Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch
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Paris, France
- 14 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beaches of the D-Day landings on this guided day trip to Normandy from Paris. Focusing on the sites where American troops faced intense battles and heavy losses, the tour stops at Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Enjoy free time at Omaha Beach and take in the powerful history of these sacred sites. Reflect on the day’s history while enjoying a pre-arranged lunch, maximizing your time to explore and learn.
- An ideal Normandy experience for WWII history buffs
- Sort a full day of sightseeing with one simple booking
- Pay tribute at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking the sea
- Enjoy a seamless experience with a pre-booked, 2-course lunch
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This well-paced and immersive tour offers ample time at the American Cemetery, expert storytelling, and lunch.
What's Included
- English Speaking Expert Guide for the whole day
- Entrance and visit to Utah Beach Museum
- Guided visit of the Pointe du Hoc Battlefield
- Free time at Omaha Beach
- Guided Tour and Free Time at the American Cemetery of Colleville sur Mer
- 2 Course Lunch & a Glass of Norman Cider for Lunch
- Return Transportation from Paris by Air-Conditioned Coach
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks at lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Église Notre-Dame de CompassionPl. du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, France
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
End point
- Place de la Porte MaillotPl de la Pte Maillot, Paris, France
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Utah Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
L Estran
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pointe du Hoc
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Omaha Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Make a note of specific dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
- We strongly recommend that clients traveling with young children aged 2 or above to bring their own child seat. Infants under 2 years old should travel on a parent’s lap. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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 7,869 reviews
Robert_L, May 2026
John with City Wonders was an amazing tour guide! He was knowledgeable and fun to listen to! He kept our attention and brought history alive with his stories and amazing sidenotes. Not only did he give us lots of information about the Normandy Beach area, but history in general that related to World War II. He provided details and certainly increased our knowledge of history during that time. In Normandy. I highly recommend requesting him as a tour guide. You will not regret it.
Dale and Cindy - Arizona
5/08/2026
mariejones161, May 2026
Ash was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide and made the bus ride fly by, extremely comfortable bus, stops along the way for coffee or snacks, and every stop/tour was seamless, memorable and moving
Teri_Y, May 2026
Long day filled with learning and emotion. Well organized tour. Our guide was Ash, and he did a great job. Highly recommend.
Kirk_H, May 2026
Great lesson in history! Well done museums. Artifacts, stories, and more throughout the experience. Cemetery was beautifully maintained.
David_M, May 2026
Excellent tour. Learned a lot about the brave soldiers in D day and the atrocities they had to endure to save France and Europe from the Natzis
Scott_S, May 2026
This was a wonderful trip. John was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. The places we visited were extremely interesting and meaningful. My dad and my uncle were both in WWII. Neither came to Normandy, but it was still a good way to connect to their experiences in the war.
Ardelia_D, May 2026
Really great tour! Can’t recommend enough. It’s definitely the easiest way to get out to Normandy from Paris, and the guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable!
Kimberly_M, May 2026
Tour guide was great. Bus was very comfortable. Sights were interesting. Lunch was not good. Long day fairly enjoyable but we would not do it again.
dennysands13hotmailc, May 2026
Maja was special. She was friendly, involved, and informative. She knew her history. GOD bless her. And the drivers were great too
Kathryn_T, May 2026
This trip was an exceptional experience. Maja was extremely informed and so very interesting. The bus drivers were very friendly and safety conscious.
We recommend finding the meeting place a day early, do you are sure to make it on time. The yellow metro line 1 was an easy to use. At Port Maillot stop, look for the Hyatt Regency as you exit. The meeting spot is very near it at small church, Notre Dame de Compassion.
tim_m, May 2026
Outstanding guide (Sam}. Best tour guide we have had on our 2 week trip Sam had a wealth of knowledge and presented it clearly.
cellenbolt, May 2026
What a well curated and well planned tour! We went into this expecting to be moved, but Sam did a fantastic job bringing the history to life. It was very evident that he was passionate about the topic, and had many details to help augment what we were seeing/visiting. So, so great. This is a tour that will stay with me for a while, and I appreciate the efforts that were made to make it so worthwhile.
George_S, May 2026
It was wonderful. The tour guide told the story leading up to WW2 very passionately. I enjoyed talking with her on a one on one basis. I am an avid reader of WW2, the Resistance and the Holocaust. I gave her the titles of some great movies and books of both wars. The negative I have to post is about the restaurant. I selected cod and fries, good but cold. Would have preferred at least warm. Other than that, the tour was exceptional and rememberable.
