Full Day Guided Tour Normandy D Day American Sector

4.7
(12 reviews)
Bayeux, France

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Official Guide Comments
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

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

OR
Meeting point

At the place reserved for the departure of the tours

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sainte-Mere-Eglise

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Utah Beach

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pointe du Hoc

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Omaha Beach

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by See My Normandy - Guided Tours by Karine Poullard

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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