Top Normandy Historical Tours

Retrace the steps of American D-Day troops on a full-day tour of Normandy’s US landing sectors from Bayeux. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with your expert guide, and stand at key landing and drop points, including Omaha Beach and St-Mere-Eglise. See the battle sites at Pointe du Hoc and visit the Utah Beach Museum and Normandy American Cemetery to remember those who gave their lives in June 1944.

Our first stop will be at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a poignant tribute to the Allied soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to pay your respects and learn more about the significance of this solemn site. Next, we’ll head to Omaha Beach, where you’ll walk along the sands that witnessed one of the most difficult assaults of D-Day. Your guide will recount the heroic efforts and sacrifices made by American forces during the landing. From Omaha Beach, we’ll continue to Pointe du Hoc, a cliff-top location that was a strategic objective for the U.S. Army Rangers on D-Day. Our journey will then take us to the charming town of Sainte-Mère-Église, famous for the story of paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute became entangled in the church steeple during the airborne assault.

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.

Both Stephen Ambrose’s book and Steven Spielberg’s and Tom Hanks’s 2001 ‘Band of Brothers’ TV series have brought fame to Easy Company and the exploits of it’s many soldiers, including the legendary Lieutenant Richard ‘Dick’ Winters. Tread in the footsteps Easy Company as you visit the locations they fought over in their Normandy campaign on this small-group full-day tour from Bayeux.

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.

History enthusiasts won’t want to miss this trip to the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy. This private tour makes it easy to visit from Paris for a day. Visit some of the most significant World War II sites in Normandy, especially those with a US connection. The itinerary is customizable but usually includes Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and more.

See the D-Day Landing Beaches from a unique perspective while enjoying the vintage thrill of riding around in a sidecar with this private tour. Meety your guide in Bayeux and head to visit key sights, including Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. Two participants can share one bike, so that one person can sit in the sidecar and one can ride behind the driver.

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.

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.

Chart the story of the World War II D-Day landings by American forces on this day trip from Bayeux. Learn about the objectives and achievements of the US assaults on June 6, 1944 as you visit the key beaches of Utah and Omaha, and German battery at Pointe du Hoc. Plus, visit the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Église and the US cemetery overlooking Omaha. Air-conditioned minivan transport, entrance fees, and central Bayeux pickup and drop-off included.

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy’s picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center.

Discover 13 centuries of history on this full-day tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux. France's most-visited attraction outside Paris, it is best visited with a guide to share its extraordinary history, and significance as a pilgrimage site. Begin in the island’s village, where shops and restaurants have operated for over 1,000 years, and visit the abbey to experience the life of a monk.

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.

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.

Explore Omaha Beach and gain insight into US soldiers’ role in World War II on this morning group D-Day landing tour from Bayeux. Visit key sites of WWII interest including Omaha Beach and the Pointe-Du-Hoc with a guide, and learn of the conditions faced by the US soldiers brought into battle. Wander among the soldiers’ graves at the American Cemetery, and hear tales and anecdotes from the WWII battlefields.

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.

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.

Discover one of France's most picturesque historical sites on this 2-hour walking tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. Walk along its narrow cobblestone streets and ramparts, soaking in the charm of the medieval village. Learn about its rich history and significance as a pilgrimage site from your guide, and conclude the tour at the summit, where you can explore the abbey at your own pace.

During this 2-hour vintage sidecar tour, explore the essential and iconic D-Day sites in Normandy. This exclusive experience will take you to Omaha Beach and its military cemetery. Ride along the picturesque country roads that witnessed the crucial moments of June 6th, 1944. Join us for a full immersion into history, where every turn brings you back to the epic story of D-Day.

Capped at only 16 people for a more personalized experience, this half-day morning tour covers the WWII landing areas of Omaha Beach, from Longues sur Mer to Pointe du Hoc. Listen to an in-depth rundown of the deadly liberation of Europe, and pay your respects right where some of the fiercest clashes took place.

Enjoy a new and personalized way to explore Normandy—and visit many of the area's most notable World War II and D-Day landmarks, all in just half a day—on this private tour. Traveling by vintage sidecar, discover major historical sights from Omaha Beach to the American Cemetery, all while learning insider facts from your guide. Take in the windswept coast and countryside on scenic backroads, and finish the trip with an add-on cider and Calvados tasting.

For those who want to dive deep into the events of D-Day this half-day tour to Omaha has everything you need. Join a small group and a D-Day expert to visit key sites and explore the landing beaches of Normandy. Gain insight into European World War II history and learn about the sacrifices that were made during this time.

Travel through time by observing the ancient monuments of Rouen, including the Rouen Cathedral, Gros-Horloge clock, Saint-Maclou Church, and Saint-Ouen Abbey Church, on a private walking tour. Discover Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, in the company of Elodie, an independent, qualified local guide. Stroll through the cobbled center, discover iconic monuments such as the Gros-Horloge, Rouen Cathedral, and Saint-Maclou Church, and delve deeper into the city's history.