Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres

Experience the tunnels where the Canadian forces once stood, prior to their offensive on Vimy Ridge, and explore the Canadian and German dugouts. Witness the fragmented terrain of Beaumont Hamel’s Newfoundland Memorial Park. Sites like the Thiepval Memorial and the Courcelette Canadian Memorial are also on the itinerary.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canadian National Vimy Memorial - Depart from your hotel to Vimy Ridge to experience the historic German and Canadian trenches, explore the Grange Tunnel where Canadian forces gathered before the battle, visit the newly constructed visitor center, and pay respects at the Memorial where 11,285 Canadian soldiers are honored, with a panoramic view of the Douai Plain.
  • Courcelette Canadian Memorial - Visit the site where Canadian forces engaged in combat during the autumn of 1916.
  • Lochnagar Crater - Witness the massive crater, a remnant of a subterranean detonation that occurred on the morning of July 1, 1916.
  • Memorial de Thiepval - Observe the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s largest memorial, inscribed with the names of 72,000 soldiers without known graves, and explore the visitor center.
  • Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - Stand by the Caribou statue and explore the well-preserved trenches where Newfoundland regiments faced devastating losses on July 1, 1916. Traverse the area of Danger Tree, Y Ravine, and the 51st Highland Division Memorial. Take time to visit the Newfoundland Visitor Centre.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Minimum two adults per booking
Location
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Chemin des Canadiens, Route D55
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cidermanslough
Jun 4, 2023
YpresWW1 battlefield tour - I met Claude thirty years ago when he guided my infantry platoon around the battlefields of Ypres and beyond. So last week I was with Claude again with my 13 year old army cadet son and my New Zealand girlfriend. I advised what I wanted to see and Claude picked up on the NZ piece and wove that into the battle field tour. Claude is exceptional, humorous, has a relaxed style and his military knowledge combined with local history is astonishing. Claude is the best tour guide I have encountered, I have done numerous staff rides/ battlefield tours and have run some myself but Claude just makes everything work, from accommodation to travel and hostelries. I cannot recommend Claude highly enough - he really is outstanding and adds detail to perfection - from the real site of the Christmas Truce football field to the crypt where it is believed Hitler was taken when wounded and many other sites so easy to miss or forgotten. 100% satisfied and I plan to do it all again with some of my old soldiers.
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Intheair2014
Aug 6, 2022
Don't miss this great WWI tour. - What an incredible experience for our family. We did the tour from Lille, France. Claude V. Was our guide. He was a great story teller and historian. His knowledge and passion for history brought the scenes alive. Our teenage sons loved it too. I would highly recommend this wonderful tour.
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Natedebrun
Jul 31, 2022
A wonderful tour! - What a wonderful tour! Claude was very accommodating and kind. He kindly answered all of our questions as he drove us to all the sites of the area. We had a wonderful lunch and continued on our tour. He didn’t rush us and allowed us to take our time, which was quite helpful for my 77 year old grandfather. Overall, it was a fantastic tour, my family enjoyed our trip immensely!
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Jakobri
Jul 26, 2022
An unforgettable experience! - We have done many privately guided tours but this was the best ever! Claude tailored the tour to our family backgrounds, Canadian, German, South Africa and Belgium as well as to our expressed interest in Newfoundland. His knowledge is incredible. His pleasant personality and lively comments made this an unforgettable experience.
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Millers
Mar 5, 2020
Battlefields of a Century Past - Claude was a really good guide. He was totally knowledgeable about the Great War and all of dates and stats were in his head. He made sure he did whatever we wanted to do and gave us options wherever it was possible. The tour was comprehensive and gave us a better understanding about the causes of the war. It was an excellent learning experience.
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Ed
Aug 14, 2016
This was a great tour. Our guild was... - <p>This was a great tour. Our guild was very knowledgeable and friendly. Picked us up right on time and drove to the sites. We visited all the sites I wanted to see and he gave us time to wander at the sites, we were not rushed. It was good to have a driver for on our way home we ran into a traffic jam and he got us out of it quickly. My only complaint would be the price of the tour. It was expensive, I will pay for great service but this price as high.</p>
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