Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

Overview

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Bayeux — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including Sainte-Mère-Église, where Band of Brothers paratroopers landed before dawn on D-Day. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

Itinerary

1. Sainte-Mere-Eglise

   Discover Sainte-Mère-Église, a town in Normandy, was one of the first liberated during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. U.S. 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers landed in the area, some unintentionally dropping into the town itself. A famous event involved paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute snagged on the church steeple; he pretended to be dead before escaping German capture. After fierce fighting, the Allies secured the town by morning. Today, Sainte-Mère-Église symbolizes D-Day bravery, with tributes like a parachute on the church and museums honoring the liberation.

   · 1 h

2. Omaha Beach

   Head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. At the shore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. A nearby museum can be optionally visited.

   · 1 h

3. Cimetière Américain de Colleville-sur-Mer

   Continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. On 2019, President Macron and President Trump jointly visited the cemetery honor of 75th anniversay of DDay. You can also stop by the visitor center for a detailed exhibition about the war.

   · 2 h

4. Pointe du Hoc

   Your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the numerous bomb craters which remain untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Amricans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

We are a local tour company based in Bayeux with over 15 years of experience specializing in private tours. To ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your day, we offer complimentary pick-up from multiple convenient locations. We can welcome you from: Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation. Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest. Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay. Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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