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Day Trips
From Paris: WWII D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Full-Day Guided Tour with Optional Lunch
- Calling out all the history buffs! Travel from Paris to go on a day tour around the region of Normandy and learn all about the U.S. D-Day accompanied by an expert guide.
- Your first stop is the Utah Beach Museum, which is located in an original German bunker, where you can learn about the complicated planning behind Operation Overlord.
- Next, visit Omaha Beach, where the most difficult took place, and also visit Juno Beach which houses the 'Canada House' said to be the first house liberated by the Allied Troops on D-Day.
- Visit the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery reflecting the sheer number of lives lost in the war and discover how it impacted World War II.
- Upgrade your experience and indulge in an authentic 2-course French lunch at a local restaurant or a tour with hotel transfers.
- Calling out all the history buffs! Travel from Paris to go on a day tour around the region of Normandy and learn all about the U.S. D-Day accompanied by an expert guide.
- Your first stop is the Utah Beach Museum, which is located in an original German bunker, where you can learn about the complicated planning behind Operation Overlord.
- Next, visit Omaha Beach, where the most difficult took place, and also visit Juno Beach which houses the 'Canada House' said to be the first house liberated by the Allied Troops on D-Day.
- Visit the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery reflecting the sheer number of lives lost in the war and discover how it impacted World War II.
- Upgrade your experience and indulge in an authentic 2-course French lunch at a local restaurant or a tour with hotel transfers.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Normandy D-Day beaches
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small groups of 25 people or fewer
- Round-trip transfers from the meeting point in an AC coach
- Lunch (optional)
- Visit to Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial at Omaha Beach (optional)
- Visit to Pointe du Hoc battlefield (optional)
- Visit to US Military cemetery (optional)
- Round-trip hotel transfers (optional)
- Tip: Be sure to visit the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, located at the gateway to the D-Day beaches. It is the only museum that presents all of the military operations that took place on Norman soil in 1944.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Day Trips
From Paris: WWII D-Day Normandy USA Landing Beaches Semi-Private Guided Full-Day Tour with Optional Lunch
- Meet your tour guide-driver and get started on your journey back to June 6, 1944, when the Normandy landings took place, on a small group tour.
- Your first stop is La Pointe du Hoc, where US Rangers landed and captured the strongly fortified German promontory. Hear all about the events that unfolded here on D-Day from your expert guide.
- Next, continue your visit to Omaha Beach, where the most difficult and impressive attack happened because, in a matter of hours, almost 2,500 men lost their lives on this beach.
- Stop at Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery which has over 9,000 perfectly-aligned white crosses, dedicated to the American troops who lost their lives in Europe in the course of World War II.
- The day ends with a visit to Juno Beach, where you’ll see the famous “Canada House” said to be the first house liberated by the Allied Troops on D-Day.
- Meet your tour guide-driver and get started on your journey back to June 6, 1944, when the Normandy landings took place, on a small group tour.
- Your first stop is La Pointe du Hoc, where US Rangers landed and captured the strongly fortified German promontory. Hear all about the events that unfolded here on D-Day from your expert guide.
- Next, continue your visit to Omaha Beach, where the most difficult and impressive attack happened because, in a matter of hours, almost 2,500 men lost their lives on this beach.
- Stop at Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery which has over 9,000 perfectly-aligned white crosses, dedicated to the American troops who lost their lives in Europe in the course of World War II.
- The day ends with a visit to Juno Beach, where you’ll see the famous “Canada House” said to be the first house liberated by the Allied Troops on D-Day.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Normandy D-Day Battlefields & Landing Beaches
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small group tour of 15 guests
- Guided visit of Pointe du Hoc
- Guided visit to Omaha Beach & Juno Beach
- Free time at Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery
- Round-trip transfers in AC vehicle
- Lunch (optional)
- Tip: Pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes. You'll be exploring beaches, bunkers, and museums on foot.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Enjoy hassle-free, round-trip transfers from Paris to the Somme Battlefields in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Honor the fallen at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and delve into World War I history at the John Monash Center.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insight as you walk along preserved trenches, reliving the tragic incidents of the Battle of the Somme.
- At the Museum of the Great War, discover a collection of military artifacts, including uniforms, weapons, and equipment used during World War I.
