WW2 VIP landing beaches tour - half day

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(6 reviews)
Bayeux, France

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

For half a day, choose to discover the Utah Beach area (and the American paratroopers) OR Omaha Beach (Colleville-sur-Mer American cemetery area) to discover the American landing beaches.

- Utah Beach sector: set foot on the American beach where General Théodore Roosevelt landed, discover the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise known via the film "The Longest Day", and the sector of the American paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions.

- Omaha Beach sector: discover the famous landing beach known in the film "Saving Private Ryan", explore Pointe-du-Hoc, an essential place to understand what American soldiers experienced, finish this half-day with a moment of memories filled with personal stories at the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

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

If you are staying around Bayeux, Carentan, Ste-Mère-Eglise, we can pick you up directly from your accommodation.

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Meeting point

If you do not need support, we can meet you at Parc Michel d'Ornano (car park) (GPS: 49.273769, -0.702384). We can also meet you in Carentan, Ste Mere Eglise, Ste Marie-du-Mont.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Utah Beach

    OPTION 1 to visit: the Utah Beach area. Discover Utah Beach, one of the two American landing beaches, and the sector of the paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd airborne. Visit to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the paratrooper sector.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Omaha Beach

    OPTION 2 to visit: the Omaha Beach area: Discover the German battery at Pointe-du-Hoc, and the combat which took place at the top of this cliff, stroll the beach of Omaha Beach also known as "Bloody Omaha. End this half-day visit with a of meditation at the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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 Normandy Discovery Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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