Top Mont-St-Michel Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

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 Cherbourg gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a multilingual guide and a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Cherbourg — cruise terminal, hotel or train station — and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

When you’re in Bayeux, visit the sites linked to the historic D-Day battle with your own private guide. Perfect for groups of family and friends, you’ll enjoy a day-long tour that’s focused on you. Check out sites such as the Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, and the British War Cemetery, and hear all the history behind each one. Nice touch: Round-trip transport form your Bayeux hotel can also be arranged.

Step ashore at Cherbourg and trace the pivotal D-Day story on a 7-hour Private Shore Tour with a local professional guide. Stand on Omaha Beach where the 1st and 29th US Infantry Divisions landed, then honor the fallen at the American Cemetery above the shore. Continue to Pointe du Hoc to walk among bomb craters and bunkers where the 2nd Rangers scaled the cliffs. Pause in Sainte-Mère-Église for lunch (own expense), see the church’s paratrooper windows, and browse the Airborne Museum gift shop. Timings are adapted to your ship; comfortable vehicle, expert commentary, and seamless pickup at the Cherbourg Cruise Port.

Treat yourself to one of Normandy's most famous sites during your cruise stop at Cherbourg. Discover the UNESCO Heritage site with a Normandy native driver guide. Although a minimum level of mobility is required to do this excursion, you will be in charge of the pace during your time on own which will allow most to take this tour without feeling rushed.

This is the only private shore excursion from Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

A unique and immersive experience aboard a real WW2 Jeep on the Landing beaches to discover the history of D-Day. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will explain the history of June 6, 1944 to you in detail. Far from the crowds and tourist sites, you will leave for a 4-hour walk in the middle of the Normandy bocage, on the beach of Utah Beach where the Allied forces landed in 1944. Your local guide, who has a perfect knowledge of Normandy, will be able to accompany you to the lesser known historical sites of June 6, 1944 in Sainte Mere Eglise and Utah Beach.

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Your guide, expert of the Mont St Michel, author of many books and guides about the unique island will unfold for you all the beauty of the place. Not only will you learn and discover with his sense of humour the Mont as we call it here, but through him you'll have access to some VIP places like the special restaurant with its spectacular view and delicious food. Plenty of time to walk also by yourself in the cobblestone streets and to relax by the gardens of the Mont St Michel.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Cherbourg's history on this immersive tour that takes you beyond the famous D-Day Beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel. Led by a local guide with over a decade of experience, discover the architectural beauty of Valognes, including ancient Gallo-Roman ruins, and the historic naval port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue. Enjoy scenic views of Barfleur and the Phare de Gatteville, and stroll through Cherbourg’s neighborhoods that survived WWII. Experience the perfect blend of history, stunning scenery, and local cuisine as you uncover Normandy’s lesser-known treasures. - Explore Valognes' remarkable Gallo-Roman bath ruins from the 4th century - Visit the picturesque port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, known for its delicious oysters - Discover the charming fishing port of Barfleur and its historic church by the docks - Enjoy a guided walking tour in Cherbourg, featuring landmarks like the Italian Theatre

Your own driver-guide at disposal, providing knowledge of the area and giving you some free time is a unique way to discover the landing beaches. A museum is included in this tour. We will not rush you and will allow for plenty of liberty to explore the sites and take it in, take pictures, etc. The sites have been handpicked to optimize your time and allow you to grasp the scale of the DDay invasion while you walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers. You will have guide books inside the car at your disposal, including some for children if you travel with your little ones. This is a great way to make good use of the driving time while you are taken from site to site.

Walk the sacred sands of Normandy, where American courage helped liberate a continent and preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. It was here, on June 6, 1944, that young American soldiers—many barely out of high school—stormed the beaches under fire, answering the call of duty with unwavering resolve. Meet some of the last living heroes of World War II, whose sacrifices forged a turning point in history. Through their personal stories, bear witness to the extraordinary bravery, unity, and patriotism that defined a generation and defended the cause of liberty. This unforgettable journey offers a rare chance to honor their legacy—and to stand on the very ground where American resolve changed the world.

Wander the historic streets of Mont Saint Michel and discover a town entirely built on an islet, nestled inside the walls of a fortress. See its fairytale turrets and visit the abbey, and explore crooked alleys lined with timbered homes hundreds of years old where locals actually live. Look out over the bay and enjoy panoramic views of the ocean, or of the sand banks when the tide is low.

If you have never followed this period in history, then you will be quickly immersed. The children will love to get in the Jeep and act "as if" and the grown-ups will get into the game ... no choice, crikets in hand, the enemy is lurking ....

Get deeper insight into the history of World War II (WWII) in France with this tour of Canadian D-Day landing sites. After pickup in Bayeux, visit some of the most important WWII monuments in all of France, including the remains of Mulberry Harbor, the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, and the Juno Beach Centre, where you’ll learn about the landing of Canadian forces on Juno Beach.

The Atlantic Wall stretched along France's coastline during German occupation in World War II, but few of its surviving Normandy bunkers are open to visitors—most remain sealed or off-limits. Prebooked admission tickets get you into the restored support point at Pointe du Roc in Granville, where the Batterie du Roc association has renovated original casemates and converted a bunker into an immersive exhibit space.

The authentic heart of Normandy in one private full day from your cruis eterminal — a journey through the Pays d'Auge that most cruise passengers never discover. A traditional Camembert and Livarot cheese factory, where artisans hand-turn the wheels as they have for centuries. Beuvron-en-Auge, one of France's most beautiful half-timbered villages. A private Calvados distillery with a guided tasting of cider, Pommeau and aged Calvados — included in your tour price. And Honfleur's medieval harbor to close the day. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from your cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.