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Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

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Bayeux, France
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Dutch

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Optional museum entry ticket
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I pick up from all hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, gîtes, airbnb's in the Bayeux area. Other pick-up locations can be arranged, please enquire.

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Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain

In 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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sainte-Mere-Eglise

The 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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Utah Beach

Of 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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pointe du Hoc

On 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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

At 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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The 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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Optional museum entry ticket

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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