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Omaha and Utah Beaches D-Day Small Group Tour from Paris

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13 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Omaha and Utah Beaches, the two American D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, on a full-day small-group tour from Paris for up to 7 guests in a comfortable Mercedes. For larger groups, we can arrange two Mercedes vehicles.

Explore the key historic sites of the Normandy D-Day landings:

Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Center.

Omaha Beach with the Signal Monument.

Overlord Museum with an impressive collection of WWII artifacts, military vehicles, tanks of the Battle of Normandy.

Pointe du Hoc — the dramatic battlefield where US Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under enemy fire during the D-Day landings.

Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum — explore one of the American landing beaches and discover an extensive collection, including an authentic B-26 Marauder bomber.

What's Included

  • Visit to Pointe du Hoc
  • Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
  • Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle
  • Meals and Drinks
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We offer two convenient door-to-door pickup directly from your hotel.If your hotel is not listed among the pickup locations, simply let us know its name, and we will do our best to arrange a convenient pickup solution.

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Your Omaha and Utah D-Day Beaches Experience Explore both American D-Day landing beaches in Normandy — Omaha and Utah — on a full-day small-group tour from Paris for up to 7 guests in a comfortable Mercedes.Walk in the footsteps of Allied soldiers, pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery, and visit outstanding WWII museums. Discover impressive collections of historical artifacts and military vehicles, including an original B-26 bomber at the Utah Beach Landing Museum.Enjoy convenient door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off, with tiered pricing that offers better value when travelling with a larger group.
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07:30 Start your day with convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Paris. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan as we head to Normandy. The journey to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer takes approximately 3.5 hours and covers around 280 km (175 miles). Along the way, we’ll make one stop at a highway rest area where you can enjoy a coffee, grab a snack or use the restroom before continuing our journey.
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Normandy American Cemetery

11:40 - 12:40 Arrival and Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, located in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading down to the beaches contain the remnants of the German defences, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. At Normandy American Cemetery you’ll see as well the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations; and the most beautiful, idyllic spot on Planet Earth. At the Visitors Center You will find a very nice small Museum with a lot of informations about Battle of Normandy. 12:40 Departure to Omaha Beaches. It takes just 10 minutes (5 km).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

12:10 - 12:50 Located just a few hundred yards from the Normandy American Cemetery, the Overlord Museum offers a fascinating look at the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy through an extensive collection of World War II artifacts and military equipment.Explore an impressive display of tanks, artillery, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 flying bomb, personal belongings and other historical objects. The museum brings the events of D-Day to life, offering a closer look at the equipment used and the experiences of the soldiers who fought in Normandy.12:50 Departure to Omaha beach located just 10 minutes away.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Omaha Beach

13:00 - 14:00 Visit Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the American troops who came ashore here under intense German fire. Approximately 34,000 American soldiers landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the fiercest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations.Take time to walk along this historic beach, reflect on the events that unfolded here, and visit the Omaha Beach Signal Monument. You’ll also have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.14:00 Departure to Pointe du Hoc. It takes just 20 minutes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pointe Du Hoc Memorial

13:30 - 14:20 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This point was important because it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches and could thus fire upon both of them. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defences. Visiting the Pointe du Hoc You will learn about the 2nd Ranger battalion sacrifice to take this crucial gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6th 1944. Many of the original fortifications and bunkers remain on the site and are open to the public, including the fire control casemate, on top of which there is a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion. 14:20 Departure to Utah Beaches. It takes about 40 minutes hours (400 km).
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Utah Beach

15:30 - 15:50 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time for learning on Utah Beach. Utah Beach is the next to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches containing nowadays many museums, memorials and monuments. Utah Beach was the first beach to be stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on 6 June 1944 in order to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep water port. Utah Beach casualties were relatively light with 197 (including 60 missing). The units that landed on Utah Beach include: 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment and 70th Tank Battalion.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Utah Beach Landing Museum

15:50- 17:00 Visit at Utah Beach Landing Museum, created atop a former German bunker. Having a big collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles and the original B26 bomber—one of only six left in existence. 17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 4 hours (370 km).
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Paris (pass by)

21:00 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many people are in the small group? - The small-group tour accommodates up to 7 guests travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.Is hotel pickup available in Paris? - Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within our designated pickup area. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please don't hesitate to contact us.Are museum tickets included in the tour price? - Yes. All entrance fees are covered.Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy? - Yes. Your group is accompanied by an experienced tour guide.What happens if fewer than 4 people book the small-group tour? - Our small-group Omaha Utah D-Day tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If fewer than 4 people have booked your departure, we will contact you in advance and offer alternative dates or the option to switch to a customizable private tour for an additional charge. We will explain the available options and any additional cost before you make your decision.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining (9 Hours 30minutes) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Omaha and Utah Beaches D-Day Small Group Tour from Paris?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Visit to Pointe du Hoc
  • Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
  • Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle
  • Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
  • Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
  • Overlord museum visit
  • Live-guided during the whole trip
  • Meals and Drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining (9 Hours 30minutes) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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