- Witness the result of 30 tons of explosives as Royal Engineer tunneling companies obliterated German dug-outs at the Lochnagar Crater.
- Enjoy hassle-free, round-trip transfers from Paris to the Somme Battlefields in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Honor the fallen at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and delve into World War I history at the John Monash Center.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insight as you walk along preserved trenches, reliving the tragic incidents of the Battle of the Somme.
- At the Museum of the Great War, discover a collection of military artifacts, including uniforms, weapons, and equipment used during World War I.
- Witness the result of 30 tons of explosives as Royal Engineer tunneling companies obliterated German dug-outs at the Lochnagar Crater.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Somme Battlefields
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transport in an AC minibus
- Small group tour (8 individuals max)
- Entry to the Museum of the Great War
- Entry to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne
- Entry to Somme Trench museum
- Tip: Capture your experience with photographs, but be respectful of the solemn atmosphere and avoid disruptive behavior.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- The lunch stop in Poziere is at your own cost. Make sure to bring along cash.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
From Paris: WWII Canadian Battlefields & Landing Beaches Semi-Private Full-Day Guided Tour
- Uncover WWII history on a full-day guided journey from Paris to Normandy's pivotal D-Day sites, a remarkable experience not to be missed.
- A trip through the beautiful French countryside in a luxury air-conditioned van provides comfort while steeping you in the local ambiance.
- Traverse Juno Beach, venture through German Bunkers, and dive deep into poignant tales of bravery with an insightful guide in an intimate group.
- Visit the first house liberated on D-Day, "Canada House", and explore the off-limits German bunkers of the Atlantic Wall for an immersive understanding of the day's events.
- Visits to the Canadian Cemetery and the panoramic Grand Bunker Museum offer profound reflections on the sacrifices and the grand scheme of WWII.
- Uncover WWII history on a full-day guided journey from Paris to Normandy's pivotal D-Day sites, a remarkable experience not to be missed.
- A trip through the beautiful French countryside in a luxury air-conditioned van provides comfort while steeping you in the local ambiance.
- Traverse Juno Beach, venture through German Bunkers, and dive deep into poignant tales of bravery with an insightful guide in an intimate group.
- Visit the first house liberated on D-Day, "Canada House", and explore the off-limits German bunkers of the Atlantic Wall for an immersive understanding of the day's events.
- Visits to the Canadian Cemetery and the panoramic Grand Bunker Museum offer profound reflections on the sacrifices and the grand scheme of WWII.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Normandy (D-Day Canada events)
- Expert guide
- Round-trip transfers in AC vehicle
- Small group tour of 8 individuals
- Tip: If you're a history buff, you might want to read up on the D-Day invasion before the tour. The additional context will make the experience even more enriching.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 6 years.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Combo (Save 5%): Napoleon's Tomb & Musée de l'Armée Skip-the-Line Tickets + WWII: Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches Full Day Trip with Lunch from Paris
from €125
€118.75
5% off
- With this cost-saving combo, get skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and go on a guided tour around the region of Normandy.
- Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat and military coats at the Dôme des Invalides.
- See the heroes of the Legion of Honor of France at The Museum of the Order of the Liberation and marvel at 500,000 artifacts at the Army Museum.
- In a small group of 25 or fewer, tour the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the war's toll and its impact on the war.
- Learn about the history of WW2 from your English-speaking guide, and enjoy cider tasting and a French lunch at a local farm.
- With this cost-saving combo, get skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and go on a guided tour around the region of Normandy.
- Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat and military coats at the Dôme des Invalides.
- See the heroes of the Legion of Honor of France at The Museum of the Order of the Liberation and marvel at 500,000 artifacts at the Army Museum.
- In a small group of 25 or fewer, tour the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the war's toll and its impact on the war.
- Learn about the history of WW2 from your English-speaking guide, and enjoy cider tasting and a French lunch at a local farm.
Inclusions
Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum
- Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
- Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
- Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
- Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
- Access to the Historial de Gaulle
Normandy D-Day Beaches Full-Day Trip
- Normandy D-day beaches full-day tour
- Round-trip transfers in AC coach
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small groups of 25 people or fewer
- Two-course meal
- Cider tasting (not available on Sundays)
Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum
- Guests entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
Normandy D-Day beaches Full-Day Trip
- Tip: Spend time walking along the beaches of Normandy, including Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Embark on a full-day guided tour of the iconic Normandy D-Day Beaches, a poignant journey through history, from the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus.
