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Private guided British D-Day Tour from Bayeux

5.0 (19 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private guided British D-Day Tour from Bayeux

About this activity

On this full day tour of the British sectors on D-Day, we will visit the following sites: Pegasus Bridge, Hillman strongpoint, Sword Beach, Gold Beach, Arromanches/Mulberry Harbour, Longues-sur-Mer Gun Battery, British War Cemetery at Bayeux. At most sites there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee.

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At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Dutch
Operated by
Allied Victory Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Optional museum entry ticket

Itinerary

  1. Pegasus Bridge

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    Pegasus Bridge and Horsa Bridge

    Learn how glider assaults by men from the British 6th Airborne Division captured the bridges across the Caen Canal and Orne river.

  2. Hillman Site

    30 min

    Hillman strongpoint

    This fortification was part of the German defence, positioned behind Sword beach on high ground. Learn how elements of the British 3rd Infantry Division overcame this obstacle.

  3. Sword Beach

    30 min

    Sword Beach

    The Eastern landing beach of the invasion was to be assaulted by the 3rd Infantry Division. Hear about the German defence system and the British plan of attack that would smash into them.

  4. Stop 4

    one hour

    Gold Beach

    We visit the second British landing sector and see how the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through.

  5. Vestiges du Port de Mulberry

    30 min

    Arromanches

    Here we will see the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbour.

  6. Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer

    one hour

    Longues-sur-Mer Gun Battery

    This large German gun battery still has its original artillery pieces in place.

  7. Bayeux War Cemetery

    45 min

    British War Cemetery at Bayeux

    Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • I will pick you from your accommodation in Bayeux or other location by prior agreement.

End point

  • I will pick you from your accommodation in Bayeux or other location by prior agreement.

Pickup points

  • Domaine de Bayeux
  • Hotel Churchill
  • Campanile De Bayeux
  • Le Pont de la Pierre Vintage B&B
  • Novotel Bayeux
  • Hotel Le Bayeux
  • Hotel Le Lion d'Or
  • Hotel Tardif Noble Guesthouse
  • Hotel Villa Lara & Villa Augustine

I pick up from all hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, gîtes, airbnb's in Bayeux. Other locations are possible, please ask.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.

Traveller ratings

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