Tour of the Somme Battlefields
ID: GYG987554-1532081
Category:
Country: Belgium
Country: Belgium
Duration: 08:00 hours
Description
Explore the World War One battlefields of north-western France with official Somme guide Bart. Learn about the Somme offensive, Vimy Ridge, and the French sector and other areas.
Tour the World War One battlefields of north-western France with battlefield historian and cartographer Bart. Bart, who is an official Somme battlefield guide (Somme tourist board), will join you in your car for a 6-hour guided tour of the first world war battlefields of northwestern France.
Choose from a variety of topics, such as the Somme offensive, Vimy Ridge, Americans in the Somme, the French sector, writers and poets in the Somme, and the last flight of the Red Baron. You can also mix and match topics at your discretion within the constraints of time.
If you have any family members who fought in the war, Bart can also help you trace their footsteps, subject to available information. Usually, the tour starts at 14-18 Somme Chambres (Bed and Breakfast) at Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre (Somme) at 09:00, unless agreed otherwise. For day tours, a lavish packed lunch is available for a small price.
Tour the World War One battlefields of north-western France with battlefield historian and cartographer Bart. Bart, who is an official Somme battlefield guide (Somme tourist board), will join you in your car for a 6-hour guided tour of the first world war battlefields of northwestern France.
Choose from a variety of topics, such as the Somme offensive, Vimy Ridge, Americans in the Somme, the French sector, writers and poets in the Somme, and the last flight of the Red Baron. You can also mix and match topics at your discretion within the constraints of time.
If you have any family members who fought in the war, Bart can also help you trace their footsteps, subject to available information. Usually, the tour starts at 14-18 Somme Chambres (Bed and Breakfast) at Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre (Somme) at 09:00, unless agreed otherwise. For day tours, a lavish packed lunch is available for a small price.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of World War I from a professional battlefield historian
- Explore the battlefields of north-western France with a local expert
- Discover the Somme offensive, Vimy Ridge, and the French sector
- Visit the trail of the Red Baron and learn about the Americans in the Somme
- Enjoy a packed lunch on a day tour for a small additional fee
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours start at 14-18 Somme Chambres (Bed and Breakfast) at Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre (Somme) at 09.00 ...
or at a point of your desire within the Somme Battlefield area.
Suitable for history enthusiasts and families
Customizable tour content based on interests
Bed and Breakfast address of the tour-guide and his wife, in the village of Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre, in the Ancre Valley. www.14-18sommechambres.com www.1418sommechambres@gmail.com
or at a point of your desire within the Somme Battlefield area.
Suitable for history enthusiasts and families
Customizable tour content based on interests
Bed and Breakfast address of the tour-guide and his wife, in the village of Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre, in the Ancre Valley. www.14-18sommechambres.com www.1418sommechambres@gmail.com
INCLUDED
- 6 hour tour with battlefield historian Bart, official Somme Battlefield Guide
- Tour of WWI battlefields in north-western France
- Customisable tour based on interests (e.g., Somme offensive, Vimy Ridge, Red Baron)
- Option for ancestry tours, subject to available information
- Packed lunch available for purchase
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry fees for museums (if desired) are not included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.