Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux
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About the Activity
On this full day tour of the American sector on D-Day, we will visit the drop zones of the US Airborne Divisions, the landing beaches "Utah" and "Omaha", the cliffs and German fortifications at La Pointe du Hoc, and we will finally pay our respects at the Normandy American Cemetery. At most sites there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms and/or grab a coffee.8 hours to 9 hours
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Pickup offered
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Optional museum entry ticket
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Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain
1 Rue de l'Eglise, Angoville-Au-Plain, France, 50480In this small village, the tiny church was used as a first aid post by two 2 medics from the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, who managed to save the lives of many injured soldiers, American as well as German.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Sainte Mere Eglise
Rua General Koenig, , Sainte-Mere-Eglise, FranceThe first town in France to be liberated by American troops in WW2. This strategic crossroads town was captured by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the “All American” 82nd Airborne Division. Taken early in the morning of 6th June and also depicted in the film The Longest Day. Hear the stories of the men involved, including John Steele who got caught on the town steeple.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
Plage de la Madeleine, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France, 50480Of the two American sectors on D-Day, the landings at Utah Beach were the most successful. Here you will hear about the various factors that contributed to the American success, and you will have the opportunity to see monuments dedicated to the units involved in the landings on 6 June, as well as German bunkers.45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Pointe du Hoc
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France, 14450On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, FranceAt the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Colleville-sur-Mer, France, 14710The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- I pick up from all hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, gîtes, airbnb's in or near Bayeux. Other pick-up locations can be arranged, please enquire.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Dutch
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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