Normandy D-Day Shore Tour from Cruise | Guide & Lunch Included
Description
SELECT SHIP'S NAME AS INDICATED INTO SELECTED BOOKING DATE This shared shore excursion from Le Havre covers the complete American story of June 6, 1944 — Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery — with a licensed WWII expert guide and a freshly prepared French lunch included in the price. As seen in Saving Private Ryan, Omaha Beach is one of the great bucket list destinations for American travelers. Your guide brings the events of June 6, 1944 to life across every site, with sector-by-sector commentary that goes far beyond the standard tour. Designed specifically for cruise passengers, with pickup and drop-off at Le Havre cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.
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Itinerary
Your tour begins with a convenient pickup directly at the cruise terminal in Le Havre, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to your first stop
You will continue your journey to Pointe du Hoc, this area stands as one of the most dramatic and significant D-Day landmarks. Perched on high cliffs between Utah and Omaha Beaches, this site was a heavily fortified German position. On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Rangers bravely scaled the cliffs under enemy fire to neutralize the artillery. Visitors today can explore bomb craters, bunkers, and the memorial dedicated to the Rangers’ extraordinary courage. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Afterwards, head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought 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 to a 2 hour drive back to the the port or your hotel.
Return to Le Havre After a full day exploring Normandy’s most important World War II sites, relax on your return journey to Le Havre, arriving back at the cruise terminal.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group size: This is a shared group excursion with up to 25 fellow cruise passengers.
- Lunch on board: As part of your shore excursion, enjoy a delicious lunch with a freshly made French sandwich from a local Le Havre bakery, bottled water, and a sweet treat (seasonal apple or yogurt). A relaxed and satisfying break that both adults and children will love. Please let us know of any dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) at least 72 hours before the tour so we can accommodate you.
- Easy booking confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right away. If you book within 9 days of your tour date, final confirmation will be sent within 48 hours (subject to availability).
- Cruise-friendly schedule: The tour is designed to match your ship’s arrival and departure times from Le Havre, so you can relax and enjoy without worrying about missing the ship.
- Please note the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and some walking over uneven ground is required.
- Fitness level: A moderate level of physical activity is needed to fully enjoy the sites.
Reviews(19)
This was a tour from our cruise ship which also offered a similar tour. This tour was better in that there were only 12 people on the large full sized bus. We went to Pont du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. The Guide was arrogant and did not communicate well. He got our lunches from the bus and took them to the top of a rock, talked for awhile about Omaha Beach and then told us to find a place to eat and come back to the bus when we were done. There was nowhere to sit - no benches or anywhere to eat! The Guide simply seemed bothered to be there - like he was doing us a big favor. Then we went to the American Cemetery which was awe inspiring. The bus trip back was on time and uneventful.
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed traveling in a smaller group and that your visit to the American Cemetery was a meaningful experience. We're truly sorry to hear that the guiding and lunch stop did not meet your expectations. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and your comments have been shared with our team as we continually strive to improve. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Normandy in the future. Kind regards,
Easy to meet representative. Bus transportation was new and clean. Tour guide was the best in the business and he really spent time making sure everyone understood the D-Day invasion timeline. Lunch that was provided was good and we ate lunch on Omaha Beach
Dear Dave, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your D-Day experience with the guide. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. It was a pleasure welcoming you to Normandy, and we hope to see you again in the future!
Philip was incredibly knowledgeable and we had a great tour. My only suggestion is that the tour says 830 but the email the company sent said 800. Some on the tour didn’t get the email so we were a little late. But highly recommend!
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour and had a memorable experience. We'll pass on you kind words to Philip. We apologize for the confusion and will work on making our communications clearer. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy in the future!
I would give this tour 10 stars if I could. Thierry our driver and Anne-Sophie our guide were exceptional, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and a joy to be with. We learned and saw so much more than we expected, and certainly more than we would have during a standard excursion tour. I cannot recommend them enough.
Dear Scott, Thank you for choosing Normandy Private Tours. We're pleased to hear that it was a memorable experience for you. We shall pass on your kind words to Thierry and Anne-Sophie. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Normandy again in the future!
What a wonderful day with our driver, Sache, and our guide, Elise, in Normandy from our cruise ship. Sache was right on time to pick us up from the cruise terminal. We picked up our guide close to Normandy. Elise was bright, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We visited the German Cemetery, the American Cemetery, Pont du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach with the remnants of the Mulberry Docks, a German gun battery with the guns still in place and at the end a Commonwealth (British and Canadian) Cemetery. Elise had numerous photos and information to highlight every site. We dropped Elise in Bayeaux and Sache had us back to the ship right on time. This was a great day. We received what we paid for and it was worth the expense.
Dear Steven, Thank you for choosing us! We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience with the tour. We shall pass on your kind words to Elisa & Sache. We look forward to welcoming you back in Normandy in the future!
The points of interest were excellent. Better organization at bus pick up would have helped make the day more pleasant. It took nearly 30 minutes for everyone to find the Viator representative and bus. Our tour guide Philip, who was very knowledgeable, rushed us at Omaha Beach, giving us 20 minutes to eat lunch and take pictures. Also, we were under the impression that we would be stopping at the Normandy museum which didn't happen.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the sites visited and appreciated Philip’s knowledge. We apologize for the confusion at the meeting point and will work on improving the pick-up organization. We’re also sorry you felt rushed at Omaha Beach. Our guides follow a carefully timed itinerary to ensure guests return to the ship on time, but we’ll certainly share your comments with Philip. Regarding the museum, we apologize for any misunderstanding and will review our tour description to ensure it is as clear as possible. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Excellent tour, very informative. I wish we had more time at Omaha Beach, though. Highly recommend this tour
Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We understand wishing for a little more time at Omaha Beach—there’s certainly a lot to take in. We look forward to welcome you back to Normandy in future!
The tour guide was not very nice. He was rude and arrogant.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with the guide did not meet your expectations. Providing friendly, professional, and respectful service is something we take very seriously, and your comments are certainly not the standard we strive to deliver. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will discuss your feedback internally with our team to help ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you again for your honest review, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our services in the future.
Phillips was so knowledgeable and humorous. A great exploration of Omaha Beach.
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Omaha Beach with Philip, and that his knowledge and humor made the experience so special. I will gladly share your lovely words with him. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
The driver was excellent and the guide was awesome! Never stopped talking, and therefore gave us a tremendous amount of information. Good information. Now know a great deal more than I did going in… and appreciate that. Thank him for me.
Hi Lori, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with both the driver and the guide, and that the visit was so informative and meaningful. I will gladly pass along your thanks to the guide. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
