Private Tour of the D-Day Normandy Beaches
Description
This private, curated day trip from Paris to Normandy gives you the opportunity to discover D-Day’s historic sites and hear stories from your guide that enrich your visit. At Utah Beach, explore the Utah Beach Landing Museum inside a preserved German bunker, the Higgins Boat Monument ,and the Utah Beach Memorial. share about the events, decisions, and individuals who shaped this pivotal moment in history. We'll pause for lunch in a historic wartime site reborn as a brasserie. The restaurant serves crowd-pleasing fare alongside French classics like boeuf bourguignon. You'll also have the opportunity to try Normandy cidre, selecting from either a crisp brut or a sweeter doux to suit your taste. At Omaha Beach, see the Normandy American Cemetery and the permanent exhibition at the visitor center, including a film about the American forces in WWII. Afterward, enjoy a peaceful ride back to Paris, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
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Itinerary
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel as you set off for your private day trip to Normandy. About halfway through our drive, we’ll break at a rest stop where you’ll be able to freshen up and grab a coffee or snack.
You will have the chance to explore the Utah Beach Landing Museum inside a well-preserved German bunker, view the Higgins Boat monument commemorating the amphibious landing craft, and pay respects at the Utah Beach Memorial before going back to the bus to head to your next destination.
Upon our arrival at our first stop, Utah Beach, you will have a break to enjoy lunch at Le Roosevelt, included with this experience. This charming brasserie is filled with wartime memorabilia and offers a mix of classic French fare and American staples. You’ll also have the opportunity to try Normandy cidre.
The second part of your trip will be Omaha Beach, where you’ll be able to explore the visitor’s center exhibits. You will also have time to wander around the cemetery before boarding the bus back to Paris.
Enjoy a relaxing ride back to Paris, with another rest stop halfway to stretch your legs. Take this time to reflect on everything you have seen and learned during your day in Normandy. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup in Paris is included. If you’re staying outside Paris, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup (there may be an additional charge).
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation is by vehicle, but we’ll have up to 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of leisurely walking throughout the day.
- This tour is family-friendly, and guides can tailor the tour for your group to make sure kids are included. If you need a infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance.
- We'll stop halfway on the drive there and back for a restroom break and stretch. There’s also a lunch stop at Le Roosevelt, a restaurant near Utah Beach. Lunch isn’t included, but you’re welcome to select from the restaurant’s wide range of French brasserie classics, including vegetarian options.
- Wreath-laying ceremonies happen on select days at the American Cemetery. We can coordinate one during your visit if you request it before booking. This includes the opportunity for the guest to join in the ceremony by laying the wreath.
- Pick-up and drop-off to Paris hotels located within the Boulevard Périphérique are included. If you are staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pick-up. There may be an additional charge.
Reviews(17)
If I could rate Beaches of Normandy tours higher than 5 stars, I would not hesitate to do so. I don't travel much and was nervous, but they made it super-easy! From picking us up at the airport, transporting from one location to the next, it was all a well-oiled machine. I thought I knew a good bit of WWII history. I was stunned by the extent of their tour guides knowledge, and the books of photos, military documentation and eye-witness letters to back up every story and experience was ASTOUNDING. Loved it so much I will be taking another tour with them and bringing my daughter along. Thank you Beaches of Normandy for the best experience and memories I will cherish forever!
Thank you so much for your incredible review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience with our Beaches of Normandy tour. It's wonderful to know that the depth of knowledge and the details shared made such an impact. We look forward to welcoming you and your daughter on your next tour with us!
Amazing tour of Omaha Beach and Mount St. Michel. Our tour guide Abraham, was very knowledgeable about the history that took place and made our tour a truly special one.
The guide never showed up. We got up early and waited at the meeting spot for 30 minutes while unsuccessfully trying to contact someone from the company. Later in the day we got a response to our email saying that this tour is no longer offered but that we were somehow able to book it (and pay for it, and have it confirmed) on Trip Adviser mistakenly. I see here that the tour is still being offered. Hopefully no one else makes the mistake we did - do not book this tour!
Booked it. Got up at 6 AM to trek across Paris to the meeting point. Spent $50e in Ubers. Absolutely no one at the meeting point including any other travelers. Tour to start at 7:30. Got an email at 7:35 that it was cancelled due to health reason of guide. Oh really? Nothing to do with the fact that no one else had booked the tour? Could Not have told us before we Uber across Paris? Wasted a day of my trip and 50 euro but I did get one cool pic of the Eiffel Tower at 7 AM.
The tour was great and very informational but the transportation to Normandy Beaches was unacceptable. We arrived at the meeting place for the tour. There were 5 of us and 2 other couples for a total of 9 people. The van that showed up only had room for 6 people. 1 couple was told they couldn't go and my husband stayed back even though we paid for a ticket. The 6 of us went on the tour but the ride was very uncomfortable. It was very hot (no AC) and absolutely no leg room since the way the seats were arranged we were facing each other. I was very disappointed that I spent a lot of money on this tour and 1 of us couldn't even go and the rest of us were squeezed into this van for a long trip
Imad was incredibly intelligent and very knowledgeable about the history of the tour. While on the bus he past the time by giving us a very good history lesson. When the time came to get off the bus he gave a very brief speech and sent us on our way. As there was only seven of us ( 2 families ) we feel that Imad could/should have given us the opportunity to have him walk with us filling us in on important areas or history of what we were looking at. After all it was a "guided tour". We booked a tour that described visiting 3 beaches, Utah, Omaha and Juno, but were only taken to 2 ( Utah and Omaha ) so it was a bit of a disappointment. Overall the trip was very nice despite the rain, but small things could have made it even better.
Thank you for taking the time to report about your experience. I am grateful that you acknowledge that you liked your guide and found the information interesting and fun. We are never happy to hear that someone did not enjoy their experience with us. The overwhelming number of guests we see review us highly for the value our guides bring to the experience. I am not happy to hear this is not your experience. We will speak with your guide to ensure they're providing a great experience to everyone. As a thank you for your help I will offer you a free walking tour. Please email us at info@exp1.com I hope we hear from you soon and wish you safe travels! Ruth.
IMad was our tour guide and did a wonderful job. His historical knowledge of WWII was amazing!! His outline from the rise of the Nazi party through the end of the war was highly educational for my teenage daughters. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Imad's expertise illuminated such an important period for your family. Educating and engaging teenagers about history can be a challenge, and it's wonderful that Imad made it not just informative but engaging. Here's to impactful learning experiences!
John was super amazing 👏 very knowledgeable, passionate about the tour. Well organized and made it easy for everyone to understand. Highly recommend John for this tour. Truly amazing tour guide.
Your applause is music to our ears! John is ecstatic that the passion and knowledge shone through during the tour. Making the experience accessible and enjoyable for everyone is our aim. Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey through the wonders we love to share!
Tour guide Imad is very knowledgeable and passionate about history, I enjoyed his lectures and conversations.
Delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour.Thank you so much for your review!See you on your next journey!
Terrific tour with great energy and very informative. The pacing also made the trip a success. We traveled from Paris to the American cemetery and Utah Beach. Imad was really great.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable adventure!
