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DDay American Beaches and US Airborne Full Day Tour from Bayeux
- Duration8 hours 30 min
- GroupShared · max 7
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is in a small group of a maximum of 8 people, with plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.
We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers landed, Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, as well as the German strongpoint of Pointe du Hoc, assaulted by the US Army Rangers. We will also visit the sites of the US Airborne Operation, including its most iconic site, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where a terrible battle happened on the night of June 5, 1944. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who gave their lives to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.
What to expect
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, 14710, France
First, we will have a 30-minute drive from Bayeux to Omaha Beach. You will start the day where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions landed. Our guides, with the help of maps and pictures, will explain to you all the details of “bloody Omaha”. From the layout of the German defenses to the plight of the first waves, we will share with you the stories of these brave Gi’s who conquered the beach.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710, France
Your guide will show you the American cemetery behind Omaha beach. the resting place of more than 9,000 American servicemen and women. This sacred place, run by the American Battle Monuments Commission, is the most visited D-Day site in Normandy.
Pointe du Hoc
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, 14450, France
You will discover the unique site of Pointe du Hoc. Follow the footsteps of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion led by the famous Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder who scaled the cliffs to destroy a German gun battery threatening the whole US landing operation. Bomb craters, bunkers, dugouts, come and see this outstanding battlefield. After visiting Pointe du Hoc, we will drive 30 minutes to Sainte-Mère-Eglise.
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France
In the heart of the Airborne operation, you will visit the small town of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. It was the first town to be captured by the American paratroopers. One of them got stuck up on the church tower during that night. Your guide will share with you the details of this crucial operation and many stories of these brave men. We will then leave Sainte-Mère-Eglise and drive 20 minutes to Utah Beach.
Utah Beach
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, 50480, France
At Utah beach your guide will tell you how the 4th Infantry Division successfully breached the German defenses. The first wave was led by Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr who landed on that Beach at 6:30am. He was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor. We will then drive 15 minutes to our next stop, Angoville-au-Plain.
Angoville-Au-Plain
Angoville-Au-Plain, France
Your guide will bring you to the church of Angoville-au-Plain. This site was used as an aid-station. Two young medics treated about 80 wounded soldiers for two days. Discover their heroic feat, a moving story about humanity and dedication on the battlefield. After this visit, we will have a 35-minute drive back to Bayeux.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Your guide will pick you up at the excursions parking space ("excursions" painted in yellow on the asphalt), in front of the white sign saying "pick-up for excursions"
End / drop-off
Your guide will pick you up at the excursions parking space ("excursions" painted in yellow on the asphalt), in front of the white sign saying "pick-up for excursions"
What's included
Included
- Experienced and certified guide
- Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Adult (7–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Product code
- 381843P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
- Drop-off address
- Your arrival time
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Traveller reviews
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