Why choose this Arras tour ?

From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. Your experienced guide will tell you the history of these sites and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front.

We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the day. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation.

Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.



Make the most of your Arras adventure

What makes New Zealand focused WW1 Private Tour a unique experience ?

Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers through the preserved trenches. Learn about how the battle unfolded for the Newfoundland Regiment on that tragic day in 1916.

Visit the largest crater caused by man in anger. More of the Battle of the Somme will unfold as you walk this scarred landscape.

Visit one of the more out of the way cemeteries on the Somme and learn about lots of aspects of the war through the stories of the men here.

See the names of the missing of the NZEF from the battle of the Somme and also see the initial resting place of the New Zealand unknown soldier

See the New Zealand divisional memorial and view the ground over which the NZEF advanced.

Take time to look at the names of the missing of the New Zealand forces from the 1918 action.

Visit the area of Lassigny Farm where the New Zealanders were hotly engaged in the defensive fighting of 1918.

Euston Road cemetery, the 2nd largest New Zealand cemetery in France.

Visit the village known to many of the NZEF and see the site of the New Zealand field ambulance.

Stand on the ground where Geoffrey Malins filmed his iconic clip of the detonation of the Hawthorn Ridge mine.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by ALW Battlefield Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 3 Travelers is accepted for booking.