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Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites

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| Caen, France
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour includes a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen and a guided tour of key D-Day sites. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen (entrance tickets to the museum are valid for 24 hours from first entry).
The Mémorial de Caen offers visitors the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
The Landing Beaches guided tour gives visitors the chance to learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. It's is a complete 5 hours round trip with a guide from Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned mini-van, and it includes the visit of the following sites: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Memorial de Caen Museum valid for 24 hours
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • 5-hour guided tour of D-Day sites (in English and French)
  • Audio guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Esplanade Général Eisenhower
14050 Caen, France

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Memorial de Caen

The visit of the Memorial is self-guided and you can do it before the guided tour of the D-Day sites departs at 13h00, or the day after as the ticket is valid for 24 hours. The Mémorial de Caen offers its visitors the opportunity to take an unforgettable historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Pointe du Hoc

In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was the location of a series of German bunkers and machine gun posts. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, the German army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun pits. On D-Day, the United States Army Provisional Ranger Group attacked and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs. United States generals including Dwight D. Eisenhower had determined that the place housed artillery that could slow down nearby beach attacks. (Wikipedia)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach was one of five beach landing sectors designated for the amphibious assault component of Operation Overlord during the Second World War. On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded German-occupied France with the Normandy landings. "Omaha" refers to an 8-kilometer (5 mi) section of the coast of Normandy, France, facing the English Channel, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer on the right bank of the Douve River estuary. Landings here were necessary to link the British landings to the east at Gold with the American landing to the west at Utah, thus providing a continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast of the Bay of the Seine. Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, with sea transport, mine sweeping, and a naval bombardment force provided predominantly by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, with contributions from the British, Canadian and Free French navies. (Wikipedia)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial that honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II.A memorial in the cemetery includes maps and details of the Normandy landings and military operations that followed. At the memorial's center is Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves, a bronze statue. The cemetery also includes two flag poles where, at different times, people gather to watch the American flags being lowered and folded.The cemetery, which was dedicated in 1956, is the most visited cemetery of those maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), with one million visitors a year. In 2007, the ABMC opened a visitor center at the cemetery, relating the global significance and meaning of Operation Overlord. (Wikipedia)
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old
  • You may use your museum ticket on the same day as your guided tour or on another occasion. Your museum ticket is valid for 24 hours from the first time of entry
  • Prior to making your booking, please check Memorial de Caen opening times
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entrance to the Memorial de Caen Museum valid for 24 hours.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • 5-hour guided tour of D-Day sites (in English and French).
The following is NOT included:
  • Audio guide.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Guided tour of the museum.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance to the Memorial de Caen Museum valid for 24 hours
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • 5-hour guided tour of D-Day sites (in English and French)
  • Audio guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided tour of the museum

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old
  • You may use your museum ticket on the same day as your guided tour or on another occasion. Your museum ticket is valid for 24 hours from the first time of entry
  • Prior to making your booking, please check Memorial de Caen opening times
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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