Private Full day landing beaches tour From Honfleur and Le Havre
19 Reviews
Honfleur, France
Luxury Car Tours hosted by Your Normandy Tour
11 hours (approx.)
Up to 7 travelers
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- french croissants
- filled cooler
- Snacks in the van
- lunch not included
- gratuities
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 atPointe du Hoc
After driving about an hour and a half (times depends on your hotel location). During this first stage, I will talk to you about the succession of events which led France to be occupied by the Nazis in 1940. We will then talk about the planning and preparation operations for the landing of June 6, 1944 and finally discuss the exploits of the 225 men of Colonel Rudder's second ranger battalion.
3 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atOmaha Beach
We will stop in the heart of Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent sur mer, where you can take some photos and I will suggest some restaurants so you can have a quick lunch before heading to our next stop.
3 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The American cemetery of Colleville sur mer is the most visited site on the landing beaches. We will stop to see, if you wish, a short film which pays tribute to some soldiers who died in combat during the Battle of Normandy. It will also be possible at this location to visit a small commemorative museum. We will then walk with respect among the 9387 tombs of the heroes who died to liberate Europe.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atBatterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
At Longues-sur-Mer we can stop to see the casmates which still host the 155 mm cannons forming part of the famous Atlantic Wall installed in Europe by the Nazis from 1942.
20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atKunstlicher Hafen
We will stop at Arromanches les Bains to see the remains of the artificial port installed by the allies in the first days of the assault. Here again I will explain to you the planning and installation of this gigantic site necessary for supplying the Allied army.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPegasus Bridge
If you wish, we will return to your hotel along the landing beaches to the eastern sector of the assault and we will thus be able to cross the Benouville bridge renamed Pegasus bridge in honor of a commando of the sixth airborne British division who heroically seized the site on the night of June 5 to 6, 1944. We will then drive back to your hotel.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Excellent full-day excursion to the beaches of Normandy
Anthony_S, Dec 2024
Gilles was an incredible tour guide (and driver!) We had a very intense (in a good way) and emotional day learning about the heroism and tragedy that occurred on D-Day. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone staying in the Honfleur area that is interested in taking a full-day excursion to the beaches of Normandy!
Incredible
Jennifer_B, Dec 2024
Gilles was absolutely incredible as a guide. He brought snacks that my kids loved, and he adapted the your to go to Lisieux. He was incredibly knowledgeable about WWII and Dday. I would definitely recommend him.
Responses from Gilles D
Hello Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour. It was my pleasure to adapt the itinerary to include Lisieux. Sharing my knowledge about WWII and D-Day is a passion of mine, and I’m thrilled that you found it informative. Your recommendation means a lot to me. I hope to welcome you back to Normandy for another tour in the future!
Best regards,
Gilles
Amazing tour with an exceptional guide
afinespasteleria, Dec 2024
The visit to Omaha Beach would not have been the same without Gilles's guide. The service was perfect and exploring these places with a local guide was a true luxury. I strongly recommend Gills. He is the number 1.
Responses from Gilles D
Dear Afines,
Thank you very much for taking time to post this kind review. It was a real pleasure for me to do this tour in Spanish. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your cruise and i hope to see you again in Normandy or in Argentina someday. All the best.
Gilles.
Gilles Denis: Tour Guide extraordinaire !
tommyg4814, Dec 2024
Impossible to overstate what a magnificent guide is Gilles Denis. We are two couples arriving Honfleur by cruise ship, and engaged Gilles for a full day guided tour. Every single aspect, from initial booking to scheduling communication to itinerary planning could not have been better. Gilles picked us up at the port, explained the history of the war and post war era, took us to major and minor battle sites, the incredibly moving American Cemetery, small villages, etc. My advice: If perchance Gilles is not available on your first choice day to tour, change your date! So that he will be available. Thanks so much Gilles.
Responses from Gilles D
Dear Thomas,
I was delighted to prepare this customized tour for you and to guide you through my beautiful Normandy. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again someday in Normandy.
Warm regards,
Gilles
Tour of Normandy and recount of historical events.
N7533XPpatrickb, Dec 2024
Giles was a pleasure to be with. He went over and above to make us comfortable throughout the full one-day tour and the Mercedes van we toured in was extremely spacious, comfortable and clean. His knowledge of thr Normandy area was outstanding, He gave a great recount and added perspective of the events as they would have happened on June 6th, the day of the Normandy invasion. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.
Responses from Gilles D
Dear Patrick B,
You can be sure that the pleasure was shared; I had a very enjoyable day in your company. Thank you once again for trusting me with the visit of the D-Day beaches and for the great review you posted on TripAdvisor.
All the best.
Gilles.
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