Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French
Description
The "ladies in a green hat" of Discovery Walks are the expert guides on Historic Bayeux and have been running their informative and enjoyable tour since 2014. This city tour enables you, your friends and family to discover the best of Bayeux history in a fun and engaging manner. Admire the architectural features of its medieval buildings, including its superb cathedral. Let your guide regal you with stories of ancient trades and old customs. Learn about the origins of Normandy and the famous Norman kings of England starting with William the Conqueror. Our guides are fully bilingual French / English, knowledgeable and fun! Check the available slots here. If none online is suitable, please contact us to check if we can accommodate another date or departure time, subject to availability, or if your group is larger than 4. Please advise if there is a wheelchair user and the age of the children. For the "foot pick-up" option, see list of proposed hotels or ask if possible from yours.
Tour Options
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! Locate the famous Bayeux Tapestry in this alley: needless to say your guide will explain 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, namely The Bayeux Tapestry, a must-see during your stay
We will 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.
Let your guide explain the origins of Bayeux dating from Celtic times and admire the ruins of the Roman castrum. We will admire the new dichroic glass
Learn about the different stages of the construction of Bayeux cathedral and discover its many architectural features
Understand why this 200+ old sycamore tree is called Liberty Tree and learn about French Revolution
Let us tell you about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and the first visit of General de Gaulle in this square
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The "pick-up service" means meeting you on foot at another location than the start of the tour. We do not offer a vehicle pick-up. Depending on its location, we might be able accommodate a meeting point that best suits you. We have listed of a few options but don't hesitate to indicate yours in the Special Requirement section of your booking and we will revert back to you to confirm if it is possible according to the city tour itinerary. We will of course customize it accordingly. Alternatively, we can meet at the start of the tour, namely the Bayeux Tourist Office, 3 rue Saint Jean. Make sure to indicate your cell phone number to communicate better on the day and enter our number in case of last minute difficulties. NB: If you are an agent booking for a client, you MUST indicate the final client's cell number, not yours. The client equally must be given our number. Failure to communicate on the day might jeopardize the pick-up. It will not our responsibility but that of the agent, if problems occur because the client's cell number wasn't provided.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- The itinerary and duration can be modified according to the age range and mobility of your group
- Be mindful that toilets are rare during this 2 hour tour, therefore it is recommended to plan ahead.
- 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.
- Whatever your specific constraints, please indicate them, so we can adapt and prepare accordingly
Reviews(43)
Wonderful tour. Very pleasant guide, well-versed in her subject. We enjoyed it. We recommend.
Unique organization offering a guided walking tour of the historic district of Bayeux in French. Marie-Noëlle is a knowledgeable, professional guide who loves her city and shares its most beautiful spots, with a wealth of historical details. We spent two delightful hours with her, and since our tour was private, she did not hesitate to change her itinerary to take us to the cathedral and show us the splendor of this building. We highly recommend her.
This was the perfect introduction to Bayeu. Cristele was a lively and friendly guide who spoke perfect English and also seemed to know half the people in town. Highly recommend!
Great tour and introduction to Bayeux. Christele was an excellent guide. Highly recommend this tour on your first day.
We really enjoyed this private walking tour. Our guide Christele was one of the best guides she knew all the history of Bayeux and explained it perfectly! Doing this tour privately was the best way to see and learn about the area. Thank you Christele for having such a passion for what you do! You taught me so mush
Hi, I'm really touched that you used the word "passion" because indeed we love to convey our passion for our beautiful town. We are keen to recommend everything Bayeux has to offer. I hope you had a lovely stay and I wish you the best for all your other travels. Take care. Christele
Christele was an amazing host and tour guide. There is little she does not know about the incredible town of Bayeux and she has an engaging way of imparting that knowledge. Don’t miss it!
Outstanding experience. A cold, windy day. Our guide was fluent in English, knowledgeable, and truly in love with Bayeux. A highlight of our trip to Normandy was this tour. Highly, highly recommended.
Indeed a typical windy Normandy weather shouldn't deter us from a very enjoyable tour! You were real troopers, bracing the cold and keeping your smile. Thankfully your tour being private, it allowed for a detour to the . Just what we all needed, not to mention seeing the lacemaker's work. :-) I was very grateful for your resilience and the keen interest you showed to my commentary. Wishing you the best.
Christele gave us a terrific overview of the history of Bayeux over the centuries. She was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic.
Christele was an excellent guide. She spoke English very well and had great sense of humor. The history of the area was well explained and provided great context for all the sites. This walk was the best walking tour of our 14 day trip!!
All these compliments! You’re really too kind! Yes it is important for us to provide an informative but also cheerful tour. Each site of Bayeux is an opportunity to provide historical explanations. Again, I do heartily thank you for your kind words. :-)
We took this tour on our 4th day in Bayeux. So we had seen the city but not understood the historical significance of the city. Christele changed that for us. She is a charming and knowledgeable guide. Not only was she great at the history but she provided insights through the eyes of an art historian. She took us through history from the Middle Ages to today inside the very small area of Bayeux. Because of the rain we opted not venture out to the British cemetery but she described why that area is of importance to the people here (the liberation and De Gaulle). It's good to know how the future is molded by the past. Unfortunately the Tapestry museum had just closed for a 2 year period to allow for a new building to be constructed. So we had a full tour of the cathedral. Private tours are really the better option if you want to know what you are seeing. Thank you, Christele.
