Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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!
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(4)
This one day (8 hour) tour generally focussed on the USA journey. It was excellent. There were 6 of us in a private mini bus. We were picked up from our private Air BnB accommodation. We had a great English speaking guide, 'Sophia', who had her own family connections to D Day which made it all the more genuine. She gave us great intel and was able to answer all of our questions. She planned the day well so we avoided the crowds and we covered a lot of ground in a very full on day. My only criticism was that there was some confusion over the start time. We originally booked it for 09:30 and then changed it to 08:30. Despite the paperwork recognising this, the message never got to the tour guide or driver so they came at 09:30. This left us anxious whilst we were waiting for them to arrive and resulted in me having to chase it up. All in all, it didn't spoil our day but, in terms of feedback - its worth double checking.
Hi Terry, We truly appreciate your detailed feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your D-Day tour with Sophie. We will be very happy to pass on your kind words to her. We are also sorry for the confusion regarding the updated start time and completely understand the stress this caused. Your feedback is very helpful, and we will make sure to double-check our communication process for schedule changes in the future. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy again.
Our guide was superb and her choices perfect for us. She was extremely knowledgeable bringing fresh views to our trip. More importantly her schedule helped us avoid crowds while still getting us plenty of time to appreciate these VERY special places. The van and driver were perfect. Highly recommend this private tour
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your guide curated the perfect experience for you, combining her knowledge with a schedule that allowed you to enjoy these very special places without the crowds. We’re equally glad that the van and driver added comfort to your day. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy for another memorable tour in the future.
Went from Honfleur to Normandy US sites. Driver only no guide but Gianni was on time, very professional and helped guide us through our options and keep us on track to see everything we wanted to include and get us back to our cruise line right on time.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback Paula ! We’re very glad to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience with Gianni. He takes great pride in his professionalism, and it’s wonderful to know he helped you make the most of your time while ensuring a timely return to your ship. We truly appreciate you choosing to tour with us, and we’d be happy to welcome you again should you return to Normandy in the future.
The most memorable points of interest were Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery. We also visited Gold Beach, Arromanches, the Overlord Museum and Bayeux, It was all very special. Sunny made sure we got to experience what we wanted and she and Mo were very considerate of our time and making sure we had a great experience….which we did.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that your visits to Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, and other significant sites were so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that Sunny and Mo took great care to ensure you experienced everything you wanted, all while being considerate of your time. We’re thrilled that you had such a special day, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future!
