Normandy D Day Beaches Tour from Paris with Lunch
Description
Visit the historic D-Day landing beaches on a day trip from Paris, including Omaha Beach and Utah Beach. This guided tour gives you a meaningful look at the courage shown during World War II, with stops at the American Cemetery and the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc. You’ll enjoy a light lunch. An expert English-speaking guide shares clear, detailed stories to help you understand what happened here. The tour also includes a special visit to a German bunker that holds a rare B-26 Marauder bomber, adding even more depth to this important moment in history. - Explore Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery with a knowledgeable guide - Visit the Utah Beach Museum and a German bunker - Enjoy a light lunch - Includes round-trip transport from Paris for a hassle-free experience
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Itinerary
At Utah Beach, you'll step into a real German bunker that's now a world-class museum. This is where American boots first hit French sand on June 6, 1944. Inside, you'll find one of only six B-26 bombers left in existence and hear stories of the soldiers who changed history.
After a light lunch, it's time for the next activity—climbing to the top of 100-foot cliffs to spot historic impact craters and concrete bunkers still scarred by the conflict. Allied Rangers scaled these sheer rock faces under intense enemy fire to silence the German positions. Standing here, wind in your face, the bravery of those soldiers truly comes alive.
Below the bluff lies Omaha Beach, where waves now lap quietly at the sand that saw the fiercest fighting of D-Day. Above, white crosses stretch across a manicured lawn. You'll walk among the graves, read names, and look out over the beach where these soldiers gave everything.
Follow your guide to the Normandy American Cemetery, where white crosses stretch across a manicured lawn. You'll walk among the graves, read names, and look out over the beach where these soldiers gave everything.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(57)
Very memorable and informative tour today. Our guide, Remi, was very knowledgeable and very well spoken. Our family learned so much from him. Glad we booked!
This was a great tour to historic places. The guide shared a lot of background history and guided us through the locations well. It was a long day but the comfort of the tour bus allowed rest, relaxation and conversation.
Thank you for the great review, Jonathan! We are so glad to hear that your Normandy D-Day Beaches tour was such a rewarding and comfortable experience. While it is a full day of travel from Paris, having a knowledgeable guide to share the historical significance combined with a comfortable coach makes all the difference. Be sure to tell your friends and family to book with The Tour Guy for their next holiday, and we hope to see you again soon!
Sharen was very knowledgable about the D day invasion and presented it a fun way. Her demeanor and presentation kept us all engaged. I would recommend her as a guide any day.
Thank you for the A+ review! We are delighted to hear that Sharen made your D-Day Beaches tour so engaging and informative. Balancing deep, historical respect with an entertaining and memorable presentation is what makes our local guides so special. Please tell your friends and family to request Sharen with The Tour Guy when they travel, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Good value for money and lunch was good
Thank you for the review, Neil! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your Normandy D-Day Beaches tour and that lunch hit the spot. Providing high-value, hassle-free day trips from Paris is always our goal. Please pass our name along to your friends and family for their future travels, and The Tour Guy hopes to see you again soon!
Thelma is an expert when it comes to Normandy and its history. She was also able to keep it very entertaining on the long bus rides and made it fun and comfortable for everyone. I think the only low point was the lunch, where the chicken breast was very dry.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that Thelma's knowledge, storytelling, and engaging personality made the journey both informative and enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the lunch and will share it with our team as we continue to improve the experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Thelma was a GREAT guide, very informative on everything that happened around Normandy in 1944. I am a US Veteran and she told us things that I didnt know, she was very personable with all of us on the tour. It is a very humbling experience learning about these military men/boys who made the ultimate sacrifice for Europe and the world for that matter. It is a long day so be prepared! I would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your thoughtful and moving review. We're honoured to hear that, as a US Veteran, you found Thelma's knowledge and storytelling both informative and meaningful. It's wonderful to know she helped make this important history come alive for your group. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Such a wonderful moving experience. Thelma was an amazing tour guide who knew all about world war 2 history. Visited Utah beach and museum, Omaha beach, pont du lac and the cemetery. Would highly recommend. Nice lunch as well.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you found the experience so moving and that Thelma's knowledge of World War II history enhanced your visit. It's also great to know you enjoyed the itinerary and lunch. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another tour.
Outstanding experience! Highly recommend. Wonderful to immerse ourselves in history as well as see the French countryside. Perfect day trip!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day exploring the D-Day sites and the beautiful French countryside. It's a truly meaningful experience, and we're delighted it made such a positive impression. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Great experience! It was wonderful to take a day trip to immerse ourselves in history. Not only this but to get to see the French countryside was special too. Our trip was easy and relaxing. We were especially delighted there were bathroom and food stops as well as a tasty lunch! Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed immersing yourself in the history of Normandy while also taking in the beautiful French countryside. It's wonderful to know the comfortable pace of the day, including the planned rest stops, helped make the experience relaxing and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Raymond was an excellent tour guide. The day was well-paced with a rest stop about halfway. The bus ride was comfortable. The museum and visits to the site were very educational and it was amazing to see the sites in person. The last stop at the cemetery was very moving and we were able to see the retiring of the colors.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Raymond made your day so enjoyable and that you appreciated the comfortable journey, thoughtful pacing, and educational visits throughout Normandy. It's truly a moving destination, and we're glad you had the opportunity to experience it. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
