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Explore one of Normandy’s most impressive UNESCO–listed attractions on this comprehensive Mont Saint-Michel tour from Bayeaux. With round trip travel from Bayeaux included, visit the abbey as your guide sheds light on its history and construction. Learn of the diverse uses to which Mont Saint-Michel has been put down the centuries, and admire panoramic coastal views. You’ll also have free time to explore the site at your leisure.

Take a private tour of UNESCO-listed Mont St Michel with Abbey access. Navigating the crowds and complex history can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Explore ancient cobbled streets, hear captivating legends, and enjoy sweeping sea views before stepping inside the famous Abbey with your local guide.

Getting around Normandy without your own transport can be tricky, but renting a car can waste precious time when you only have one day in port. On this full-day shore excursion, hop straight on the bus at Cherbourg port and set out to explore some of Normandy’s most important WWII sites. Visit Omaha Beach, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, and Pointe du Hoc, as well as the Normandy American Cemetery.

Pay tribute to World War II’s American heroes on this half-day tour of Normandy’s defining D-Day sites. Start at Omaha Beach, where your driver-guide takes you back in time to the brutal landing depicted in the opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan"; continue to the towering Pointe du Hoc cliffs, boldly scaled by US Rangers; finish at the Normandy American Cemetery and visitor center. Travel between locations with ease—and without having to plan or navigate—thanks to comfortable private transport.

Omaha Beach is one of the most important World War II sites in Normandy, where the D-Day Landings took place. Instead of making a quick stop on a day tour, this private walking tour lets you slow down and give the memorials and monuments the time they deserve. Make your own way to Omaha Beach to meet your guide, hear about the fateful events of D-Day as you explore the WN62 trenches, and visit the Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery.

Explore Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches and WWII sites with ease on a full-day tour that links spaced-out locations along the American paratroopers’ route—so you don’t have to manage the logistics yourself. With a Private Guide on hand to answer all your questions and provide important context, you get to dig deep into WWII history and learn more about sites such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, and Pointe du Hoc. End the day with a visit to the Colleville American Cemetery.

Learn about the pivotal role that Normandy’s beaches played in World War II—and pay tribute to the thousands of fallen soldiers—during this half-day history tour from Bayeux. Board your air-conditioned minivan and head to the coast, where you'll see landmarks ranging from Omaha Beach to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy saw some of the most significant battles in World War II, but many of the landmarks are hard to reach on your own. This private tour from Bayeux makes it possible to take in the top historical sights with ease. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with a private guide, see the Pointe du Hoc gun battery, explore Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, and more.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Paris and relax in the French countryside on this small-group tour to the village of Giverny and Monet's house and gardens. Skip the hassle of arranging a day trip yourself, and leave the planning and logistics to your guide. Enjoy an itinerary that includes skip-the-line entry to the Impressionist artists' home and gardens, plus time to explore the village.

Discover the medieval town of Bayeux on this private walking tour led by a local guide. As you explore, learn about the town’s rich history—from medieval times to World War II. The tour offers an introduction to Bayeux’s key landmarks and hidden corners, with cultural insights along the way. Ideal for visitors seeking a relaxed and informative overview of this historic Normandy town.

Follow in the footsteps of US troops as you explore Normandy's WWII battlefields and D-Day beaches. Hear about the D-Day Landings as you visit Omaha and Utah beaches, stop by the La Cambe German War Cemetery, and pay your respects at the US Cemetery. End the day at Sainte-Mère-Eglise village, part of the jump zone for the US 82nd Airborne forces.

Explore Normandy’s Côte Fleurie, without getting sore feet, on this unique, private sidecar tour. Travel along coastal roads and through resort towns, including Deauville, Trouville, and Honfleur, in a vintage motorbike sidecar. Stop at historic landmarks and scenic viewpoints along the way, and pause for a break at a family-owned distillery to try cider and calvados. Leave all the planning and logistics to your driver; simply sit back and enjoy.

Visiting Normandy for the first time? This shore excursion from Le Havre makes it easy to explore the area’s most important D-Day landmarks. You’ll travel in a comfortable, modern bus with round-trip pickup and drop-off right at the cruise port—no planning needed. With a friendly English-speaking local guide, you’ll visit key World War II sites like Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with time to learn, reflect, and take photos. A packed lunch is included so you can stay focused on the experience, not logistics. The tour is timed to your ship’s schedule, so you’ll return to port on time and without stress.

