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Normandy American & British DDay Beaches Halfday Tour from Bayeux

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Bayeux, France
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Overview

Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history on this half-day tour from Bayeux. Visit key battle sites with a guide including  Omaha Beach,  and learn of the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery, then visit the German gun battery and the Mulberry Harbour. This 4.30 hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeux.

Following a 1.00 pm pickup in central Bayeux Place du Quebec, take a seat in your air-conditioned minivan for the onward journey to the WWII U.S  and British landing beaches of Normandy.

What's Included

  • Drop off at your location
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch
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Place du Québec
14400 Bayeux, France

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Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach, beach in the American sector where troops of the 1st and 29th American Infantry Division landed on June 6, 1944. It will subsequently be nicknamed "Bloody Omaha", the guide who will accompany you will detail the events experienced by these soldiers so that you can feel the emotion that this beach can release.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

An emblematic place on the landing beaches, this cemetery overlooks Omaha beach and is extremely rich in symbolism. Overwhelmed by emotion, you will discover every detail of this place of memory accompanied by your guide.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer

German fortification on the British sector of Gold is one of the symbols of the famous Atlantic Wall. You will understand how a German battery works and see the original cannons.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vestiges du Port de Mulberry

Normandy is one of the regions with the highest tides in the world. During the Battle of Normandy, supplies would have been compromised if British engineering had not imagined this technical feat of assembling floating ports called Mulberry. It is only by seeing it that you will understand the immense importance it may have had in the outcome of the story of the landing.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is formal

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy American & British DDay Beaches Halfday Tour from Bayeux?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-23660P5

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What's Included

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  • Drop off at your location
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is formal
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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