Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and Lunch from Le Havre Port
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Le Havre, France
- 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Step back in time to the infamous events of D-Day on this full-day excursion from Le Havre. Ascend Pointe du Hoc in the footsteps of the U.S. Rangers who scaled the cliff under heavy fire and stand on Omaha Beach where Allied forces faced fierce resistance during the Normandy landings. Finish the tour on a poignant note at the American Cemetery, the resting place of over 9,000 soldiers.
- Spend the day at the evocative Normandy coast
- Understand the history and legacy of D-Day with commentary from your guide
- Travel with confidence with cruise port pickup and a timely return journey
- Enjoy a homemade packed lunch during the day
What's Included
- Normandy D-Day Tour
- Pick-up and drop off in Le Havre
- Expert tour guide for the day
- LunchPacked lunch including a baguette, water, and small dessert
- Private Tour (If option is selected)
- Gratuities
- Other food and drinks
- Private Tour (If option is not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- F4J8+58 Le HavreF4J8+58Q Le Havre, France
After leaving your cruise ship, exit the terminal and walk right. Our hosts wait outside the security gate with a VEXPERIO sign (not in the parking lot). From Quai Pierre Callet: 5–8 min walk. From Quai Joannès Couvert: 9–12 min walk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Cruise Terminal Le Havre
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
La Cambe German War Cemetery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pointe du Hoc
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Omaha Beach
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Normandy American Cemetery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
6
Le Havre
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal latest 72 hours prior to your tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 201 reviews
Lissette_S, Dec 2025
This trip was unexpected and worth the time! It was very emotional and gave us the experience by taking us back to history.
Marie_S, Nov 2025
Our tour guide was excellent . It was an amazing trip and extremely
emotional . I felt so blessed that so many people fought and lost their lives so we could have the freedom we have today.
David_B, Oct 2025
Amazing tour ! So glad we went! Our guide Burt was great and shared a lot of info about that day. He was very kind and knowledgeable!
Laura_M, Oct 2025
Bertrand was very knowledgeable & enthusiastic about WWII and Canadian War History as well! Thank-you!
Henry_M, Oct 2025
Viator used a full size bus which had one or two extra rows of seats, meaning there was absolutely no leg room and my knees in constant contact with seat in front of me. Given that beginning and end of tour is 2 hour drive each way, this makes for a very uncomfortable 4 hours. I am 6'0, so for shorter person may not be an issue. Guide was knowledgeable, but often had hard time understanding him. I am happy with time spent at various sights.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Henry,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches tour. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the time spent at the sights and found the guide knowledgeable.
We’re very sorry to hear that the seating on the bus was uncomfortable. For future tours, if you need extra legroom or a more comfortable seat, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to reserve the most suitable spot for you.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another Vexperio tour soon.
Warm regards,
Natalia
Vexperio
James_W, Oct 2025
The guide made this excursion great.. He was really prepared!! We learned and saw so much. It was worth thr time.
HeleneYablon, Oct 2025
The trip to the D Day invasion sites was extremely informative and moving. The Omaha Beach site with the thousands of graves of young men shows the tragedy of the war. Information center had very good exhibits and was quite clean and had clean restrooms.
Our tour guide, Ash, was professional, courteous, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable.
Fel_P, Oct 2025
Timely start
Comfortable coach w/ restroom but NO USB charger
Tour Guide knowledgeable about specifics of WWII & Operational Overload
Lunch included & filling
Not recommended to people w/ mobility challenges - lengthy walks, uneven grounds, stairs/steps
Timely return to cruise ship w/ ample time left to board
Venisha_D, Oct 2025
Fantastic tour. Thelma knows her history! And, she’s so fun!! Seeing the beaches and the cemeteries is so emotional.
Gary_A, Oct 2025
The D Day landing sites were very historically interesting and the cemeteries were deeply moving. The American Cemetery was both an emotional experience and beautiful. The tour could be shortened by an hour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Gary,
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. It is truly is a powerful experience.
We appreciate your comment about the tour duration. Some guests prefer a little more time at certain stops, while others prefer a shorter experience. For travelers who’d like a customized pace and schedule, we always recommend our private tour option, where every detail — including duration — can be tailored to your preferences.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Warm regards,
Natalia
Vexperio Team
Sandra_S, Oct 2025
Ash, our guide was outstanding. He did an exceptional job and knows the history of D-Day! Bus driver was excellent and careful in traffic. Felt very safe with him as the driver!
Warner_s, Oct 2025
Get a better price with viator. The ship trip cost more and is the same. We enjoyed the tour and some new facts and perspectives
Geronimo_A, Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable guide. Sam was perfect. All sites visited was well worth it. Had a treat at the end as well.
Terri_L, Oct 2025
What an amazing experience seeing the beaches of Normandy with our tour guide Sam! He was a wealth of information and made the day so interesting! Powerful seeing the history come to life! Definitely recommend 10 out of 10!!!
