Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hrs (Apr-Sept)
Description
This group tour is exclusively in English. Our city tour enables the visitor to discover the best of Bayeux and Normandy history. Admire and identify the architectural features of its medieval buildings and its superb cathedral. Let your guide regal you with stories of ancient trades and old customs. Learn about major events and little anecdotes over many centuries. This tour is perfect to complement your visit to the D-Day beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Museum of Arts and History, the War Memorial Museum and the Bayeux cathedral. We aim to provide an enjoyable and informative tour. Our guides are fluent, knowledgeable and fun! Suitable for >8 years old. All participants should have a good level of English.
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Itinerary
The tour starts here. Not all stops are listed below. More than 20 stops will give us the opportunity to teach you about linguistic expressions, old habits, famous historical figures, architecture, events... our commentary is cheerful and informative
Learn about medieval industries such as tanning and dyeing and how river Aure is at the heart of these activities
Learn about the impact of the Augustine sisters on the Bayeux community and how one of them left her mark in a country we now call Canada! In this alley, we will also stop in front of the Tapestry Museum, now closed until October 2027, so we will explain talk about the many events and characters surrounding the famous Battle of Hastings and the accession of William the Conqueror to the throne of England, illustrated on the famous 11th century embroidery. We will also talk about its historical importance, the methods of its fabrication together with more facts and figures.
Understand why this 200+ old sycamore tree is called Liberty Tree and learn about French Revolution
Learn about the different stages of the construction of Bayeux cathedral and discover its many architectural features
Let your guide explain the origins of Bayeux dating from Celtic times and admire the ruins of the Roman castrum
Let us tell you about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and the first visit of General de Gaulle in this square
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The many standing stops might become tiring for back sufferers or pregnant ladies: we recommend you bring a foldable stool. We will also use public benches wherever possible.
- Be mindful that there are no "nature call" stops during this 2 hour tour, therefore it is recommended to plan ahead.
Reviews(246)
Great guide and informative walking tour! We really enjoyed learning the history of Bayeux and about the architecture.
Central meeting place was in front of the tourist center in Bayeux. Very easy to find and walking tour began promptly at 9:30 am. The tour lasted two hours. Our guide was Christele Tait. She was well prepared and presented information in a professional manner with a side of humor. Very enjoyable and entertaining tour. Thank you!
Christele gave myself and friends a delightful walking tour of Bayeux. We learned so much about Bayeux and it rich history. Very interesting stories told really well by Christele.
This walking tour was a highlight of our trip. My family -- including 2 daughters thoroughly enjoying it. She provided a detailed and interesting history from 250 years BC to present day. I especially liked the cliff notes review at the end. Don't miss this opportunity!!
Wonderful walk of the town with visit to The Cathedral
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour.
Definitely worthwhile! Our guide was very knowledgeable, animated, and entertaining. We learned so much more than if we had just wandered on our own!
Indeed a city tour is the best way to discover not only the rich heritage of Bayeux but also learn about the many events and other activities during your stay. Thank you very much for sharing your impressions! :-)
The meeting point is easy to find. Marie Noelle was a fabulous guide! She was very easy to understand and was entertaining and knowledgeable! She made sure everyone could hear and understood. A wonderful city tour of Bayeux.
Excellent tour! We learned so much about Bayeux’s history, much more than we would have ever learned by walking about on our own.
Thank you so much for your review. We are happy you chose to discover the city with us! It is true that you can learn so much more while with a guide. We are delighted that you enjoyed the visit.
This tour is a fun way to learn interesting historical background and snippits of information about Bayeux and Normandy. Christele, our tour guide, totally engaged the group and her sense of humour was refreshing and appreciated. My husband was not initially enthusiastic about taking a historical walk, but really enjoyed it.
We are glad we made our historical visit enjoyable. I try to make the most of the tour by telling fun facts and making the whole experience more lively, and I’m even more happy that we managed to get your husband interested in it! Thank you so much for your review. ;-)
Highly recommend. Delightful tour of Bayeux, exploring its extensive medieval history, how it avoided destruction during WW2, along with suggestions on what to see and do both in Bayeux and the area.
Your lovely review truly makes us happy! We are glad you remembered all the aspects of the tour, and we thank you with all our hearts for your feedback. Indeed, we are keen to mention events and activities that can also be appreciated in the area. Your review will be very helpful to other visitors. Thank you again so much. :-)
