Normandy American D-Day Experience - Group tour from Bayeux
Description
Full day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion + Airborne Museum. An experienced English speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We like to run on schedule and if you are not at the departure point by the advertised boarding time, we will depart. There will be others on board that have arrived as requested and we do not want to impact their experience. If you do arrive late, you will need to take a cab at your own expense to catch up with the tour. We strongly advise you to arrive early for the tour as no refunds will be considered if you miss the service.
You will be given a great overview of the beach landings that took place on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. After which, you will have around 15 minutes free time to walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions) where American forces landed on D-Day.
The guide will lead you into the incredible American Cemetery and explain many key facts about when it was built, why it is located where it is and many of stories of the men and women who are buried here. You will be given around 45 minutes free time to explore on your own.
You will learn about the role of the American Rangers on D-Day who had to scale the cliffs at the Pointe-Du-Hoc to silence long range German guns. You will be given sufficient free time to explore on your own after the explanations given by your guide.
Included in the cost of your tour is a ticket to enter the impressive Airborne Museum. Your guide will give you sufficient time to tour this fantastic location that will give you a greater insight into the Airborne operation.
This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would need to mobilize much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.
As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.
Your guide will give you a detailed account of the landings by the American 4th Infantry Division before allowing you some free time to explore the many monuments that are located here.
We will stop briefly to show you one of our favorite's monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his worldwide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.
We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.
- Large items of luggage are not permitted on board. Only small carry on cases or overnight bags will be accepted
Reviews(1,662)
Marie was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, engaging and informative. Pointed out many objects and locations and gave background information on the invasion, choosing landing locations and the overall size of the landings. Overall a great experience.
AMAZING!!! Excellent experience, especially with Fred; he was a great guide.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Fred and that his knowledge helped bring the events of June 6th, 1944 to life during your visit to Normandy. We really appreciate you booking a tour with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
We needed to have a tour at our own pace to work around our children’s napping g in the car and lunch time. Bayeux Shuttle’s guide, Jordan, worked with us on the timing and flow of the tour and gave us options each step of the way. The van size was perfect. Note, there are way more things than you can see in one day so customizing your trip to fit in what you want to see is a great option if time is limited.
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Jordan and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Our guide was very knowledgeable about D-Day, including some small details that greatly enhanced our experience.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for booking with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Our guide Charles was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job of bringing the events of June 6th to life.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Charles and that his knowledge helped bring the events of June 6th, 1944 to life during your visit to Normandy. We really appreciate you booking a tour with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Everything a tour of Normandy should be! Both beaches, a museum and a tour guide that knew everything! Would definitely tell everyone who wanted to do this to take this tour!
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
This is an exceptional tour to learn about the history and legacy of D-Day. Our guide Fred was outstanding - knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly.
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Fred and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
I highly recommend this tour. Our Guide, Fred, was so kind and knowledgeable, he made the tour educational and fun. I will remember my experience forever.
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Fred and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Excellent tour! Our guide was incredibly informative and provided us history about the area from all actors involved.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for booking with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Charles was a knowledgeable and engaged tour guide who added a lot of flavor with a wide variety of stories.
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Charles and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. Thank you for booking with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
