Normandy American D-Day Experience - Group tour from Bayeux
Description
Full day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion + Airborne Museum. An experienced English speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We like to run on schedule and if you are not at the departure point by the advertised boarding time, we will depart. There will be others on board that have arrived as requested and we do not want to impact their experience. If you do arrive late, you will need to take a cab at your own expense to catch up with the tour. We strongly advise you to arrive early for the tour as no refunds will be considered if you miss the service.
You will be given a great overview of the beach landings that took place on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. After which, you will have around 15 minutes free time to walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions) where American forces landed on D-Day.
The guide will lead you into the incredible American Cemetery and explain many key facts about when it was built, why it is located where it is and many of stories of the men and women who are buried here. You will be given around 45 minutes free time to explore on your own.
You will learn about the role of the American Rangers on D-Day who had to scale the cliffs at the Pointe-Du-Hoc to silence long range German guns. You will be given sufficient free time to explore on your own after the explanations given by your guide.
Included in the cost of your tour is a ticket to enter the impressive Airborne Museum. Your guide will give you sufficient time to tour this fantastic location that will give you a greater insight into the Airborne operation.
This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would need to mobilize much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.
As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.
Your guide will give you a detailed account of the landings by the American 4th Infantry Division before allowing you some free time to explore the many monuments that are located here.
We will stop briefly to show you one of our favorite's monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his worldwide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.
We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.
- Large items of luggage are not permitted on board. Only small carry on cases or overnight bags will be accepted
Reviews(1,691)
Lots of detail, really for those that are interested in history. Friendly knowledgeable guide. Some of the sights can be quite crowded. Overall great experience.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are very pleased to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for booking with us! Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Great tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He made the tour very enjoyable. Pierre was great.
Hi, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the D-Day sites with Pierre-Alexandre and hope that you were able to gain a good overview of the events that took place here in Normandy. We are thankful to you for taking a tour with us and for leaving us a review. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Marin was amazing !!! She was so knowledgeable and very nice to spend the day with . We did a full day tour .
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Marine and hope that through her in-depth knowledge you were able to gain a good overview of the events that took place here in Normandy on the 6th of June 1944. We really appreciate you taking a tour with us. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
We went for a day with Eloise to visit the American beaches, St Mere Eglise, a museum etc. It was fabulous. Eloise is a wealth of knowledge and was absolutely wonderful. We highly recommend this tour operator, Bayeux Shuttle, and for this tour, Eloise for a guide/chauffeur.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Eloïse and hope that through her in-depth knowledge you were able to gain a good overview of the events that took place here in Normandy on the 6th of June 1944. We really appreciate you taking a tour with us. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Amazing tour. Our guide, Pierre, was extremely knowledgeable and wonderfully pieced together the history of D-Day and much of the impacts WWI-WWII had on France. Pickup and drop off was a breeze, and along the way and at each stop there was always a piece of history or a detail to be pointed out. The weight of history is evident in nearly all the stops. Walking the sands of Omaha and Utah beaches, walking among the bombed our craters of Point Du Hoc, observing the urban battlefield that is Sainte-Mère-Église, and among the rows upon rows of crosses at the hallowed grounds at the American Cemetery. I will not forget this experience for the rest of my days.
Hi, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the D-Day sites with Pierre-Alexandre and hope that you were able to gain a good overview of the events that took place here in Normandy. We are thankful to you for taking a tour with us and for leaving us a review. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Knowledgeable guide, great experience and a great day. Learned so much and had a very friendly, very helpful guide. We love Frederic!!!!! Book this!!!
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we will make sure to let Fred know about your positive comment! We are thankful to you for taking a tour with us. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Great day. Great detailed info from guide. Covered a lot during the day. Very interesting. Easy to see visual aides.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are very pleased to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for booking with us. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
An informations well presented tour of the US beach operations. Jordan, our guide, presented a thorough overview of the background to as well as the landings. A visit to Angoville ended on a fascinating story or bravery and the camaraderie in battle.
Hi, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the D-Day sites with Jordan and hope that you were able to gain a good overview of the events that took place here in Normandy. We are thankful to you for taking a tour with us and for leaving us a review. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
Our guide was extremely well-informed, well spoken and awesome. She made it feel like we were right in the middle of the battle. Directions were clear, she answered our questions - was excellent.
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to know that you had a great time on your tour. Thank you for booking with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
Whole experience was great, from pickup to drop off. Irene, our guide was not only very knowledgeable, but spoke clearly and understandable. As a person with hearing challenges, I could understand almost every word. You see the sights, but the unexpected can happen too. During the free time at the cemetery I was relating to a fellow traveler my family’s story of one who landed at Omaha beach on d-day. An elderly French woman who was nearby heard the story and engaged me with two main points, one, why did he do this for us? Second, thank your family for what they did for us. This was the highlight for me. So, you never know. You won’t regret this trip.
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Irene and that she helped bring the events of June 6th, 1944 to life during your visit to Normandy. It is especially meaningful to know that, despite your hearing challenges, you were able to fully enjoy her commentary. We were also touched to read about your encounter at the Normandy American Cemetery. Moments like these are truly special and remind us how personal and meaningful a visit to Normandy can be. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
