bayeux tours of normandy

• All Destinations
• United States
• European Theater
• Pacific Theater
• The Home Front
• The Holocaust
• Pearl Harbor
• WWII Events
• Wings, Wheels, & Weapons
• General WWII Travel Topics
• Work With Me
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

DESTINATION: WWII

A World War II Travel Blog

The 10 Best Local D-Day Tours in Normandy for 2024: Beaches, Battlefields, & Beyond

Last Updated: January 29, 2024 //  by  Ashley Smith Leave a Comment

While many travelers can only squeeze in a day trip to Normandy from Paris , just as many others dedicate a couple of days here to take advantage of the many available Normandy D-Day tours. Booking a local day tour of the many worthwhile D-Day sites is the best way to get the most out of your visit.

Table of Contents

Why book one of the Normandy D-Day tours?

Day tours in Normandy are great for many reasons, for instance:

• Transportation – There’s not a lot of reliable public transportation here, so booking a tour will ensure you can get to all the sites you want to see without having to rent a car.
• Expertise – The Normandy tour guides are experts in their field and can provide loads of historical background on the sites you’ll visit.
• Planning – Or really, the lack thereof. Book yourself on a tour and you won’t have to deal with any of the logistical planning.
• Like-minded travelers – On tours like these you get to meet like-minded travelers excited to discuss the topics at hand and share these experiences. This is especially great if you’re traveling solo.

This post only covers D-Day tours originating in Normandy . You have to already be here to join them, or be able to easily get here before the start time. With the exception of two, all the rest start and end in the town of Bayeux . If you’re looking for Normandy day tours starting and ending in Paris, check out my post on Normandy day tours from Paris .

Choosing the best Normandy D-Day tours

But which of the many available tours out there are the best ones? Which ones go to the best places and cover the most ground? Luckily, you have a World War II travel expert at your disposal to scrutinize them all and help you choose!

I haven’t taken all the tours on this list, but I do have a keen sense of what the average Normandy visitor wants from a tour of the D-Day sites . To create this list, I’ve compared the many available tours against my stringent set of criteria. I’ve taken into account things like:

• Customer rating and reviews
• Length of the tour and start/end times
• Overall benefit (Is it worth your valuable time?)
• Topic/focus of the tour
• Ease of logistics

…and much more. All so you can be sure which of these Normandy D-Day tours are the most deserving of your precious time and money. All the tours in this post are English-language tours and all prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

So how do I go about choosing which tours are the “best?” Well, I’m extremely particular when it comes to booking travel. I’ll never recommend anything that’s rated lower than 4 out of 5 stars, anything with no reviews, or anything that’s offered by a company that looks less than reputable. As always, I only recommend the things I would personally book for myself. (And I’m a hard sell.)

And if you do find yourself in Paris, be sure to check out the many interesting WWII sites in Paris . There are some great museums and memorials here not to miss.

My favorite day tour companies

The two companies I always go to for day tours (anywhere I go) are Viator and Get Your Guide . I’ve booked many tours through them and have always been satisfied. They’re both well-known in the travel industry; Viator is owned by TripAdvisor. They’re both super easy to book with; most tours offer free cancelation; and they always have competitive prices.

I also like Tours By Locals for great private options. You can find some amazing guides here who are fully licensed, with history degrees, years of experience, and unique local perspectives.

So, let’s get to it! All things considered, these are my choices for the best D-Day tours in Normandy for 2024.

For more information on each of the sites and museums mentioned in this post, check out my articles on what to see at each of the five Allied landing beach sectors: Utah , Omaha , Gold , Juno , & Sword Beaches.

Best D-Day tours in Normandy: at a glance

In this post, I’ll dig into what makes these the best D-Day tours to take in Normandy. I’ll tell you why I picked them, what makes them stand out among the others, what they include (and what they don’t), and more. But first, here’s the quick list of my picks for the 10 best Normandy D-Day tours:

• Best overall : Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux
• Best half-day tour : American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour
• Best private tour : American D-Day Private Tour with a Licensed Guide
• Best shore excursion : D-Day Landing Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre
• Best Band of Brothers tour : Omaha and Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux
• Best tour for Canadian visitors : Full-Day Canadian Battlefields and Sites of Normandy Tour
• Most unique Normandy D-Day tour : Half-Day Sidecar Excursion to the Landing Beaches
• Best tour from Caen : Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum
• Best D-Day tour for British visitors : British D-Day World War II Normandy Private Tour
• Best bonus D-Day sites tou r: Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux

That’s the simple list; now let’s dig deeper into which of these Normandy D-Day tours is going to be the best for you .

