Battlefield Tours
Large group, small group, or individual tours from a day or more in duration, covering all levels of knowledge and interest
Introductory Tours
Visiting battlefields for the first time, especially those as comprehensive as the World War One battlefields, can be a daunting journey for visitors. On an introductory tour we will give you careful orientation of the ground and the history it holds, bringing the landscape alive. Using various sources such as trench maps, personal and contemporary accounts, and historical knowledge, our introductory tours interpret the various actions that took place. Whether you are visiting the Ypres Salient, Loos, Arras, the Somme, the Aisne or Verdun, our in-depth explanations and interpretation of the history that occurred on these battlefields make an introductory tour perfect for the first time visitor.
Specialist Tours
This type of tour focuses on the ground in more detail. A specialist tour is suited for those who may wish to follow in the footsteps of a family member who served on the battlefields of WW1 or follow the movements of a particular military unit. You may wish to focus your tour looking at the evolution of various trades (sappers, artillery, logistics) used by the armies that fought. To The Front Line Battlefield Tours will carefully research what you wish to follow and develop a comprehensive itinerary to meet your needs.
Walking Tours
There is no doubt that the best way to understand and interpret the ground over which the war was fought is to walk it. Whether you are hiking up or down the slight ridges that dot the landscape of the Ypres Salient, walking over the rolling countryside of Artois and the Somme, or exploring the vestiges of trenches, bunkers and shell-scarred land of Verdun and the Argonne, you will gain a greater understanding of the battlefields and the unique challenges of each sector. We take your needs and abilities into careful consideration when we design our walking tours.
How do I plan a tour?
Let us do the work for you. Contact us to give us an idea of what you plan to achieve, whether it is an introductory tour or something more specialised. We will listen to what you would like to see and design an itinerary for you that focuses on your wishes.
Flexibility
When it comes to tour planning and designing an itinerary, we pride ourselves at remaining flexible in order to take the needs and wishes of our clientele into consideration. The types of tours listed to the left are there as a guide to give you an insight into what is available. Contact us with any questions or ideas you may have.
Group Size, Accommodation and Transportation.
To The Front Line Battlefield Tours offers customised experiences for individuals and groups of all sizes. Accommodation and transportation options can also be provided.
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Let us help and advise you in developing an itinerary that suits your wishes and needs.