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D-Day Sidecar Tour: Journey through Historic Landing Beaches in a Vintage Sidecar
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86 Ratings
Bayeux
Embark on an unparalleled historic journey with our D-Day sidecar tours. Discover the historic landing beaches in a vintage sidecar, guided by passionate experts in WWII history. Suitable for couples, families, and groups.
Duration:
4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bayeux - Your Gentleman sider (Guide/driver) will meet you with his retro sidecar at the pick-up location chosen by you, or at the Bayeux tourist office, or at the Bayeux bus station.
He will help you equip yourself with helmets, gloves and retro glasses, to finally settle in.
There will of course be stops along the way to take breaks and take pictures.
What's Included
- Exclusive private transportation
- Stylish retro jackets provided
- Complimentary retro glasses (on demand)
- Accommodates 1 to 2 passengers per sidecar
- Vintage-inspired helmets for safety
- Gloves available for use
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a unique historical adventure with our D-Day sidecar tours.
Experience history first-hand as you travel in our restored vintage sidecars, visiting sites that have shaped world history, from Gold Beach and its artificial harbor, to Longues-sur-Mer with its German battery, and the Omaha Military Cemetery. Your knowledgeable ‘Gentlemen Siders’ guides, well-versed in WWII history, will be sharing intriguing stories and compelling facts all throughout the tour.
Don’t worry, your guides are fully certified and protected by comprehensive insurance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey.
In conclusion, this private vintage sidecar tour offers a unique blend of history, adventure and excitement. Prepare yourself for a once in a lifetime experience that you’ll treasure forever!
This excursion is recommended for couples, families and groups with 1 to 8 passengers.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Bayeux
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ryan_brodersen
Jun 7, 2024
Memories for a lifetime. Fantastic experience and worth the money. - This was the most amazing experience. 10/10 recommend. Phillip was extremely knowledgeable, had great English, and was fun to spend time with. We did the 3.5-hour trip and enjoyed every second of it. My partner and I were smiling like children the entire time. We will be back for this at some point in our lifetime.. If you’re worried about the price — don’t, it is so worth it. Riding on a vintage style motorcycle through Normandy was like a dream and is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Trendetter
Jun 5, 2024
A Bucket List Must Do! - Highly recommend the tour of Normandy. Phillip was patiently waiting for us outside the cafe across from the Bayeux Railway Station. Phillip was a very cheerful and expert driver of the motorcycle sidecar. It was quite the experience! Make sure you take a jacket! Lucky Phillip had a spare one for myself. We went on 5th June which was great because of all the ceremony preparations for the 80th D Day anniversary. With all the reenactment soldiers and vehicles and planes overhead we felt like we were actually back in 1944. Sadly though, there were heavy restrictions on where we could actually go. Nevertheless it was still a very moving experience that words cannot express. Phillips knowledge of the area is very extensive and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Ingra_s
Jun 5, 2024
Fun way to tour! - Very fun way to tour! If two people are going make sure one can sit behind driver and hold on!! Very interesting and authentic!
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Jane_b
Jun 4, 2024
Exciting experience with competent pilot and knowledge guide. - What a hoot! Riding the sidecar was so much fun. Philippe Gantois, a retired gendarmerie motorcyclist, handled the pike expertly. He was very knowledgeable and I learned so much about the D-Day beaches and history.
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Gabipmartins11
Jun 4, 2024
Excellent and super different!!! - Unmissable tour!! We had great times, learned a lot about the history of D-Day and will certainly remember this special day.
Felipe was a great guide and pilot. We were lucky to be present at the same time as the 80th anniversary of the landing day. Scattered throughout the region, there were several cars and tanks with decorated cities. Felipe made a point of "diverting" the route and giving us a visit to some places set up for the celebration.
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Katrina_g
Jun 3, 2024
Fantastic - Absolutely fantastic! Our pilot, Phillip was extremely knowledgeable, amazing driver, and gave us the perfect experience with showing us extra stops with it being the 80th D-Day anniversary. We learned new facts and stories of WW2 heroes that we will take with us forever. Great experience!
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Pam_g
Jun 2, 2024
Just do it!!!! - This was by far the best thing we did during our stay in Bayeux! Our guide, Remi, was the best! He was friendly, funny, and VERY knowledgeable. Seeing the D-Day sites is amazing but seeing therm with someone that grew up in Bayeux was on another level. The weather was a little spotty with some rain but he was fully prepared with rain gear. The day was very well planned out and we were able to see a lot during our time. Riding through the small villages and seeing the countryside from a bike was SO much better than riding around in a van or a bus. Wish we could have done a whole day! But the half day was an experience we will never forget! Thanks Remi!! :-)
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John_w
May 22, 2024
Had a great time and out... - Had a great time and out tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the region and the history that unfolded during D Day. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique way to experience this region.
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Janet_m
May 21, 2024
Thumbs up in every respect - The detailed history provided and ability toanswer specific questions completely by Phillip made the trip worthwhile; The icing on the cake was his wearing a replica uniform as homage to the US unit (old hickory) that liberated his home village in France.
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Nikki_m
Jun 8, 2024
Great way to see Normandy. - Remy was a fantastic tour guide. Super friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to pivot for us because of the DDay anniversary celebrations and still show us key areas of Normandy avoiding traffic as much as possible. Highly recommend. **do not wear a dress; dress in layers. It was a little chilly, but not too bad in early June.
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