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- English
This is the most complete D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre and the only one that includes an English-speaking 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. Museum ticket included. Sandwich included. Return to ship guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We arrange direct pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal, your itinerary is fully aligned with your ship’s schedule.
Our team will reach you through the Viator messenger chat for meeting our Tour leader inside Le Havre cruise terminal.
Itinerary
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Cruise Terminal Le Havre (Pass by)
Your memorable journey will start with a meeting at the cruise terminal, where you will be greeted by our local Le Havre representatives and our experienced English-speaking guide. Fresh croissants from a local Le Havre bakery will be waiting for you.
Admission ticket free -
1Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Longues-sur-Mer
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Omaha Beach
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Normandy American Cemetery
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Cruise Terminal Le Havre (Pass by)
At the end of an extraordinary day on the D-Day landing beaches, your driver brings you back to Le Havre cruise terminal comfortably and on time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time — so you can experience the full depth of Normandy's history with complete peace of mind.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration of 9 hours includes travel time of 2 hour each way from/to the port.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration of 9 hours includes travel time of 2 hour each way from/to the port.
- Lunch included : A freshly made French sandwich from a local Le Havre bakery, bottled water and a sweet treat (seasonal apple or yogurt). Please inform us of any dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) at least 72 hours before the tour.
- Booking confirmation : Instant confirmation upon booking. If booked within 9 days of the tour date, final confirmation is sent within 48 hours subject to availability.
- Schedule : Built around your ship's arrival and departure times from Le Havre cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.
- Accessibility : This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Some walking over uneven ground is required.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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