Historical & Heritage Tours in Arras

Discover the trenches and terrible story of World War I's Battle of the Somme on a full-day battlefield trip from Arras with an expert guide. Traveling to key battle sites and memorials by minivan, learn about the planning, execution and human cost of the infamous 1916 Western Front campaign. Visit must-sees including Pozieres Ridge and the Beaumont Hamel trenches; pay homage at Thiepval and other memorials; hear soldiers' individual stories; and explore the grim events further at the Thiepval visitor center. Numbers are limited to eight for a small-group experience, and lunch, entry fees, and round-trip transport from Arras train station are included.

If you want to honor the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces in Europe during World War I, the 25 April ANZAC Day dawn service at the Villers-Bretonneux Australian Memorial is a must. This full-day tour from Arras and Amiens takes you to the service before crossing the Somme battlefields to attend the afternoon service at the Bullecourt Australian Memorial Park. Air-conditioned coach transport with live onboard commentary, picnic brunch, and entrance tickets included.

Designed specifically for visitors from New Zealand, this World War I tour from Arras to the Somme takes you to sites from the Western Front related to New Zealander soldiers. You'll see trenches, memorials, and battlefields, and end back in Arras to see the underground tunnels created by the New Zealand tunnelers during the war. You might also be able to visit a cemetery; contact the guide in advance to find out more.