1 day Canadian WW1 private tour including Vimy Ridge
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Following the footsteps of the Canadians at Vimy Ridge and the Somme from Arras with a local experienced guide. We are conducting battlefield tours of the Western Front since over 12 years to provide you a unique experience.7 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Professional licensed local guide
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Small-group tour (up to 4)
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Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Chemin des Canadiens, Route D55, Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France, 62580The Battle of Arras, April 1917
We start visiting the Vimy Ridge visitor Centre. Depending the attendance, the Grange tunnel visit will be added to explore and discover an hidden side of the trench warfare.
Crossing the Canadian line through no man's land, we will walk in the German trench system facing the Canadian positions.
And then, we will drive to the Canadian Memorial designed by Walter Seymour Allward and fully refurbished in 2007.
Before heading to the Somme sector, we will stop at the Givenchy Road Canadian cemetery.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery
Neuville-Saint-Vaast, France, 62580This cemetery contains the graves of 108 Canadians who fell on the 9th of April and on the following days of the battle15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free3
Pozieres
Pozieres, FranceWe'll have a lunch break in a local café/restaurant in La Boisselle or Pozières45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Rue de l'Eglise, Beaumont-Hamel, France, 80300Following the lunch, we will visit the Newfoundland Park of Beaumont-Hamel where the Regiment of Newfoundland suffered the second worst casualty level of a regiment on the first day of the battle of the Somme.
Its very well preserved trench system is a must to help us to understand the trench warfare. The Caribou Memorial and the Danger Tree are standing proudly facing the German army line.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Courcelette Canadian Memorial
Nord Route Nationale, Courcelette, France, 80300The Battle of the Somme, 1916
After visiting Vimy Ridge, we drive now to the sector of the battle of the Somme of 1916.
The first stop is at the Canadian Memorial of Courcelette. This village has been captured by the Canadians in mid-September 1916 on the same day that the tanks will be used for the first time in history.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We will contact you after your booking so we can arrange the pick up location. It's also possible to pick you up at the train station in Arras or Saint-Quentin. Arras is at 50mn away from Paris with daily TGV trains. Please note the Visitor Education Centre is closed and visitor activities are unavailable during the seasonal closure from mid-December to the beginning of February
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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