Top Normandy Day Trips

The D-Day tour was powerful and educational. Adrienne was an excellent guide. As a native of Bayeux he possessed knowledge not only of the places that all tourists visited but also hidden gems where we were the only visitors present. He shared details of the invasion strategies and stories of individual soldiers who displayed courage in the face of insurmountable odds. Highly recommended!

Jordan was a fantastic guide for our group! My teenage boys stayed engaged during all the information and they enjoyed his humor. Jordan used helpful visuals throughout and we learned so much information about D Day and the days/weeks that followed that we had never even heard about. I would definitely recommend using Bayeux Shuttle. Of course you can’t see all the things on this tour since there is just so much, but they did a good job of picking out some very important aspects on the American contribution to WW2. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of mapping out your Normandy tour, or if you want to learn many unknown facts while someone else takes you around, then I would recommend this company.

From the cruise port at La Havre, France, this Normandy full-day excursion made stops at the German Military Cemetery at La Cambre, Omaha Beach, The American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc. Viator contracted with local provider Vexperio for this incredible experience. Based on the time in port of our cruise ship, they coordinated pick up, the time at each of the stops, made a delicious sack lunch, and got us back to the ship an hour before "all aboard". I found the German Cemetery to be very interesting and was glad we made this stop. Omaha Beach - the primary reason for choosing this excursion was because Viator / Vexperio allocated an hour for us to spend actually on the sands of Omaha Beach - something that I have wanted to do for year - to pay my respects to the brave soldiers who gave their lives during D-Day which pushed WWII toward its conclusion. Our ship's excursion did not allow actual time on the beach but rather a "photo shoot" - this, and cost, were the reasons for selection Viator / Vexperio. The American Cemetery - hallowed grounds, for sure. There are 9,389 souls buried there with their crosses / Stars of David perfectly aligned. The grounds were immaculate. Viking had a tour that had a special wreath ceremony. They played the Star Spangled Banner - awesome feeling during that. But then Taps were played. Oh my, that brough tears to my eyes. One can look down on Omaha Beach from the Cemetery getting a perspective of what the Germans saw during the invasion. This was an awesome stop on this excurion. We then had a lunch break briefly stopping at a war museum / gift shop. The last stop was at Pointe du Hoc. I had never heard the story of this place and was very impressed. It is a 35 meter cliff overlooking the English channel and the far side of Utah Beach (can't see Omaha beach from here). While I didn't think this was as impressive as the first three stops, I'm glad the tour stopped here. Our guide, Ash, was outstanding. He is a second-year PhD (molecular biology!!) student who lives in Paris and drives to Le Havre once or twice a month to lead tour groups. His knowledge was amazing. At each stop he gathered the group to share shared relevant historical background and facts about the location that made them all the most meaningful and enjoyable. He answered all of my questions thoughtfully and politely. Well done, Ash! Our drive, Sahid, was outstanding. Kudos to him for a job well done. Yes. Yes. Yes!! We highly recommend this excursion to everyone who wants to actually step foot on Omaha Beach and see these other sites.