Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $1,199 / person
- Location
- Rouen
- Languages
- AR, DE, RU, CMN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Normandy Day - Normandy Tours
Description
Rouen is a city shaped by history — Joan of Arc, Gothic cathedrals, centuries of war and resilience. This full-day private tour adds another chapter: the beaches and battlefields where World War II turned in favour of the Allies. The D-Day sites are roughly two hours from Rouen. Your driver picks you up directly — at the cruise terminal or your hotel — and takes you through the Normandy countryside to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is a private tour, so the pace is yours. Linger where it matters. Move on when you're ready. No itinerary forced on you by a group, no bus full of strangers. Your guaranteed return means you never have to worry about making it back to the ship on time. Your driver handles that entirely. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide to unlock the deeper stories — the tactics, the decisions, the human cost — behind each site you visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
On the morning of June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Rangers were given what many considered a suicide mission: scale a 30-meter cliff face, under enemy fire, and destroy a German gun battery threatening both Omaha and Utah Beach. They made it. Today, Pointe du Hoc remains almost exactly as the Rangers left it. Shell craters scar the earth. Concrete bunkers sit split open by Allied bombardment. Gun emplacements still point toward the Channel. It is one of the most preserved D-Day sites in Normandy — and one of the most visceral.
Omaha was the bloodiest of the five D-Day landing beaches. American forces faced heavily fortified German positions on the bluffs above — and paid an enormous price. Today the beach is wide, quiet, and edged by dunes. Standing here, looking out to sea, it is almost impossible to reconcile the stillness with what took place. That contrast — between the peace of the place now and the violence of that morning — is what makes Omaha unlike anywhere else. Your driver will give you time to walk, reflect, and take in the scale of it.
Perched on the bluffs above Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery holds 9,387 graves — soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave their lives in the liberation of Western Europe. The rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David stretch across 70 acres of manicured lawn, facing west toward America. The site includes a memorial chapel, a Wall of the Missing bearing 1,557 names, and an interactive museum telling the story of the Normandy Campaign. Few places in the world carry this kind of weight.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name. Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance. Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time. Note: If your booking includes a historian guide upgrade, your guide will join the group at the D-Day beaches, approximately two hours after departure from Rouen.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour take?
Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $1,199 per person for this Rouen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name. Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance. Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time. Note: If your booking includes a historian guide upgrade, your guide will join the group at the D-Day beaches, approximately two hours after departure from Rouen. Pickup points include Novotel Suites Rouen Normandie, Hotel d'Angleterre Rouen Centre Gare.
What languages is Rouen Shore Excursion: Private D-Day Beaches Full-Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, RU, CMN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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