Vimy Ridge & Somme Battlefield Tour: Canadian WW1 Sites

Walk preserved Vimy trenches, visit Beaumont-Hamel, see four major memorials in one day

This private tour visits the Canadian and German trenches at Vimy Ridge, the Grange Tunnel where troops assembled before the assault, and four World War I memorials across the Somme battlefield, departing from Lille or Arras with a guide, lunch and transport included. The tour runs nine hours and accommodates up to eight people. A guide speaks English, French or Dutch, and pickup is included from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Vimy3h
2. Lochnagar Crater30m
3. Thiepval Memorial1h · entry included
4. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial45m

Visit WW1 Canadian and Somme battlefields

• Visit Canadian and German trenches
• Explore Grange Tunnel where troops stood
• Walk around Vimy Memorial and Visitor Center
• See Canadian Memorial at Courcelette
• View Lochnagar Crater from mine explosion
• Visit Thiepval Memorial and Visitor Center
• Stand at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial trenches
• Walk along Danger Tree and see preserved battlefield

The experience

Vimy Ridge is the centerpiece. You descend into the Grange Tunnel where Canadian troops of the PPCL and Black Watch stood before the attack, then walk the preserved trenches (both Canadian and German positions), and visit the newly built Visitor Center. The Memorial itself sits on ridge 145, and the scale of it becomes clear only when you stand there.

The day moves across the Somme landscape to four other sites: the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, a granite stone marking where Canadian forces fought; the Lochnagar Crater, a massive hole blown by a mine explosion on July 1, 1916; the Thiepval Memorial with its own visitor center; and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, where you stand at the exact trench line from which Newfoundland troops went over the top that same day. You walk along the Danger Tree and see the preserved battlefield as it was left.

Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and lunch is included. The guide is live and speaks English, French or Dutch. Bottled water and a booklet recording the events are provided. A minimum of two people is required per booking, and the group stays at eight maximum.

What’s included

• Private minivan transport from Lille or Arras.
• live guide in English, French or Dutch.
• entry to Vimy Ridge, Thiepval Memorial and the other sites.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• a booklet recording the events.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 95 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience

Is this one for you?This tour is built for groups of two to eight traveling together. If you are traveling solo, you will need to join other travelers or book a different option. The nine-hour day and the walking across preserved trenches and memorials suit anyone with general fitness. If you prefer a shorter visit or want to focus on a single site, a different tour may fit better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Dutch.

What exactly is the Grange Tunnel at Vimy?

The Grange Tunnel is where Canadian troops assembled in the hours before the assault on Vimy Ridge. You descend into it as part of the tour to stand where soldiers stood before the attack.

Can I visit both Vimy and the Somme memorials in one day?

Yes. The tour covers Vimy Ridge, Courcelette Canadian Memorial, Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial across nine hours, with transport between each site included.

Is the tour suitable if I'm not in great physical shape?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You walk the trenches and memorials at a pace the group sets, and the minivan transport means you are not hiking between sites.

Does the price include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included. Bottled water and a booklet about the events are also provided.