Private Full-Day Australian Battlefields Tour: Discover History and Culture of the Somme
4.8
26 Ratings
Amiens
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Somme on this private full-day Australian Battlefields Tour. Explore Australian sites, walk in trenches, and learn about French politics and culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens - Amiens Cathedral is, this year celebrating its 800 years birthday! She is the largest gothic cathedral in the world. On your way to Villers-Bretonneux your guide will tell you all about the cathedral and also about the city of Amiens from the Middle Ages to now. You will discover the lovely rolling landscape of the Somme whilst learning about French local economy and culture.
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The “One day Australian Tour” is simply exceptional! It showcases the majority of the Australian locations in the Somme and also guides you to spots that aren’t typically included in other tours! The tour gives you insight into the different conflicts the Australians participated in, allows you to explore trenches, and impart knowledge about French politics and culture as you explore the region.

Location
Amiens
At your hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Mark_s
Jan 11, 2024
Just do it. - We had a great time - Brigitte turned the day into truly a wonderful experience filled with detailed information and a deep passion to make the day special for us.
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Barry_w
Dec 19, 2023
Excellent - they we able to personalise the tour to show us where my grandfather and great uncle served in the war
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Fionalr8289iz
Oct 27, 2023
Highly Recommended Tour! - My daughter and I spent the most wonderful and special day with our guide Brigitte. Her knowledge of WW1 and the contribution our soldiers made on the Somme is incredible. Brigitte shows great passion and concern for the allied soldiers who fought, died and those who remain missing. She was also able to confirm with me that while serving on the front my grandfather whose occupation was a boot repairer also repaired boots for other soldiers on the battlefields. Soldiers boots are important! Thank you Brigitte for a wonderful day! Once in a lifetime experience! Fiona and Brianna
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Elizabeth_t
Oct 21, 2023
A Day out on the Battlefields - The day tour with Brigette was amazing. Armed with maps, photos and her incredible knowledge, Brigette explained the Western Front as we drove around the villages. My highlight was visiting the Victorian School in Villers-Bretonneux (which was not on the original tour) and because it was a Saturday we were able to access the school hall which had wood cravings of Australian animals. Also walking the battlefields and the John Monash Memorial were also highlights.
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Lisamarie_c
Oct 18, 2023
Knowledgeable informative accomodating - Bridgette was an unbelievable tour guide. Bridgette has a wealth of knowledge and passion. We were treated to a tour of the battlefields and surrounding towns. Bridgette met us at the train station in Amiens and we returned there late that day. I would highly recommend doing a tour with Bridgette
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Kimbg9954ft
Sep 3, 2023
Superb local battlefield knowledge - Hi Brigitte, I just wanted to thank you again for your battlefields tour… what an educational and enjoyable day! Your local knowledge, having grown up in Mailly-Maillet, was extensive. With your help we were able to find our distant relatives. Thiepval, Poziers and Villers-Brettoneux memorials were excellent. Thx again, Kim and Sue Bracknell.
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Lynne_m
Aug 31, 2023
Would thoroughly recommend this experience. - We had a wonderful day from the very first minute we met Brigitte at pick up. Brigitte's knowledge and passion for the topic kept our attention and interest all day. She was well prepared, with old photographs and site maps to enhance our experience and her presentation was thoughtful and compassionate. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
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Tam
Aug 28, 2023
Bucket List Tour - This private tour with Brigitte is a once in a lifetime experience. Intense emotion, incredible knowledge and seeing things what will remain with us forever. There was no rushing, just at our own pace, being able to take it all in and reflect on the courage and sacrifices made by our soldiers.
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Julia_d
Aug 7, 2023
Fabulous! - Jam-packed tour and Brigitte was very knowledgeable and even taught my ex-army husband a thing or two. Highly recommended to any Australian looking to visit the western front.
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374angusa
Sep 3, 2023
Terrible website - What a terrible website- no button to Book tour or Add to cart- how are you still in business!! Many wasted hours
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