Top Normandy Sightseeing Tours - page 4

Leave behind the awkward group tours and get to know Le Havre via a private walking tour, going only where you wish to go, at your pace and style. Following your guide—a true local—you’ll travel from the River Seine to Eglise St-Joseph and beyond, like a friend is showing you around town. You’ll also get personalized tips, insight, and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Embark on an unparalleled historical journey with our D-Day sidecar tours.

_______ PLEASE NOTE: This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. It is not their official audio guide but one created by a passionate local guide within the area. Please check online for entry fees and opening times. _______ Go inside the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey back to explore a simpler time when the monks of the Abbey lived their lives according to the scriptures and the ebb and flow of the seasons. The way this Benedictine abbey was constructed over centuries, on a remote rock facing the sea, reveals what spirituality could inspire back then. With this audio guide, you'll find out: • How books were written before computers and the printing press • How heavy stones were transported before the invention of engines • Why monks don't have BBQs • The truth behind the daily life of clergy in feudal society • What links jet-setters and kings

Simplify a visit to two historic sites just outside Paris with this private day trip to the Palace of Versailles and Claude Monet's home in Giverny. Enjoy a hassle-free experience where your guide handles the logistics and organization. Simply meet them at your hotel, and relax as you're driven to both locations. This itinerary includes exploring the interiors and exteriors of Versailles, Monet's house and gardens, and a multi-course lunch.

Designed for those short on time in Normandy, this half-day tour from Bayeux takes you to the D-Day landing locations at Omaha Beach. Learn about the events of the liberation of Europe during World War II, and see maps and photographs to enhance your understanding of the deadly effort on June 6, 1944. This tour saves you the stress of finding your own way around the region so you can simply relax and enjoy the tour.

Get an up-close look at the site of America’s D-Day invasion with a visit to the Normandy battlefield beaches from Bayeux. On this 9-hour small-group tour, you’ll stroll Utah and Omaha beaches, explore famous wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and Sainte-Mère Church, and learn the turbulent history of this key WWII location. Throughout the tour, enjoy free time to take souvenir photos, pay respects and ask questions of your expert guide.

Get an aerial view of Caen from your own private plane by boking a sightseeing flight exclusively for you and your party. During your 45-minute flight, you'll see spots such as the D-Day landing beach and the city center. You'll also have a headset so that you can chat with your pilot as you fly.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint Michel the hassle-free way. You’ll be transported in a comfortable minivan with a restricted number of passengers, for personalized service. Tour the scenic countryside of Normandy first, then explore the medieval town and monastery upon a rock in the sea. Your English-speaking driver will ensure you learn all about the history of this beautiful place.

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.

It can be tough for us to really take in the traumatic events of D-Day today, which is why this full-day private tour opts to follow in the footsteps of the 29th US Infantry Division, to help you learn one of the most important events of World War II through their experiences. Find out about the various units, their battles, and their accomplishments as you follow in the footsteps of all three regiments, from Omaha Beach to the town of Saint-Lô.

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.

Explore some of the most famous battlefields of World War II during this private Normandy tour from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches, where Allied soldiers invaded northern France on June 6, 1944. See the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy, pay homage to the fallen at national cemeteries and visit area museums. Your expert guide can personalize this private tour to suit your interests.

When you drop anchor in Le Havre, delve into the fascinating history of World War II on a private full-day shore excursion. With an accomplished historian guide, browse exhibits in the Juno Beach Center museum for a sensitive introduction to the pivotal role Canada played in the war. Feel emotionally stirred at the brutal battlefield of Juno Beach; honor fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian Cemetery; and marvel at the stunning Romanesque architecture of the Abbey d’Ardenne, the site of an unrelenting tragedy involving Canadian prisoners. Relish the flexibility of your private tour and customize your itinerary according to your interests.

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 D-Day landing beaches of Normandy saw some of the most important battles in World War II history. On this concise tour—ideal for visitors short on time—visit key WWII sites including La Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach. Listen as your guide shares personal stories from the men who laid down their lives, and gain insight into the events that unfolded here on June 6th, 1944.

Ideal for cruise ship passengers, this full-day, private shore excursion in Normandy takes travelers to the stunning island of Mont-Saint-Michel and its centuries-old hilltop abbey. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with front-door pickup from cruise terminal, hotel, or train station in Le Havre or Honfleur, and enjoy a guaranteed return before your ship's all-aboard time. Choose to upgrade to include a multilingual guide for a personalized experience.

Monet’s famous floral paintings were at the center of the impressionist art movement, and at his home in Giverny, discover where he was most inspired to create his masterpieces. See where Monet painted and where he spent his free time, and walk in the gardens he himself designed and planted beds of his favorite plants. See his famous ponds filled with water lilies, and learn about his unique painting style.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about World War II-era history in northern France on this handy half-day private tour. It’s been designed especially for American cruise travelers, or those interested in the US involvement in the war, so travelers will visit several sites related to that. You’ll be picked up from the cruise terminal for added convenience. Check out Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and other highlights of the region.

Normandy’s Côte de Nacre—the Pearl Coast—is home to historic seaside villages, D-Day beaches, and sweeping views of the English Channel. On this tour, enjoy a scenic road trip with a twist, as you travel in a classic 1976 Citroën Dyane convertible. Gain insight into the region from your local guide as you drive from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-mer and enjoy plenty of photo stops along the way.

Skip the heavy historical tours when you’re in Rouen, and discover the city from a local’s perspective instead, hearing stories about the city’s everyday culture and getting tips for places to visit. This private walking tour of the city is tailored to you and your interests. Or, you can leave the itinerary up to your local guide to see the side of the city that they want to show you.

History enthusiasts will enjoy the chance to see the D-Day landing beaches associated with US forces. This handy half-day tour is just for you and your party so you can enjoy an intimate, personalized experience. See Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and more, learning about the history and each place's significance from your guide.