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Historical Tours hosted by WW1 Battlefields guided tours: Brigitte De Cuyper from Get a Guide

4 hours (approx.)

Up to 3 travelers

Meet everyone at the start point

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

About

During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the re...
  • The lunch break can be included in your tour
  • What's not included

  • Entrance to the Museum Somme 1916 in Albert

    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 atMusee Somme 1916

    Your tour begins with the visit of the "Museum Sum 1916". This one will give you a good introduction and help you understand the living conditions of the soldier. This underground museum has one of the largest collections of objects from the first war. The visit will be guided.

    1 hour (approx.)Admission not included

    Stop atLochnagar Crater

    The "Lochnagar crater" is the result of the explosion of the largest mine that took place on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. "At 30 meters deep and 90 meters wide, it is one of the most most impressive of the Somme Your guide will explain the beginning of the battle.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atPozieres British Cemetery

    Of the 421 cemeteries of the CWGC in the department of the Somme, it is the third largest. 2,758 soldiers are buried there or commemores. Your guide will explain how each country deals with its dead after the war, the scandals related to this task, the birth of the IWGC and the philosophy adopted in the construction of these cemeteries. Special attention will be given to the explanation of the British graves.

    20 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atMemorial de Thiepval

    At 45 meters high, the Memorial of the Disappeared is the largest British memorial in the world. More than 72,000 names of British or South African soldiers who fought before March 20, 1918 are serious on its walls. This will be an opportunity to talk about the impact of the first world war on civilians and the concept of "disappeared" as well as the strategic aspect of the Battle of the Somme.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atMemorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

    The "Newfoundland Memorial Park" is the only place in the Somme where you will find the remains of a battlefield and where you can walk in the trenches as well as the soldiers of the first war. This place represents the sacrifice of the Newfoundlanders during the Battle of the Somme. Your guide will tell you about the condition of soldiers in the trenches and the events that led to the masscare of Newfoundlanders.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

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Philip_M, Dec 2024

Excellent Tour

So informative and my guide was so knowledgeable.

She actually lives locally so knew the history of this area first hand

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Many thanks for your review Philip All the best, Brigitte

Great tour. Brigitte had...

David_J, Dec 2024

Great tour. Brigitte had so much knowledge it was hard to pack into just the half day. Couldn't recommend this tour highly enough.

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Thank you so much for your review! All the best Brigitte

Amazing day

Ken S, Dec 2024

Had a fantastic tour with Brigitte who modified the day to incorporate a New Zealand focus for me. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Somme and was able to share details of her experience growing up on a farm in the area and sharing the experiences of a local who absorbed so much knowledge of the history through her childhood. On top of all that Brigitte is really good company too. This was the best day of my trip to France and I recommend this experience to everyone.

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Thank you so much Ken for your review! It was a pleasure being in your company too! All the best Brigitte

Extremely Interesting and Informative.

J2866VBbrendar, Dec 2024

The half day tour with Brigitte was amazing. Extremely interesting and informative.

Brigitte’s native language is French but she speaks excellent English having lived in the UK for numerous years and therefore was able to give us the tour in English.

Brigitte had a fountain of knowledge regarding the battles and, being from the area, gave us lots of extra information and history regarding the surrounding villages.

We would most definitely recommend this tour.

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Thank you so much for your review! All the best Brigitte

Somme battlefields tour

petermU2828YQ, Dec 2024

Brigitte was my guide. Very knowledgable, engaging, terrific grasp of so many details regarding the Great war. Her personal perspective of family in the Ancre valley was particularly informative. Would highly recommend her to others.

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Thank you very much for your review All the best brigitte

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