ARRAS SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Private Canadian Battlefields: A 7‑Hour Guided Passage from Vimy Ridge to the Somme
A fully private, seven‑hour tour from Arras that visits Vimy Ridge, Beaumont‑Hamel and other First World War memorials with a dedicated guide and door‑to‑door transport.
Private Canadian Battlefields: A 7‑Hour Guided Passage from Vimy Ridge to the Somme.
Set out from Arras for a compact, intimate day across the Picardy battlefields—Vimy Ridge and the Somme—led by a single dedicated guide who tailors the route to your interests and provides comfortable transport and site access.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vimy Ridge and its Visitor Centre
Visit the Vimy Ridge visitor centre and the Canadian Memorial, learning the strategic and human story of the ridge while exploring tunnels and memorial grounds.
Beaumont‑Hamel and Newfoundland Park
Walk the preserved trenches and memorial landscapes at the Newfoundland Park of Beaumont‑Hamel and absorb the scale of the Somme front and its commemorations.
Personalised Stops — Cemeteries and Memorials
The itinerary can be adapted to follow family footsteps or to include specific cemeteries and memorials such as Mouquet Farm, the Windmill and Tanks memorials, and Courcellette.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
Across seven hours you move thoughtfully between visitor centres, tunnels and memorials in a private Mercedes SUV with a dedicated guide—short transfers punctuated by long viewpoints and cemetery visits that allow reflection and focused interpretation tailored to your party.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private day is best suited to
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a full‑day private experience lasting seven hours.
Bring appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes—even in summer it can be cold and sites may be muddy and slippery.
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation or the train station are included; museum fees may be included depending on the day’s itinerary and time available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is seven hours long.
Is the tour private?
Yes. Every tour is private and a dedicated guide will lead your party alone.
What is included in the price?
Included are guide services, full transportation in a Mercedes SUV, pick up and drop off at your accommodation or train station, access to sites and museum fees depending on the itinerary and time available.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and catering are not included.
Can the tour be tailored to visit specific graves or memorials?
Yes. The tour can be adapted to follow relatives’ footsteps and to visit specific cemeteries or memorials.
What if our group is larger than three people?
If you have more than three people, the operator asks that you contact them by mail to arrange the tour.