Private Guided American D-Day Day Trip from Bayeux: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Normandy American Cemetery
by Allied Victory Tours
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This private guided tour from Bayeux lasts about eight to nine hours and covers key sites in the American sector of the D-Day landings. The tour begins in Bayeux, where the guide will provide an introduction before traveling to the small village of Angoville-au-Plain. There, visitors spend about 45 minutes at the Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien, a small church used as a first aid post by medics from the 101st Airborne Division during the battle. Next, the tour continues to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first French town liberated by American forces on June 6, 1944. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes learning about the 82nd Airborne Division and the story of paratrooper John Steele, who became caught on the church steeple. The group then travels to Utah Beach for a 45-minute stop to see monuments dedicated to the units involved in the landings and to view German bunkers. After Utah Beach, the tour proceeds to Pointe du Hoc, where visitors spend about one hour exploring the battlefield atop 100-foot cliffs. This site features preserved German bunkers, bomb craters, and the cliffs scaled by US Army Rangers to destroy German gun positions. The next stop is Omaha Beach, with a 45-minute visit to the area depicted in the opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan. Here, the guide explains the difficulties faced by American forces and the efforts that led to eventual success. The tour concludes at the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where visitors spend about one hour. This cemetery covers over 170 acres on high ground overlooking Omaha Beach and is the resting place of 9,380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign. Visitors can observe the flag lowering ceremony and pay their respects. Private transportation with air conditioning is included throughout the day, as well as all fees and taxes. At most stops, there is free time for photos, restroom use, or a coffee break. Lunch and optional museum entry tickets are not included. This tour is not suitable for children under eight years old.
Highlights
What's included
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Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain
This small village church served as a first aid post during D-Day. Two medics from the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division treated and saved many injured soldiers, both American and German, here over about 45 minutes.
45 min
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Sainte-Mere-Eglise was the first French town liberated by American troops in World War II. Captured early on June 6 by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, it is known as a strategic crossroads and is featured in the film The Longest Day. Visitors will hear stories about the soldiers, including John Steele, who famously got caught on the church steeple during the parachute landing. The stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Utah Beach
Utah Beach was one of two American landing sectors on D-Day and is recognized as the more successful landing site. The stop includes time to view monuments dedicated to the landing units and examine German bunkers. Visitors will learn about factors that led to the success of the landings on June 6. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc features cliffs 100 feet high where the Germans had a long-range gun battery. US Army Rangers were tasked with scaling these cliffs to destroy the guns. The site is preserved as a battlefield with numerous bomb craters and German bunkers that visitors can enter. The stop is about one hour long.
60 min
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was the site of the second American landing sector on D-Day and experienced the heaviest casualties. Part of the beach featured in the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan is visited here. Visitors will learn about the units involved, the difficulties encountered, and how leadership and determination led to eventual success. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Visitors may pay their respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Private Guided American D-Day Day Trip from Bayeux: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Normandy American Cemetery
by Allied Victory Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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.€545Overview
This private guided tour from Bayeux lasts about eight to nine hours and covers key sites in the American sector of the D-Day landings. The tour begins in Bayeux, where the guide will provide an introduction before traveling to the small village of Angoville-au-Plain. There, visitors spend about 45 minutes at the Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien, a small church used as a first aid post by medics from the 101st Airborne Division during the battle. Next, the tour continues to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first French town liberated by American forces on June 6, 1944. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes learning about the 82nd Airborne Division and the story of paratrooper John Steele, who became caught on the church steeple. The group then travels to Utah Beach for a 45-minute stop to see monuments dedicated to the units involved in the landings and to view German bunkers. After Utah Beach, the tour proceeds to Pointe du Hoc, where visitors spend about one hour exploring the battlefield atop 100-foot cliffs. This site features preserved German bunkers, bomb craters, and the cliffs scaled by US Army Rangers to destroy German gun positions. The next stop is Omaha Beach, with a 45-minute visit to the area depicted in the opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan. Here, the guide explains the difficulties faced by American forces and the efforts that led to eventual success. The tour concludes at the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where visitors spend about one hour. This cemetery covers over 170 acres on high ground overlooking Omaha Beach and is the resting place of 9,380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign. Visitors can observe the flag lowering ceremony and pay their respects. Private transportation with air conditioning is included throughout the day, as well as all fees and taxes. At most stops, there is free time for photos, restroom use, or a coffee break. Lunch and optional museum entry tickets are not included. This tour is not suitable for children under eight years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain
This small village church served as a first aid post during D-Day. Two medics from the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division treated and saved many injured soldiers, both American and German, here over about 45 minutes.
45 min
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Sainte-Mere-Eglise was the first French town liberated by American troops in World War II. Captured early on June 6 by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, it is known as a strategic crossroads and is featured in the film The Longest Day. Visitors will hear stories about the soldiers, including John Steele, who famously got caught on the church steeple during the parachute landing. The stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Utah Beach
Utah Beach was one of two American landing sectors on D-Day and is recognized as the more successful landing site. The stop includes time to view monuments dedicated to the landing units and examine German bunkers. Visitors will learn about factors that led to the success of the landings on June 6. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc features cliffs 100 feet high where the Germans had a long-range gun battery. US Army Rangers were tasked with scaling these cliffs to destroy the guns. The site is preserved as a battlefield with numerous bomb craters and German bunkers that visitors can enter. The stop is about one hour long.
60 min
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was the site of the second American landing sector on D-Day and experienced the heaviest casualties. Part of the beach featured in the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan is visited here. Visitors will learn about the units involved, the difficulties encountered, and how leadership and determination led to eventual success. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Visitors may pay their respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.