Also check out: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Normandy’s D-Day Sites

1. Best overall Normandy D-Day tour from Bayeux

My pick for best overall: Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Without a doubt, my pick for the absolute best D-Day tour in Normandy is this one, for 3 main reasons: it’s a small group tour (maximum 8 people); it has a 5-star rating after almost 1,000 reviews; and it stops at all the right places.

What you’ll see on this tour

This tour includes stops at:

• Omaha Beach
• St-Mère-Église
• Pointe du Hoc
• Utah Beach and the Utah Beach Museum
• Normandy American Cemetery
• La Cambe German Cemetery*

*This stop isn’t listed in the tour description, but many recent reviews say they also stopped here. If you read my post on the best D-Day sites to visit , you’ll know why I recommend a stop at the German cemetery as well.

Why it’s the best

This tour includes all sites I absolutely recommend visiting and no unnecessary fluff. This tour is also ideal for American visitors since it focuses on the American landing zones of Utah and Omaha Beaches. If you have to choose just one day tour for Normandy, this is your best option!

I also love small-group tours because of the individual attention each visitor receives and it’s just a more enjoyable experience overall . (No being herded or not being able to ask questions, etc.) Plus, this tour has a 5-star rating and almost a thousand rave reviews ! Reviewers’ favorite aspects of this tour have been the knowledgeable tour guides and the choice of stops.

What to expect on this tour:

This is a full-day (9-hour) tour that starts and ends in Bayeux . It includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux
• Your own knowledgeable guide
• Air conditioned private transportation
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your tour’s start time

It does not include lunch, optional gratuities, or other personal expenses.

How much this tour costs

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs just $139 per person . All things considered, I feel this is a fantastic value for such a highly-rated tour that visits many of the best sites. I would absolutely book this tour myself.

A similar option

There’s another tour that’s similar to this one but that trades in the Utah Beach Museum and La Cambe Germany Cemetery for a visit to the small village of Angoville-au-Plain . If you’d like to visit a small local village where a lot of fighting took place (by the 101 st Airborne), check out: Utah & Omaha Beach D-Day Tour from Bayeux Station .

This tour also has a 5-star rating and tons of rave reviews and is also a small-group tour with a maximum of 8 people.

2. Best half-day Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for best half-day Normandy D-Day tour: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour from Bayeux

If you find yourself on a time budget here in Normandy but still want to see some of the top D-Day sites, this is the tour for you. This 4-hour tour visits the key American locations, has a maximum of 8 passengers, and has a 5-star review rating.

This half-day Normandy tour includes stops at:

If you have limited time for a D-Day tour , these are three sites you shouldn’t miss . It caps the tour at 8 people for a more personalized experience, and it has a 5-star rating after hundreds of rave reviews . All the best reviews go to the tour guide Matt!

Another thing I love about this tour is that you can choose between morning or afternoon start times . Because it’s just a half-day tour, you can opt for either a 9:00 am start or a 2:00 pm start.

What to expect on this tour

This is a half-day tour (4 hours) that starts and ends in Bayeux . It includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux city center
• Private, air conditioned transportation
• Your own knowledgeable tour guide
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your tour

It does not include lunch, optional gratuities, or your own personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week, two times per day, and costs $95 per person . For a small group tour that visits the three main American D-Day sites with a passionate and knowledgeable guide, this is a great deal.

3. Best private D-Day Normandy tour

My pick for best private D-Day tour in Normandy: American D-Day Private Tour with a Licensed Guide (Pierre)

There was some stiff competition here for best private tour, but ultimately I chose this one offered by Pierre, a local who lives in Bayeux.

