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Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Caen

9h4.8 / 5 · 14 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
At the Normandy American Cemetery
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At the Normandy American Cemetery

About this experience

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during WWII. Take in key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your hotel or the train station in Caen.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 1h

    Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day

  2. Stop 2 · 2h

    Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center

  3. Stop 3 · 1h

    Visit the only site hosting a real german WWII canon battery. These guns were actually still shooting on June 6th 1944.

  4. Stop 4 · 1h

    Learn about the incredible Mulberry Harbor built and deployed here and on Omaha Beach to unload all the supply needed for the battle of Normandy.

  5. Stop 5 · 1h

    See Utah Beach and learn how General Roosevelt and the 4th Infantry Division was so successful on D-Day on this sector.

  6. Stop 6 · 1h 30min

    Visit the Pointe du Hoc and learn about the 2nd Ranger battalion sacrifice to take this crucial gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6th 1944.

  7. Stop 7 · 1h

    Visit Sainte Mère Eglise and learn about the 82nd and 101st Airborne sacrifice on D-Day to prepare the way for the landings hours later. Possible visit of the Airborne Musuem if time allows.

  8. Stop 8 · 30min

    Visit Brécourt Manor, where the 506PIR, Company Easy took this very important gun position just 4 miles south of Utah Beach. Visit to the Danie Winters Memorial.

What’s included

  • Snack
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Drinks
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

GROUP UP TO 7 people

MERCEDES CLASS V for 7 pax Pickup included

Group up to 7 people

MERCEDES CLASS V 7pax Pickup included

Meeting & pickup

    Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

    Before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Price is per car with a maximum of six people per booking
    • Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.