- An expert English-speaking guide adds depth to your experience with insightful commentary about historic sites, like Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach.
- The tour includes entry to the Overlord Museum. Get a firsthand feel of D-Day through an extensive display of period uniforms, weapons, and tanks.
- Savor a delicious lunch at the museum, included in your package. This thoughtful inclusion offers a welcome pause to absorb the day's experiences.
- The American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, with its perfectly aligned white crosses, offers an opportunity for quiet reflection, rounding off a profound and unforgettable journey.
- Embark on a full-day guided tour of the iconic Normandy D-Day Beaches, a poignant journey through history, from the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus.
- An expert English-speaking guide adds depth to your experience with insightful commentary about historic sites, like Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach.
- The tour includes entry to the Overlord Museum. Get a firsthand feel of D-Day through an extensive display of period uniforms, weapons, and tanks.
- Savor a delicious lunch at the museum, included in your package. This thoughtful inclusion offers a welcome pause to absorb the day's experiences.
- The American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, with its perfectly aligned white crosses, offers an opportunity for quiet reflection, rounding off a profound and unforgettable journey.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Normandy D-Day beaches
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transfers from the meeting point in AC vehicle
- Entry into the Caen Memorial Museum
- Lunch at the museum
- Entry into the American Cemetery at Saint Laurent
- Tip: At the Caen Memorial Museum, check out film screenings that recreate the emotions of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Which Normandy D-Day Tour is best for you?
If you are on a budget
Book: Day trip with lunch
Duration: 13-14 hours
Guided tour: Available
Price range: €129–€136
Inclusions:
- Hop aboard an air-conditioned coach and travel from Paris to the Normandy beaches.
- An English-speaking professional tour guide will take you through all the stories and facts of the Normandy Landings on this 14-hour day trip.
- Enjoy a sumptuous two-course authentic French lunch and attend a cider-tasting session at a local farm.
Recommended tours:
If you want to explore in-depth
Book: Day trip with entry to key landmarks
Duration: 11-12 hours
Guided tour: Available
Price range: €149–€280
Inclusions:
- Hop aboard an air-conditioned coach and travel from Paris to the Normandy beaches.
- Entry to major landmarks like the John Monash Centre, the Museum of the Great War, the Historial of the Great War in Péronne, the Caen Peace Memorial, and the Overlord Museum (depending on your choice of tickets).
- The group size for these trips is comparatively smaller, with 16 people.
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D-Day Tour highlights
Beaches
On June 6, 1944, a 50-mile stretch of Normandy coastline was targeted by the Allied forces for landing. The beaches were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Explore the beaches, learn about their logistical roles, and remember the sacrifices made by the soldiers during Normandy’s invasion.
Museums
From wartime artifacts, personal belongings, and compelling exhibits, the D-Day museums, Musée du Débarquement de Utah Beach and Overlord Museum, help you gain a profound understanding of the pivotal events that changed the trajectory of WWII.
Memorials
As part of the D-Day Tours, you’ll visit three distinct memorials: Pointe du Hoc Ranger Memorial, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and Caen Peace Memorial, each a solemn yet awe-inspiring tribute, evoking deep gratitude for those who sacrificed for freedom.
Artillery battery & Harbour
Longues-sur-Mer Battery and Mulberry Harbours Caissons are interesting sites to visit on your D-Day tour. The Longues-sur-Mer Battery consists of four pillboxes that still house the original guns used on June 6, 1944; whereas Mulberry Harbours Caissons are floating harbors designed and constructed by the British to protect their supply ships.
Plan your visit to Normandy's D-Day beaches
Timings
Getting there
Nearby attractions
Visitor tips
- Depending on the experience that you choose, the tour starts at 6:50, 7, or 7:30 am.
- A specialty of the tours is cider tastings, which are only available from Monday–Saturday.
- Month-wise, the best time to visit Normandy is between April–October (summer season), when the weather is hot and the tourists are many but, so are the reasons to celebrate. The region is alive with village festivals, fairs, and horse racing.
- Another idyllic season to visit the region would be Autumn when the trees are colored in beautiful shades of yellow, gold, and orange, tourists are few, and coquilles st jacques (fresh local scallops) are many.
