The WWI counterpart to the D-day trips everyone books.
In our comparison: #16 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €230 per adult.
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97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 269 of 276
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Reviewers value the moving memorial visits and Australian war history; some report driving that felt too fast.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 July 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Thiepval Memorial of the Missing has the names of more than 72,000 United Kingdom and South African men who died and have no known grave.
30 minLochnagar Crater was blown into existence on, July 1st 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme. It’s 30m deep and 100m wide!
30 minThe Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel is the largest Somme battlefield site that has been preserved. You can still see & walk in the trenches.
30 minPozieres Memorial.
10 minThis memorial commemorates 10,738 Australian servicemen with no known grave who died on the Western Front. Anzac Day celebrations take place at the memorial every April 25.
30 minYou'll explore the fascinating Sir John Monash Center. There video testimonials and interactive displays will help you to be immersed in the personal stories of how other brave men lived through the hardships and horrors of the Great War first hand.
1hYou’ll have about one hour of free time to eat lunch at “Le Tommy”. This restaurant is owned and operated by a man named Dominique who is a local legend for his strong character and his passion for the history of the Somme during WWI. He serves good, classic, meals at very reasonable prices and will let you explore his private collection of artifacts from the Battle of the Somme. Lunch price not included.
1h · Admission not includedFinishing off the day with a visit to the 13th century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France.
20 minTake an unforgettable day trip from Paris to the Somme battlefields where the bloodiest battles of World War I were fought. The guide will help you learn about the Great War and the struggles faced in the trenches as you walk on the still scarred battlegrounds of the Somme.
You’ll marvel at the huge Lochnagar mine crater, walk in the trenches at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visit the New John Monash Centre, and pay your respects to the fallen soldiers in Pozieres at the Windmill, the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. You’ll also admire the beauty of the 13th-century Cathedral of Amiens, the largest Cathedral in France. The maximum group size is 8 people.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 63 | €230 | 11h | 4.87 (276) | shared |
| Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private |
| Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared |
| Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared |
Ranked #16 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 22 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 63 Day Trips