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Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

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American Cemetery overlooking the sea
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Bayeux — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including Sainte-Mère-Église, where Band of Brothers paratroopers landed before dawn on D-Day.

At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France.

This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
  • Flexible pickup location | Bayeux, hotel, train station. We come to you.
  • Lunch Driver and guide recommend locally.
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums not included
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We are a local tour company based in Bayeux with over 15 years of experience specializing in private tours. To ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your day, we offer complimentary pick-up from multiple convenient locations.We can welcome you from:Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation.Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest.Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay.Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!

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Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Discover Sainte-Mère-Église, a town in Normandy, was one of the first liberated during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. U.S. 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers landed in the area, some unintentionally dropping into the town itself.A famous event involved paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute snagged on the church steeple; he pretended to be dead before escaping German capture. After fierce fighting, the Allies secured the town by morning.Today, Sainte-Mère-Église symbolizes D-Day bravery, with tributes like a parachute on the church and museums honoring the liberation.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

Head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. At the shore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. A nearby museum can be optionally visited.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

Continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. On 2019, President Macron and President Trump jointly visited the cemetery honor of 75th anniversay of DDay. You can also stop by the visitor center for a detailed exhibition about the war.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Pointe du Hoc

Your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the numerous bomb craters which remain untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Amricans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water. Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
  • Flexible pickup location | Bayeux, hotel, train station. We come to you.
  • Travel in comfort throughout the day.
  • Multilingual guide | The D-Day story told by a licensed specialist.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Driver and guide recommend locally.
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums not included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterChilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Pickup from hotel, station or airport.
  • Flexible pickup location | Bayeux, hotel, train station. We come to you.
  • Travel in comfort throughout the day.
  • Multilingual guide | The D-Day story told by a licensed specialist.
  • LunchDriver and guide recommend locally.
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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