time in the visitors centre
Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
Walk in the footsteps of the soilders through the preserved trenches whilst learning of the tragic events that unfolded here.
Options
Half Day Private guided Tour Battlefields of the Somme
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and relaxed
Sandra M,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Relaxed and very informative tour, visiting many key sites, and ability to adapt if need be. It absolutely ticked off some of my bucket list. Also helped with guide being of British background. Highly recommend.
Professional & thorough...
Patrick F,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Professional & thorough approach. Able to create an excellent narrative. Recommend this tour especially for veterans’ families..
Excellent Tour
Sean K,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great tour! Allison’s wealth of knowledge is matched only be her enthusiasm and kindness! She has a designed schedule, but can go off-script to ensure a great experience for you and anyone else who might join. Would recommend to anyone again 10/10
Excellent guide
Emily F,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alison is a very clear and discerning guide - we felt she really tried to tailor the tour personally to us and got the level right for some in the group who knew very little and others who knew more. So many stops at places you wouldn’t otherwise know about and great pointing out of where in the landscape things took place. Truly excellent and well worth it.
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.
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