D-Day Shore excursion with Guide, Lunch & Museum from Le Havre

4.3 (20 reviews) 9–10 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

This is the most complete D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre and the only one that includes an WWII expert guide, a museum ticket, a freshly made sandwich from a local bakery and two stops most tours never visit.

The Arromanches 360° Cinema opens the day: a 19-minute circular panoramic film combining original 1944 footage with present-day images on nine surrounding screens. No seats. You stand at the center as June 6, 1944 unfolds around you. Nothing prepares you for it.

Longues-sur-Mer follows: the only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original 155mm weapons are still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes it.

Then Omaha Beach, the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan. Then the Normandy American Cemetery, where 9,387 white crosses face the sea above the bluffs.

Your expert guide walks you through every stop in English.

Your all on board schedule is our promise to you !

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 23 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Normandy Private Tours

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup : Meet our representative inside the terminal holding a “Normandy Private Tours” sign.
Included: Bottled water: Chilled water provided throughout the day.
Included: Entrance fees: Ticket To Museum
Included: Ship return guaranteed | Your all-aboard time is our promise.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Travel in comfort throughout the day.
Included: Lunch: A freshly prepared packed meal featuring a classic French baguette, bottled water, and a sweet dessert treat. (Any food allergies must be advised 72 hours the tour)
Included: WWII expert guide (English-speaking) | Licensed specialist guiding every D-Day site.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: At your discretion.

Itinerary

Cruise Terminal Le Havre

2 hours

Your tour begins with a convenient pickup directly at the cruise terminal in Le Havre, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to your first stop
Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema

one hour Admission included

At the top of the cliff overlooking Gold Beach, the Arromanches 360° Cinema projects one of the most powerful WWII films ever made — a 19-minute circular panoramic film combining original 1944 footage with present-day images of the same locations, displayed simultaneously on nine screens surrounding the audience.

There are no seats. You stand at the center of the circular room as the images of June 6, 1944 unfold around you — the ships, the soldiers, the explosions, the liberation — intercut with the same coastline as it looks today, peaceful and green. The contrast is devastating. It is the single most emotionally effective way to understand what happened on these beaches, and it takes only 19 minutes.

The cinema sits directly above the ruins of Mulberry Harbor B, still visible in the bay below — the artificial port the Allies assembled in 12 days to supply the liberation of France. After the film, the view from the clifftop puts everything you have just seen into physical context.
Longues-sur-Mer

one hour

Longues-sur-Mer is the only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original weapons are still in place — four 155mm naval guns, each weighing several tons, still pointing toward the English Channel exactly as they were positioned on the morning of June 6, 1944.

Every other D-Day gun battery in Normandy has empty concrete bunkers. Here, you walk up to the actual weapons that fired on the Allied fleet during the landing. The scale is extraordinary — the guns are massive, the concrete casemates are intact, and the clifftop position above the sea makes it immediately clear why this battery was one of the most strategically important German defensive positions on the entire Normandy coastline.

The battery fired on both the Allied fleet and the artificial Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches — just 6 kilometers to the east — until it was neutralized by British naval bombardment and air strikes on the morning of D-Day.
Omaha Beach

one hour

Afterwards, head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

2 hours

Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading to a 2 hour drive back to the the port or your hotel.
Cruise Terminal Le Havre

2 hours

Return to Le Havre

After a full day exploring Normandy’s most important World War II sites, relax on your return journey to Le Havre, arriving back at the cruise terminal.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After disembarking, please remain inside the cruise terminal. Our representative will meet you holding a “Normandy Private Tours” sign and escort you to the bus. Please do not exit the terminal, as it may be difficult for our team to locate you outside. Your licensed guide will be waiting onboard.

End point

After disembarking, please remain inside the cruise terminal. Our representative will meet you holding a “Normandy Private Tours” sign and escort you to the bus. Please do not exit the terminal, as it may be difficult for our team to locate you outside. Your licensed guide will be waiting onboard.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Group size: This is a shared group excursion with up to 25 fellow cruise passengers.
Lunch on board: As part of your shore excursion, enjoy a delicious lunch with a freshly made French sandwich from a local Le Havre bakery, bottled water, and a sweet treat (seasonal apple or yogurt). A relaxed and satisfying break that both adults and children will love. Please let us know of any dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) at least 72 hours before the tour so we can accommodate you.
Easy booking confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right away. If you book within 9 days of your tour date, final confirmation will be sent within 48 hours (subject to availability).
Cruise-friendly schedule: The tour is designed to match your ship’s arrival and departure times from Le Havre, so you can relax and enjoy without worrying about missing the ship.
Please note the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and some walking over uneven ground is required.
Fitness level: A moderate level of physical activity is needed to fully enjoy the sites.