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Full Day Guided Tour Normandy D Day American Sector

4.5 (17 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full Day Guided Tour Normandy D Day American Sector

About this activity

More than 20 years of experience. I'm a native of Normandy and grew up here, I met a lot of veterans, and even after so many years, my passion is still intact.

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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, French
Operated by
See My Normandy - Guided Tours by Karine Poullard

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Official Guide Comments
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Sainte-Mere-Eglise

    45 min

    Ste Mère Eglise, in the middle of the dropzones of American 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, major objective for the success of the landings on Utah Beach and for the liberation of Cherbourg thereafter.

  2. Utah Beach

    30 min

    Your guide will explain how the American 4th Infantry Division supported by other units landed on this beach, and linked up with the paratroopers inland.

  3. La Cambe German War Cemetery

    20 min

    This site was first an American temporary Military Cemetery before becoming a German Military Cemetery.

  4. Pointe du Hoc

    one hour

    On D Day, a German artillery Battery on top of this cliff was the objective of the American 2nd Ranger Battalion, 225 men especially trained to eliminate this threat. The Rangers landed at the foot of the cliff with climbing equipment, your guide will tell you the following of the story.

  5. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

    one hour

    After a presentation of the site, your guide will give you time enough to feel the special atmosphere of this place like all Military Cemeteries, but here the 9 387 white marble graves overlook Omaha Beach.

  6. Omaha Beach

    45 min

    The most difficult of the 5 landing Beaches, it was the objective of th American Vth Corps. Your guide will explain you how, on D Day, the beach was achieved at the price of heavy losses.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • At the place reserved for the departure of the tours

End point

  • At the place reserved for the departure of the tours

Pickup points

  • Le Bellevue
  • Hotel Au Depart
  • Hotel Carline
  • Hotel Crocus
  • Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
  • Novotel Caen Cote de Nacre
  • Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance
  • Hotel Mary's
  • Au Saint-Jean Hotel
  • Hotel De Caen
  • ibis Caen Centre
  • Hotel Libera Caen Colombelles

and 137 more pickup points

Pick up at your hotel or at the train station in Caen or Bayeux or at Place de Québec in Bayeux

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.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 17 reviews
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