Private Tour of Dunkerque 1940 "Operation Dynamo" from Arras Discount Tickets

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Overview

This tour will allow you to discover the sites of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, a great immersion into WW2 history with an expert guide, each tour is unique: let us know if you are interested in visiting any specific site or grave in the area. All our tours are Private and/or personalised with a maximum of 7 passengers

Pickup Information

We pick you up directly at your hotel in ARRAS

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Lestrem
This was the site of the massacre of 97 soldiers from the Royal Norfolk Regiment by the SS Division Totenkopf on 27th May 1940 during the retreat to Dunkirk
Duration: 15 mins
2. Museum Dunkerque 1940 Operation Dynamo
The Dunkirk War Museum is located in the harbour at Bastion 32, it was the headquarters for the French and Allied forces during the Battle.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Dunkirk
The evacuation beach hasn't really changed since 1940, it is estimated that two-thirds of those rescued were evacuated by the Eastern Mole (the pier)
Duration: 20 mins
4. Dunkirk
The 58m high belfry is the landmark of Dunkirk, facing the Saint-Eloi church. Stop for lunch in a café in town.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Zuydcoote
In May 1940, the Zuydcoote Sanatrium was converted into a field hospital for the retreating allied troops and operated until the end of the evacuation. Nearby on the beach the wreck of Crested Eagle can be seen at low tide, it was attacked by German dive bombers and sunk on 28th May 1940
Duration: 20 mins
6. Leffrinckoucke
The fort des dunes, also known as the Leffrinckoucke fort was build in 1878 to protect Dunkirk. It served in May and June 1940 as the headquarters of the French 12th Division.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Commonwealth War Graves Dunkirk
The Dunkirk Memorial is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial to the missing that commemorates 4,505 missing dead of the British Expeditionary Force
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Private Guide / WW1 Expert

Access to all the sites and Museum fees

Exclusion

Snacks

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Terres de Mémoire

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