Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional

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Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Rouen — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group.

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: 9–10 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: Flexible pickup location | Rouen, hotel, train station or airport — we come to you.
Included: Bottled water: Chilled water provided throughout the day.
Included: Private transportation: Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel, station or airport.
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: Gratuities: At your discretion.
Not included: Lunch: Driver and guide recommend locally.

Itinerary

Pointe du Hoc

2 hours

After driving for 2 hours through the Normandy countryside, your first stop will be at Pointe du Hoc, where you can see the numerous bomb craters that have remained untouched since the war. Climb through the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage, and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
Omaha Beach

2 hours

Afterward, head to Omaha Beach and pass along 8 km of coastline facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves, meaning "The Braves" in honor of the soldiers who fought in the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
Stop 3

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 back for a 2-hour drive to the port or your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Novotel Suites Rouen Normandie
Hotel d'Angleterre Rouen Centre Gare
Hotel Cardinal
Hotel des Arcades
B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Droite
Holiday Inn Express Rouen by IHG
Hotel Morand
Hotel de la Cathedrale
Hotel Vieille Tour Centre Rouen
Hotel 1er Consul Rouen
Cosy Rouen
Hotel De La Gare

and 61 more pickup points

We are a local tour company based in Rouen with over 15 years of experience specializing in shore excursions for cruise passengers. 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:

Cruise Terminals - Whether you're docking at Le Havre, Honfleur, or Cherbourg, we'll be waiting to greet you as you disembark, we have permanent access to Cruise terminal.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration of 9 hours includes travel time of 2 hour each way from/to the port.

Options

Private Transfer (No Guide)

Explore on your own.

Our driver will take you to the points of interest mentioned in the tour itinerary.

Volkswagen Van or similar

Pickup included
Guide & Coach 16 pax

16-Seater Coach: Air-conditioned 16-seater coach for your group, private and exclusive, with room for up to 15 travelers.

Pickup included
Private Tour & Local Guide

Volkswagen Van or similar

Customizable Itinerary

Pickup included