WW1, The British Empire on the Somme

5.00

5.0(1 review)

9 hours

English, French

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

French

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour offers visitors a deeply personal, vivid, and moving experience of the British Empire in the Battle of the Somme. Led by local guides with extensive knowledge of both history and landscape, each story is brought alive with passion, humour, and heartfelt respect. Travelling in a comfortable Ford Galaxy seven-seater, the tour is limited to just four guests to ensure space, ease, and a more personal experience. Your guide is there to offer friendly support throughout, making sure every visitor feels well looked after.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Musee Somme 1916

A visit to the Somme 1916 Museum is a must for anyone exploring this area. The museum is located underground in a tunnel dating from the 10th century. It houses an extensive collection of World War I artifacts and traces the events of the 1916 Battle of the Somme. This guided tour provides an excellent introduction to your tour.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Lochnagar Crater

Lochnagar Crater is an impressive site, estimated today to be around 100 meters wide and 30 meters deep. It was created by a mine explosion at 7:28 a.m. on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. This was one of nineteen mines detonated that day. A visit to this site provides the opportunity to explain how the battle began and its significance

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

DURATION

Duration: 9 hours Pickup included

The Commonwealth in the Battle of the Somme

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Excess baggage

Lunch costs between 10€ and 20€

Pickup points

Appart Hotel de la Paix 3 etoiles

43 rue Victor Hugo Albert France

Logis Hotel de la Basilique

3 rue Gambetta, Albert France

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thoroughly recommend
Peter H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brigitte explained that this was a new tour and it was obvious that a lot of work had gone into the preparation. A very informative day with a most enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Would thoroughly recommended.