Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge

Alison gave us an excellent tour of the area. She is very knowledgeable about the WWI events. She explained the events of the war with enthusiasm. We are from Canada and of course liked Vimy Ridge, but I was also interested in the UK, French and German Cemeteries and associated stories. We stopped at multiple locations. I loved driving through the French countryside. Our tour was just the guide, my wife and I. The vehicle was comfortable. She picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off there 8 hours later. We stopped at a nice sandwich place for lunch. Thanks Alison.

Outstanding day getting to all the battlefield sites. Our host John is an incredibly knowledgeable guide. He was able to show us all the related sites we were looking for, and answer any questions we had. I don’t think there is anyone else that could provide a more comprehensive day trip. If you want to see Vimy Ridge (especially Canadians), I urge you to book this trip. John had a perfect itinerary planned, which wasn’t rushed, but covered all the points you need to see. Beyond that, he was flexible in any other requests.

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Great day with Jon. He was very knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour. We had an emphasis on the Canadian aspect and he was able to show us what we wanted to see.

The tour was only in English but the explanations were very precise. Alison was very generous with her time, she insisted that we see everything there was to see. The 4/5 was only because we could not visit one place because there was a commemoration and it was really not Alison's fault, otherwise it is a 5/5! Thank you Alison From Quebec!

I had a fantastic day touring with John. From the very beginning, everything was well organized. Pickup arrangements and logistics were clearly communicated, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Throughout the tour, John shared a wealth of historical facts, fascinating anecdotes, and local insights that brought the area to life. His knowledge and storytelling made the experience both educational and enjoyable. This tour left me wanting to come back and explore even more of the region. I would happily book another tour with John and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informative, engaging, and well-run experience.

Jon was outstanding. We booked at the last minute (48 hours in advance) and requested some customization which he readily accommodated. I knew some of the history, but his knowledge was encyclopedic. He provided such meaningful context and information that does not appear in any of the official accounts I have read. Jon has mastered his chosen profession. I have three uncles that served in WW1 with the CEF and Jon helped bring their memories and sense of the sacrifice they made to life.

John was excellent! His enthusiasm and knowledge of the area and events are extraordinary. The day ended too quickly! Thank you for, generously, sharing your time with us!

A very comprehensive tour of the Arras battlefield, including all the important sites. Jon the guide was immensely knowledgeable and considerate.

A private tour is definitely the way to go for this WW1 Experience. Our guide, Alison, was spectacular ✨ She had such a wealth of knowledge of the tactics of the war, how the soldiers were positioned, and she showed us a many cemeteries and how they were different. This was honestly a life changing experience. « Lest we forget » 🌺

Alison is a very engaging tour guide. We did a brief visit to the CWGC Visitor Centre and got an overview of the important work that the CWGC does. Alison explained/pointed out lots as we visited various sites of conflict and various memorials scattered around the Somme. By visiting other memorials first, you are able to truly appreciate the masterpiece that is the Vimy Memorial. It is unlike most other memorials and it is particularly moving. I highly recommend this tour and Alison as your guide.