D-Day tour: in the footsteps of the 29th Infantry Division

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Bayeux

  Your Gentleman Sider (guide/driver) will meet you with his vintage sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the parking lot of the Bayeux Battle of Normandy Museum, or at the Bayeux bus station.* He will help you gear up with helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before getting you comfortably settled in the sidecar. There will, of course, be stops along the way to take breaks and capture photos.

  16 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  WN 60 (Widerstandsnest 60)

  The Widerstandsnest 60 (WN60) was a German fortified position of the Atlantic Wall, located above Omaha Beach, near Colleville-sur-Mer. Built to control the beach and prevent any Allied landing, it included bunkers, trenches, and firing positions. On June 6, 1944, it was attacked and neutralized by the 1st Infantry Division, opening a crucial exit from the beach for the Allied advance. Today, its visible remains stand as a powerful reminder of the intensity of the D-Day fighting and the site’s strategic importance.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  The Widerstandsnest 62 (WN62) was one of the most formidable fortified positions of the Atlantic Wall, overlooking Omaha Beach near Colleville-sur-Mer. On June 6, 1944, its bunkers and firing positions inflicted heavy losses on the American troops landing on the beach. Despite fierce resistance, the position was gradually neutralized during the day, allowing the Allied advance. Today, the remains of WN62 stand as a powerful reminder of the extreme violence of the D-Day fighting and the site’s strategic importance.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

  The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, perched on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach, offers a poignant and deeply moving tribute to the fallen soldiers. As you walk among the rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, you will be filled with a profound sense of gratitude and respect for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Your guide will share stories about some of the individuals laid to rest here and provide meaningful insight into the historical impact of their sacrifice.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Charles Shay Indian Memorial is a memorial located near Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. It honors Charles Norman Shay, a Native American medic who landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, as well as the many Native American soldiers who fought in Normandy. Marked by a granite turtle, the memorial symbolizes courage, remembrance, and the often-overlooked contribution of Indigenous peoples to the liberation of Europe.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  The stela of the first American cemetery at Omaha is located in Vierville-sur-Mer, on Omaha Beach. It marks the site of the first temporary cemetery established immediately after June 6, 1944, to bury the American soldiers who fell during the D-Day landings. The stela commemorates the very first acts of remembrance carried out in the heart of the battlefield.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Omaha Beach

  ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION The remains of the American artificial harbor, known as Mulberry A, are located offshore from Omaha Beach. Installed after June 6, 1944, this temporary harbor enabled the Allies to land troops, vehicles, and vital supplies for the Battle of Normandy. Severely damaged by a storm on June 19, 1944, it was largely abandoned. Today, the concrete caissons still visible at sea bear witness to Allied logistical ingenuity and the scale of the D-Day operation.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION The Musée D-Day Omaha is located in Vierville-sur-Mer, just a short distance from Omaha Beach. It features a rich collection of authentic World War II artifacts, retracing the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. This privately run museum offers a clear and accessible insight into the history of D-Day.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Pointe du Hoc

  ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION Pointe du Hoc became a crucial strategic battleground during the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6th, 1944. Located between Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east, this promontory was fiercely fortified by the Germans (WN 751). Allied aerial reconnaissance revealed the presence of powerful long-range artillery pieces threatening both neighboring beaches. Quickly neutralizing these guns was considered essential to ensure the success of the landings. Explore this historic site with fascination, where courage and strategy played a decisive role in the path to liberation.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Bayeux (Pass by)

  Return to the starting point by the countryside with a quick stop at the Charles Norman Shay's tombstone.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maximum of six people per booking, up to twelve upon request.
• Minimum age to participate in the excursion: 4 years old.

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