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Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Paris, France
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 12 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Geralyn_O ·
Sep 2025
What a great trip and so moving as a US citizen. My dad fought in WWII - this meant a lot to me. Our guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. We had a great group of fellow US citizens with us too. Highly recommend.
· Tim_N ·
Feb 2026
It was a great small group experience. He got us there swiftly with no delays. The sites were very moving and he allowed us the time we needed to processes our emotions.

Overview

History enthusiasts will enjoy visiting World War II sites across Normandy. Head to the Pointe du Hoc, a promontory used by the Germans as a fortification, as well as the American Cemetery in Colleville and Omaha Beach, site of a bloody battle. Learn more at the Overlord Museum at Omaha Beach, too. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour, which makes it easy to visit Normandy from Paris.
  • Handy return transport from central meeting points in Paris
  • Visit Normandy for the day without having to drive
  • Ideal for history buffs or anyone with a personal WWII connection
  • Avoid impersonal crowds by traveling in a minivan with a small group

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This small-group tour offers a more moving and intimate experience of the sites.

What's Included

  • Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Le Duplex
    2 bis Av. Foch, 75116 Paris, France

    The Meeting Point is in front of 2, bis avenue Foch - 75116 Paris (Club le Duplex) 2, bis avenue Foch - 75116 Paris

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

1

Pointe du Hoc

Admission Ticket Included

2

Omaha Beach

Admission Ticket Included

3

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

Admission Ticket Included

4

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Small Group Tour 8 persons max
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

ellencconnor
This is a fabulous trip through the history of the American experience on D-Day. I can’t give enough praise to our guide, Sebastian. His knowledge was incredible. He’s like a walking encyclopedia. He really made the trip! We’re very glad we did this tour, and it was especially nice with only 8 of us.

Reviews

4.8
based on 275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Visit

Tim_N, Feb 2026
It was a great small group experience. He got us there swiftly with no delays. The sites were very moving and he allowed us the time we needed to processes our emotions.

What a day with Fabrice!

Michael_P, Dec 2025
Our tour was led by Fabrice. We arrived a little early as suggested and he was waiting with the motor running. I would recommend checking the weather prior to going. We did check prior and were not caught without the proper attire. The trip as it mentions is literally on the cliffs in several places and this time of the year can be windy! We had no trouble and would recommend it if you are going to be in town even in the winter. There were only a few larger tours that all arrived after us as they were likely transferred from a Paris train to a large tour bus. This was a much more personal experience requiring no ear buds as we drove through the beautiful countryside and watched as the sun came up to start another day of adventure and awe! We stopped at a place for coffee and sat down never feeling rushed. We chatted about different topics and Fabrice answered all of our questions regarding what we were about to see and listened while we recapped our other Viator adventures. We arrived and were given a very interesting and dynamic interpretation of the events leading to the DDay landings. We toured two different landing zones and the amazing museum. We also spent a few solemn moments at the American Military Cemetary. Never feeling rushed and coming and going at the pace we created. We then had lunch at a great local restaurant with amazing food. I couldn’t recommend this trip any higher or we would give it 10 stars and 15 to Fabrice. All the best to you and yours.

Great day!

Annette_S, Oct 2025
This was a wonderful tour! Our guide Nikola was fantastic - pleasant, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. He was also early at the meeting point so we did not have to wait in the cold and darkness. I learned so much about WWII, and especially France’s part in it, in one day. There were only 4 of us on the tour and, even though the ride was long, we enjoyed it by talking among ourselves and with Nikola. I highly recommend this day trip from Paris if you have any interest in this topic and location.

Major disappointment

Paul_T, Oct 2025
Visiting Normandy was so incredible. What was a major disappointment was the experience of our ride and driver. This tour was an all day tour. We were picked up very early in the morning in Paris and driven to Normandy. I believe 2 hours maybe 2.5 in travel to Normandy. Our guide offered no information on what we were visiting, basically he was just a driver. We were 6 in total in a very uncomfortable van. We made a quick stop to use the toilets prior to arriving to the cemetery. A stop for lunch was supposed to be included and the restaurant we did stop at was closed and the driver made no effort to find another place. By the grace, one of our friends made sandwiches , so that’s what we ate. In the trip back we hit an unusual amount of traffic and the driver dropped us off, not at our drop off point, but basically I. The side of the road and we walked backed to our respective hotels. The execution went wrong. Visiting Normandy and the beaches is priceless!

A long day, of course,...

Phillip_D, Oct 2025
A long day, of course, and the trip includes few amenities. Our driver was excellent and quite knowledgeable. The area is quite rural and it's extremely confusing to get from site to site, so having an accomplished guide was absolutely necessary.

Great day in Normandy

Moira_A, Oct 2025
Great day in Normandy yesterday. Our guide Regis was wonderful very knowledgeable of the history. We had plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see in one day from Paris.

Normandy Experience

Nancy_D, Oct 2025
Very informative and emotional experience. Puts things into perspective as far as the layout of the area. Guide was very knowledgeable.

