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.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,024.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 300 of the next 690 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Day Trip from Paris to Somme Battlefields lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $513 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,024. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 23 departures a day between 5:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
It can: 300 of the next 690 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Hidden Hotel, Hotel Athena.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Welcome Pickups.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Great activity for anybody interested in the history of First World War and specifically the bloody battles around Somme. Pick up from hotel in Paris two hours drive in a comfortable car. Great English speaking experienced driver,Dean , custom made visit in a vast area including battlefields, memorials, cemeteries , and museum plus a short visit to the city of Amiens and its cathedral. Overall very informative experience. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience pick up on time from Paris Hotel. Friendly English speaking driver comfortable and clean car. Customer day visit including most important sites plus the cathedral of Amiens. Moving visit to memorials/ cemeteries including the American one. Highly recommend for any body interesting this bloody time of history.
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