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The History of Lille: World War I Tour

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Lille
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Experience hosted by Withlocals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Curious to know more about Lille’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Lille from a local perspective as you learn about World War I.

Destination
Lille, France
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Ticket to the Hospice Comtesse Museum
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions other than mentioned
  • on Monday mornings and Tuesdays the museums are closed

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Dive into the intriguing history of Lille
  • Get to know more about World War I
  • See main landmarks & their historical relevance
  • Enjoy a tour by the side of a history expert
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • All your questions answered by your local host

What you can expect

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If you really want to get to know Lille, then you must retrace its history. Take a trip back in time on a tour that focuses on World War I and hear from a local source, stories, unknown details, and insights that you can’t usually find in a history book.

This history tour in Lille will show you the story behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols hidden in plain sight. Check out the Charles de Gaulle Museum, Hospice Comtesse Museum, Grand Place, and more historical highlights to help you understand how they connect with World War I in Lille and how it affected the city from past to present.

Each of the hosts in these tours are history experts and passionate about their city. Check out their profiles and pick the one with whom you share interests - they can’t wait to take you on a tour around their favorite subject and to show you some of their favorite spots in the city. Believe us; they have plenty of stories to tell!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at At the column - Lille to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. World War I

    Your history tour in Lille will focus on World War I. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Lille

  4. Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

  5. Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Lille, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Withlocals experiences
are always

Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

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