Top Honfleur Shore Excursions

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Honfleur — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group. 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.

Skip the typical bus tour and opt for a more personalized alternative, with this private vintage motorcycle sidecar tour of Côte Fleurie. Travel through the countryside to learn about Normandy's Calvados heritage. Stop for tastings, visit the village of Beuvron-En-Auge, and admire views of the scenery in this French region northwest of Paris. Leave the logistics and organization to your driver-guide, and simply relax and enjoy the experience.

The beaches of Normandy were the site of one of the most dramatic and important events of World War II: D-Day. Set out on a personalized and customizable journey to the spots that interest you most. Explore Omaha Beach or the American Cemetery, or visit the many wartime landmarks that were erected to honor the memory of those who fell here.

Explore the Normandy of Claude Monet during a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur (choose any two out of these three). For example, visit Monet's former home and beautiful gardens, the Gothic cathedral of Rouen and the historic port of Honfleur, all of which Monet painted in his famous Impressionist style. Along the way, pass other notable attractions like the Rouen square in which Joan of Arc was executed and Honfleur's St Catherine's Church, the largest wooden church in the country.

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.

Visit two or three of Normandy’s most picturesque villages on this private full-day tour from Le Havre. Marvel at the soaring white cliffs of Etretat, discover the colorful harbor and cobblestone lanes of Honfleur, then―if option selected―continue to seaside Deauville, the preferred beach retreat of Parisians. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and enjoy free time to explore as you please.

Honfleur and Paris share more than a country. The Impressionist painters who made Honfleur famous spent their careers moving between this harbour and the galleries and boulevards of the capital. Today, the drive takes two hours. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you to Paris for the day — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées — before returning you to the ship before departure. No group bus. No shared schedule. No strangers. Your private vehicle, your driver, and a day in one of the great cities of the world shaped entirely around what you want to see. Your driver knows Paris well — the best viewpoints, the quieter approaches, the timing that avoids the worst of the crowds. That local knowledge turns a good day into a great one. Want expert context alongside the sights? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings every monument to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Claude Monet walked into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and never really left, painting it obsessively for 43 years. This private tour connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day from Honfleur. In Rouen, your guide walks you through the Gothic cathedral Monet painted 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died. In Giverny, you step inside the painting — the lily pond, the Japanese bridge, the weeping willows. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Honfleur and your return guaranteed.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal bay like something from another age. A medieval abbey, a fortified village, a tidal island that has been drawing pilgrims, soldiers, and travellers for over a thousand years. There is nowhere else quite like it. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you there and back in comfort. No group bus, no shared timing, no schedule that isn't yours. Your driver handles the roads, the parking, and the return — you focus on the experience. Five hours on the island gives you time to explore properly: the winding medieval lanes, the ramparts with their sweeping bay views, and the Benedictine abbey at the summit, standing since the 8th century. Your return to ship is guaranteed. The tide tables and your departure time are your driver's responsibility, not yours. Prefer a guided experience? Add a licensed historian guide and arrive with context, stories, and insight that transforms every stone you see.

Two of Normandy's most extraordinary destinations, combined in one private full-day experience. Mont-Saint-Michel — the UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress that has drawn travelers for over a thousand years. The Musée Christian Dior in Granville — the birthplace of one of fashion's greatest visionaries, set in the villa where Dior spent his childhood summers overlooking the sea. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location including cruise terminals, hotels and train stations. No shared buses, no fixed group schedules — just your group, your pace, and two bucket list destinations in one day.

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — a UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by millions every year. This private shore excursion from Honfleur gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Honfleur and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

Discover the remarkable D-Day landing destination in Honfleur. Start in this charming historic port town, then journey through scenic Normandy. Visit key D-Day beaches like Omaha and Utah, explore landmarks such as the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc, and understand France's strategic WWII importance. Experience the blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes on one unforgettable trip. Stop for a complimentary lunch—including a French baguette—before being dropped off back at port to continue your adventure.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789, with the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the ornate State Apartments and the breathtaking gardens stretching as far as the eye can see. This private full day tour from Honfleur gives your group an exclusive self-guided Versailles experience, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. Pickup from any location in Honfleur — cruise terminal, hotel or train station — and your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed with over 15 years of cruise shore excursion experience.

