Normandy American D-Day Experience Group Tour from Bayeux
by Bayeux Shuttle
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€297Overview
This full-day group tour from Bayeux lasts about eight and a half hours and focuses on the American sectors of the D-Day invasion in Normandy. The tour uses an air-conditioned minivan and includes a professional English-speaking guide who provides detailed explanations of the historic events at each site. Group size is limited to 20 passengers. The tour begins at the departure point in Bayeux, where punctuality is required to maintain the schedule. From there, participants visit Omaha Beach, where they receive an overview of the June 6th, 1944 landings and have about 15 minutes to walk on the beach, depending on tides. Next is the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where the guide explains its history and the stories of those buried. Visitors then have 45 minutes to explore the cemetery independently. The tour continues at Pointe du Hoc, where the guide describes the Rangers’ mission to neutralize German guns on the cliffs, followed by free time to explore. Admission to the Airborne Museum is included, allowing time to learn about the airborne operations in detail. The group visits Sainte-Mere-Eglise, a key town on the N13 road, significant for its capture by the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and known for the paratrooper John Steele’s famous church steeple incident. During the drive, the guide explains the bocage hedgerow terrain and its tactical impact. Utah Beach is the next stop, where the guide discusses the 4th Infantry Division’s landing and participants can explore the monuments. The tour also stops briefly at the Major Richard Winters Memorial, commemorating the Band of Brothers leader, and concludes with an explanation of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont’s role in the 101st Airborne’s objectives near Utah Beach. Lunch, hotel pickup, and gratuities are not included on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bayeux Shuttle - Departure point
The tour departs promptly at the scheduled time from Bayeux. Late arrivals must arrange their own transport to join the group as the tour will leave on time to avoid delaying other passengers. No refunds are given for missed departures.
5 min
Omaha Beach
Participants receive an overview of the landings on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. Depending on the tides, about 15 minutes is allowed to walk on the beach where the American forces landed.
45 min
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The guide explains the history, location, and significance of the American Cemetery. Visitors have around 45 minutes free to explore the cemetery and its monuments independently.
45 min
Pointe du Hoc
The role of the American Rangers in scaling the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc to silence German long-range guns is explained. Visitors have enough free time to explore the area after the guided explanation.
40 min
Airborne Museum
Admission to the Airborne Museum is included. Visitors are given sufficient time to tour the museum and learn about the airborne operations during D-Day.
45 min
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
This small town on the N13 road was a key objective for the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. The guide recounts its strategic importance and the story of paratrooper John Steele, famous for being caught on the church steeple.
45 min
Drive-by
During the drive, the guide explains the bocage hedgerow terrain used by German forces for defense and how the Allies overcame these obstacles.
Utah Beach
The guide provides a detailed account of the American 4th Infantry Division landings here. Visitors have about 50 minutes to explore the beach and its various monuments.
50 min
Major Richard Winters Memorial
A brief stop is made at the monument dedicated to Major Richard Winters, known for his leadership featured in the Band of Brothers mini-series.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
The guide explains the importance of this village as an objective for the 101st Airborne to support the Utah Beach landings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Normandy American D-Day Experience Group Tour from Bayeux
by Bayeux Shuttle
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€297Overview
This full-day group tour from Bayeux lasts about eight and a half hours and focuses on the American sectors of the D-Day invasion in Normandy. The tour uses an air-conditioned minivan and includes a professional English-speaking guide who provides detailed explanations of the historic events at each site. Group size is limited to 20 passengers. The tour begins at the departure point in Bayeux, where punctuality is required to maintain the schedule. From there, participants visit Omaha Beach, where they receive an overview of the June 6th, 1944 landings and have about 15 minutes to walk on the beach, depending on tides. Next is the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where the guide explains its history and the stories of those buried. Visitors then have 45 minutes to explore the cemetery independently. The tour continues at Pointe du Hoc, where the guide describes the Rangers’ mission to neutralize German guns on the cliffs, followed by free time to explore. Admission to the Airborne Museum is included, allowing time to learn about the airborne operations in detail. The group visits Sainte-Mere-Eglise, a key town on the N13 road, significant for its capture by the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and known for the paratrooper John Steele’s famous church steeple incident. During the drive, the guide explains the bocage hedgerow terrain and its tactical impact. Utah Beach is the next stop, where the guide discusses the 4th Infantry Division’s landing and participants can explore the monuments. The tour also stops briefly at the Major Richard Winters Memorial, commemorating the Band of Brothers leader, and concludes with an explanation of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont’s role in the 101st Airborne’s objectives near Utah Beach. Lunch, hotel pickup, and gratuities are not included on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bayeux Shuttle - Departure point
The tour departs promptly at the scheduled time from Bayeux. Late arrivals must arrange their own transport to join the group as the tour will leave on time to avoid delaying other passengers. No refunds are given for missed departures.
5 min
Omaha Beach
Participants receive an overview of the landings on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. Depending on the tides, about 15 minutes is allowed to walk on the beach where the American forces landed.
45 min
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The guide explains the history, location, and significance of the American Cemetery. Visitors have around 45 minutes free to explore the cemetery and its monuments independently.
45 min
Pointe du Hoc
The role of the American Rangers in scaling the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc to silence German long-range guns is explained. Visitors have enough free time to explore the area after the guided explanation.
40 min
Airborne Museum
Admission to the Airborne Museum is included. Visitors are given sufficient time to tour the museum and learn about the airborne operations during D-Day.
45 min
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
This small town on the N13 road was a key objective for the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. The guide recounts its strategic importance and the story of paratrooper John Steele, famous for being caught on the church steeple.
45 min
Drive-by
During the drive, the guide explains the bocage hedgerow terrain used by German forces for defense and how the Allies overcame these obstacles.
Utah Beach
The guide provides a detailed account of the American 4th Infantry Division landings here. Visitors have about 50 minutes to explore the beach and its various monuments.
50 min
Major Richard Winters Memorial
A brief stop is made at the monument dedicated to Major Richard Winters, known for his leadership featured in the Band of Brothers mini-series.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
The guide explains the importance of this village as an objective for the 101st Airborne to support the Utah Beach landings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.