Day Trip from Paris to Somme Battlefields
Description
Explore the historic Somme Battlefields on a private full-day ride from Paris with a friendly English-speaking driver who shares local insights and personalized recommendations. Visit key WWI landmarks such as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, the Lochnagar Crater, and the Newfoundland Memorial in Beaumont-Hamel, where you can walk the preserved trenches. Also, stop at the Great War Museum, showcasing uniforms, weapons, and personal items of soldiers. Your itinerary is fully adjustable and includes suggested photo stops. After a meaningful journey, return comfortably to your hotel in Paris with lasting memories of the region’s wartime history. Entrance fees for Historical Monuments and entrance fees for vineyards, wineries, and tastings are not included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Paris at a convenient time of your choice.
Taking over sixty years to build, from 1220 to 1288, the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Amiens is notable for the coherence of its design and beautiful sculptures.
Somme Battlefield & War Museum. To the Somme battlefields, you can visit a number of museums, preserved battle sites, and the many cemeteries and monuments to those who died in action.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
