Top Normandy Shore Excursions

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.

Discover Le Havre from a unique perspective on a private vintage sidecar tour, blending history, architecture, and World War II memory. Accompanied by a local guide, explore a city deeply shaped by the 1944 bombings and now recognized as a global symbol of modern reconstruction. Admire the iconic architecture of Auguste Perret, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while learning about the port’s strategic role during the war. Traveling by sidecar offers an open-air, immersive, and friendly experience, ideal for understanding Le Havre’s distinctive identity. A captivating journey through the past, resilience, and modernity.

The “Paris On Your Own” transfer is designed specifically for cruise guests who want to explore Paris independently while enjoying the convenience of organized transportation. We provide direct pick-up and drop-off at your cruise ship in Le Havre, so there is no need to arrange trains, taxis, or complicated connections. You will be dropped off near the Eiffel Tower, placing you right in the heart of Paris and within walking distance of many iconic sights. Your day ends at the Arc de Triomphe, another world-famous landmark and an easy-to-find meeting point for the return journey. This service gives you the freedom to explore Paris entirely at your own pace without being tied to a guided schedule. Visit the attractions that interest you most, enjoy a café, take a river cruise, or simply wander the streets of the city. At the end of the day, the reliable return transfer ensures a smooth and worry-free trip back to your ship so that you can enjoy your time in Paris without stress.

Designed specifically for cruise passengers, our shared shuttle service offers scheduled departures every hour, free time to discover Etretat at your own pace and the possibility to return with the scheduled shuttle of your choice. With real-time tracking of cruise ships, enjoy reliable, convenient and worry-free service.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2026 for their outstanding universal significance. A Personalized and Unforgettable Experience Whether you're a history enthusiast, a veteran paying tribute, or simply curious about the pivotal events of D-Day, this tour offers a deeply personal and meaningful experience. With the flexibility to tailor the itinerary to your preferences, this private tour promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of history.

Your experienced and licensed guide of the Normandy Battlefields will take you on a unique experience back in 1944 alongside the Queen Own Riffles of Canada, the Sherbrooke Fusiliers, and all of the brave young men who gave everything for Normandy, France and Europe. With many stops near Juno Beach and an extensive visit of the Juno beach Center and bunkers, you'll really understand what happened here 77 years ago to save Europe from tyranny. Lunch on Juno beach in a restaurant with local specialties. If your ship's schedule allows, you'll also have time to visit Honfleur.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2026 for their outstanding universal significance. Travel in comfort with an expert guide and explore the sites that shaped the course of World War II. Walk along Omaha Beach and stand where thousands of soldiers came ashore. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and reflect at the rows of white crosses overlooking the sea. Explore Pointe du Hoc and see the dramatic cliffs scaled by U.S. Rangers during the assault. Along the way, enjoy a stop at a local bakery where you can purchase fresh pastries and coffee. Please note that there is no seated lunch included. This full-day guided experience departs directly from the port of Cherbourg and is designed for travellers who want to understand the history in depth while paying their respects. The tour operates with a maximum of 40 guests to ensure a comfortable and well-organised experience.

Travel in comfort from Le Havre port to Paris and avoid crowded trains and expensive taxi cabs. Meet your chauffeur at your chosen location at the port of Le Havre, and instead of hiring a car, let them take care of the traffic and the roads into Paris. Arrive at your destination in the center of the capital relaxed and ready to begin your stay.

Explore the Normandy of Claude Monet during a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur (choose any two out of these three). For example, visit Monet's former home and beautiful gardens, the Gothic cathedral of Rouen and the historic port of Honfleur, all of which Monet painted in his famous Impressionist style. Along the way, pass other notable attractions like the Rouen square in which Joan of Arc was executed and Honfleur's St Catherine's Church, the largest wooden church in the country.

Make the most of your stop in Le Havre with a roundtrip bus transfer to Paris. Travel with ease in an air-conditioned bus with pickup and drop-off directly from the port. See the sights, sample French food, hop on a river cruise along the Seine, or indulge in a spot of shopping on the Champs-Elysées. This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems or serious medical conditions.

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.

Paris is two hours from Le Havre. This private tour gets you there and back without the stress — picked up at the cruise terminal, returned before your ship sails, with everything in between handled by your driver. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame. The Louvre. The Champs-Élysées. In a single shore day, you can see the landmarks that define one of the great cities of the world — on your own terms, at your own pace, in a private vehicle with no group and no fixed script. Your driver knows Paris. The traffic, the best approach for each monument, where to stop for a photograph, where to find twenty quiet minutes away from the crowds. That knowledge is the difference between a rushed day and a memorable one. Want to go deeper? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings the history, the architecture, and the stories behind every façade to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed. You set the priorities. Your driver handles the rest.

