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Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
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27 Ratings
Albert
Embark on a half-day private Battle of the Somme tour and uncover the historic British battle sites. Learn about the course, reasons, results, and consequences of this significant war. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Musee Somme 1916 - Your tour begins with the visit of the “Museum Sum 1916”. This one will give you a good introduction and help you understand the living conditions of the soldier. This underground museum has one of the largest collections of objects from the first war. The visit will be guided.
- Lochnagar Crater - The “Lochnagar crater” is the result of the explosion of the largest mine that took place on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. “At 30 meters deep and 90 meters wide, it is one of the most most impressive of the Somme Your guide will explain the beginning of the battle.
- Pozieres British Cemetery - Of the 421 cemeteries of the CWGC in the department of the Somme, it is the third largest. 2,758 soldiers are buried there or commemores. Your guide will explain how each country deals with its dead after the war, the scandals related to this task, the birth of the IWGC and the philosophy adopted in the construction of these cemeteries. Special attention will be given to the explanation of the British graves.
- Memorial de Thiepval - At 45 meters high, the Memorial of the Disappeared is the largest British memorial in the world. More than 72,000 names of British or South African soldiers who fought before March 20, 1918 are serious on its walls. This will be an opportunity to talk about the impact of the first world war on civilians and the concept of “disappeared” as well as the strategic aspect of the Battle of the Somme.
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - The “Newfoundland Memorial Park” is the only place in the Somme where you will find the remains of a battlefield and where you can walk in the trenches as well as the soldiers of the first war. This place represents the sacrifice of the Newfoundlanders during the Battle of the Somme. Your guide will tell you about the condition of soldiers in the trenches and the events that led to the masscare of Newfoundlanders.
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What's Included
- Lunch break included in the tour
What's Not Included
- Entrance to the Museum Somme 1916 in Albert
Additional Information
Throughout this 4-hour tour, you’ll gain insight into why the ‘Battle of the Somme’ is still considered the most dreadful conflict in British history. Your guide will discuss the progression of the battle, why it transpired, its outcomes, and the aftermath it had on soldiers, civilians, the terrain and contemporary society. Our Get-a-Guide guides are dedicated and eager to share their knowledge with you! Feel free to reach out to us for additional information!
Location
Albert
At the reception of the "Musee Somme 1916", Rue Anicet Godin, Albert Somme.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Philip_m
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent - Excellent Tour
So informative and my guide was so knowledgeable.
She actually lives locally so knew the history of this area first hand
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David_j
Jun 5, 2024
Great tour. Brigitte had... - Great tour. Brigitte had so much knowledge it was hard to pack into just the half day. Couldn't recommend this tour highly enough.
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Ken
Jun 4, 2024
Amazing day - Had a fantastic tour with Brigitte who modified the day to incorporate a New Zealand focus for me. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Somme and was able to share details of her experience growing up on a farm in the area and sharing the experiences of a local who absorbed so much knowledge of the history through her childhood. On top of all that Brigitte is really good company too. This was the best day of my trip to France and I recommend this experience to everyone.
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J2866vbbrendar
May 23, 2024
Extremely Interesting and Informative. - The half day tour with Brigitte was amazing. Extremely interesting and informative.
Brigitte’s native language is French but she speaks excellent English having lived in the UK for numerous years and therefore was able to give us the tour in English.
Brigitte had a fountain of knowledge regarding the battles and, being from the area, gave us lots of extra information and history regarding the surrounding villages.
We would most definitely recommend this tour.
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Petermu2828yq
Apr 27, 2024
Somme battlefields tour - Brigitte was my guide. Very knowledgable, engaging, terrific grasp of so many details regarding the Great war. Her personal perspective of family in the Ancre valley was particularly informative. Would highly recommend her to others.
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Graham_m
Apr 20, 2024
Great overview of the Somme battles - Brigitte, was knowledgeable and really brought the Somme battles to life.
She added recollections from her childhood and together with her battlefield knowledge, provided an engaging and humbling overview of the conflict.
She even managed three inquisitive Englishman's questions.
Thanks, Graham
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Robert_p
Dec 17, 2023
First class tour - Tour guide Bridget was great. So knowledgable and passionate about the subject. Great comms from her prior and very accommodating. Visited all the key areas we had hoped. An extremely enjoyable if not sombre day!! Thank you
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566hugov
Nov 26, 2023
Excellent and insightful tour - Really enjoyed it and highly recommend! We saw the large crater, the monument of the missing and the Canadian trenches
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Mark_l
Oct 19, 2023
Excellent, knowledgable local guide - Our guide Brigitte was excellent. She met us at the Somme museum in Albert, showed us around, before driving us around various memorials and landmarks in the area. We had a couple of places we wanted to stop off and she tailored the tour accordingly. It was a great day, and Brigitte was very knowledgeable about the area and history.
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Njawatt
Jun 28, 2023
A half-day tour providing a lifetime of discovery - Brigitte is an excellent tour guide who offers much valuable insight and profound depth of expertise. Having been raised with the Somme as her own backyard, she brings the personal as well as professional perspective into her tour and you will not find better than one who was raised on stories recounted by that generation that lived these events themselves.
With years previously invested working at the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, her facts are encyclopedic in scope and her vivid descriptions of all that took place during the region’s battles truly transport her audience back in time to those sacred days. If you have an ancestor who fought or took part in these battles, Brigitte will provide you with extra-ordinary care— painstakingly researching the movements, monuments, memorials and people who are part of your family’s heritage.
It has been one of my life’s most enduring goals to see the places where my family’s story was so sadly influenced. Brigitte made the achievement of that dream come true. I ended the tour with a much deeper appreciation and awareness of my family’s history and only regret that the hours passed by seemingly so quickly. Yet, every second spent with this amazing and extra-ordinary guide was very well spent — book early and when you can— you won’t want to miss out on such a transformative experience.
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