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Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris with 6 Historic Sites

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14 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Normandy’s D-Day history on a Private day trip from Paris with guaranteed departures travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any address in Paris.
Choose between Live Guided and Audio-guided option.
Visit 6 major D-Day sights: the Caen Memorial and Museum, one of the leading museums dedicated to World War II and peace; a German gun battery; Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument; the Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Center; the Overlord Museum, featuring an extensive collection of World War II military vehicles, equipment and artifacts and Pointe du Hoc.
Travelling with more people? We can accommodate up to 12 guests using two comfortable Mercedes minivans.

What's Included

  • German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer
  • Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Overlord Museum
  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
  • Souvenirs and Gratuites, Meals and Drinks
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We provide convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel or address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply send us the hotel name and address and we will confirm the pickup. Your Mercedes vehicle will be waiting for you at the entrance of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time. Our team will contact you one day before your travel date to reconfirm the details of your transfer. For pickups outside of Paris, additional charges may apply.

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Your Normandy D-Day Experience From the Caen Memorial to Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, this full-day excursion takes you to six significant D-Day sites. Explore World War II history, discover the German coastal defenses at Longues-sur-Mer, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944, with your experienced tour guide.
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07:30 Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup and travel to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The journey to the Caen Memorial takes approximately 3 hours, covering around 240 km (150 miles). We will make one stop at a highway rest stop with cafés and restrooms along the way.
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Memorial de Caen

10:30 - 12:30 Located in Caen, the Caen Memorial is one of France’s leading museums dedicated to World War II and the pursuit of peace. Its extensive exhibitions provide a compelling overview of the Battle of Normandy while bringing history to life through the personal stories of the people who experienced the war.Highlights include:A 20-minute documentary about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy.The opportunity to explore a German bunker as part of your museum visit.An impressive collection of World War II artifacts and historical documents, including the famous Enigma cipher machine.A moving and thought-provoking documentary about the defeat of the French army in June 1940.12:30 Continue to the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer
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Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer

13:10 - 13:30 Explore the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer, part of the Atlantic Wall, an extensive system of coastal defenses built by Nazi Germany along the coast of occupied Western Europe to repel an Allied invasion.Stretching for approximately 1,670 miles (2,700 km), the Atlantic Wall included bunkers, gun emplacements and other fortifications. The Longues-sur-Mer battery was one of the key German coastal artillery positions defending the Normandy coastline on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Its four large naval guns were capable of targeting Allied ships approaching the landing beaches.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

14:00 - 15:00 Arrive at Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who landed here under devastating German fire. Approximately 34,000 American troops landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the largest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations.Take time to reflect on this historic beach, visit the Signal Monument, and enjoy a lunch break at one of the nearby restaurants.15:00 After lunch, continue to the Normandy American Cemetery, located just a 5-minute drive from Omaha Beach.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

15:10 - 16:10 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, a moving and unforgettable memorial overlooking Omaha Beach. The cemetery is the final resting place of 9,387 American service members who gave their lives during the Allied campaign in Europe, most of them during the Battle of Normandy. The Wall of the Missing commemorates another 1,557 American service members whose remains were never recovered.Walk among the white marble headstones and visit the memorial colonnade, featuring the powerful sculpture Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves and maps illustrating the military operations of World War II.From the cemetery grounds, you can also see remnants of the German coastal defenses on the cliffs overlooking the landing beaches.16:10 Continue to the nearby Overlord Museum, just a short drive away.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

16:15 - 17:00 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.17:00 Departure to Pointe du Hoc located just 20 minutes away.
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Pointe Du Hoc Memorial

17:20 - 18:00 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.18:00 After Pointe du Hoc visit, relax on the journey back to Paris in your comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, covering around 290 km (180 miles), with a short stop at a highway rest area offering cafés and restrooms along the way.
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Paris (pass by)

21:30 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 Questions - How long is the Normandy D-Day tour from Paris? The tour lasts approximately 14 hours- How many people are in this tour? It is not shares so it will be only You in our comfortable Mercedes vehicle.- Is hotel pickup available in Paris? Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from any address in Paris. If You stay outside of Paris let us check the pick up option for You.- Are museum tickets included in the tour price? Yes. All entrance fees for the attractions included in the itinerary are covered.- Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy? We offer 2 options: Live guided during the whole trip and Audio guided option with experienced driver.- Is the departure guaranteed by any number of participants ? Yes. Guaranteed. If You are more than 6 people we can use 2 Mercedes minivans to serve you.- Is lunch included? Lunch is not included in the tour price. During your stop at Omaha Beach, you can choose from several local restaurants for lunch.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris with 6 Historic Sites?

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

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris with 6 Historic Sites?
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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?
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The following is included:
  • German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer.
  • Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Overlord Museum.
  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan.
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water.
  • Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc Rangers Monument.
  • Live-guided during the whole trip or Audio-guided, see the options.
The following is NOT included:
  • Souvenirs and Gratuites, Meals and Drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris with 6 Historic Sites is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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  • German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer
  • Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Overlord Museum
  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
  • Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc Rangers Monument
  • Live-guided during the whole trip or Audio-guided, see the options
  • Souvenirs and Gratuites, Meals and Drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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