TOP 10 Lille Historical & Heritage Tours

Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille

9 hours

Enjoy a 9 hour tour from Arras or Lille to explore Canadian World War I Somme battlefield.
It is a perfect tour to experience the beats of history still vibrating in the battlefields of France. Read more

Also, get to know about the interesting insights of the Battles of Vimy and Somme in the convenient private tour.

What You'll Do:

Enjoy a convenient pick up and drop off facility in an air-conditioned minivan.
Visit the famous landmark of Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
Explore the beautiful monument of Courcelette Canadian Memorial to experience it's majestic history.
See the Lochnagar crater cretaed by a mine explosion on 1 July 1916.
Get to know about the interesting history of Thiepval Memorial while sight seeing.
Also, stroll around the iconic spot of Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.
Also, enjoy delightful lunch with bottled water which are included in this tour.

What It Includes:

This is a private tour with transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
Have an appetizing lunch with bottled water as they are included in this trip.
Enjoy sight seeing at some of the famous landmarks of the city.
Listen to some engaging facts and details about the place.
A minimum of two and maximum of eight participants are required for the trip. What's more, the tour is completely private. It means that only your group will participate in it. Thus ensures you the required freedom, attention and personal space anticipated in any good tour.

Travellers Talk:

Travellers have highly recommended this tour.
Most of them appreciated the company of the knowledgeable and friendly local guide on the tour.
Participants found the tour really convinient and entertaining with this hassle free option.

Is It Right:

Definitely, this tour is highly recommended for those who prefer quality and comfort in any tour.
Choose this tour to expand your knowledge about the WW1 history and the culture of the city.
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from€199.00

from€305.00

Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

9 to 12 hours

Visit the France and Belgium battlefields in a day, on this tour
Go to the trails of the World War I which includes Hill 145, Vimy's trenches and tunnels Read more

Have a delicious lunch and also enjoy easy air conditioned transportation all in one go

What You'll Do:

Tourists are picked up from their hotels in Lille or Arras at about 9 am to get the tour started
Take a walk down the tunnels, trails and trenches of Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Drive past the spectacular Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63
Witness Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial where the forces fought in the spring of 1916
Stop at the largest CWGC's cemetery, Tyne Cot Cemetery
Take a look in Essex Farm Cemetery where John McRae wrote his famous poem
Attend the Last Post ceremony before heading off to your hotels

What It Includes:

The time duration of this tour is around 9-12 hours
This tour is conducted by a guide in an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch and bottled water are served in the tour
The tour is not accessible in a wheelchair
Strollers are allowed in this tour
Most of the tourists can be a part of this tour
As this is a private activity, minimum 2 persons are required per tour
Full refund is given if the booking is cancelled 24 hours before it begins

Travellers Talk:

Tourists said that their guide was very much acquainted with the history of the places and gave them a good deal of information, they got to know the Canadian experience of the World War I

Is It Right:

Undoubtedly a tour to look forward to with your family to get a good idea of how the World war I shaped the future of the state
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from€275.00

Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille

12 hours

Revisit the historic battlefields Fromelles and Flanders in this tour
Learn about the soldiers who served in these grounds during the first World War Read more

Customize the itinerary according to your choice and enjoy undivided attention of your tour guide

What You'll Do:

Tourists are picked up from their hotels and airports at 9 am

Learn about the losses of the soldiers who served in the battlefields, in this tour

Visit Museum of the Battle of Fromelles to learn more about the battle and how the soldiers were found and buried

See the cemetery where the soldiers are buried, Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery

Australian Memorial Park is the place from where you will be able to see No Man's Land

Stop by the exclusive cemetery, VC Corner Australian Cemetery

See the location where the Australian troops were launched- Messines Ridge

Look up at Tyne Cot Cemetery, the CWGC's largest cemetery

What It Includes:

The tour lasts for around 12 hours

Driver cum guide will host the tour

Lunch and bottled water are given

Transportation is private and is carried out in an air-conditioned vehicle

One booking should have at least 2 people

The tour restricst the participation of wheelchair users

Most tourists can be a part of the tour

Travellers Talk:

Tourists were very impressed with their guide, they said she was filled with information, fun and was energetic

Most of the travellers enjoyed the history of the place, said they got plenty of time in each site and the lunch was good

Participants of this tour highly recommended the tour

Is It Right:

Certainly a great tour to engage with the history of the place as well as spend some good time

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from€230.00

from€275.00

Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras

2 days

Are you a history enthusiast, a hodophile or a person with artistic senses?
This wonderful guided tour, exploring the aesthetic lanes, historical landmarks and WW1 remains will surely enchant you. Read more

This is a perfectly private two day tour for you. Only your group will be there admiring some of the prominent attractions of Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield from Lille or Arras.
Explore fascinating sites, hear interesting insights and enjoy appetizing lunch in these exciting two days of the tour.

