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The ones worth booking.
The 13 most popular amiens tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Step into a WWI trench museum outside Amiens, with pre-booked entry, four languages, underground tunnels, artifacts, and river views in Albert.
“The pictures, artifacts and stories were a wonderful way to learn about this sad but important part of history.”
Full-day Australian WWI battlefields tour from Amiens: Amiens Cathedral, Villers-Bretonneux, Monash Centre, Lochnagar, Pozières, Thiepval, and more.
“The guide was terrific-knew so much & made it very interesting Also very easy to get to and from Paris to Amien Could easily have stayed in Amien as it was lovely too”
A private, air-conditioned Aussie-led Somme day from Amiens with Villers-Bretonneux, Sir John Monash Centre, Lochnagar, Pozières, and Beaumont-Hamel.
“Olivier was very organised, attentive, thoughtful and informative. He knew his geography and history very well, and ensured we were comfortable throughout the day. We had a great day. What more could you ask for in a tour?”
A private half-day Somme tour from Albert with an underground museum, Lochnagar Crater, key memorials, and trench walking time.
“Brigette was fantastic - so knowledgeable and interesting. It was 36 degrees today, and she checked with us in advance that we were still OK to go ahead with the tour. She brought water for us and sought out the shady spots where she could. Brigette's English is brilliant, her explanations of the Somme, the…”
Private 4-hour Somme battlefields tour from Albert. Visit Thiepval, Beaumont-Hamel, Lochnagar Crater, and Pozières with an English guide.
“Absolutely brilliant tour with Jon who is a fount of knowledge and brought the period to life. We enjoyed every part of the tour and my 9-year-old son was riveted throughout. Thanks Jon for making our holiday.”
Private WWI Somme tour from Amiens: walk trenches at Beaumont-Hamel, visit Thiepval, Lochnagar and Pozières, with pickup.
“Michael Smith is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and a nice guy. I really love seeing and walking in the trenches in "Ocean Villas", and the recreation in the Tommy Cafe.”
Private Australian WW1 battlefield day tour from Amiens with an English expert guide, Lochnagar Crater, memorials, and the Sir John Monash Centre.
“Bridgette our guide had excellent knowledge of the Australian involvement on the Somme WWI. The tour lasted 9 hours”
Private Australian WW1 Somme tour from Albert with Sir John Monash Centre, cemeteries, craters, trenches, and family-focused guiding.
“If you want a detailed explanation of WW1 on the Somme, then this tour is a must. Our guide John has a lot of knowledge of the war and he researches family members and shares the details with you, if you want them.”
Explore Vimy Ridge and the Somme from Amiens or Arras with Frederic, visiting trenches, tunnels, memorials, and battlefield remains.
“We enjoyed the historical sites, Frederic's knowledge, persona and flexibility. Vimy is à sensational site to visit.”
Trace Australia’s Somme battlefields from Le Hamel to Pozières with a private guide, memorial visits, trenches, and family-history research.
“Our guide offered a bespoke tour based on our relative who fought and died on WW1. He was well researched and prepared for all aspects of the tour. Very friendly and accommodating our needs. Thank you for a memorable day.”
Explore the Somme battlefield with Brigitte, from Albert’s tunnel museum to Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval, Beaumont-Hamel, and more.
“Had a one day tour with Brigitte discovering some of the key sites of the Somme area. I was in a small group with two other (lovely) people and it was simply fantastic. Brigitte is incredibly knowledgeable and has a lovely way of bringing the stories across to really help you understand things. I enjoyed…”
Walk the Somme battlefields from Amiens with a private guide, original trenches, memorials, cemeteries, and a thoughtful seven-hour itinerary.
“Nothing Fred was brilliant. His knowledge and understanding of events (sadly) is far better than most Aussies.”
Review of Amiens’ private 90-minute walking tour, covering the cathedral, St-Leu, the Somme, wartime history, price, guides, and value.
“Christopher was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We loved the itinerary and all the information shared.”