If your meeting point is at Palais de Chaillot
Address: 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
- By metro: Lines 6 & 9
Nearest stop: Boissière (650 meters away) - By RER: Line C
Nearest stop: Champ de Mars Eiffel Tower (750 meters away) - By bus: Routes 22 | 63 | 70
Nearest stop: Le Scheffer
If your meeting point is at Musée de l'Homme
Address: 17 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France
Find on maps
- By metro: Lines 6 & 9
Nearest stop: Trocadéro (170 meters away) - By bus: Routes 22 | 30 | 63 | 72 | 82
Nearest stop: Georges Mandel - Trocadéro (300 meters away)
If your meeting point is at Le Royal Opéra
Address: 19 Av. de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France
- By metro: Lines 12 | 8 | 9
Nearest stop: Havre-Caumartin (1.1 km) and Madeleine (850 meters) - By RER: A
Nearest stop: Auber (750 meters) and Haussmann Saint-Lazare (1.1 km) - By bus: Routes 20 | 21 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 66 | 68 | 72
Nearest stop: Saint Lazare (1.2 km)
- Mont Saint-Michel: A medieval abbey perched on a rocky island, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers stunning views and a glimpse into France's rich history.
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum: Home to the famous Bayeux Tapestry, this museum narrates the events leading to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 through intricate embroidery.
- Château de Caen: Explore the historical significance of this castle, built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and featuring museums and panoramic views of Caen.
- Château de Fontaine-Henry: This beautifully preserved medieval castle near Juno Beach offers a glimpse into France's architectural history amidst the D-Day landscapes.
- Giverny: A beautiful village in Normandy where the French Impressionist Claude Monet lived and worked. Popular sights include The Home and Gardens of Claude Monet.
- Kindly arrive at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure to avoid delays and carry a valid ID proof along with your tickets.
- If you’re visiting Normandy for its 80th anniversary, book your guided tours at least a month in advance.
- Note: June 6 will be a busy day in Normandy – war veterans everywhere, fields dotted with recreated armies, beaches filled with reenactors, and uniform-clad men cruising around in Willys Jeeps.
- Cider tasting in Normandy is a must-do. While most tours include this in the package, the experience is unavailable on Sundays.
- Wear comfortable clothes and a sturdy pair of walking shoes, since the cobblestone roads of Normandy are uneven and can get slippery.
- Booking a guided tour is helpful and worthwhile, for the local insights and historical details that you’ll get from your guide.
- Even though it is a tourist spot, remember that this is a burial site, a memorial. Remember to behave with humility and respect.
- Book tickets for your children at your discretion. While D-Day is an important historical event for every child to know about, it is also important they behave right.
Frequently Asked Questions about Normandy D-Day tours
Who should take a D-Day tour?
Anyone visiting Paris should consider taking a D-Day Tour in Normandy. The tours have a knowledgeable guide that’ll take you through the WWII war sites and memorials, sharing anecdotes and stories that you’d never find in a textbook. These tours are exciting for anyone to go on!
Should I read up about WWII before taking a D-Day tour?
If you’re curious, you should read about WWII before taking a D-Day Tour in Normandy. That said, it is not a compulsion. Every tour has a knowledgeable guide who’ll take you through the history of each place and the role it played in WWII.
Is there an age restriction on the D-Day tours?
No, there is no age restriction. Children study about the war in their school books and the tours are committed to sharing this period of history in a way which suitable for younger visitors.
Can people with disabilities come on these tours?
Since a large part of the tours are outdoors, on uneven terrains, they are not accessible to people with disabilities (in a wheelchair).
Are the D-Day beaches accessible to the public?
Yes, the D-Day beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword) are accessible to the public. You can walk on the beaches, feel the sand between your toes, and try to imagine the events that occurred on those beaches on June 6, 1944. To learn more about the events, you can visit the nearby memorial sites and museums.
Is lunch provided on the D-Day tours?
Lunch is not included with every ticket type. Check your ticket to know if lunch is included in it.
What is the cancellation policy on my D-Day Tour tickets?
You can cancel your tickets 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What are some souvenirs that I can pick up in Normandy?
A few interesting souvenirs that you can pick up for your family and friends from Normandy are a bottle of Calvados apple brandy, salted butter caramels, Trudon candles, madeleines, and a bottle of Benedictine.