Historical

DDay Beaches Private Tour in Normandy from your Hotel in Paris

4.9(117 reviews)Paris, France
13hDurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

This private tour takes you to the DDay beaches from your hotel in Paris, including Omaha beach and Pointe du Hoc, accompanied by a bilingual guide for the entire day. You will travel by vehicle to view remnants of the battle, including war machines like Sherman tanks, cannons, and a WWII bunker. The journey offers scenic views of Normandy's landscapes, featuring apple trees, cows, and charming Norman villages. Lunch recommendations will be provided for local dining, focusing on products like Camembert cheese, with no need for reservations as arrangements are made for you. The tour includes pick up and drop off at your hotel and is fully customizable. There is also an option to meet a local producer to sample exceptional products such as Cidre, Pommeau, Calvados, and apple juice.

Itinerary

1

Paris

We pick you up in front of your hotel in Paris and drive you to Normandy DDAy beaches. We bring you back in the end of the day. This is a private, tailor-made door-to-door tour.

2

Pointe 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.

3

Cimetiere 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.

4

Omaha Beach

Walk on the beach where more than a thousand of brave soldiers gave their lives for our freedom

5

Englesqueville-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.

6

Paris

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.

What's included / not included

Private transportationSkip-the-line accessKnowledgeable multilingual private guide at your service the whole dayAir conditioned vehicleBottled water
TipsLunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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