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Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert

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| Amiens, France
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Mailly-Maillet
Somme 1916 Museum, Albert
Lochnagar Crater, La Boisselle
CWGC Cemetery, Pozieres
Thiepval Memorial of the Missing
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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

During this 6-hour tour, your guide will take you through the different stages of the Battle of the Somme; looking at the strategic aspect, its consequences, the human cost, the impact of the war on people and landscape, and much more! Brigitte is a local guide who has a deep knowledge of her subject and is passionate about her job!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
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80300 Albert
France

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Musee Somme 1916

Your tour starts with a visit to the "Museum Somme 1916" in the little town of Albert. This 230-meter-long tunnel dug in the Middle Ages is home to a fantastic museum holding over 4000 WW1 artifacts. It retraces the different events leading to the Battle of the Somme and allows you to experience life in the trenches during the First World War.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebieres

The “Basilica Notre Dame de Brebières”, is of Neo-Byzantine style and was built at the end of the 19th Century. Its unusual architecture makes it one of the most important edifices in Picardy. Destroyed during the Great War, she was reconstructed identically by the son of the original architect: Edmond Duthoit. Its dome is covered with gold sheets bearing the statue of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. Your guide will tell you the story attached to this statue which happened during WW1
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Lochnagar Crater

You are now in the sector of the Battle of the Somme of 1916. «Lochnagar Crater » was created by a large mine placed beneath the German front lines on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, it was one of 19 mines that were placed beneath the German lines from the British section of the Somme front, to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. This impressive site is 70 feet deep and 330 feet wide which makes it the largest crater in the Somme.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pozieres British Cemetery

This is the third largest CWGC cemetery in the Somme area. 2 758 soldiers are rather buried or commemorated here. Your guide will tell you how the main belligerents dealt with their dead after the war, the scandals linked to this task, the birth of the CWGC, and the philosophy behind the design
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pozieres Memorial

Australian official historian Charles Bean would say about Pozières that it "is more densely sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth." Pozières, sadly is well known to the Australians. Almost 7000 men lost their lives here. The “1st Australian Memorial” site will be where your guide will tell you all about this terrible battle which took place between the 23rd of July and the 3rd of September 1916.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Le Tommy

This is a must-see exhibition, not only does it have a little cafe/bar it also has a wonderful museum created by its owner Dominique and his son, It is a labour of love with a wonderful reconstruction of the Trenches of WW1. you will really get the idea of what it was like to be fighting in those conditions.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Memorial de Thiepval

The “Memorial of the Missing” is the largest British War Memorial in the world. This imposing monument overlooks the surrounding rolling countryside. On its walls are engraved the names of over 72,000 soldiers who are rather missing or whose bodies were found but not identified. Here we will talk about military tactics and also about the notion of being “missing” and what it meant for all the families of those soldiers.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

The Newfoundland Memorial Park is the largest battlefield site in the Somme and a memorial dedicated to all Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War. The Battle of the Somme was the first major engagement of the regiment where they suffered staggering losses on the 1st of July 1916. The ground, purchased in 1921 by the women of Newfoundland and their government has become the symbol of sacrifice and a source of identity for the island.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hawthorn Ridge Crater

This impressive crater is the result of the explosion of two mines during the Battle of the Somme; one of them, on the 1st of July 1916 was the first action of the battle. We will then cross the road and enter Sunken Lane, the lane from which the Lancashire Fusiliers went over the top, famously filmed by Geoffrey Malins. We will see what happened here both in July and November 1916 as well as talking about filming the war.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beaumont-Hamel

The 8th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Memorial is a reminder of the action of the Scots who fought on this ground. This memorial was unveiled by the Duke of Argyll. This stop will be the occasion to see the participation of Scotland in WW1.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mailly-Maillet

Mailly-Maillet is a picturesque little village in the county of the Somme. Its history dates back to the Roman times. During WW1, the village which was only 4 km away from the frontline of the Battle of the Somme, was used constantly for billeting troops from every corner of the world. Many houses in the village still bear the scars of shelling. Here we will talk about life at the rear of the frontline and the"Shot at Dawn".
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Full Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Specialized infant seats are available

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