What You'll Do:

A private transportation facility is available for you from the Areas or Lille train station or Lesquin airport in Lille, France.
Get into the comfortable vehicle and begin your exciting journey.
At first, you will visit Tyne Cot Cemetery, which is the largest CWGC's cemetery in the city.
Then explore the historical landmark of Passchendaele Canadian Memorial and see the mesmerizing newly built Canada Gate.
Hear the steps of jaw dropping history of WW1 in the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917.
You will also visit Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood) Canadian Memorial, Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres Cloth Hall, Menin Gate Memorial, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, etc.

What It Includes:

This wonderful trip includes fully convenient and safe hotel pick-up and drop-off facility.
A decent, well informed and professional guide will accompany you to tell you the jaw dropping facts and insights about the culture and history of the place.
Also, it includes a delightful lunch and bottled water on both days of the tour.

Travellers Talk:

The travellers found the tour a really comprehensive one. They described it as an excellent learning experience.
Most of the travellers really liked the quality of food, vehicle and overall service of the provider.

Is It Right:

This is a really recommended tour. You need a minimum of two participants for the trip and a moderate fitness level. And then, you are ready to enjoy this wonderful travel experience of Lille.
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from€590.00

2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras

2 days

Enjoy a super entertaining 2 day tour from Arras or Lille to explore the exciting landmarks, monuments and battlefield belonging to WW1 events.
You will have a comfortable round trip transportation facility. It will ensure a convenient pick up and drop off for you in an air-conditioned minivan. Read more

Have a perfect trip with visits to the major attractions, comfy ride and appetizing lunch, all included in the tour.

What You'll Do:

Start your journey from your hotel or central location in the luxury vehicle. You will first stop at the famous landmark of the Museum of the Battle of Fromelles. Explore the place and admire it's history.
Then head to appreciate the famous statue of the Cobbers in Australian Memorial Park.
Feel the vibrating history and rich culture at the prominent spots including VC Corner Australian Cemetery, Messines Ridge, Hill 60, Polygon Wood Cemetery, Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Lochnagar Crater, Pozieres Memorial, etc.
So, you can have an amazing, full-of-activity tour which will be knowledgeable and interestingly insightful at the same time.
Also, enjoy the relishing lunch with bottled water both of which are included in this exciting and convinient tour.

What It Includes:

This interesting tour includes experience of so many prominent places of the city.
You will also be accompanied by a well informed and friendly local guide. He will provide you some fascinating insights and details about the Australian history and culture.
It also includes a delicious lunch and watered bottle which adds to the convinience of the tour.

Travellers Talk:

The travellers simply loved this experience.
All of them found the service quite reliable and comfortable with a great experience added because of the guide's company.

Is It Right:

Thus, the tour is ideal for everyone who want to have a refreshing experience in the beautiful tour of Australia.
You just need to have a moderate fitness level and a minimum of two bookings required for enjoying this amazing trip.
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from€520.00

3 days on Australian WW1 battlefields starting from Ypres or Lille

3 days

Are you ready for an exciting experience to explore the rich historical and cultural aspects of Australia from Ypres or Lille? Here is one for you.
In an amazing 3 days trip about Australian WW1 battlefields, get to know some engaging insights of the city. Read more

Also, enjoy delicious lunch and get bottled water on the tour.

What You'll Do:

Start your delightful tour with a convenient pick up facility from your hotel or preferred location.
Get into the comfortable air conditioned vehicle and enjoy the relaxing ride.
You will visit beautiful sites carved with the fingers of history in the land of the French.
On the first day, explore the heart stirring spots of WW1 battle. You will see Australia's war-history in Flanders; Fromelles, Messines, Passendale and Ypres.
Next day, you will visit the famous battlefields of the Arras - Bullecourt area.
On the third day, explore the prominent landmarks like Sommelers- Bretonneux, the SJMC, Le Hamel and Pozieres.
Also, enjoy a live commentary throughout the tour about some really engaging details of the places you visit

What It Includes:

The tour covers the prominent spots of the great battle with enough time to explore it personally.
The well informed, decent, experienced and friendly guide plus driver will accompany you throughout the tour.
Enjoy the convenient round transportation facility in a cosy Mercedes Vito Tourer which will be fully equiped for these tours.
Also, have a fine and delightful lunch with bottled water all the three days.
Also, get an informative booklet detailing the events.

Travellers Talk:

All the travellers had an amazing experience with the guide. Food quality was also great.
They found the tour excellent. Also, they learned a lot about the culture and history of the place.

