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Bus Tours hosted by Chemins d'Histoire Battlefield Tours

8 hours (approx.)

Up to 3 travelers

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

About

On this tour, your group will be welcomed as the sole and exclusive participants. The guide's undivided attention will be dedicated to you throughout the experience. This tour is maintained as strictl...
  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/private guide
  • What's not included

  • Lunch

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atCarriere Wellington

    Explore the tunnel network dug by the New Zealanders for the Battle of Arras in April 1917

    1 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)Admission included

    Stop atGrevillers New Zealand Memorial

    During the 1918 Spring Offensive, Bapaume was captured by the German army. Although defended by New Zealand troops, the town was briefly lost, only to be retaken by the Kiwis in August 1918. Notably, it was in this area that the New Zealanders played a crucial role in stopping the German advance, Operation Michael.

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atLe Tommy

    Lunch at the Tommy Museum Café, Pozières, followed by a discovery of the Battle of Pozières, a key struggle in the Battle of the Somme.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atLochnagar Crater

    Explore the Lochnagar Mine Crater, a massive 60,000-pound crater created by the detonation of a British mine on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme.

    20 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atCaterpillar Valley Memorial

    The Caterpillar Valley Cemetery and Memorial is located on Bazentin Ridge, near Longueval. This was the site of the New Zealand Division's first engagement in the Battle of the Somme, in September 1916. The cemetery contains numerous New Zealand graves and serves as the memorial for those New Zealanders who died in the area and have no known graves.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atNew Zealand Battlefield Memorial

    The memorial, erected on a ridge overlooking High Wood and Delville Wood, honors the New Zealand Division's contribution to the Battle of the Somme.

    20 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop at

    The Newfoundland Park in Beaumont-Hamel is unique worldwide, offering visitors the chance to explore a complete and preserved trench system in its original post-Great War state. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to understand trench warfare.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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