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Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

From the towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. The morning will be spent exploring the Battle of the Somme. After lunch we head to Vimy Ridge and the ground over which Canadian troops demonstrated their tenacity and courage during the capture of this strategically important feature.

Your experienced guide will tell you the history and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front.

We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation.

Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Unless pre organised to another location these tours start outside Arras or Albert train stations which are easily accessible from Paris/Lille/Amiens

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Canadian National Vimy Memorial

You will have a guided visit and time to pay your respects at the stunning WW1 Canadian Memorial to the Missing whilst you learn about the actions that took place here in 1917.The tour also takes in the visitors centre with its tunnel and trench experience
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge

Here you will see the original grave site of the Canadian Unknown Soldier, along with the last resting place of thousands of his comrades.Afterwards we will also take time to stop at the nearby Neuville St Vaast German cemetery.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers through the preserved trenches. Learn about how the battle unfolded for the Newfoundland Regiment on that tragic day in 1916.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Adanac Military Cemetery

Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and pay your respects to the fallen.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Courcelette Canadian Memorial

Stand on the ground of the Canadian memorial while your guide explains the actions undertaken here by the Canadian forces in 1916.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tank Corps Memorial

Tanks were born in WW1. Visit the memorial to see the ground where it began.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

Visit the largest crater caused by man in anger. More of the Battle of the Somme will unfold as you walk this scarred landscape.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge?

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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Activity code: C-394029P3

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.

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