Don_T, Apr 2026
Lawrence did a fantastic job!
He is extremely knowledgeable on subject matter. He made the day very interesting,educational and enjoyable. We would gladly recommend him for your tour.
Collette_M, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful day learning about the D-Day invasion and the history. Lawrence was an outstanding and knowledgeable guide. His passion for the people of France and the Americans who liberated the country w a s sincere and heartfelt. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Maria_P, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience! This was my bucket list and a dream for me . The weather was perfect and so was the food .
Rodney_W, Apr 2026
Depending upon time of year and weather conditions, be prepared for full range of need for coat, umbrella, hat, etc.
The tour itself is well done. Seems to offer sufficient time to view various sites. Our tour guide, Thelma, was especially knowledgeable of the historical aspects as well as tangential stories related to events and do so in an entertaining, yet respectful, manner. The example sites plus museum time was important to see and gain insight to that D-Day event. The American Cemetery is very humbling, sad that so many young boys courageously sacrificed their lives in the quest for freedom that we, after so many years removed from that critical day, may take for granted today.
A noon meal was included in our package. Welcomed, it was only okay. The restaurant, knowing ahead of preparing 50 plates in advance and then rapidly serving the three choices did the best they could under the circumstances. Fish with creamy butter sauce was best, toss up between pizza and ham secondly. French fries on all plates did not do well for holding temperature and freshness. Mashed potatoes would be better suited to the high volume feeding style. Dessert pie was fairly good. Would be improved if there was a fruit sauce over it, maybe some cinnamon sprinkled over as well
Restroom moments seemed to work for timing and tour folk needs.
Bus stop going and returning for restroom and refreshments was welcome break from the otherwise three to four hour drive. The bus was comfortable, smooth riding (does have a toilet on board, too).
Mary_S, Apr 2026
It was very well organized and we had an excellent tour guide. It was a very long day but definitely worth the trip.
wayne_f, Apr 2026
Great museum, sombering experience. Guide Thelma was great, very knowledgible.
Get the fish at lunch
Doris_A, Apr 2026
This tour is well organised, well planned to give sufficient at each stop …lunch was great and the full history explained. I would not hesitate to recommend this experience you won’t be sorry.
Jack_D, Apr 2026
Our guide, Thelma, was knowledgeable and efficient with the group. It was a great day trip from Paris with the opportunity to get out and explore several different areas of importance.
Kdashny, Apr 2026
This is a moving emotional tour to Normandy. The guide, Onome, struck a perfect balance of respect for the importance of the site, providing so much history to us with an occasional glimpse of humor. Ask her why Hilters troops ate so many carrots…
Mark_A, Apr 2026
Excellebt tour guide who happens to be a pHD. Sam was very knowledgeable and personable. He really explained things and took a personal interest in explaining things to us.
Monica_T, Apr 2026
Wow. What an amazing experience. Daniel made it both fun and informative while being extremely respectful of the circumstance. Each stop brought something different to the tour and while I initially thought some might be too long, they were sometimes not long enough! Going to the cemetery and being there for the lowering of the flag and playing of taps was extremely emotional. So glad that’s where our tour ended. Everyone should make time for this tour if you are in Paris.
Tim_S, Apr 2026
Good info. Very tight fit on bus. Guide was fine. Sights are amazing and important to Americans. Sometimes rushed a bit.
Audrey_H, Apr 2026
Not enough time and didnt get to visit Omaha museum. Would like to have had a different guide. What we did see was very me.orable
jgiacomin6, Apr 2026
Wonderfully organized. Ride is a bit long but on a very comfortable bus. The sites are so beautiful to see. A nice lunch is included as well as two rest stops. Our guide Meja was terrific. Very knowledgeable and personable.Dont miss this!
brill33, Apr 2026
There is a lot to see and absorb in a short period of time. However, lunch that was included in the tour was mediocre at best.
Roberta_T, Apr 2026
Maja is the best, so much knowledge and loved her bubbly personality and her interpretation on the events and especially the local culture and communities
Susan_P, Apr 2026
Our day trip to Normandy was thoughtfully guided by Lawrence, whose knowledge of world history leading to WW2 set the stage. Visits to Utah beach and museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha beach and the Normandy American cemetery were informative and reverent of the sacrifices made by many. Having a preordered lunch provided a nice break without the delay of last minute selection and prep. A long but memorable day trip. Highly recommend!
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