WW1 Somme Battlefields and Amiens Private Day Trip from Paris
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
One private guide. One carefully built route. One day that will change how you see the 20th century. Explore the profound history of World War I , visit significant sites , walk through preserved trenches, and learn about the war's impact from an expert guide. The tour includes visits to Amiens Cathedral, the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne, the Thiepval Memorial, the Lochnagar Crater at La Boisselle, and the Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel. Can be personalised according to the clients' wishes. Private transportation with pick-up from your Paris hotel Please note The Historial de la Grande Guerre museum in Péronne is closed on Wednesdays between October and March. If your tour falls on a Wednesday during this period, your guide will replace this stop with an alternative visit in the area.
Inclusions
What's included
- private guide and private driver for a day
- tickets to all sites
- private comfortable or luxury car or mini-van (according to the chosen option)
- water and wifi in the car
Itinerary
Amiens Cathedral Begin the day in Amiens with a visit to the largest Gothic cathedral in France — the same landmark that soldiers on their way to the front saw as a symbol of the world they were fighting to protect. A perfect emotional and historical starting point before heading east toward the battlefields.
Pay tribute to the Australian soldiers who traveled halfway across the world to fight on the Western Front. The John Monash Centre features world-class interactive exhibits and films that bring their stories to life. Climb the memorial tower for a sweeping view over the Somme valley.
Immerse yourself in the most comprehensive WWI museum in the region. Personal objects, uniforms, letters, maps, and immersive exhibitions present the war through British, French, and German perspectives. The Otto Dix collection and two documentary films make this a truly unmissable experience — the essential historical foundation for everything you will see on the battlefields ahead.
Stand before the largest Commonwealth war memorial in the world, dedicated to over 72,000 British and South African soldiers with no known grave. One of the most powerful and moving sites of the entire day.
Take a well-deserved break in this small Somme town, which stood just behind the front lines during the war. Several local restaurants are available on the main square.
Witness one of the largest mine craters of the First World War, detonated on the opening morning of the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. A visceral and unforgettable reminder of the scale of destruction.
Walk through remarkably preserved trenches and the original no man's land at this extraordinary battlefield park. Canadian volunteer guides bring the stories of the Newfoundland Regiment to life in this deeply moving final stop on the Western Front.
Begin the return journey to Paris, with time to reflect on an unforgettable day of remembrance.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tour Up in Europe
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 230% above the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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