Is It Right:

This tour is surely recommendable.
It is also stroller, infants seat and walker accessible. So, travellers with these specific needs can also enjoy.
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from€840.00

Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

9 hours

Step back in time to the World War I period to know the details of that time
Witness different memoirs of the First Wold war and visit the battle fields Read more

Visit all the significant places related to the war to acquire interesting facts about them

What You'll Do:

This tour can be pursued from Lille and Arras
Tourists are picked up from their hotels or the airport
The tour starts at around 8:30 am
The first stop is the Ã‰cole Victoria, a Victorian school which was rebuilt with the help of children
Visit Australian National Memorial that has the name of 11000 soldiers that lost their lives in France during the War
Go into Australian Corps Memorial to see the location from where John Monash led the assault
Lastly, visit Historial de la Grande Guerre, to see Thiepval Memorial and the Museum

What It Includes:

The tour goes on for around 9 hours
Tour is conducted by a guide
Transportation is carried out in an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch and bottled water are included in this tour
The taxes and handling charges are all included here
Children are allowed in the activity but must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchairs are not favoured in this tour
A moderate level of fitness is required to be a part of the trip
Full refund is offered if the tour is cancelled 24 hours before the tour begins

Travellers Talk:

Tourists have said that this is a very good way to explore the Memorial in France
Most of the tourists loved their guide and the amount of knowledge imparted, they loved the history of the place

Is It Right:

Go for it to learn the sacrifices of the soldiers and pay a tribute to them
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from€233.75

Dunkirk Operation Dynamo Battlefield tour from Ypres,Arras, Bruges or Lille

7 hours

Have a look at the beaches from where 336 000 soldiers were evacuated in 1940. See the Fort des Dunes and the Operation Dynamo Museum.

You will spend a day on the historic beaches and will see the places where history was...Read more

from€355.00

3 day tour Canadians in WW1 starting from Lille or Ypres

3 days

I am very flexible, it is possible to make a detour to go to visit the grave of one of your relatives.

You will visit the battlefields on an easy way, I provide a personalized service.

For transport I use a Mercedes Vito Tourer fully equiped for tours.

I can provide a walker or a...Read more

from€830.00

Bastogne Battle of the Bulge Private Day Tour from Lille

12 hours

This is a private tour, so I am flexible and I can adapt the tour to your needs.
I pick you up at your hotel and will bring you back there after the...Read more

from€466.67

Full-Day Private Tour on the French Opale Coast with Lunch

8 hours

This tour is very flexible, you can choose to spend more time in small villages enjoying the French way of life or having more time in town or in a museum, the weather conditions could influence your choice.
It is also possible to see more scenery by driving in the...Read more

from€384.62

Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France

8 hours

You will stand on the Atlantic with a stunning view on England if the weather is clear. You will visit a Todt Battery Bunker transformed in a very nice museum and see some others who were destroyed. You will go into Northern France largest bunker in Eperlecques, the Nazis built it to be a V2 launching site.

You will visit the V1 launching...Read more

from€365.00

Full day Tour of WW2 in Northern France the Atlantic Wall, V1 and V2 Launching Sites From Bruges

8 hours

Stand overlooking the Atlantic with a stunning view of England. Visit a Todt Battery Bunker transformed into a very nice museum and see some others that were destroyed. Go into Northern France's largest bunker in Eperlecques, built to be a V2 launching site. Also see the V1 launching site of the "Bois des Huit Rues" and see the famous ski shaped...Read more

from€355.67

Fromelles and Ypres Day Tour from Arras and Lille

13 hours

Visit Fromelles and Ypres, and delve into Europe’s World War I history on this fully guided day tour from Arras. Explore famous WWI battle sites including Fromelles and the Pheasant Wood cemetery and Cobbers’ Memorial. We follow the path of the War through 1917, Messines Ridge and Hill 60, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and the Tyne Cot...Read more

from€198.00

30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV

30 minutes

During half an hour, you will discover all the charming little streets of the old town of Lille. You will pass by famous monuments : the Grand Place, the old stock exchange, trendy streets. Your driver-guide will tell you all the history of the city and its secrets ! Enjoy the convertible 2cv to admire typical...Read more

from€25.00

Flanders Fields guided tour

10 hours

Personal interpretation .
Flexible : we include a visit to a grave of a relative when it fits the itinerary.
Offer the option to stay late for attending the 08:00 pm LAST POST service at the Menin Gate and organise a late return ride to Lille . Reckon 9:20 pm...Read more

from€150.00

Full Day Somme Guided Battlefield Tour by Minivan

9 hours

Tailor made tour to fit your expectation. We visit the grave of a relative when it fits the itinerary.
We can adjust this tour to include the Villers-Bretonneux Australian John Monash...Read more

from€150.00

Vimy Ridge guided tour

8 hours

Personalized and flexible tour . There is time to spend at the 2017 Canadian visitor center.
We visit the grave of a relative when it fits our...Read more

from€150.00

3-Day Tour of French and Belgian WWI Battlefields from Lille

3 days

Explore the World War I battlefields of France and Belgium on this 3-day, small-group tour from Lille. With ex-army personnel or expert guides, visit historical battlefields such as the Somme, Loos and Pozières, and see sobering sights including the Lochnagar mine crater and the Hooge Crater and Museum. A 2-night stay in Ypres and select meals...Read more

from€579.31

Lille - Small Group Guided Walking Tour in French

2 hours

Accompanied by a guide-lecturer of the Office of Tourism and Congress of Lille, discover the gems of historic Lille. As the years passed, the heart of down town has experienced strong Flemish influence, which makes it both unique and charming. Restaurants and cafes, as well as her lovely little shops make you stroll along cobblestone streets and...Read more

from€11.29