GUIDED
TOUR
English
TOUR
Free
time
DEPARTURE : 9:00 am
departure from Bayeux, Place de Quebec
Duration of the visit : 4.5 hours
Price : 75€ / per person
OMAHA BEACH D-DAY EXPERIENCE (MORNING)
Starting at a convenient hour, this tour is designed to allow you to have breakfast in your hotel before meeting your guide at the tour departure point in the center of Bayeux. Once onboard, you will be transported in a modern air-conditioned van/ bus to experience and explore the American sector, Omaha.
You will follow the footsteps of the famous Big Red One and Blue & Grey Division (29th) that landed in the early morning hours of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy. You will have lasting memories of your visit including, walking the grounds of the beautiful Normandy American Cemetery.
Highlights
- Maximum of 20 clients per tour
- Tour delivered in English only!
- Experienced professional guides
- Guided visits and occasions to take photos and explore
BAYEUX
Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major city secured by the Allies in France. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town. The population is about 15000 inhabitants.
POINTE DU HOC
During World War Two, the Nazis were in the process of building the Atlantik Wall; a series of fortifications from Norway to the border of France and Spain. Stretching for over 2000 miles, this formidable construction of fortifications was designed to try and prevent an Allied landing in the west. One such site was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.
OMAHA BEACH – DOG GREEN
You will hear the story of "the Bedford Boys", a group of 30 young men from Bedford Virginia, a town of 3,200. All of whom had joined the National Guard before the outbreak of WW2 and had then been incorporated into Company A, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. Prior to D-Day, they were chosen to be the first wave to land on Omaha Beach, Dog Green Sector, which was the best defended and toughest of the invasion points on that historic day.
AMERICAN CEMETERY
The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the visitor center before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery . Four women and three Medal of Honor recipients, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr, are some of the most notable people buried here.
BAYEUX
Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major city secured by the Allies in France. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town. The population is about 15000 inhabitants.
Detail tour
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Stage : 1 / 5
WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING BY 08:40
Meeting point
Departure
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We like to run on schedule and if you are not at the departure point by the advertised boarding time, we will depart. There will be others on board that have arrived as requested and we do not want to impact their experience. If you do arrive late, you will need to take a cab at your own expense to catch up with the tour. We strongly advise you to arrive early for the tour as no refunds will be considered if you miss the service.
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We kindly ask that you be at the shuttle departure point at Place De Quebec in Bayeux at least 10 minutes before the shuttle is due to depart. If you are coming by car, free parking near the train station (10 mins walking).
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Stage : 2 / 5
Guided tour and free time
US Army Rangers
POINTE DU HOC
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One of the famous german gun battery was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.
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Stage : 3 / 5
Guided tour
Dog Green Sector
Omaha Beach
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The US 1st Infantry and 29th Infantry Divisions, as well as elements of the US Army Rangers were tasked with opening up 5 exit points to start the movement inland. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha".
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Depending on the tide, you will have the opportunity to walk on the sand and see the beach from the soldiers perspective. From this point of view, the high bluffs that once had machine guns firing down, are very intimidating.
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Stage : 4 / 5
Guided tour and free time
Time to reflect
American Cemetery
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The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the visitor center before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery.
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Stage : 5 / 5
around 1 pm
End of the tour
BAYEUX
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We will finish this Normandy American tour at the same location as we started. Please note that we do not drop off at hotels.
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* As we have limited space onboard the vehicles we use for this tour, we are sorry
but it is not possible to carry in our vehicles any of the following:
- Luggage / Wheelchairs (including fold up types) / Mobility scooters / Walking frames
* 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.
* For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
* If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
* Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
* Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
* We are forced to pay a PayPal chargeback fee. 5% will be removed from the amount you are refunded.
* With respect to our intricate planning, we cannot make any exceptions to this policy.
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important information
* As we have limited space onboard the vehicles we use for this tour, we are sorry
but it is not possible to carry in our vehicles any of the following:
- Luggage / Wheelchairs (including fold up types) / Mobility scooters / Walking frames
* 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.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
* For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
* If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
* Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
* Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
* We are forced to pay a PayPal chargeback fee. 5% will be removed from the amount you are refunded.
* With respect to our intricate planning, we cannot make any exceptions to this policy.