Phyllis_C, Sep 2025
We recently took this excursion while traveling on a cruiseship stopping at Le Harve. We were met by Sam and were soon entranced by his weaving a tale of the history...His background as a professor was soon apparent as he took us deep into how we got to this place. I've travelled extensively and he is the best guide I have ever had. His knowledge and ability to make this history real was astounding. We were back in plenty of time to get back on the ship after visiting the German and US cemetaries, Utah and Omaha beach. The lunch they provided was perfect while sitting with some time to reflect.
Tami_B, Sep 2025
On a cruise to Europe. This stop was on my bucket list. We learned about this in school but had no idea the impact of all the soldiers involved. I'm from the USA I was impressed to see all the US flags in people's yards. Our guide said everyone is still appreciative of the US helping for them to get their freedom back. We learned about the obstacles they endured. It was all very emotional.
Bonnie_H, Sep 2025
Awesome, and our guide Ash and bus diver Franzouis were both AWESOME!!! Great tour. Best ever tour. We learned a lot and would do it again one day. The itiniary was great and paced perfectly and the lunch provided by the tour guide was homemade and excellent! Thank you!
Carroll_L, Sep 2025
It was a solemn tour visiting each of these historic places where so many people gave their lives. I wished we had more time to spend at each location but there's so much to for into our schedule and we wouldn't have wanted to miss any of the stops.
Our tour guide, Lawrence, did a really wonderful job of explaining each site we visited along with good stories to go along with each. He also had really good information about France in general that he shared during the bus trip between sites.
Kevin_M, Sep 2025
The tour was great, Sam the guide and Serg the driver did a fantastic job. Vexperian was also terrific. Very good all around.
gandcbailey, Sep 2025
This was a great tour of Normandy. Our tour guide, Bert and our driver were wonderful, very knowledgeable about WWII and very friendly. We were feed a packed lunch & it was fabulous. Nothing but good things to tell about this tour.
Hardy_C, Sep 2025
A fantastic day spent learning all about D-Day, from the Planning to the execution. Our guide, Bertrand, was exceptional. He kept us fully informed, was extremely knowledgeable about whole day operation, and managed the excursion perfectly. A very moving experience, learning about the amazing bravery and excellence of all of the Allied forces troops.
Lanette_J, Sep 2025
This is an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Bertrand, was marvelous! He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Steven_H, Sep 2025
Our guide was perfect. He truly believed in telling the story of the bravest men and women who ever lived. He treated our tour of all Americans with the respect and admiration of his grateful nation. It was incredible.
Leslie_C, Sep 2025
This was an exceptional tour. Our guide, Sam delivered a very detailed and thorough commentary on WWII and of the impact and significance to Normandy and the world. His depth of knowledge on the subject was at a PHD level and yet was delivered with great stories and anecdotes that enriched the commentary. When we told Sam my husband's Uncle was buried at Normandy, he told us to break from the tour and go immediately to the Visitor Center and tell them we had a family member there. Best advice ever. They provided us with a packet of information specific to our family member, took us to the gravesite, and conducted a special ceremony. It was very impactful and meaningful to us. From start to finish, Sam was engaged and really gave a brilliant tour. We would go on this tour again and would highly recommend it.
Stanley_S, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Sam was wonderful. He gave us a great history lesson reminding us of what we knew but had forgotten. And filling in many of the blanks. This was well worth it. Well maintained American cemetery.
sbergslp, Sep 2025
This was probably the best excursion of our trip. There was no question that our guide Bertrand (Bert) had an enormous passion for the history of Normandy. From the very beginning he was articulate, extremely knowledgeable, and passionate about Normandy and its history. He shared old photos, included personal stories from those young men and women who gave the greatest sacrifice for our country. He organized our time in each location so that we were able to make the most of this excursion. Five stars plus for sure.
Amy_M, Sep 2025
Absolutely fantastic trip. Perfect for cruise ship passengers. Our guide was local and therefore extremely knowledgeable about the history. The lunch although simple was delicious. Fabulous trip!
Jack_F, Sep 2025
Great overview of the D-Day landings…. Packed a lot of history and experience into a a one day.excursion from La Havre.
Natalie_S, Sep 2025
Such a moving experience. Our tour guide Bert was so knowledgeable about the history and the area. This is a must do once in a life time experience. The memorials are beautiful and solemn. The driver was great and it's the best lunch I've ever received on a tour. Thanks again to Bertrand!
Matthew_P, Sep 2025
What an amazing and humbling day! The tour was professionally executed and there was never a concern about getting back to the ship on time. The bus was clean, modern and comfortable. Plenty of opportunities to use the restrooms throughout the day. The history lessons about the land, people and war were the icing on the cake. I thought this was going to be an amazing excursion but the value and experience we got today blew away all of my expectations! Excellent job team!! If your ship is pulling into Le Havre and you want to see the D-Day beaches, this is definitely the tour for you.
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