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WW2 VIP landing beaches tour - half day

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bayeux, France
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.

4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 1 more
French

Overview

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 point
    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

    Parc Michel Ornano
    11 Boulevard Sadi Carnot, 14400 Bayeux, France

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    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.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the WW2 VIP landing beaches tour – half day?

    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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-335338P4

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    • Private transportation
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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

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