This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Rouen — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.
After driving for 2 hours through the Normandy countryside, your first stop will be at Pointe du Hoc, where you can see the numerous bomb craters that have remained untouched since the war. Climb through the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage, and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
Afterward, head to Omaha Beach and pass along 8 km of coastline facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves, meaning "The Braves" in honor of the soldiers who fought in 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 back for a 2-hour drive to the port or your hotel.
We are a local tour company based in Rouen 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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Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional lasts about 9–10 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $1,150 per person for this Rouen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 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. We are a local tour company based in Rouen 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! Pickup points include Novotel Suites Rouen Normandie, Hotel d'Angleterre Rouen Centre Gare.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Normandy Private Tours.
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Monique was an excellent guide and Jamilo was a great and flexible driver, comfortable car, and we stopped at a lovely port town for lunch
Hi Dawn, We truly appreciate your kind review and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We will be very happy to pass on your lovely words to Monique and Gelani. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy in the future.
Our tour guide, Adrien, was amazing! He was so personable and knowledgeable. The tour on our cruise was sold out, so we booked this. We are thankful, now, that it was. We got the better end of the deal! Well worth it!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Jana! We’re thrilled to hear that Adrien made your experience so memorable with his knowledge and personable approach. Sometimes things work out for the best, and we’re delighted that booking with us turned into the highlight of your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again in Normandy!
Norman from Normandy was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and great English accent. We enjoyed our time learning about D-day with him.
Thank you so much for your kind words Katherine! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Norman. His passion for history and engaging storytelling truly bring the D-Day sites to life — and we’re glad you enjoyed his English accent too! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy in the future.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional | 9–10 hours | 5.0 (4) | $1,150 | |
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