Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

About this experience

From the towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. The morning will be spent exploring the Battle of the Somme. After lunch we head to Vimy Ridge and the ground over which Canadian troops demonstrated their tenacity and courage during the capture of this strategically important feature. Your experienced guide will tell you the history and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 3h

   You will have a guided visit and time to pay your respects at the stunning WW1 Canadian Memorial to the Missing whilst you learn about the actions that took place here in 1917. The tour also takes in the visitors centre with its tunnel and trench experience

2. Stop 2 · 45min

   Here you will see the original grave site of the Canadian Unknown Soldier, along with the last resting place of thousands of his comrades. Afterwards we will also take time to stop at the nearby Neuville St Vaast German cemetery.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers through the preserved trenches. Learn about how the battle unfolded for the Newfoundland Regiment on that tragic day in 1916.

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and pay your respects to the fallen.

5. Stop 5 · 30min

   Stand on the ground of the Canadian memorial while your guide explains the actions undertaken here by the Canadian forces in 1916.

6. Stop 6 · 15min

   Tanks were born in WW1. Visit the memorial to see the ground where it began.

7. Stop 7 · 30min

   Visit the largest crater caused by man in anger. More of the Battle of the Somme will unfold as you walk this scarred landscape.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet outside the doors to the station
• Meet outside the main doors of the train station

End point

• Meet outside the doors to the station
• Meet outside the main doors of the train station

Before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.

Cancellation policy

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