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Things to do hosted by Normandy Spearhead Tours

7 hours (approx.)

Up to 8 travelers

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

About

The opportunity to explore both American D-Day beaches is offered by this full-day tour. Included in the itinerary are one of the most prominent elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy, the two...
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide service
  • What's not included

  • Lunch

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

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    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atSainte-Mere-Eglise

    Discover one of the most iconic Normandy towns, a place made famous by John Steele, F/505 PIR, and other members of 82 Div., and depicted in the book and later in the movie "The longest day". It is considered to have been the very first town liberated by U.S. paratroopers on June 6, 1944, and became, by the end of the war, an American sanctuary in Normandy with over 13,000 American dead resting in its temporary cemeteries.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atUtah Beach

    Situated at the western end of the assault area, this sector was not included in the initial draft of the "Overlord" plan but was added later in order to facilitate the taking of a deep-water port. Despite a few problems that influenced the actual landings of the 4 US Div., Utah came to be remembered as the beach with the fewest D-Day casualties.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atManoir de Brecourt

    Located on the outskirts of Ste. Marie du Mont, Brecourt Manor /battery was assaulted in the morning of June 6 by elements of Easy Company under the leadership of Richard 'Dick' Winters, US paratroopers immortalized in the book & TV series 'The band of Brothers'. Revisit their actions a stone's throw away from the hedgerow that on D-Day was concealing four pieces of artillery capable to lob shells on Utah Beach.

    25 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atPointe du Hoc

    The 100ft tall cliffs scaled by the US Rangers on D-Day coupled with the lunar landscape shaped by hundreds of tons of bombs make this place one of the most iconic Normandy landmarks. As you will be exploring the site, its craters, and the remnants of the German fortifications, your guide will recount the planning and execution of this complicated mission entrusted to Lt. Col. Rudder and three companies of the 2nd Battalion.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atOmaha Beach

    The landings on Omaha Beach came to be known as "the best imitation of hell" the American troops had to go through during the Second World War. As you will be traveling along the beach, your guide will purposefully stop at the 'Dog Green' sector, the backdrop for the opening scenes in 'Saving Private Ryan', where the German bunkers still remind the visitor of how the defenders managed to turn the beach into a killing zone and inflicted massive casualties on the first units coming ashore that fateful morning. (+quick lunch break)

    1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

    Situated on the bluffs overlooking the 'Easy Red' sector of Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial represents one of the 14 WWII cemeteries created by the US government after the end of the conflict and, more importantly, the final resting place of over nine thousand men and women. Your guide will walk you through the history of the cemetery, and the symbolism of the different elements adorning it, and will explain the role played by the ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission) in honoring the American dead of different conflicts, from WWI to Vietnam.

    1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Outstanding tour with Florin!

SoftwareGeek12, Dec 2024

I can't say enough good things about Florin and Spearhead Tours. We had two days planned in the area and Florin customized an itinerary of the Normandy beaches and Mont Saint-Michel for us. His knowledge both WWII and ancient history is amazing and he has a natural story-telling ability that left us speechless. He was also very accommodating to our schedule and helped us with hotel and restaurant reservations too. I highly recommend booking your Normandy tours with Florin and you won't be disappointed!

Best tour ever!

G9216EVjerryt, Dec 2024

Florin picked us up at the Bayeau train station for our tour in a very nice comfortable van, he was very personal and his English is easy to understand. He was the most knowledgeable person I’ve ever met about Normandy! There were four of us and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our all day tour. I don’t think anyone could’ve given us more history and personal stories than he did, answered every question and knew the best spots to stop along the way. Lunch was good and he helped us order when we didn’t understand the menu or waitress. I highly recommend Florin and this tour. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Great option for touring DDay beaches

Renee_S, Dec 2024

Florin was very knowledgeable and personable. I would definitely recommend this tour and this guide.

Magnificent Day

26vernf, Dec 2024

Florian was great!! Passionate, and filled with facts and specifics, he gave us a fabulous tour of this historically significant time in our history. Highly recommend this tour if you're headed to the Normandy region.

Exceptional Tour!

B6786PFdavidk, Dec 2024

Floren of Spearhead Tours is an amazing guide. Friendly and affable. Extremely knowledgeable. His English is impeccable. I don't know how he remembers all those details! Wonderful experience! I would tour with him again!

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