Top Normandy Full-day Tours

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.

Discover the unique architecture and panoramic views of Mont Saint Michel on this private tour. Travel across the bay to reach the island city, and marvel at its historic abbey and intricate fortifications. Learn about hidden secrets, find passageways and back streets full of the island's unique atmosphere, and hear stories about its people and life here.

Explore Mont Saint-Michel at your own pace on a private tour from Bayeux. This excursion is perfect for independent travelers who wish to avoid slow-paced impersonal group tours. Additionally, round-trip transportation from your accommodation eliminates the confusion and discomfort of public transit. Listen to illuminating commentary on the island’s history as you stroll down its charming streets. Then, enjoy free time to explore and shop.

Want to make the most of your shore excursion in France? Plan a Paris day out just for your party with this flexible, round-trip transfer service. Meet your driver at your northern port, and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Then, head to Paris and see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre to the Louvre and Latin Quarter. At day’s end, return to port.

History enthusiasts and travelers with a personal family connection to the World War II Normandy landings will enjoy this private full-day tour from Bayeux. You’ll visit several important beaches, including Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, where you’ll see where history was enacted. Also visit the Normandy American Cemetery to pay your respects amid the gravestones.

The beaches of Omaha and Utah saw some of the most important battles of World War II, but visiting independently means missing the sites’ hidden war secrets. On this tour, visit the sectors where the American V Corps and VII Corps landings took place, and trace the steps of the 1st, 4th, and 29th American Infantry Divisions. With round-trip transport from central Bayeux included, gain insight into Normandy’s WWII history.

Delve into Normandy's superb historical and culinary heritage on a private tour from Bayeux. Begin with a visit to Bayeux Cathedral and the iconic Bayeux Taperstry illustrating the story of William the Conqueror. Next continue onto Honfleur, a waterfront town that's filled with timber-framed houses and France's largest wooden church. It's colorful scenery was a favorite among Impressionist painters like Monet. Finally, save your appetite for Pays d' Auge, where you'll sample regional food and drink specialities like Cavados brandy and Camembert cheese.

History enthusiasts and travelers with a personal connection to the Normandy landings during World War II will enjoy this private tour from Bayeux. The itinerary focuses on US D-Day sites, including Omaha Beach and the La Cambe German War Cemetery, replacing Pointe du Hoc due to site closure. See where the action took place and pay your respects at several sites.

Take advantage of your limited time on dry land on a private Paris shore excursion from Le Havre or Honfleur. This laidback and efficient tour is perfect for travelers who want to see the French capital’s highlights without feeling rushed. Guests have the option to explore independently or with a personal guide. Either way, you'll enjoy leisurely stops outside the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysees before returning to the port.

Versailles is arguably the most impressive palace in the country, with vast, landscaped gardens and a hall of mirrors bedecked with jewelled chandeliers. You don’t have to be staying in Paris to visit, though. This private tour includes transfers from your Normandy hotel or cruise terminal. Explore at your own pace, or book a private guide if preferred.

A local licence guide from Normandy give you a unique experience through his home region. Experience adapted to families, beautiful landscapes and Normandy culture discovering.

Discover Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic landmarks and a true bucket-list destination, on this full-day shore excursion from Le Havre designed especially for cruise passengers. Enjoy convenient pick-up directly at the Le Havre cruise port and travel through the Normandy countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach while your guide shares insights about the region and the famous island of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, join a guided walking tour of the lower village, exploring cobbled streets, medieval ramparts, and historic shops without the need for climbing. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. A packed lunch box will be prepared for you to enjoy during your break while admiring the unique tidal landscapes. You may also visit the abbey independently (ticket not included), browse for souvenirs, or take photos. This excursion is carefully timed to ensure a smooth return to your ship.

Set off for an unforgettable day through the iconic D-Day sites in Normandy: Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. A moving immersion in the history of the Second World War. In addition to these must-see places, the excursion offers exclusive flexibility: on site you will find several museums dedicated to the Second World War. Their visit is optional and not included in the price, but if you want to enrich your experience, just discuss it with your driver. ➡️ Depending on your preferences and the time available, he can adapt the organization of the day to include one of these museums (for example the Overlord Museum or Utah Beach), while guaranteeing your punctual and secure return. An experience that is both personalized and memorable, combining the most striking places of memory and the opportunity to deepen your visit through internationally renowned museums.

