Top Caen Day Trips

Immerse yourself in the history of D-Day and World War II with this combined tour of the Caen Memorial Museum and the Normandy landing sites. Begin with a self-guided visit to the Caen Memorial Museum, where you can learn about 20th-century history from WWI to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Then, join a half-day guided tour to D-Day sites, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.

In a comfortable vehicle and a local Guide, visit Mont Saint Michel, a prestigious site since the Middle Ages. EN pick up and drop off directly from your Inn DE Bayeux or Caen. Anecdotes and historical part in the vehicle, free time at Mont Saint Michel. This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility Free Visit Advantage on Mont Saint Michel Abbey tickets are included in the tour, the driver will give you free entrance

Spend a day exploring the surreal beauty of Mont St-Michel on this private tour from Caen. The 8th-century Benedictine Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rising from an island just off the Normandy coast. Tour the abbey with your expert guide, followed by free time to wander the village independently. Time permitting, choose to visit another nearby attraction, such as the towns of Balleroy, Avranches, Bayeux, St-Lô or Villedieu les Poeles, or the Abbey of Cerisy.

Visit the Normandy landing beaches of World War II on this customizable, private day trip from Caen. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan with your private guide — a local whose family lived through the Nazi occupation. Spend the day exploring D-Day sites such as Arromanches, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Delve into the landings at the Airborne Museum, pay homage at the American Cemetery, and enjoy a ‘calvados’ (apple brandy) tasting. This is a private tour, so inform your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of.

Discover the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since he was involved in the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring the small towns of Honfleur and Etretat. You will be amazed at the sight of the traditional Norman architecture and the beauty of Honfleur that inspired the impressionists painters such as Boudin and Monet. Then you will remain forever stunned by the beauty of the cliffs of Etretat. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime.

Discover a famous landmark from World War II during this private tour of the Normandy landing beaches. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Bayeux or Caen and set out on a full-day tour. Learn about the main operations of the American troops on D-Day in Normandy and see where these events took place. Visit several different landing beaches and coastal promontories from Omaha Beach to Utah Beach to Pointe du Hoc.

Connect with the courage of the Allied forces who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in World War II on this private tour from Le Havre cruise port or Honfleur. Traveling by chauffeured minibus, roam Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery; all untroubled by transport worries. Upgrade to add a guide who’ll share tales and details of the 1944 operation you might easily never hear alone.

Delve into Normandy's vast and often turbulent history on a private day tour through the region. Depart from Caen to Bayeux—home to the impressive Bayeux Tapestry, which illustrates (literally) the Battle of Hastings. Then head to Honfleur, a lovely port town sporting colorful timber homes and a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. See France's largest wooden church before stopping in Pays d' Auge. Here you have a chance to sample regional delicacies such as Camembert cheese and Calvados brandy. Cider is also ubiquitous to the area.

From Gold to Juno, all the way to Omaha: experience the D-Day landings alongside British, Canadian, and American soldiers. A moving guided tour in the heart of the battlefields that marked the beginning of Europe’s libération—led by a certified expert guide, with lunch and museum entry included.

Discover the authentic charm of the Pays d’Auge et d’Honfleur with Noresta Tour! Delve into picturesque villages DE, enjoy tastings of local calvados and cheeses, and enjoy an unforgettable experience combining nature, heritage and delicacy. Travel with Noresta Tour to experience Normandy differently!

Explore the D-Day British and Canadian beaches with an expert guide on this immersive historical tour of Normandy. Delve into the pivotal events of World War II as you visit key sites where Allied forces made their courageous landings and pushed inland to liberate France. Embark on a poignant journey through history, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who fought for freedom during the D-Day landings and the subsequent Normandy campaign. This tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories and landscapes of one of the most pivotal moments of World War II.

Discover the charms of Mont-Saint-Michel on this private full-day tour. Take an early morning train from Paris to Caen. Explore the town and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and croissants. Travel through the lovely Normandy countryside to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a comprehensive tour of the abbey, break for a traditional sausage and calvados.

A D-Day tour for 5-8 people. Visit the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will bring to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since he was involved in the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994 when he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally, including interviews with more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Private shuttle to Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen. 4 hours on the spot. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Minimum 2 people

Normandy is home to some of France’s most important World War II sites, and visiting the D-Day landing beaches is essential to understanding the region’s past. On this tour, travel in a classic Range Rover 4WD and break up the history lesson by tasting some traditional Norman cuisine along the way. Visit Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, and Arromanches-les-Bains, then stop in Calvados to sample cheese, oysters, cider, and other regional specialties.

Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Departure 9h from Caen. Minimum 2 people

DE transport service offered by professional drivers who know the Normandy and Mont Saint Michel region

Led by Rodolphe Rutman—a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian—this British Sector D-Day Discovery Tour offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, ARTE, and ZDF, including "Big Red Omaha" and "Destins Croisés", both focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts. What truly sets this tour apart is its focus on the British airborne missions that unfolded in the first hours of D-Day. You'll visit Pegasus Bridge, Café Gondrée, the Merville Battery, and the British Normandy Memorial. Our small group sizes ensure a more personal and immersive journey. This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative honoring courage, sacrifice, and the British role in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.

Spend an afternoon at the American landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

This is a "private tour" in a comfortable vehicle, leather upholstery, air conditioning, tinted windows. Bottled water and sweets included on board the vehicle. You will have a guided tour of the landing beaches as well as a visit to the famous Caen memorial. Then, we will visit the gigantic American cemetery of Omaha Beach in Colleville sur mer. We will pass through the picturesque village of Sainte-Mère l'église and will also visit Pointe du Hoc. And finally, we will visit the town of Arromanches and the remains of the artificial port which was used for the landing. There we will visit the famous 360-degree museum on the Battle of Normandy. We can stop wherever you want during the day, especially for lunch.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cabourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including Sainte-Mère-Église, where Band of Brothers paratroopers landed before dawn on D-Day. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

Explore historic sites, including Omaha and Utah Beaches and Sainte-Mère-Eglise, on a comprehensive tour dedicated to the memory of the GIs who fought during World War II. Visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and walk along Omaha Beach, absorbing the significance of these pivotal locations. Enjoy a homemade lunch at the 'La Marée' restaurant, then discover Sainte-Mère-Église and Angoville-au-Plain, where heroic acts of valor unfolded. With a professional guide and comfortable transportation, this tour offers an insightful journey through history. - Guided tour includes visits to key WWII sites: American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Utah Beach, Angoville-au-Plain. - Lunch at 'La Marée' featuring home-cooked dishes with local ingredients. - Small group experience in an air-conditioned 7-seater van. - Admission to the Memorial de Caen Museum included for future visits.