Normandy D-Day Battlefields Tour from Le Havre | Guide Optional
Description
Top Viator Rating for the American D-Day Private Tour from Le Havre. This is the shore excursion that cruise passengers consistently choose over their ship's own tour — and the reviews explain why. A private vehicle exclusively for your group. A licensed WWII expert guide. The freedom to spend more time at the places that move you most. Walk Omaha Beach — the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan — with sector-by-sector commentary on June 6, 1944. Stand at Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers scaled 30-meter cliffs under fire. At the American Cemetery, 9,387 white crosses face the sea. Fully customizable. Badge of Excellence. Return to ship guaranteed.
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Itinerary
After driving for 2 hours at the Normandy country side, your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the numerous bomb craters which remain untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Amricans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
Afterwards, head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading to a 2 hour drive back to the the port or your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are a local tour company based in Le Havre with over 15 years of experience specializing in shore excursions for cruise passengers. To ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your day, we offer complimentary pick-up from multiple convenient locations. We can welcome you from: Cruise Terminals - Whether you're docking at Le Havre, Honfleur, or Cherbourg, we'll be waiting to greet you as you disembark, we have permanent access to Cruise terminal. Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation. Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest. ✈️ Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay. Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(58)
Excellent tour. We were 6 people. We had Jlani as our driver and Sunny as our guide. Jlani made sure he picked us up on time and brought us to within steps of our stops. Sunny was passionate about DDay and the events. She explained and made sure we saw the important details. She had photos and directed us well. You would be lucky to share your day with them. Sunny chose a great place for lunch. Le Sapiniere. Wonderful woman owned restaurant with incredible food. Enjoy.
Dear Barbara, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your group had such an enjoyable D-Day tour with Jlani and Sunny. We'll be sure to share your kind words with both of them! Thank you for choosing Normandy Private Tours. We hope to welcome you back to Normandy again in the future!
Everything was on time Our guide and driver were delightful Loved the experience and would suggest this tour to all
Dear Roy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're pleased to hear that everything ran on time and that you enjoyed your experience with your guide and driver. We hope to welcome you back to Normandy again in the future!
We had an amazing experience with our tour of Normandy and its historic sites. Our driver arrived at the port exactly as scheduled and we proceeded to Normandy where we picked up our expert guide, Sophia. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was a delight to spend the day with. She gave us as much information as we needed but never more than we wanted. She was flexible and made adjustments to our itinerary as the day unfolded. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone who want to visit Normandy in style.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your Normandy experience with Sophia. We will be sure to share them with her. It was a pleasure welcoming you, and we hope to see you again in Normandy!
Our guide did a superb job! She was so kind, caring, knowledgeable, and organized. She also provided a tremendous number of visual aids from her extremely detailed guidebook she had assembled. She even tracked down the military service records of the grandfather of a person in our small group that had died in the battle for Normandy in 1944 a few days after the D-Day invasion. I have never seen a guide so personable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable in their presentation and so ready and willing to answer any and all questions. FANTASTIC JOB!!!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are gratified to hear that your guide made your day so memorable with her knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal touch. We hope to welcome you back in Normandy in the future !
Had a great tour and day. Prompt pick up from our driver. So glad we booked the optional guide. Eliza was wonderful and made the day extra special. All kinds of great historical information as we toured Point du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the cemetery. We even had extra time and she showed us around her town of Bayeux with the cathedral and bakeries etc. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this over huge tour buses. Would book again with them next time we come.
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing us! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your day and that Eliza made your tour extra special. We'll surely pass on your kind words to heryour driver. We hope to welcome you back to Normandy again soon! Best Regards,
We loved everything about this tour! The vehicle was clean and provided bottled water. The tour guide, Ann was very knowledgeable and passionate about DDay and the soldiers who gave their lives for freedom. She really made this a great excursion for us. It was less expensive and they got us back to the ship 1 1/2 hours before the ship excursion and 2 1/2 hours before all aboard time. Private tours are the way to go!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Ann will be thrilled to hear your kind words — her passion for D-Day history and the men who gave their lives for freedom is what makes every tour so special. So glad we could get you back to the ship with time to spare. Private tours really are the way to go, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy someday! Best regards from Normandy !
Very informative. Sunny was very knowledgeable. We had a private tour and they tried to grant us every wish we had. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see and learn about DDay.
Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private D-Day tour and that Sunny’s knowledge and passion helped make your experience both informative and memorable. At Normandy Private Tours, we always strive to personalize each tour and accommodate our guests’ wishes, so it is very rewarding to know that we achieved this during your visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Normandy for another memorable experience in the future. Kind regards, Normandy Private Tours
Our guide Elisa was outstanding and so very knowledgeable and our driver Tom was great too. Such an amazing day!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day with Elisa and Tom. We’ll be very happy to share your lovely feedback with them. Best wishes from Normandy!
Great excursion from the LeHarve cruise port! Thierry picked us up and drove 90 minutes to get our guide Adrian. We spent over 5 hours in the area and Adrian shared his wealth of knowledge. He made sure we saw all of the important sights in our limited time (would love to come back and explore more). Highly recommend Adrian and his driver!!
Hello Connie, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your excursion from Le Havre and that Adrien’s knowledge and Thierry’s driving helped make the day memorable. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Normandy for more exploration in the future! Kind regards, Normandy Private Tours
Ann Sophia was very knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the sights.
So happy to hear you had a wonderful time! 😊 Anne-Sophie will be delighted to know you enjoyed her stories and the sights — we’ll be sure to share your feedback with her. Hope to see you again in Normandy soon!
