About this tour
Trace Australian involvement across two pivotal 1918 battlefields in northern France on this eight-to-nine-hour private tour. Your guide takes you through Villers-Bretonneux, where Anzac forces confronted the German Spring Offensive, then to the Somme to explore trenches, memorials, and the brutal logistics of one of the war's bloodiest campaigns. The tour is tailored to your interests—mention family connections or specific units and your guide will weave their stories into the day.
Highlights
- Villers-Bretonneux: Anzac positions during 1918 German advance
- Trench systems and fortifications along the Somme
- Memorial sites honouring Australian soldiers
- Bespoke research on individual soldiers or units available
- Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or train-station pickup
- Customisable itinerary based on your family or regimental interests
What to expect
Your guide meets you at your hotel or Albert train station and drives you to Villers-Bretonneux for the morning. You'll walk the landscape where Australians held their ground during the desperate spring of 1918, stopping at key positions and learning how the campaign unfolded. After lunch (on your own), you move to the Somme sector. Expect a mix of walking, standing at memorials, and examining preserved trenches. Your guide draws on years of site knowledge to contextualise what you're seeing—the scale of planning, the human cost, the tactical decisions. If you've brought names or unit histories, they'll research and tailor the narrative to those connections.
Good to know
Lunch is not included; plan a stop in a local town. Museum entry fees are separate. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The tour includes travel time, so don't expect eight hours of active sightseeing. Service animals are welcome. Public transport is available if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.