Normandy WWII Sites Tour: Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc

Embark on a customizable private trip from Paris to the Normandy Battlefields and explore the historic sites of D-Day. Enjoy VIP services, a professional guide, and a luxury ride.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie) - Your private tour guide will take your private group up for a full day of World War II history, with an emphasis on the American soldiers who fought to protect the Allies and their people.
    You will visit important sites such as the ones that follow.
  • Pointe du Hoc - Start your visit with your private guide by Pointe du Hoc, where American troops landed on D-Day. This is one of the most significant World War II sites, and unlike many other Normandy landmarks, Pointe du Hoc is largely untouched, making this an emotional and powerful place to begin the private tour.

Your expert guide will take you through the history and significance of what happened here on June 6, 1944, as American troops scaled the cliffs (the highest point in the region) to take back control from German troops who had built 6 casemates to house a battery of 155 mm guns.

Stand before this site, situated Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, and reflect on the heroic struggle of the American Second Ranger Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. James E. Rudder. Ultimately, many American soldiers sacrificed their lives in order to protect fellow troops from German counterattacks.

  • Omaha Beach - Leaving Pointe duc Hoc, continue on a drive for a visit to Omaha Beach, the site of one of the most significant events of World War II.

Stand on the sands where 2,400 American soldiers lost their lives on D-Day in an effort to secure a beachhead spanning some 5 miles between Port en Bessin and the Vire River, linking up with the British landings at Gold Beach and the Americans at Utah Beach.

Your guide will take you through this history of Omaha Beach before leaving you with free time to reflect and pay your respects to those who fought against the German 352nd Infantry Division.

When you are ready, a provided lunch will be served before heading to the American Cemetery.

  • Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - After lunch your journey continues with an extensive visit to the 172.5-acre American Cemetery of Colleville, the resting place of some 9,387 military, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings.

Here, take your time visiting the graves, the Memorial, the Wall of the Missing, and the chapel.

Your visit will be followed with a stop at the beautifully designed American Interpretive Center, where you will have the opportunity to watch remarkable short films and documentaries relating the events of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy operations.

  • Arromanches-les-Bains - Leaving the American Cemetery, you’ll sit back and relax on a drive to the Arromanches with its vestiges of the artificial harbor (Mulberry Bridge), Longues-sur-Mer and the German artillery battery, which gave the allies a pounding on the morning of June 6.

It is actually the only coastal battery to have kept its guns, giving an impressive picture of what an Atlantic wall gun emplacement was really like.

At the end of your day you will be given free time to explore the Caen Peace Memorial, a place for contemplating war in general and why it is important not to forget the legacy of the Second World War.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the critical WWII locations in Normandy, such as Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Utah Beach (optional), highlighting the significant role of American soldiers during D-Day. This tailored, day-long excursion from Paris is entirely customizable, allowing your group to allocate more time to the Normandy warzones and monuments of your choice. A professional, multi-language guide will accompany you in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz minivan, guaranteeing a comfortable roundtrip to this historically rich northwestern part of France.

Location
Normandy
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stephen_d
Oct 3, 2024
Tour of Normandy - Fred was our tour guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites at Normandy beaches. We also appreciated his humor and conversation. Thank you Fred. I highly recommend.
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Dianeot8664aj
Oct 3, 2024
Great tour! - We were blessed to have Bertrand for our guide! He was pleasant, very knowledgeable, and by the end of the day we felt like he was one of our family. He seemed to go out of his way to make our visit to Normandy a very memorable one.We will certainly recommend him and your company to all our friends.
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Gary_m
Oct 1, 2024
A great Normandy Beaches Tour - The overall experience was wonderful. Fred was an excellent guide who spoke very good English and he was very well informed on all the sites. Our itinerary was very interesting and we felt we got a very complete Normandy Beaches experience. We highly recommend this tour and urge you to ask for Fred.
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Lance_s
Sep 30, 2024
Normandy in person. - Everything went exactly as I was told, and our personal guide , Pierre , was amazing!! He was very, very knowledgeable, and we both learned so much. He told us everything there was to see and let us choose where to go. An amazing day!
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Charles_m
Sep 21, 2024
Worth the expense, highly recommended - Visiting the beaches where D-Day took place was amazing. The cemetery was particularly moving and emotional. Having our own private transporting throughout was extremely comfortable and convenient
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Barbara_g
Sep 21, 2024
Trip off bucket list very memorable - Very good guide very knowledgeable great day very moving so happy we got to experience unforgettable day
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Linda_k
Sep 18, 2024
Gloomy day at the beaches - This was a most moving experience. The rainy weather made it realistic as to what they had to bear. Also seeing low tide was a true visual of the distance they had to travel from ship to shore. No wonder so many were slaughtered. Our guide, Lucile, was the best!
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Alexander_l
Sep 6, 2024
Lucile was friendly,... - Lucile was friendly, informed and very accommodating of our request to see the Canadian Juno beach site and the Canadian cemetery as well. Very punctual and efficient with our time and we covered a lot of ground in the short time we had available. Would highly recommend this tour and Lucile in particular to anyone who is looking for a personazlied Normandy experience.
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Robert_b
Sep 6, 2024
Omaha beach excursion - We really enjoyed this trip. As far for us was seeing Omaha Beach and understanding, with your own eyes, what the GIs needed to surmount. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody interested in World War III history
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Stacey_w
Sep 3, 2024
Definitely recommend this tour - Ricardo was our guide and was fantastic. The knowledge he had was amazing. We learned so much from him on this tour. A once in a lifetime experience.
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