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First class experience
Eloise Hardy was a wonderful guide. Can't recommend her highly enough.
British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $172 / person
- Location
- Bayeux, France
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 72 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 19
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bayeux Shuttle
- Meeting point
- Departure PointBayeux, Place De QuebecAddressGPS location - 49.275601, -0.700619
Description
If you want a tour taking you to all the main sites in the British & American sectors of the D-Day Normandy landing beaches and, want to book individual seats, then this is the tour for you! Starting at a convenient hour, this tour is designed to allow you to have breakfast in your hotel before meeting your guide at the tour departure point in the centre of Bayeux. Once onboard, you will be transported in a modern air conditioned van/ bus to visit the key sites in the Gold & Omaha sectors. You will have lasting memories of your visit including, walking the grounds of the beautiful Normandy American Cemetery.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bayeux Shuttle - Departure point
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.
Gold beach was assaulted by British forces on D-Day. Their objectives were to move west and capture Arromanches and link up with American forces landing at Omaha. Move eastwards to link up with forces landing at Juno Beach and to move inland and capture the medieval town of Bayeux.
Vestiges du Port de Mulberry
Arromanches was chosen as the location for Mulberry B Artifical Harbour; better known as port Winston after Churchill. We will show the impressive remnants of this amazing construction project and explain how significant this was in defeating the Germans in Normandy.
Longues-sur-Mer
This impressive gun battery position is the only position along the Atlantik Wall in this area of France that still has the guns in situ. We will explore the site together and you will learn about how it was built, how it operated and ultimately, how it was silenced.
Pointe du Hoc
One of the famous German gun battery was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.
Omaha Beach
The US 1st Infantry and 29th Infantry Divisions, as well as elements of the US Army Rangers were tasked with opening up 5 exit points to start the movement inland. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha". Depending on the tide, you will have the opportunity to walk on the sand and see the beach from the soldiers perspective. From this point of view, the high bluffs that once had machine guns firing down, are very intimidating.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the visitor center before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery.
British Normandy Memorial
The memorial is located near Ver-sur-Mer which overlooks Gold beach, and contains the names of all 22,442 soldiers that died on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. You will see a nine-foot-tall sculptures of three charging infantrymen, which weigh over a ton each, created by sculptor David Williams-Ellis.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Museum Entrance fees
Traveller Ratings
5.0
72 reviews
Important Information
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux take?
British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux cost?
Prices start at $172 per person for this Bayeux experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Departure Point: Bayeux, Place De Quebec. Address: GPS location - 49.275601, -0.700619. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is British & American D-Day Experience from Bayeux offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(72)
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More than expected!
Not knowing what to expect, our group of four travelers hit the jackpot! We had as our all day long tour guide Jean (Rethro) Lemieux who wasn't a guide that just "went through the motions" but rather brought us all back emotionally to the battlefields that were raging in June of 1944. We could not have been more pleased with the pairing of Rethro to our group. Wow! What an experience!
Operator response
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Rethro and that it lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be happy to read your positive comments. We are very grateful to you for taking your tour with us. Kind regards, Lucie from Bayeux Shuttle
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Tour with Marina
Marina is an excellent tour guide who has an extensive historical knowledge that she happily shares during g the tour which provided us with a very rewarding experience.
Operator response
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
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D day tour
Morgan was great, knowledgeable and fun!
Operator response
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Morgane and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that she will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
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Bayeux Shuttle #1
Our experience could not have been better. My wife’s father landed on the first morning at Omaha. He survived thankfully. Our guide, Roma, was exceptional. She had researched the Company and exactly where they landed. Bayeux Shuttle is highly recommended.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Romarine 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
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Frédéric is THE Guide for this D-day Tour
Our guide Frédéric was a wealth of knowledge about the D-Day landings and presented the information in an interesting and engaging manner. He clearly has invested much time and energy in creating a thorough program about a complex subject. Thank you Frédéric! The Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mere-Eglise has 5 buildings of mezmering exhibits. It coincides with your lunch break. I suggest you grab a quick bite to eat on the go and immediately start exploring these fantastic exhibits!
Operator response
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Fred and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
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British and American D-day tour
Our guide (Marie) was very knowledgeable and helpful. She has a good sense of humor. The tour was enjoyable and comprehensive. We recommend this tour for everyone.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American D-Day beaches with Marie and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that she will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
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Every American Should Know This History
Mathieu was a wonderful tour guide. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the history of the area and the specific events of WW II that impacted the region. He answered everyone's questions and also informed the group about other events as we drove from site to site. The price was well worth it. The small group tour was much better than a larger one. Good pace of walking. We covered a lot of ground in one full day.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the American & British D-Day beaches with Mathieu and that the experience lived up to your expectations. I'm sure that he will be delighted to read your positive comments. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Deborah from Bayeux Shuttle
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The best way to explore the beaches of Normandy.
Bayeux Shuttle are a great company to deal with. They made the whole experience easy, interesting and enjoyable. Before the trip they responded quickly to my queries (thank-you Lucie) and they delivered a brilliant one day tour for myself and my American cousin. We actually had four tour guides on our trip(long, but good story). They all displayed great historical knowledge and wanted to make the whole day as interactive and interesting as possible. My cousin is a European history major, he had lots of questions and they were all answered comprehensively 😊. I would definitely recommend using this company and this particular tour was brilliant. A big thank-you to Morgane (lead) and Mathieu, Romarine and Marie, who all took turns at leading at certain times.
Operator response
Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Morgane, Mathieu, Romarine and Marie and hope that through their 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
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Excellent Tour of the American and British Normandy lexperience
Tour carried out by Marie was excellent and more than what we had hoped for and read in previous reviews. She was knowledgeable, interactive, and told us little things that you would not find in textbooks or google. She adapted to our range of questions with many examples and historical gems. I would recommend Bayeux shuttle and in particular Marie to be our guide in this area. She even recommended a good gluten free restaurant that my wife enjoyed which shows her knowledge of what is available in the area.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Marie 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
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