Top Rouen Full-day Tours

Rouen is a city shaped by history — Joan of Arc, Gothic cathedrals, centuries of war and resilience. This full-day private tour adds another chapter: the beaches and battlefields where World War II turned in favour of the Allies. The D-Day sites are roughly two hours from Rouen. Your driver picks you up directly — at the cruise terminal or your hotel — and takes you through the Normandy countryside to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is a private tour, so the pace is yours. Linger where it matters. Move on when you're ready. No itinerary forced on you by a group, no bus full of strangers. Your guaranteed return means you never have to worry about making it back to the ship on time. Your driver handles that entirely. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide to unlock the deeper stories — the tactics, the decisions, the human cost — behind each site you visit.

Go off the beaten path in Rouen on a walking tour that combines historical anecdotes with hidden gems in the city. Experience the city through the eyes of a local as your guide shares tips and recommendations for other spots to visit in the area. Relax as you take in the city while your guide handles the navigation.

Walk in the steps of those who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in June 1944 on this private day trip from Rouen, with an expert local guide. With a flexible itinerary adjustable to your wishes, the tour focuses on key World War II D-Day beaches including Omaha Beach, Longues du Mer and Arromanches. Visit the Pointe du Hoc and pay your respects at the American Cemetery, and as you explore, gain direct insight into the campaign from your guide, whose family lived in the area during the war.

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — a UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by millions every year. This private shore excursion from Rouen gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Rouen and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

Paris in a day from Rouen — the ultimate bucket list shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to experience the City of Light without the stress of organizing it themselves. The Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame Cathedral, all in one private full day with a vehicle that travels exclusively for your group.Your driver picks you up from any location in Rouen, hotel, train station or airport and guarantees your return before the all-aboard time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, we handle the logistics so you can focus on Paris.

Monet's garden at Giverny is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — the water lilies, the Japanese bridge, the flower gardens that inspired some of the most celebrated paintings in history. This private full day tour from Rouen gives your group a full 3 hours at the Fondation Claude Monet, with time to also explore the Museum of Impressionism, the village of Giverny. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Rouen — hotel, train station or airport. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.

Two of Normandy's most breathtaking destinations in one private full day from Rouen. Étretat — the iconic chalk cliffs and natural arch that inspired Monet, Maupassant and generations of artists, with stunning views over the English Channel. Honfleur — the medieval harbor where Impressionism was born, where Boudin first invited Monet to paint outdoors on the quay. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Rouen, Le Havre, Honfleur, Cherbourg, hotel, train station or airport. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.

Enjoy a full day tour of the DDay Landings with a thorough visit of Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, as well as Pointe du Hoc. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about the 1944 Normandy battlefields. Your experienced driver-guide will provide maps and all relevant information of what happened there. A guided tour of the D-Day beaches in Normandy becomes something far more powerful than just visiting historic sites when it’s led by a local expert guide. What makes it truly unique is the human depth they bring to the landscape. Note that we have a 2-hour drive to come from Rouen as well as the same return drive so there's a limited amount of sites that we can do, but it will be conducted in a way that will give you the full scale of the D-Day invasion. We pick you up in Rouen at your hotel, private address, or at your Viking cruise ship.

This is the only private shore excursion from Rouen dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landings of June 6, 1944.At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover.Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Rouen and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

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.

Rouen and Paris have always been connected — by the Seine, by history, by the flow of people and ideas between Normandy's capital and France's. Today the drive takes just over an hour. This private tour picks you up at the Rouen cruise terminal or your hotel and takes you to Paris for the day. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, newly restored and more beautiful than before. The Louvre's glass pyramid. The Champs-Élysées stretching toward the Arc de Triomphe. Of all the ports in Normandy, Rouen gives you the shortest road to Paris. This tour makes the most of that advantage — more time in the city, less time in the car, and a guaranteed return to the terminal before your ship departs. Your driver handles the route, the parking, and the pace. You handle the priorities. No group, no fixed schedule, no compromises. Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide for expert commentary and a deeper experience at every stop.

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789, with the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the ornate State Apartments and the breathtaking gardens stretching as far as the eye can see.This private full day tour from Rouen gives your group exclusive access to a self-guided Versailles experience, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. Pickup from Rouen, hotel, train station or airport — and your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed with over 15 years of cruise shore excursion experience.

Get to know Rouen better on a private 90-minute walking tour. Learn about the city’s turbulent history as you admire its ancient and modern buildings. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests, so you can select which places to visit. An ideal tour for first-time visitors to Rouen or those just passing through with limited time.