Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Le Havre
Discover the D-Day Landing Beaches, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2026, honoring one of the most significant places in world history. Make the most of your time ashore with this well-organized D-Day tour from Le Havre, built for cruise passengers with a tight schedule. Travel by modern, air-conditioned bus and visit key World War II landmarks—including Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and more—with a knowledgeable English-speaking local guide. The tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off, with every stop carefully timed to avoid delays and ensure an on-time return to your ship. A packed lunch is included to keep the day running smoothly, so you can focus on the experience—not the logistics. Efficient, informative, and cruise-friendly from start to finish.
Easy Pickup in Le Havre Your day begins with a prompt pickup directly at your cruise port or hotel in Le Havre. A professional, English-speaking guide will greet you and escort you to a modern, air-conditioned bus. As you begin the drive, your guide will give a brief overview of Normandy’s role in WWII and what to expect during the day.
German War Cemetery Your first stop is the German Cemetery. Surrounded by peaceful greenery, this site reflects the losses of WWII from all sides. Your guide will explain its importance in the D-Day story, helping you gain quick, meaningful insight into the historical context.
Pointe du Hoc Next, you'll visit Pointe du Hoc, a key D-Day location where U.S. Rangers scaled 100-foot cliffs under enemy fire. Today, the bomb craters and damaged bunkers remain untouched. It’s a stop that offers both historical impact and a chance for photos, with minimal walking required.
Omaha Beach & Lunch Then it’s on to Omaha Beach, one of the most intense landing points during the invasion. Your guide will explain the events while you walk along the shore. During this stop, you’ll receive a pre-packed lunch, including a baguette sandwich, dessert, and bottled water, prepared for convenience so you can eat without delay.
American Cemetery Next, visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. With over 9,000 graves, it’s one of the most moving stops of the day. You'll have time to see the chapel and walk briefly among the rows of headstones. Your guide will be nearby for context, but the pacing allows time to reflect quietly if you choose.
Return to Le Havre After a full but well-paced tour, you’ll return to your coach for the drive back to Le Havre. Your guide will ensure you arrive back at the ship on schedule, with time to spare. There’s no need to worry—everything has been timed with your cruise itinerary in mind.
From Le Havre Port: D-Day Beaches & Normandy Highlights Tour lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $183 per person for this Le Havre experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 24 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 45 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
An excellent introduction to the D Day Beaches. Superb value and good time allocations for the various segments. Raymond was a knowledgeable and personable guide. I would have happily given up the bathroom break and shopping break in order to have visited an additional beach but I realize that I’m likely in the minority on this!
This tour was well worth the money. The company’s pre excursion communication was timely and thorough. The directions on finding the bus and guides once we disembarked was easy and they fulfilled everything I expected to receive as a part of this excursion. Meaningful tour with thorough overview of the facts, wonderfully packed lunch, and engaging tour guide. Our tour guide, Lawrence, really did make the trip. He was very knowledgeable on the events leading up to WWII and the D-Day attack. Furthermore, he knew the area’s geography and importance of it in the war and I think that really made this a home run.
Great tour and great tour guide Raymond.
The tour was great, Ash was wonderful and very informed
Ash was very knowledgeable and communicated very well. Could improve by shortening time at points of interest
The tour was very interesting. Asher was a great guide and did a great job telling us about Normandy. Thank you for a great tour
Ash was very knowledgeable friendly. Would travel this tour again
Great tour. So much to see. Our guide was Ash who was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable! Very friendly. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Ash was a great tour guide, very informative and kept us on schedule.
Raymond was very knowledgeable and gave us all a great historical perspective and background to DDay.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Le Havre Port: D-Day Beaches & Normandy Highlights Tour | 10 hours | 4.9 (49) | $183 | |
 Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris | 10 hours | 5.0 (5) | $999 | View |
 UNESCO D-Day Beaches Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch | 10 hours | 5.0 (57) | $117 | View |
 D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch | 10 hours | 4.9 (619) | $117 | View |
 Round trip from Cruise Terminal to Honfleur | 35 min | 4.9 (12) | $142 | View |
 Normandy UNESCO D-Day Beaches Tour & Packed Lunch from Le Havre | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (495) | $105 | View |
 Deluxe Paris Shore Trip from Le Havre with Cruise & Packed Lunch | 10–11 hours | 4.8 (215) | $84 | View |