Connect with the courage of the Allied forces who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in World War II on this private tour from Le Havre cruise port or Honfleur. Traveling by chauffeured minibus, roam Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery; all untroubled by transport worries. Upgrade to add a guide who’ll share tales and details of the 1944 operation you might easily never hear alone.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world history. Walk the shores of history on this meaningful D-Day tour from Le Havre, carefully designed for cruise travelers interested in World War II history. With round-trip port transfers and a comfortable modern bus, you’ll explore some of Normandy’s most significant sites—including Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and other key landmarks—with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide who brings the stories behind each stop to life. A packed lunch is included to keep the day focused and unhurried. Timed to your ship’s schedule, this guided tour designed exclusively for cruise travellers docking in Le Havre Port offers a powerful look at the events of June 6, 1944—leaving space to reflect before your return to port.

Covering Normandy’s World War II D-Day locations in a day from Le Havre is near-impossible by public transport. With this private tour, see US and other Allied landing points with a private vehicle to whisk you smoothly from one to the next. View Omaha Beach, Arromanches’ floating harbor, the Normandy American Cemetery, and more; all as your guide recounts stories of the landings and locations that you might miss alone.

Come face to face with Normandy’s most pivotal D-Day landmarks and World War II memorials on this private, full-day tour from Le Havre. Enjoy a personalized experience free of crowds as you visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and more. Round-trip transit from your Le Havre hotel or port is included for a seamless day of exploration.

Our private guided tours stand out due to their personalized and private natures, offering a more intimate and tailored experience for our guests. This exclusivity can provide a deeper connection to the history of the American Landing Beaches in Normandy, making it a unique and memorable journey for those seeking a more individualized exploration. Let us show you the American landing beaches like Omaha and Utah Beach. Walk over the grounds where the American Rangers tried so hard to silence the big guns at Pointe du Hoc. Let's start where the American Paratroopers touched Normandy soil as the first American troops to bring back Liberty to Europe. And pay respect to those who fought for our Liberation, and now are buried at the Normandy American Cemetary and Memorial.

Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world history. Make the most of your time ashore with this well-organized D-Day tour from Le Havre, built for cruise passengers with a tight schedule. Travel by modern, air-conditioned bus and visit key World War II landmarks—including Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and more—with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide. The tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off, with every stop carefully timed to avoid delays and ensure an on-time return to your ship. A packed lunch is included to keep the day running smoothly, so you can focus on the experience—not the logistics. Efficient, informative, and cruise-friendly from start to finish.

I was born in 1988 and brought up here in Le Havre. I am passionate about my city and Normandy. I greet you at the Cruise Terminal, I live just over a mile away, at your hotel or at Honfleur. I guarantee that I will be your chauffeur and no one else. I speak English with an accent from Le Havre and do my best with the "th". I won't bend your ear, I promise. In this tour we will drive within Normandy to visit the main sites of the D-day landings. We will focus on Omaha beach, one of the 2 american beaches. We will drive between the sea and the german bunkers, ending by an emotional moment at the US cimetery. The villages are still quite the same as they looked in 1944, so you will be in full immersion with the D-day.

Discover Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most iconic landmarks and a true bucket-list destination, on this full-day shore excursion from Le Havre designed especially for cruise passengers. Enjoy convenient pick-up directly at the Le Havre cruise port and travel through the Normandy countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach while your guide shares insights about the region and the famous island of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, join a guided walking tour of the lower village, exploring cobbled streets, medieval ramparts, and historic shops without the need for climbing. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. A packed lunch box will be prepared for you to enjoy during your break while admiring the unique tidal landscapes. You may also visit the abbey independently (ticket not included), browse for souvenirs, or take photos. This excursion is carefully timed to ensure a smooth return to your ship.

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.

Eighty years ago, soldiers crossed this same stretch of Normandy coastline under fire. Today, you arrive in comfort — picked up directly at Le Havre cruise terminal, returned before your ship sails. This is a fully private tour. No shared bus, no strangers, no fixed pace. Just you, your group, and a driver who knows every road, every bunker, and exactly how long to linger. You'll stand at the edge of Pointe du Hoc — where U.S. Rangers scaled 30-meter cliffs under machine gun fire. You'll walk Omaha Beach, wide and quiet now, and feel the weight of what happened here on June 6, 1944. You'll pause at the Normandy American Cemetery, where 9,387 white crosses look out over the sea. Your return to ship is guaranteed. Your driver tracks your schedule so you never watch the clock. Want to go deeper? Upgrade to add a licensed historian guide who brings the battles to life with maps, stories, and details you won't find on any information board.

Bask in the beauty of Le Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of France’s most photographed historic monuments, on this unforgettable 3-hour coastal hike to Tombelaine Island. Accompanied by local guide Stephane Gueno, you’ll uncover the secrets of Mont Saint Michel bay, admire the famous quicksand and seek out unbeatable viewpoints.