Private Tour of the D-Day Normandy Beaches

Overview

This private, curated day trip from Paris to Normandy gives you the opportunity to discover D-Day’s historic sites and hear stories from your guide that enrich your visit. At Utah Beach, explore the Utah Beach Landing Museum inside a preserved German bunker, the Higgins Boat Monument ,and the Utah Beach Memorial. share about the events, decisions, and individuals who shaped this pivotal moment in history. We'll pause for lunch in a historic wartime site reborn as a brasserie. The restaurant serves crowd-pleasing fare alongside French classics like boeuf bourguignon. You'll also have the opportunity to try Normandy cidre, selecting from either a crisp brut or a sweeter doux to suit your taste. At Omaha Beach, see the Normandy American Cemetery and the permanent exhibition at the visitor center, including a film about the American forces in WWII. Afterward, enjoy a peaceful ride back to Paris, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

What's included

• ✓Private driver
• ✓Lunch at a handpicked Normandy restaurant
• ✓Transportation in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle
• ✓Entrance fees to the Utah Beach Landing Museum
• ✓Private guided tour of the D-Day beaches
• ✓Private tour guide
• ✓Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

What you'll do

1. 1

   Your driver will pick you up at your hotel as you set off for your private day trip to Normandy. About halfway through our drive, we’ll break at a rest stop where you’ll be able to freshen up and grab a coffee or snack.

   ⏱ 3 hours
2. 2

   You will have the chance to explore the Utah Beach Landing Museum inside a well-preserved German bunker, view the Higgins Boat monument commemorating the amphibious landing craft, and pay respects at the Utah Beach Memorial before going back to the bus to head to your next destination.

   ⏱ 2 hours
3. 3

   Upon our arrival at our first stop, Utah Beach, you will have a break to enjoy lunch at Le Roosevelt, included with this experience. This charming brasserie is filled with wartime memorabilia and offers a mix of classic French fare and American staples. You’ll also have the opportunity to try Normandy cidre.

   ⏱ 45 min
4. 4

   The second part of your trip will be Omaha Beach, where you’ll be able to explore the visitor’s center exhibits. You will also have time to wander around the cemetery before boarding the bus back to Paris.

   ⏱ 3 hours
5. 5

   Enjoy a relaxing ride back to Paris, with another rest stop halfway to stretch your legs. Take this time to reflect on everything you have seen and learned during your day in Normandy. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel.

   ⏱ 3 hours

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation is by vehicle, but we’ll have up to 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of leisurely walking throughout the day.
• This tour is family-friendly, and guides can tailor the tour for your group to make sure kids are included. If you need a infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance.
• We'll stop halfway on the drive there and back for a restroom break and stretch. There’s also a lunch stop at Le Roosevelt, a restaurant near Utah Beach. Lunch isn’t included, but you’re welcome to select from the restaurant’s wide range of French brasserie classics, including vegetarian options.
• Wreath-laying ceremonies happen on select days at the American Cemetery. We can coordinate one during your visit if you request it before booking. This includes the opportunity for the guest to join in the ceremony by laying the wreath.
• Pick-up and drop-off to Paris hotels located within the Boulevard Périphérique are included. If you are staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pick-up. There may be an additional charge.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.