DDay Beaches Private Tour in Normandy from your Hotel in Paris
80 Reviews
Paris, France
Car Tours hosted by Finding France
14 hours (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Skip-the-line access
- Knowledgeable multilingual private guide at your service the whole day
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottles of water at your disposal in the vehicule
- Tips
- Lunch
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atParis
We drop you off in front of your hotel in Paris at the end of the day. This is a custom private tour door-to-door.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atSainte-Mere-Eglise
See the typical village of Sainte Mère Eglise where the US paratrooper John Steel got stuck during the night on a church tower
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPointe du Hoc
Discover “Pointe du Hoc” where over 200 rangers scaled 90-foot cliffs on DDay. Visit a genuine bunker from WWII and see the craters formed by the bombs in June 1944.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atUtah Beach
With your knowledgeable private guide, discover Utah beach, the US D-Day beach where General Roosevelt landed with his troops in June 1944.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
American Cemetery with its 9000 aligned tombs, its memorial and museum + short film about DDay that helps you understand the context of the war. You could attend the Taps with the flag ceremony at the cemetery which takes place at 4 pm (low season) and at 5 pm (high season). This can change depending on the dates.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atOmaha Beach
Walk on the beach where more than a thousand of brave soldiers gave their lives for our freedom
20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atEnglesqueville-la-Percee
Meet a local producer of Norman cider, Pommeau, or Calvados – local spirits derived from apples. Your tasting experience will take place on the family farm that has been passed down from generation to generation since the First World War.
20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atParis
We drop you off in front of your hotel in Paris at the end of the day. This is a custom private tour door-to-door.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Day trip to D-Day memorial in Normandy
Leah W, Dec 2024
The tour was perfect! Gilles gave us such a range of history, I learned so much! The drive from Paris was 3.5 hr, which made it 7 hr of driving total. The stops on the tour were all well planned. If I had one, small negative, I would've liked to spend a little more time at Omaha beach. Overall, a very pleasant trip that I highly recommend!
Responses from clementdecre
We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with our guide Gilles. Your feedback means the world to us! We’d love to have you back to explore another incredible region of France
Do yourself a favor, don’t miss this tour with Gilles!
Adventures_of_Jenna, Dec 2024
For a roughly 12 hr day, it flew by. Our guide, Gilles, made the long drive interesting with his storytelling and educational buildup. Having a guide was most helpful with visiting the various sites and knowing exactly where to go and how to efficiently move through the day. So many touching and heart warming moments. The food was delicious at our lunch at L’Ephemere, but the history of the family owned castle was just as impressive. Ending the day at the American Cemetery was emotional. Gilles shared many facts we wouldn’t have known walking around on our own. It was an insightful and moving day made entertaining by Gilles’s friendliness and humor. The tour exceeded our expectations, thanks Gilles!
Responses from clementdecre
Thank you for your kind review! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your tour with our guide Gilles. We look forward to welcoming you back to experience another beautiful part of France
A must see tour of the sacrifice 10,000s of young Americans made.
JP12345678, Dec 2024
Gilles, our tour guide, was excellent. He gave us a lot of history using maps and flip carts on our drive from Paris to Omaha Beach and all throughout the day. Once on the beach we realized how long it was and the enormity of it at low tide. At Pointe du Hoc we realized that the cliffs were 175' high with Germans firing machine guns down to the beach slaughtering our boys as they hit the beach. Our visit to the American Cemetery was heart wrenching to see all the young Americans who died at Normandy to keep all of us speaking German today.
Responses from clementdecre
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the authenticity and local flavor of your tour with Finding France. We can’t wait to guide you through another region, filled with hidden treasures and genuine encounters.
Excellent
Matt_B, Dec 2024
Nice tour, great guide. It’s a long day the kids were tired after it. Would recommend to anyone to do.
Responses from clementdecre
We truly appreciate your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience we offer. We’d love to have you back for more local encounters and unique discoveries in France.
Great trip to Normandy!
Carolyn_C, Dec 2024
Gilles was extremely knowledgeable about the events leading up to the Normandy invasion and afterwards. His English was excellent so we could understand him easily. We visited the sites listed and because we were a private tour of two we could manage the time as needed for the different sites. Went to a lovely place for lunch L’Empherere(?) Comfortable Merecedes SUV. Would use him and Viator again.
Responses from clementdecre
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure we provided. Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to creating more memorable local experiences with you in the future.
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