Private Tour
Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off Albert Train station
Food and Drink
Pickup points
Appart Hotel de la Paix 3 etoiles
43 rue Victor Hugo Albert France
Hotel Restaurant Le Royal Picardie
Avenue du General Leclerc, Albert France
Logis Hotel de la Basilique
3 rue Gambetta, Albert France
Ibis Albert, Pays De La Somme Hotel
Parc D'Activites Henry Potez, Albert France
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great afternoon exploring the Somme
Q family603,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy booking process and clear instructions for meeting Alison, my guide. An afternoon spent moving across the Somme battlefield, stopping at many places of interest. Alison shared her knowledge at each of these stops in an interesting and engaging way, and in chats whilst driving between sites. She even managed to find a point of interest from home as part of the tour. Really interesting and highly recommended.
Jon was amazing! So kind...
Isabel M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jon was amazing! So kind and knowledgeable and I learned so much. He kept us engaged and the 4 hours flew by. Thank you so much! It was incredible
Somme battlefield tour
robertgI839GH,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour, get so much more information than trying to do it yourself, would recommend
Half-day Somme Tour - A 5-star experience
U4564ZSronaldm,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a super tour with Alison yesterday visiting several of the important monuments and battle fields of the Somme. Alison is well-informed and gave us an interesting insight to all aspects of the Somme region during our trip.
Best tour ever
Vacation68107618448,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s hard to sum up in words how fantastic the tour was. John was so knowledgeable and even added extras to the tour which we didn’t expect. There was literally nothing that John didn’t know and his passion for this era of history was second to none. We loved visiting the various memorials and being taken to places where people would not usually visit. I told him I liked Sassoon poetry and he was kind enough to share a story about his friend David and he took us to see his memorial which was so thoughtful and kind. I’d thoroughly recommend this to anyone who wants to find out about the Battle of the Somme. Thank you John for a fantastic experience and we hope to see you again for another experience next year!
Memorable tour, highly recommend
karenm457,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was perfect for us. Allison (who lives locally but is originally from the UK) was friendly and extremely knowledgeable and as it is a private tour she adapts it to whatever your interest level is and contacts you beforehand to find out if you want to visit any particular memorial or trace a particular person. In the half day tour we saw the sights we wanted to see and gained a much better understanding of the terrain where the battles took place, some of the tactics and strategies of WW1, and of the terrible loss of life. The time flew by. Of course it does mean that you cannot spend very long at each site because of the time limits so if you want a more in depth look, you will need to book a longer tour. We travelled to Albert in the morning by train from Lille, and spent time in the Somme museum in Albert and also in the Notre Dame Basilica before having lunch and then meeting Allison for the tour. This worked well for us. Thank you to Allison for this memorable tour.
Informative and relaxed
Sandra M,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional & thorough approach. Able to create an excellent narrative. Recommend this tour especially for veterans’ families..
Highly recommended
beverleyk423,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Alison knew so much about the Somme area and the history of the battle, and took us to the most important places on a generous four hour tour. Highly recommended.
Excellent Tour
Sean K,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from 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
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