Private guided Allied D-Day Tour from Bayeux
42 Reviews
Bayeux, France
Things to do hosted by Allied Victory Tours
9 hours (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Optional museum entry ticket
- 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 atCourseulles-sur-Mer
We will visit the western flank of Juno sector where Canadian forces landed on D-Day. Here you will learn about the planning and preparations by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division to land elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiments against one of the best prepared German coastal defences in this area.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atVer-sur-Mer
At this British landing sector on D-Day and see where the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through from an open and exposed beach. It was here that Company Sergeant Major, Stanley Hollis of the 6th Battalion, the Green Howards, landed. We will follow his actions on D-Day which resulted in him receiving the only Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atVestiges du Port de Mulberry
Here we will see the remains of the artificial harbour, known as Mulberry. This amazing invention became the most important port for the Allied in North-West Europe until December 1944.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atBayeux War Cemetery
Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers of various nationalities, including German.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPointe du Hoc
On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atOmaha Beach
At the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Absolutely a must do--best tour I've ever been on in 20 years and 60 countries.
kevinsY2564ZQ, Dec 2024
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on in my 20 years of travel to over 60 countries. Mike was not only extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional, but also extremely passionate about the subject and even tailored the experience to our needs (with four children under 9 years old along with the four adults). I can't recommend this tour enough. Absolutely a must do for anyone traveling to Normandy who wants to tap into the depth and breadth of knowledge of a true expert.
Amazing Full Day Tour
marijno2022, Dec 2024
We had an amazing day with Dutch speaking Mike. He told so many interesting stories about WWII and D-Day, we could ask him any question and there was room to adjust the Tour according to our wishes. If you are in Normandy, you must do this tour to get the full picture of D-Day and all sites which were crucial in this operation
The Personal Stories of D-Day
638douglasb, Dec 2024
This tour is excellent and Mike is a tremendous guide. His extensive knowledge enlivened visits to the important sites of D-Day. Our group booked two full days with Mike and were not disappointed. Even if you have limited time, I would recommend a full day tour. There is so much to see and learn. In addition to showing us the more well-known sites, Mike took us to some out of the way locations where the personal stories made the experiences of those service men involved on this monumental mission come alive. Highly recommended!
Amazing tour. Our experience in Normandy could not have been better.
sandief2015, Dec 2024
We hired Michael for two full day tours. I cannot express enough how impressed we were with his knowledge of D Day. He kept us informed and entertained for the entire time. Michael was very flexible and willing to cater our experience to any specific requests we had. He even shared a personal memorial to a small group of soldiers defending a strategic bridge that he and his wife built and maintain. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone travelling to Normandy.
Absolutely the best Normandy tour
A6Gator, Dec 2024
Our 4 day tour and involved 4 couples. Mike picked us up at the train station in Bayeux and took us to our hotel. After we got our accommodations sorted out, we started our D-Day tour in earnest. We went to all the beaches, to the churches that were significant, like Angoville-au-Plain and the areas in between that had historical significance that really helped pull the geography of D-Day (and D-Day +), like the areas that were flooded and the Pegasus bridge. We were fortunate that we had enough time to explore the sites in some detail.
I cannot imagine a better tour guide than Mike. His knowledge of D-Day, the intelligence and tactics, that timeframe and the politics of the participating countries is encyclopedic. Mike kept us on time and on schedule, quite a feat with so many. If you’re looking for a great tour of D-Day and Normandy, Mike and Allied Victory Tours is simply the best!
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