Private Tour: Uncover D-Day History: Private Bayeux half-day Tour
Guests explore the most significant American landing sites of D-Day on this private half-day tour from Bayeux, guided by a local expert in World War II history. Traveling along Normandy’s historic coastline, the experience focuses on the events of June 6, 1944, and the landscapes where they unfolded.
Stops include Omaha Beach, one of the two U.S. landing zones, where dramatic bluffs and wide sands reflect the scale of the Allied assault. Time is also dedicated to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, offering a moment of reflection among rows of white headstones overlooking the sea. When accessible, the tour includes Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers scaled sheer cliffs; if closed, the Longues-sur-Mer Battery provides insight into German coastal defenses.
With flexible routing and in-depth commentary, the tour delivers a powerful and personalized introduction to the American experience of D-Day.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours
Start Time:
To be confirmed at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, English-speaking driver & guide, Experts in Normandy, Travel in modern, comfortable & fully equipped minivan.
Exclusions:
Meals and drinks, any entrance fees unless mentioned, personal expenses, gratuities, anything not aforementioned.
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if located within Bayeux
Ending point:
Same as meeting location.
Not Suitable For:
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
Important Information:
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
Comfortable footwear is recommended.
You are kindly advised to bring your own bottle. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
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