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RICHARD_Y, Oct 2026
HonFleur, Trueville, and Deaville Tour
Very nice tour. We had 3 stops Hon Fleur, Trueville, and Deaville. Our tour host, Lawrence was so knowledgeable, and made the tour interesting. The extra Trueville stop was a surprise bonus! Thank you Lawrence for turning a drizzly, gray day into sunshine.
Philippa_M, Oct 2026
Great guide, pace and itinerary
Great tour with lots of new information, well explained by our guide Laura. Small group which meant we could move at a pace that suited all. Good spread of locations with 2 of the landing beach locations, cemetry, battery and the artificial port. A great combination to get the overall view of the WW2 events in this region.
Steven_M, Sep 2026
Great D-Day Experience
We really enjoyed our day exploring the history of D-Day in Normandy. Lucy eas a fantastic guide. She was very engaging and brought history to life. You see it all in this one-day tour. One of the highlights of the day was visiting the Airborne Museum where we learned about the important role the paratroopers played in the D-Day operation. This is an interactive museum. In one exhibit, you actually feel like you are a paratrooper in a plane getting ready to jump out to start your mission in Normandy. Seeing both beaches where the U.S. soldiers landed on D-Day was very impactful. The beaches are so beautiful today but there are signs all around of what took place in 1944. Finally, the stop at American Cemetery was very moving. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Normandy.
David_S, Sep 2026
Informative afternoon with Stephane
Stephane who took us talked almost all the way around, a great deal of information was given out to us. He also had us all introduce ourselves to each other, which made more of an interesting trip as we chat amongst ourselves every now and then.We also started at the American cemetery as he said it gets very busy later on. All in all a very good afternoon.
Natalie_W, Aug 2026
Must do!
Wow! What an amazing tour! We took the half day tour because we were driving between Brittany and Paris but we all would have happily done a full day because the tour was fascinating. We drove around in sprinter vans with great ac which was much needed during the heatwave. Our guide was adorable and so knowledgeable - my children loved it! The cemetery was beautiful and I loved visiting Omaha beach.
Nicola_P, Aug 2026
Amazing experience! Our...
Amazing experience! Our guide Pierre was so eloquent in describing the various historical events while at the beaches/sites and while driving the day went so quickly. We took the train from Paris and were picked up right outside the station and brought back in time to take the train back. My family said this was their favorite tour of our time in Paris!
Lisa_D, Jul 2026
Nice Way to See Omaha Beach
We did about 20 to 30 miles bike ride from Bayeaux. Our guide Theo was lovely and the ride back along the cliff is beautiful. We saw things we wouldn’t have found on our own - the castle where the Nazis did their planning for the Atlantic Wall, the hill where the Allies distributed their fuel and bunkers. The visitors center at Omaha Beach was great and we already knew a lot of the information before going in. Recommend for a bit of physical activity and to enjoy the landscape and history.
Yoshihiro_W, Jun 2026
I joined the Normandy...
I joined the Normandy Beach tour on what was probably the busiest day of the year, but Lucie was an outstanding guide. She skillfully adjusted the schedule throughout the day to avoid crowds at each site and traffic on the roads, making sure we were able to see all the important locations.
I was late starting my museum visit, but Lucie guided me as efficiently as possible so that I could still see almost everything. Her flexibility, quick judgment, and professionalism made the experience smooth and enjoyable despite the heavy crowds.
I would absolutely recommend Lucie as a guide.
Robert_T, Jun 2026
Loved the small group,...
Loved the small group, comfortable transport and highly informative guide. For one so young, Matthew demonstrated a passion and expansive knowledge of the subject matter. He was generous with his time and knowledge, warm and friendly and went out of his way to make sure we all had an enjoyable and comfortable day. He is an asset to your team.
Leigh_S, May 2026
Excellent!
The tour and the tour guide were excellent, the kids really enjoyed it especially the quicksand. Would highly recommend.
Tips: Bring a spare change of shorts or wear swimming trunks in case you get wet while trying out the quick sand. Bring a small snack/drink/beer for when you stop on the little island; tombiline. Follow the other advice in terms of clothing and equipment as detailed on the website. Enjoy!
Bruce_W, Apr 2026
An amazing D-day experience
This tour is not for the faint of heart as it covers so much history, both heroic and tragic. Our guide, Faustin, was amazing. His historical knowledge was superb and he guided us with respect for the subject matter as well as good humor. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. We learned so much we didn’t know about the planning and action of D-day and beyond, without being overwhelmed. We highly recommend this tour.
Tony_T, Apr 2026
Excellent Tour
In short, our tour through Normandy was excellent. We're a family of three, and as this was our first time in Normandy, we wanted to see as much as possible. We figured a private tour would allow us to accomplish this goal. We truly lucked out with our tour guide, Emmanuel, who was able to accommodate our agenda. At each stop, he was able to provide additional background and details while giving us the time and space to explore on our own. In addition, he was kind, funny, and a great driver!
To highlight how Emmanuel made the trip extra special, my dad had mentioned in passing that he had served in the US Coast Guard. During our stop at the Normandy American Cemetery, Emmanuel made sure to point out the lone Coast Guard member listed in the Garden of the Missing.
We definitely recommend this trip (and Emmanuel) for others!
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