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Enhance your visit to the stunning hilltop village of Mont St Michel during this private, half-day walking tour. Listen to stories and commentary from your guide, providing illuminating context as you wander toward the famous abbey on foot. Itineraries can be personalized for tour participants, and also include nearby attractions like La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert.

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic bucket-list destinations, on this shore excursion designed especially for cruise passengers from Le Havre. With convenient pick-up at the port and a schedule tailored to your ship, you can explore with peace of mind. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Normandy countryside while your guide shares insights into the region and the history of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its dramatic tides and medieval charm. Upon arrival, join a guided walk through the lower village, exploring cobbled streets, historic ramparts, and charming shops. A packed lunch box will be prepared for you to enjoy during your free time while taking in the spectacular views of the bay. After the guided tour, you’ll have time to explore at your own pace, visit the abbey (entry not included), browse for souvenirs, or take photos. The tour is carefully timed to ensure a comfortable return to Le Havre port well before your ship’s departure.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, on this full-day shore excursion from Le Havre. Visit significant locations such as Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, while a knowledgeable guide shares personal stories and insights about the events of June 6, 1944. Enjoy a homemade packed lunch featuring a French baguette and dessert as you absorb the profound history of this revered region. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cruise passengers, this tour is thoughtfully designed to fit your schedule, ensuring you have ample time to reflect on the sites visited. - Full-day excursion to key D-Day sites from Le Havre - Expert guide provides in-depth historical context and personal narratives - Includes a delicious packed lunch with a French baguette, chips, and dessert - Designed to align with cruise schedules, ensuring timely return to the ship

Explore beyond the D-Day beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry and get to know Bayeux city better on a two-hour tour in English. This walking tour focuses on local history, so is a must for history enthusiasts. Check out the beautiful medieval architecture, including the cathedral, and listen to your guide’s stories from Bayeux’s long and colorful past.

If you’re docking at the Port of Le Havre it’s only natural to want to experience the City of Lights while you’re in the area. On this full-day shore excursion tour, see some of Paris’s most iconic sights from the Seine River as you bypass the busy city streets by taking a river cruise.

When you’re in Bayeux, visit the sites linked to the historic D-Day battle with your own private guide. Perfect for groups of family and friends, you’ll enjoy a day-long tour that’s focused on you. Check out sites such as the Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, and the British War Cemetery, and hear all the history behind each one. Nice touch: Round-trip transport form your Bayeux hotel can also be arranged.

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.

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.

Explore Normandy’s Côte Fleurie without the pressure of planning a shore excursion with this private tour in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Meet your driver-guide just outside Le Havre port, and let them handle the logistics and organization. Visit the Normandy Bridge, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel, and Mont-Joli as you take in scenic views and learn about local history. Plus, visit a family-run distillery to try cider, pommeau, and calvados.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t worry about finding your own way from the Le Havre cruise port to Paris—instead, book a full-day shore excursion that makes it easy to experience the best of the City of Light. Following port pickup, head straight to the city. Look forward to checking off the key sights in a single trip (with a guide, if upgrade selected), from the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe and much more.

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.

Discover the sacrifices made by Canadian forces during 1944’s D-Day landings and Battle of Normandy on this 8-hour tour from Bayeux. Visit Juno Beach where Canadian troops landed on June 6, and chart the stories of soldiers at the Juno Beach Centre. See the now-excavated German beach bunkers, track the advance to Abbey d'Ardenne and Carpiquet, and visit the Canadian Cemetery and Hill 67. Bayeux hotel, train station, and central pickup and drop-off included.

Save your feet when exploring Deauville, without the pressure of navigating unfamiliar roads, with this private sightseeing tour in a vintage motorbike sidecar. After meeting your driver and boarding your vehicle, sit back and take in the views as you explore this Norman town. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Hotel Barrière Le Normandy, Eglise Saint Augustin, La Touques Hippodrome, Villa Strassburger, the Tourgeville Military Cemetery, and Calvaire de la Corniche.

Experience two day trips in one during this private, full-day tour to Versailles and Giverny. Spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles with a knowledgeable guide, then stroll through the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Guided tours include admission tickets and private, luxury round-trip transportation from Paris in a Wi-FI-equipped vehicle.

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.

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.

Explore one of Normandy’s most impressive UNESCO–listed attractions on this comprehensive Mont Saint-Michel tour from Bayeaux. With round trip travel from Bayeaux included, visit the abbey as your guide sheds light on its history and construction. Learn of the diverse uses to which Mont Saint-Michel has been put down the centuries, and admire panoramic coastal views. You’ll also have free time to explore the site at your leisure.

Avoid the hassle of self-driving or catching public transport and enjoy a full-day private excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris. Sit back and relax as your driver-guide picks you up and leads you around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow a customizable itinerary with activities and locations tailored to your group's needs. Plus, all tours include skip-the-line tickets to the hilltop abbey.

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.

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.

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.