Private Full Day Tour From Bayeux

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About this activity

The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is by booking a private tour. With plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.

We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers landed, Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, as well as the German strongpoint of Pointe du Hoc, assaulted by the US Army Rangers. We will also visit the sites of the US Airborne Operation, including its most iconic site, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where a terrible battle happened on the night of June 5, 1944. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who gave their lives to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: HQ Company Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Omaha Beach

30 min

You will start the day at Omaha Beach where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions landed. Our guides, with the help of maps and pictures, will explain to you all the details of “bloody Omaha”. From the layout of the German defenses to the plight of the first waves, we will share with you the stories of these brave GI’s who conquered the beach.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

one hour

Our guide will show you the American Cemetery behind Omaha beach. the resting place of more than 9,000 American servicemen and women. This sacred place, run by the American Battle Monuments Commission, is the most visited D-Day site in Normandy.
Pointe du Hoc

50 min

You will discover the unique site of Pointe du Hoc. Follow the footsteps of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion led by the famous Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder who scaled the cliffs to destroy a German gun battery threatening the whole US landing operation. Bomb craters, bunkers, dugouts, come and see this outstanding battlefield.
Sainte-Mere-Eglise

45 min

In the heart of the Airborne operation, you will visit the small town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise. It was the first town to be captured by the American paratroopers. One of them got stuck up on the church tower during that night. Your guide will share with you the details of this crucial operation and many stories of these brave men.
Utah Beach

40 min

At Utah Beach your guide will tell you how the 4th Infantry Division successfully breached the German defenses. The first wave was led by Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr who landed on that Beach at 6:30am. He was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor.
Angoville-Au-Plain

30 min

Our guide will bring you to the church of Angoville-au-Plain. Two medics set up an aid station in this church on D-Day. They treated about 80 wounded soldiers for two days. Discover their heroic feat, a moving story about humanity and dedication on the battlefield.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Domaine de Bayeux
Hotel d'Argouges
Hotel Churchill
Campanile De Bayeux
Grand Hotel Du Luxembourg
Belle Normandy Bayeux
Brasserie De L'Hotel De Ville
Hotel de la Gare
Hotel Tardif Noble Guesthouse
Hotel Villa Lara & Villa Augustine
Au Georges VII

and 7 more pickup points

The meeting point (pick-up and drop-off) is your hotel/place where you stay in Bayeux and around (20 km)

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

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The remaining hours will be allotted for the lunch time and travel time from pick up until drop off.