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a full-day tour of Gold & Omaha beaches from Bayeux. Discover the magnificent British DDAY sites around Ver sur Mer, with an amazing view on Gold Beach. Continue to Arromanches, where you will be able to discover the remains of the artificial Mulberry port. You will visit the DDAY museum in Arromanches which will explain how the Mulberry came to be and the role it played in the events of DDAY. Visit the Longues sur Mer Gun Battery located between Omaha and Gold beach with 4 big German guns to discover in the bunkers! In the afternoon at Omaha beach, you will stop at la pointe du Hoc to visit famous D-Day battlefield sites while hearing about the bloody events that happened there. End with a guided visit of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and its visitor center on a bluff overlooking the sea.

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.

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 from Le Havre connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day. 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 Le Havre, Honfleur or Cherbourg and your return guaranteed. Available April through October only.

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. A Personalized and Unforgettable Experience Whether you're a history enthusiast, a veteran paying tribute, or simply curious about the pivotal events of D-Day, this tour offers a deeply personal and meaningful experience. With the flexibility to tailor the itinerary to your preferences, this private tour promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of history.

It isn’t always easy to find your own way from the Le Havre cruise port to Paris, especially if you only have limited time for exploring. Instead, make your sightseeing hassle-free with this private or shared shore excursion. Following pickup at the port, head to Paris and discover sights from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. Upgrade to explore with a guide and take a Seine River cruise.

Your group leader is not only your driver but also your guide! You will have the privilege of taking a fully guided tour to the unmissable World Heritage site of Mont Saint Michel. Entrance to the Abbey as well as an audio guided tour is included in the cost of the tour.

Explore all of Normandy’s star attractions in one day on this private tour from Rouen. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Rouen's Old Town, admire the grand Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror’s Castle. Finally, visit the famous Bayeux tapestry and take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

Explore the history of the American landings in Normandy, visiting iconic places such as Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, or Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the American Cemetery of Normandy. This tour immerses you in the story of American soldiers, from infantry to airborne to Rangers. A Speaker Guide will accompany you to share captivating stories about the ordinary soldiers who marked this era. Escape mass tourism and discover less-traveled sites, while understanding the strategic importance of the region. - Historical route of the American landing sites in Normandy Visit the American Cemetery, Utah Beach or Sainte-Mère-Eglise, emblematic sites of the Battle of Normandy. - Authentic stories about American soldiers engaged in Normandy - Discovery of the remains of the Atlantic Wall - Speaker's Guide for an Immersion in the History of June 6, 1944

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the historical D Day Beaches in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. Upon arrival to Normandy you will have about 6 hours to observe Normandy D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie). If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining in Normandy. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

The D-Day Landing Beaches are among Normandy’s most important sites, and while a visit is essential to understand its World War II history, it can be hard to tackle independently. On this tour, trace the route of the Allied paratroopers as you journey from Utah Beach to Omaha Beach, stopping at Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery along the way. Cap it off with a ride in a WWII-style Jeep, and explore parts of the countryside that most travelers never see.

We meet our English speaking Driver-Guide at the Port, and join our Air conditioned vehicle for the 90 minute driver to the Juno Beach area. We visit the the Juno Beach centre - entrance is included, as is the Guided tour which is very informative and lasts 45 minutes. During the course of the day we also visit:- - Juno Beach Park - Juno Beach Area Memorials - The Cross of Lorraine - Metal Artistic Tribute - 1944 Radar Museum - Canada House - Inukshuk Memorial - Canadian War Cemetery We also will make a stop at Canada House, the house is owned and lived in by a local family, and entrance is by personal arrangement only. A break is taken at lunch time, where you will have an opportunity to visit a local restaurant, or café, or just grab a baguette! Meals and Refreshments are not included. We leave this area of Normandy late afternoon for our return driver to the Port of Le Havre, arriving back to the ship in plenty of time prior to the departure sailing.