Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras
6 Reviews
Arras, France
Cultural Tours hosted by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience
9 hours (approx.)
Up to 7 travelers
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Alcoholic drinks
What's not included
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 atCanadian National Vimy Memorial
You will stand near the memorial and have a view on the Douai plain. Visit one of the tunnels, the Grange Tunnel, in which Canadian troops stood hours before the battle. You will stand at one of the cemeteries on the ridge, see some preserved trenches and spend some time in the newly built visitor centre.
3 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCimetiere du Cabaret Rouge
See where the Canadian Unknown Soldier was exhumed from.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCourcelette Canadian Memorial
Stand on the battlefields where Canadians fought at the fall of 1916.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMemorial de Thiepval
This memorial is the largest built by the CWGC, it is bearing the names 72 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLochnagar Crater
See the crater, the result of an undergound explosion triggered on the morning of 1st July 1916.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMemorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
You will stand near the Caribu and walk on the preserved battlefield from the allied to the German lines passing near the "Danger Tree", "Y Ravine" and the memorial to the 51st Highland division before having a look the New Foundland Visitor Centre.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum two adults per booking
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Our tour of Vimy Ridge
Anne_S, Dec 2024
We enjoyed a private, exceptionally informative tour with Lucas. He was personable, knowledgeable and wonderfully organized. We appreciated his ability to communicate memorable facts, moments and overview of the history of WW1 and the significance of the battles and memorials. We will be recommended this tour when we return to Canada and are in awe of the respect paid to all those for their sacrifice. Thank you for keeping this subject relevant and important.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you very much, Anne, for your nice review.
Claude Verhaeghe
Seeing it live is amazing
DavidE_P, Dec 2024
The pictures of Vimy Ridge memorial I have seen do not do it justice having now seen it live.
The Newfoundland Caribou memorial does justice to the tragic story of that regiment
Our tour guide Claude is top notch
Responses from ClaudeV967
Hi David,
thank you for the nice review, I am glad you enjoyed the day.
All the best.
Claude
An amazing day
Gemma_S, Dec 2024
Claude was fantastic, his descriptions and knowledge really brought everything to life. He was great at explaining the phases and various battles in the war and showed the various front lines. We covered so much more than we would have got round ourselves and he made it really interesting and informative. We would highly recommend the day.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you, Gemma; for the nice comment.
Bucket-list kind of tour!
Thomas_W, Dec 2024
Clause was a great guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and also helped us solve a couple of issues related to timing and logistics. Highly recommended!
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you for the nice comment Thomas, I am happy you enjoyed the day.
Claude Verhaeghe
Incredible Experience
Kimberley_B, Dec 2024
Claude was an outstanding tour guide. The staff at the Vimy Ridge Center are all Canadian University students from across the country. They were proud to be working at such a historic place. The Newfoundland Memorial Park was also incredible to visit.
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