It was a wonderful tour. ...

Larry_F, Sep 2025
It was a wonderful tour. A long, but worthwhile, day. Our tour guide was very attentive and sensitive to our needs.

What a great trip and so...

Geralyn_O, Sep 2025
What a great trip and so moving as a US citizen. My dad fought in WWII - this meant a lot to me. Our guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. We had a great group of fellow US citizens with us too. Highly recommend.

Emotional day

Frank_F, Sep 2025
It is truly an experience that anyone home comes to Paris should do. Our guide Fabrizzio who not only got us back and forth safely was also full of knowledge about the events at Normandy and D Day also was very friendly and caring to everyone needs definitely book this experience.

A long but great day trip.

Peter_F, Aug 2025
A 12 hour day from pick up to return drop off but well worth the effort. Nicoli (driver and guide) was fantastic. Great sense of humor and spoke with passion at every stop. We loved our day and learned so much.

It was a good experience...

James_T, Aug 2025
It was a good experience with the guide. He was very nice. I enjoyed my conversations with him. I thought the tour could be improved. There was not much engagement at the cemetery or Omaha beach sites. I found myself listening in on other tours that were near me on the beach who were giving key information to their respective groups.

Great day

Peter_L, Aug 2025
Knowledgeable guide. Fabulous experience. The museum is particularly impressive. The walk through Omaha Beach great

normandy trip

Kathleen_K, Jul 2025
This was a very solemn and touching experience. Every American should make a visit and pay respects to those dear soldiers who paid the price for our freedom.

Skip the big bus groups!

Kathy_H, Jul 2025
Great small group experience! David was so knowledgeable and made sure we saw as much as possible during this trip.

Our guide was...

Bobbie_G, Jul 2025
Our guide was disappointing. We would pass a chateau and he would say, “there’s a chateau”. He did his job, but that was about it. Very polite, very removed. He was basically just a driver to get us to Normandy

History and more!

Tricia_H, Jul 2025
My husband wanted to take this tour to Normandy. The drive is long, but we stopped for a stretch and toilet break, which was definitely needed. Regis was an amazing tour guide, he is passionate about history and shared so much of his knowledge, research, and pictures too. He gave us the perfect amount of time to enjoy each stop, have lunch, and enjoy the countryside. It was a busy area, but we rarely felt crowded or unable to enjoy the historical places we visited.

Sebastien is a wonderful...

Sabrina_C, Jul 2025
Sebastien is a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable and very helpful. We had great conversations and laughs along the way.

Once in a lifetime experience

Duane_P, Jul 2025
The trip is well structured. The chauffeur is quite pleasant, amiable and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful day. Even if it did rain a couple times

More transport than learning

Heather_A, Jul 2025
This is a long day. Study up before you go on your own. The tour was a driver who knew some things about D Day versus a guide who also drives you there. A large chunk of time is spent reading placards about D Day. If you are looking for an in-depth educational experience, this is not the tour for you.

Normandy as an excursion from Paris. If you have a great group and guide, it can be the highlight of your trip.

Justin_G, Jul 2025
We went with a great tour guide who provided us with a great experience. We were a group of four and there were two other groups of two. So a total of 8. with the drive out from Paris, we had a chance to get better acquainted with our guide and the others in our group. It was very pleasant. D-Day Museum and Point du hoc are so worth it. The guide had some photos of the beach and some other info to share before we saw the sights. It is a great experience. The lunch venue was superb and served delicious food. I got to sample Normandy Cidre and Camembert cheese with a turkey pressed dish. It was very good. Great way to experience the Normandy battlefields on a timeline that might be short.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Justin, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback about your recent Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with Nicolas and the rest of the group was such a memorable part of your trip. It sounds like the day had just the right balance of history, connection, and local flavor—from the powerful stops at Pointe du Hoc and the D-Day Museum, to the delicious lunch and Normandy Cidre! We’re so glad Nicolas was able to provide meaningful context and share photos to enrich your visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us and to our guide, Nicolas—we’ve shared your feedback with him, and he was very touched. Thank you again for choosing Paris TRIP. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Sebastian the excellent tour guide

Brady_B, May 2025
Fantastic experience and trip with entering German bunkers, lunch at great restaurant, and excellent guide by Sebastian. The visit to American Cemetary was solemn and special to pay our respects. I highly recommend this trip

