Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station)
At a glance
- Duration
- 8h 20min
- Price from
- $170 / person
- Location
- Bayeux, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 263 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bayeux Shuttle
- Meeting point
- Your guide and vehicle will arrive at 08:50 for a 09:00 departure. Please be ready at the front of the station by 08:50. If the train is late, no need to worry. As the tour is designed for clients arriving by train, we will wait!
Description
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion. An experienced English-speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred. To join this tour, you and your small group will need to take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux and catch a return train to Paris from Bayeux after the tour. This pleasant train journey takes just over 2 hours in each direction. Please note that the train ticket is not included in the price of this tour. As someone else will be doing the driving for you, you will arrive in Normandy stress free and relaxed. The tour departs from Bayeux train station and your guide will be waiting for the arrival of your train from Paris. This tour is a perfect solution for clients wishing to tour the American D-Day beaches as a day trip from Paris!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 8:55 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 4+)
- $170
In demand: 4 of the next 17 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Stop three is the incredible Pointe Du Hoc. This impressive site was an objective for American Rangers on D-Day. Your guide will take time to lead you around the site and explain the remnants of the German fortifications and explain how the Rangers ultimately succeeded in silencing this incredible German long range coastal battery.
We stop at Sainte Mere Eglise to explain the importance the 82nd Airborne operation on D-Day. At this location, we will stay for 1 hour and 30 minutes. During this time, you will be given 1 hour of free time for lunch. Please note that lunch is not included in the price of the tour. Should you prefer, you can utilise the whole 90 minutes for your free time. You can grab a quick snack and then visit the impressive Airborne Museum. At the heart of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, facing the church where John Steele famously was caught, hanging from the bell tower by his parachute. The Airborne Museum makes you live and understand the D-Day from the invasion preparations in England, through to the battles for liberation. Board a glider and a C-47 aircraft with sound and light effects for a total immersion. You will also accompany the soldiers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division in the decisive battles of the Normandy Landings thanks to an hyperrealistic museography.
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.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Bayeux
- No. 19 by number of reviews among 154 tours in Bayeux
- Starting price $170 is close to the typical $174 for tours of similar length in Bayeux
Excurgo comparison of 154 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) take?
Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) lasts about 8h 20min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) cost?
Prices start at $170 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.
What days does Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 8:55 AM.
Does Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) sell out?
It can: 4 of the next 17 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) 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 Your guide and vehicle will arrive at 08:50 for a 09:00 departure. Please be ready at the front of the station by 08:50. If the train is late, no need to worry. As the tour is designed for clients arriving by train, we will wait! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) 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 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available 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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station) worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 263 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bayeux Shuttle.
Reviews(263)
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