Travelers come to the island of Mont Saint-Michel to visit the legendary medieval abbey. To get to it, you must pass through the surrounding walled town. The audio guide will show you the way to the abbey and tell you about the island's history along the way. You will learn about sites including: museums, other churches, the cemetery, lookouts, legendary restaurants, medieval fortifications on the island. The audio commentary was written by a professional historian, lifting the veil of mystery over the creation and popularity of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. You won't get lost in the narrow streets, a handy offline map in the app will guide you. Walk at your own pace, without a tour group. The route passes by the abbey, and you can visit it on your own if you wish (visiting the abbey is not included in this tour). The walk ends at the castle wall, and from there you can go for a walk along the bottom of the bay or relax in the restaurant.

Perfect for World War II history buffs—particularly those who read Stephen Ambrose’s famed tract, Band of Brothers (or who saw the Band of Brothers miniseries), this small-group tour will help you discover many of Normandy’s key historical landmarks. Meet your guide in central Bayeux, and venture to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and more. In the afternoon, follow in the footsteps of the “Band of Brothers” and visit the very locations where the action took place.

Paris is two hours from Le Havre. This private tour gets you there and back without the stress — picked up at the cruise terminal, returned before your ship sails, with everything in between handled by your driver. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame. The Louvre. The Champs-Élysées. In a single shore day, you can see the landmarks that define one of the great cities of the world — on your own terms, at your own pace, in a private vehicle with no group and no fixed script. Your driver knows Paris. The traffic, the best approach for each monument, where to stop for a photograph, where to find twenty quiet minutes away from the crowds. That knowledge is the difference between a rushed day and a memorable one. Want to go deeper? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings the history, the architecture, and the stories behind every façade to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed. You set the priorities. Your driver handles the rest.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mont-St-Michel and its iconic Gothic abbey on a day trip from Bayeux. The self guided tour is for groups of up to 8 people and includes the round-trip transportation from Bayeux in an air-conditioned minivan. Please note that this tour involves navigating numerous stairs and walking, so we recommend comfortable footwear and a moderate level of physical fitness for an enjoyable experience.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2026 for their outstanding universal significance. Travel in comfort with an expert guide and explore the sites that shaped the course of World War II. Walk along Omaha Beach and stand where thousands of soldiers came ashore. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and reflect at the rows of white crosses overlooking the sea. Explore Pointe du Hoc and see the dramatic cliffs scaled by U.S. Rangers during the assault. Along the way, enjoy a stop at a local bakery where you can purchase fresh pastries and coffee. Please note that there is no seated lunch included. This full-day guided experience departs directly from the port of Cherbourg and is designed for travellers who want to understand the history in depth while paying their respects. The tour operates with a maximum of 40 guests to ensure a comfortable and well-organised experience.

Visit important landmarks and sites associated with the 1944 invasion of Normandy on this full-day tour. Take the train from Paris, then meet up with local guides who will show you the battlefield sites including Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, and Pointe Du Hoc. You’ll also visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and the town of Sainte-Mère-Église.

Visit some of World War II’s most important battle sites—and leave all the planning and navigation to someone else—on this full-day tour of the Normandy landing beaches from Bayeux. Walk the battlefields and beaches where thousands of Allied troops took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion, including key sights such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Then, pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Perfect for history buffs and those with personal ties to World War II, this private, full-day tour will transport you to many of the most important wartime sites in Normandy’s American Sector. Depart in the morning from your Bayeux hotel, and travel in a comfortable vehicle. You’ll tour the drop zones of the US Airborne Divisions, will visit Omaha Beach, will discover Pointe du Hoc, will pay tribute to the fallen at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and much more.

Soak in the incredible beauty and background of one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, while leaving Bayeux behind. Your day trip begins with a coastal drive to the UNESCO-listed site: a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey that sits atop a rocky bay perch. Explore its ramparts while an expert guide fills you in on Mont Saint-Michel's remarkable history and heritage, then enjoy time to explore independently.

Step back in time to June 1944 with a private day trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches from Bayeux. With an informative local guide, hear insider tales of the World War II Allies’ landings and visit the key locations of Sword Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. See the Longues sur Mer German bunkers, visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the Airborne Museum, and enjoy lunch overlooking Arromanches beach, the site of Mulberry Harbour. As this is a private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your preferences.

The Normandy landing beaches and bocage (woodland and pasture terrain) are accessed via small roads that big coach tours can't easily navigate, meaning they often skip the lesser-known sites of World War II action. Swap buses for a restored 1944 American GI Jeep, departing from Sainte-Mère-Église with a Normandy-based guide who covers well-known beaches as well as smaller villages and back roads.