This private tour takes you from the cobblestones and fishing boats of Honfleur to the most significant D-Day sites in Normandy — Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery — and returns you comfortably before your ship sails. No group bus. No shared itinerary. No strangers. Just your private vehicle, your driver, and the freedom to move at your own pace through one of the most important chapters in modern history. You'll stand on the cliffs where Rangers scaled vertical rock faces under fire. You'll walk the sands of Omaha — quiet now, but once the site of one of the most intense battles of World War II. And you'll pause among 9,387 white crosses at the cemetery above the beach, looking out toward the Atlantic. Your return to ship is guaranteed. Your driver manages the schedule so you never have to. Want to go further? Add a licensed historian guide and turn every stop into a living history lesson.

Paris in a day from Honfleur — the ultimate bucket list shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to experience the City of Light without the stress of organizing it themselves. The Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame Cathedral, all in one private full day with a vehicle that travels exclusively for your group. Your driver picks you up from any location in Honfleur — cruise terminal, hotel or train station — and guarantees your return before the all-aboard time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, we handle the logistics so you can focus on Paris.

Why not take advantage of your stopover at the ports of Le Havre or Honfleur to visit one of the most emblematic places of Normandy in peace! Estuaire VTC offers you a comfortable vehicle to discover the magic of Mont Saint Michel, with the guarantee of having returned on board at the time you have agreed Ideal for groups of 2 to 7 people, this day will be a break rich in new memories

Traditional sightseeing tours don’t always entertain the whole family, but everyone will have a good time on this outdoor scavenger hunt activity in Honfleur. Gather your family or a group of friends and get ready to solve puzzles and find clues, all while seeing the sights of Honfleur. Whether it’s your first time in the town or you’re a regular visitor, see Honfleur from a fresh perspective.

This is the only private shore excursion from Honfleur dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landing of June 6, 1944. At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Honfleur and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

What makes this experience truly unique is the local expertise behind it. As a Normandy-based company with more than 15 years of experience in tourism transportation from Le Havre and across the region, we know the roads, timings, cruise schedules, and hidden scenic routes better than anyone. Unlike standard transfer services, this journey is designed and operated by local professionals who have been welcoming travelers to Normandy for over a decade. Our experience working with cruise passengers, private travelers, families, and luxury clients allows us to provide a smooth, reliable, and personalized service with attention to every detail. Throughout the journey, your private driver remains flexible and attentive to your needs !

The only private excursion from Honfleur and Le Havre combining Lisieux's 12th-century Gothic Cathedral — where Sainte-Thérèse attended mass as a girl and where the judge who condemned Joan of Arc is buried — with Honfleur's medieval harbor, where Impressionism was born on the quay of the Vieux Bassin. Two extraordinary chapters of Normandy in one bucket list day. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Le Havre, Honfleur or Cherbourg — cruise terminal, hotel, train station or airport. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed. Faith, art and history — the Norman soul in a single day.

Two of Normandy's most breathtaking destinations in one private full day from Honfleur. Étretat — the iconic chalk cliffs and natural arch that inspired Monet, Maupassant and generations of artists, with stunning views over the English Channel. Honfleur — the medieval harbor where Impressionism was born, where Boudin first invited Monet to paint outdoors on the quay. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Honfleur — cruise terminal, hotel or train station. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.

Take advantage of your stopover in Le Havre to discover two of the most emblematic Norman cities with your local driver who will adapt to your desires and you will spend a day rich in discoveries in joy and good humor

Go visit Normandy with a professional private driver. Originally from Normandy where our company is located, we know the region perfectly. At your disposal and in complete safety, he will guide you and adapt to your desires.