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Brady, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip, and that you enjoyed visiting the German bunkers, the lunch stop, and especially the thoughtful and insightful guidance of Sébastien. Your appreciation of the visit to the American Cemetery truly touched us — it is indeed a moving and meaningful moment. On behalf of Sébastian and the entire Paris TRIP team, thank you for recommending us. It means the world to us to know our efforts help create memorable journeys. We hope to welcome you again soon on another adventure from Paris! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Fabulous Normandy trip

ellencconnor, May 2025
This is a fabulous trip through the history of the American experience on D-Day. I can’t give enough praise to our guide, Sebastian. His knowledge was incredible. He’s like a walking encyclopedia. He really made the trip! We’re very glad we did this tour, and it was especially nice with only 8 of us.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear ellen, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful and memorable experience on our Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip. Sebastian will be thrilled to know that his deep knowledge and passion for history made such an impression—he really is like a walking encyclopedia! We’re also glad you appreciated the small group setting. It’s important to us that our guests feel comfortable and engaged throughout the journey. On behalf of the entire Paris TRIP team, thank you again for choosing us—we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Wonderful experience

Pamela_L, May 2025
Nicolas was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. This tour is very well done.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Pamela, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris, and especially that Nicolas made such a positive impression. He’ll be so pleased to know his knowledge, professionalism, and personality helped make your experience special. It means a lot to our entire team to know the tour was memorable for you. If your travels bring you back to Paris, we’d love to welcome you again on another Paris TRIP adventure. Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Excellent trip. Excellent...

Elise_G, May 2025
Excellent trip. Excellent guide. All very interesting and informative. Highly recommend this day trip.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Elise, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip and found the tour informative and engaging. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to your guide Nicolas — it's always a pleasure to know their passion and knowledge are appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure with Paris TRIP! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Recommend!

Gina_P, Mar 2025
Ended up just being me and my husband. We enjoyed the day and the history there is pretty incredible. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we got back to Paris around 4pm so still had the evening to enjoy .

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Gina, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review of our Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris! We're delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the experience and had a meaningful day exploring such an important part of history. It's great to know that our guide's knowledge added value to your visit, and that you were able to return to Paris in time to enjoy the rest of your evening. It was our pleasure to have you on the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again on another adventure soon. Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Guide was NOT great.

Kathryn_D, Dec 2024
Seeing the DDay beaches in person was marvelous and is something that should not be missed. However, our tour guide did not give us much historical background or a detailed description of what happened on DDay. Our guide was very nice and answered questions, but I expected much more detailed description of the landing sites and what happened on that date.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Kathryn, Thank you for sharing your experience of the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for highlighting the significance of seeing the D-Day beaches in person. It means so much to us that you found the visit to these historic sites a memorable and worthwhile experience. We regret to hear that the historical background provided by our guide did not fully meet your expectations. At The Paris TRIP Team, we strive to offer enriching and informative experiences, and your feedback will help us improve. We will take your comments into consideration to ensure our guides provide a more detailed and comprehensive narration for future tours, so each guest can fully appreciate the significance of these landmarks. We are also pleased to hear that your guide was friendly and responsive to your questions. If you have any further suggestions or details about how we could enhance this tour, please don’t hesitate to share them with us. Your insights are invaluable in helping us offer the best possible experience to our guests. Thank you once again for your feedback and for choosing The Paris TRIP Team for your journey through history. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

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Joseph_C, Dec 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the experience immensely. I I’m giving 4 stars because at times his speaking volume was hard to understand that day.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip with us. We’re delighted to hear that you found the trip enjoyable and appreciated the knowledge of your guide. We truly value your feedback regarding the speaking volume. We strive to ensure all aspects of our tours meet the highest standards, and your comments will help us improve the experience for future travelers. We’ll make sure to share this input with our team to address this concern. It was our pleasure to host you on this memorable journey through history, and we hope to welcome you back on another Paris TRIP adventure soon! Best regards, The Paris TRIP Team

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Bryan_C, Dec 2024
Pasquale was great, he was very knowledgable, informative and knew his WW2 information. He kept is simple and impactful for a personalized experience, would highly recconmend, we had a great time and our guide made the day easy from start to finish.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear Bryan, Thank you so much for sharing your experience of the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable and impactful journey. We’re especially delighted to know that Pascal made your day enjoyable and informative. He truly has a passion for bringing history to life, and your kind words will mean a great deal to him. It’s our goal to provide a personalized and seamless experience for every guest, even in intimate groups, so we’re happy to hear that the day felt effortless and enriching for you. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure with The Paris TRIP Team in the future! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

Full day tour to Normandy

Ronald_L, Nov 2024
Our tour guide was knowledgable and a wonderful driver . I read other reviews that complained about the driving, our guide was a good safe driver! My husband is a history buff and had been looking forward to this tour! The experience was excellent! We had ample time at each stop and our guide provided good historical background! We would highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Bonjour, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Paris TRIP team. We’re thrilled to hear that your Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip was memorable and enjoyable! It’s wonderful to know that your guide provided excellent historical insights and ensured a smooth and safe journey. We’re delighted to hear that your husband, as a history enthusiast, found the tour enriching and fulfilling. Your kind words about the pacing and the ample time at each stop mean a lot to us, as we aim to offer a balanced and immersive experience for all our guests. Your recommendation truly warms our hearts and motivates us to continue delivering exceptional experiences. Thank you again for choosing The Paris TRIP, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Paris TRIP Team

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