Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

5.0 (5 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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American Cemetery overlooking the sea — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Armoured Tank preserved in a wartime bunker — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Normandy Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation: Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
Included: Flexible pickup location | Bayeux, hotel, train station — we come to you.
Included: Bottled water: Chilled water provided throughout the day.
Included: Multilingual guide (optional) | The D-Day story told by a licensed specialist.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Travel in comfort throughout the day.

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to sites and museums not included
Not included: Lunch: Driver and guide recommend locally.

Itinerary

Sainte-Mere-Eglise

one hour

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.
Omaha Beach

one hour

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.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

2 hours

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.
Pointe du Hoc

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ibis Styles Honfleur Centre Historique
La Ferme Saint Simeon
Ibis budget Le Havre Les Docks
Hotel Antares & Spa
Ibis Styles le Havre Centre
Premiere Classe Le Havre Centre
Mercure Honfleur
Motel Les Bleuets
Hotel Carmin
B&B HOTEL Le Havre Centre
Le M Hotel & Spa Honfleur
L'absinthe Hotel

and 344 more pickup points

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!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Private Van & Local Guide

Customizable Itinerary

Volkswagen Minivan or similar

Pickup included
16-Seater Coach + Local Guide

Customizable Itinerary

Private Mercedes Sprinter

Pickup included