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Explore Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches and WWII sites with ease on a full-day tour that links spaced-out locations along the American paratroopers’ route—so you don’t have to manage the logistics yourself. With a Private Guide on hand to answer all your questions and provide important context, you get to dig deep into WWII history and learn more about sites such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, and Pointe du Hoc. End the day with a visit to the Colleville American Cemetery.

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.

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.

Witness a profound side of French and American history with a visit to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you’ll stroll the Normandy beaches, explore critical wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, and learn fascinating facts and histories about WWII from your guide. In the company of a small group, you’ll have the chance to personalize the journey, stopping to take souvenir photos and ask questions.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a famous landmark from World War II during this private tour of the Normandy landing beaches. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Bayeux or Caen and set out on a full-day tour. Learn about the main operations of the American troops on D-Day in Normandy and see where these events took place. Visit several different landing beaches and coastal promontories from Omaha Beach to Utah Beach to Pointe du Hoc.

Cycle through Normandy’s countryside on an e-bike while enjoying curated tastings of local specialties. This private food and drink tour combines gentle riding with authentic encounters at regional producers. With electric assistance, the route stays accessible for all fitness levels, letting you focus on the flavors and scenery. Discover why Normandy is celebrated for its gastronomy, from cider to cheese, guided by a local.

Quickly see the highlights of Bayeux—a town filled with French history that miraculously survived World War II intact—with this private walking-tour introduction. Meet your guide at the medieval tapestry museum and explore the town’s architectural heritage, visiting half-timber houses, town mansions, the Bayeux Cathedral, the town center along the Aure river, and other historic sights.

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

If you’re staying in Bayeux or arriving on a morning train from Paris, this tour makes it possible to discover Normandy’s legendary D-Day sites on a day trip. After being picked up from Bayeux train station, visit important US WWII battle sites, including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, and Sainte-Mère-Église, and learn more about the events of D-Day.

This is the perfect formula for anyone interested in getting a better understanding of the role played by Canadian forces during the D-Day operations. The itinerary has been conceived to fit one of the most prominent elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy and the beach that witnessed the second highest casualty rate after Omaha. *Private tour from the door-step of your hotel (or Bayeux train-station); *Relieve the first moments of Operation Overlord under the guidance of a historian/guide-lecturer; *Step on Juno Beach and pay your respects at the Canadian cemetery; *Enjoy a hands-on experience at the only coastal battery to have preserved three of its four original guns.

This is the ideal formula for those of you looking for a half-day tour of the D-Day beaches or who are simply pressed for time. The itinerary has been tailored to fit two of the most prominent elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy, the beach that witnessed the highest casualty rate on June 6th 1944 and, above all, one of the most iconic places in northwestern France: Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. *Private tour from the door-step of your hotel (or Bayeux train-station); *Relieve the first moments of Operation Overlord under the guidance of a historian/guide-lecturer; *Step on the 'traumatised sands' of Omaha Beach and pay your respects at the American cemetery; *Enjoy a hands-on experience at the only coastal battery to have preserved three of its four original guns.

Private Tours are designed to allow you to discover the D-Day sites in optimal conditions. Each circuit is indeed preceded by a "briefing" which will allow us first of all to get to know each other, then to contextualize the events of June 6, 1944. This moment may also be an opportunity for you to express specific requests. For example linked to the story of a member of your family who fought in Normandy. The "small group" format also allows you to adapt the pace of the visit to your own needs and desires. If the price of admission to the museums is not included in the price, the circuits are however designed to allow you to take advantage of this opportunity and to devote approximately one hour to the visit of one of these (you benefit from the reduced rate granted to Memory Tracks).

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.

Private Tours are designed to allow you to discover the D-Day sites in optimal conditions. Each circuit is indeed preceded by a "briefing" which will allow us first of all to get to know each other, then to contextualize the events of June 6, 1944. This moment may also be an opportunity for you to express specific requests. For example linked to the story of a member of your family who fought in Normandy. The "small group" format also allows you to adapt the pace of the visit to your own needs and desires. If the price of admission to the museums ("Airborne Museum" in Sainte Mère Eglise, "Utah beach Museum" on Utah beach, "D-Day Experience" near Carentan) is not included in the price, the circuits are however designed to allow you to take advantage of this opportunity and devote about an hour to visiting one of these (you will also benefit from the reduced rate granted to Memory Tracks).