About this tour
Explore the Canadian campaign across the Western Front with a dedicated guide who's spent 16 years interpreting these battlefields. Based from Arras, this seven-hour private tour takes your group to Vimy Ridge and the Somme, letting you move at your own pace and detour to sites connected to your family's wartime history. You'll have a licensed local guide and private transport; bring your own lunch.
Highlights
- Walk the trenches and craters at Vimy Ridge
- Guided interpretation of Canadian tactics and losses
- Customise stops to honour specific servicemembers
- Private transport with live battlefield commentary
- No group dilution—your guide's full attention
What to expect
Your guide collects you and drives out to the preserved trenches and memorials where Canadians fought. Expect to walk uneven ground—wear sturdy boots. The guide talks you through strategy, unit movements, and the human stories tied to what you're standing on. If you've flagged a family connection beforehand, they'll weave that into the route. You'll stop at several sites over the day; the pace suits most fitness levels, though there's genuine walking involved. Bring water (provided) and snacks or a packed lunch, as you won't return to town for a formal meal.
Good to know
Book early and mention any family links or specific interests so your guide can prepare. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and closed shoes for muddy terrain. The nearest town, Arras, has cafés if you'd rather eat there before or after. Groups are limited to three people maximum.
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.