Private Tour of Vimy Ridge & Arras battlefields from ARRAS
At a glance
Private Tour of Vimy Ridge & Arras battlefields from ARRAS is a 8h private experience in Arras, France, operated by Terres de Mémoire. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $319.72 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Private Guide, WW1 expert, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
A Private Tour is the best way to experience the battlefields with a knowledgeable and certified guide. We have 16 years of experience in organizing battlefield tours in France.
Discover the Arras and Vimy Battlefields for a Day Trip in northern France, easy accessible coming from Paris or Lille by train for the day.
Starting from ARRAS (other location possible on demand) this tour will allow you to discover the sites of the WW1 battles in northern France: the trenches at Vimy ridge, the monuments, memorials and bunkers... each tour is unique, if you want to follow in the footsteps of a relative or visit any specific site of interest to you we can build up a personalized tour and itinerary for you.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Private Guide, WW1 expert
- All Fees and Taxes
- Access to all the sites and museum fees
Not included
- Lunch
- Snacks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
We will start the tour visiting Vimy ridge, the largest Canadian Memorial on the Western Front which commemorates nearly 11.000 Canadian soldiers who died in France and have no known grave.
The capture of Vimy ridge was a great victory for the Canadian Corps and today it's one of the best preserved World War One battlefields with its preserved trenches, shell holes, mine craters and tunnels.
The new visitors centre will be visited as well as the tunnels (open to the public during the season). -
Stop 2 · 20m
The largest war cemetery in France is located at Neuville Saint Vaast, it is the resting place for 44.000 German soldiers who lost their lives in the region during the various battles of Artois.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Free time for lunch on this very nice place.
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Stop 4 · 1h
Visit to this unique new visitor attraction that shines a light on the work of the remarkable organisation at the heart of remembrance of the war dead.
The CWGC Experience was awarded the Best Tourism Project in Europe at the 2019 British Guild of Travel Writers’ International Tourism Awards. -
Stop 5
We will pass the abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi, used as an observation post in the battles of Artois.
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Stop 6 · 30m
The new memorial, called "The Ring of Remembrance" commemorates the 600.000 soldiers from all nations who lost their lives in Northern France during the First World War.
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Stop 7 · 30m
After the First World War, the hill of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was chosen by the French Government to receive the remains of French soldiers from over 150 cemeteries on the fronts of Artois, Flanders, Yser and the Belgian coast.
This site contains 20,000 graves and the remains of 22,000 unknown soldiers.
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette is France’s biggest national necropolis.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Tour of Vimy Ridge & Arras battlefields from ARRAS take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $319.72 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Private Guide, WW1 expert; All Fees and Taxes; Access to all the sites and museum fees.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Arras.
