Normandy D-Day Canadian Sector | Guided Tour from Cherbourg

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

This is the only private shore excursion from Cherbourg dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landing of June 6, 1944.At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover.Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Cherbourg and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

What's Included

Multilingual guide (optional) I The Canadian D-Day story told in your language
Chilled water provided throughout the day.
Flexible pickup location | Any Cherbourg location — we come to you.
Ship return guaranteed | Your all-aboard time is our promise.
Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel or train station.
Travel in comfort throughout the day.
Juno Beach Centre entry | €8.50 per person — purchased on site.
Lunch | Not included — guide or driver recommends locally.
At your discretion.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We arrange pick up and drop off from all locations in Cherbourg including Cruise terminal, hotels, train station.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Juno Beach

    Your first stop will be at Juno Beach where Canadian assault troops first stormed ashore in the face of fierce attacks from German strongholds. The Canadians suffered the second-highest number of casualties here, with the Americans losing the most at Omaha Beach.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Juno Beach Centre

    This museum is the only Canadian one in Normandy. Divided in seven parts, it explains what Canada was before the war started, how the country turned completely toward the war effort, the different Canadian campaigns in Europe and the total human cost. The museum always houses a temporary exhibition. Located just behind the sand dunes of Juno Beach, it is surrounded by German bunkers and beach obstacles, Canadian and Allied military equipment, monuments, sculpture, inukshuk and information signs.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

    Located between Beny and Reviers, inland from Juno Beach on top of the little hill that overlooks the coast, this cemetery is beautifully maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It is the final resting place of 2.043 Canadians (as well as one French and four British soldiers) including the 359 Canadians killed on D-day. The entrance is decorated with four maples and the Stone of Remembrance. At the center of the graveyard is the Cross of Sacrifice, surrounded by the limestone headstones (all of which have recently been replaced).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bernieres-sur-Mer

    On this eastern side of Juno Beach, two other infantry regiments attacked : the Queen’s Own Rifles and the North Shore. At Bernières, where La Chaudière Regiment later landed, is located the main monument close to the famous "Canadian House" that is in so many D-Day pictures, and which still permanently flies a Canadian flag. The German resistance in this area and then the counter-attack from the south caused the slow progression inland toward Caen and stopped the troops from reaching the Carpiquet airfield.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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