The greatest thing about hiring a private tour guide for Normandy is you get to choose which sites you visit . Most guides have a list of sites they think are the best, but all are open to amending your tour to your preferences. For instance, for this tour, Pierre plans to take you to:

• Utah & Omaha Beach (the two American landing beaches)
• Pointe du Hoc (American battleground)
• Sainte-Mère-Église

But again, he’s happy to work with you to choose which sites to visit in order to create the D-Day tour you’ve always wanted.

I chose this particular tour for the best private option for a few reasons. First, the guide Pierre has been a licensed D-Day tour guide for over 8 years. Not only that, his background is in political science with a master’s degree in American history . And because he was born in France and lives in Bayeux, you’ll be able to get a unique perspective on D-Day. You can read his bio here .

Additionally, this tour is available for groups up to 7 people (whereas many of the others can only accommodate 4) and as such is a much better value than many others

This is a full-day (8.5-hour) private tour that starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Fully customizable itinerary of sites that you choose (or go with the pre-planned ones)
• Your own private expert local guide with political and historical background

It does not include lunch and other personal expenses, optional gratuities, or museum admission if you choose to visit an extra museum.

As of January 2024, this tour costs $1034 for a group up to 7 people , for everything mentioned above. This is a great option for larger groups or families, but just as awesome for couples looking for a personalized experience.

Honorable mentions

In case this one doesn’t work for you or Pierre isn’t available on your required date, the other private options I considered are:

• American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux for up to 4 people, with Karine , licensed Normandy tour guide for over 30 years
• American D-Day Beaches Tour for 8-16 people with Sabrina , national tour guide and lecturer
• Landing Beaches, Normandy, D-Day Full Day Private tour from either Caen or Bayeux with Jonathan , licensed tour guide with a master’s degree in French history. This tour costs much less than the other ones, and the caveat is that you pick him up and visit these sites in your own car. You’re booking the guide only here, no driver.

4. Best shore excursion Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for best shore excursion to Normandy’s D-Day sites: D-Day Landing Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre

If you’re planning to arrive to the area via cruise ship and are looking to spend a day exploring Normandy’s historic sites, this is the best D-Day tour for you, tailor-made for cruise ship passengers.

This full-day Normandy D-Day tour includes visits to:

If you’re visiting Normandy via cruise ship, you’ll most likely dock at the port in Le Havre. But seeing as how most Normandy D-Day tours leave from Bayeux, your options are limited. This particular tour is tailor-made for cruise ship passengers like you.

You’ll get picked up and dropped off right there at the port near your ship by a guide who understands your particular needs as a cruise ship passenger on a shore excursion . The three sites it includes are my top 3 recommendations for anyone visiting Normandy for any amount of time. And most importantly, it has a 5-star rating and rave reviews .

This full-day (10-hour) shore excursion starts and ends at the cruise port in Le Havre. It includes:

• Expert guide to tell you all about the sites you’ll visit plus the relevant history of Le Havre as well
• Round trip transportation to and from your cruise port
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour

As of January 2024, this tour ranges in cost depending on which month of the year you book, but starting rates are $209 per person (in the summer). When rates are higher (like in the spring), the price goes down the more people you have in your group. Take a look at their availability calendar to see the different prices.

5. Best Band of Brothers tour

My pick for the best Band of Brothers -inspired tour: Omaha and Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux

There’s a good chance that if you’re here looking at Normandy D-Day tours then you’ve either read the book by Stephen Ambrose or watched the Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks miniseries Band of Brothers . (And if you haven’t, go do that… NOW.) If you’re as big a fan of the story as I am, you’ll love this tour.

This full-day tour of Normandy’s D-Day sites includes visits to:

• Airborne Museum
• Plane crash site at Beuzeville-au-Plain
• Marmion’s Farm
• Brecourt Manor
• Angoville-au-Plain
• Drop Zone D

This tour is specifically tailored to intrigue fans of the show Band of Brothers so you’ll visit many lesser-known sites and learn more about the history.

You can watch Band of Brothers here on Amazon and it’s also currently available on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max.

This tour is operated by Overlord Tour, a leading tour company in the area specifically dedicated to D-Day history. Its itinerary and guides have rave reviews and it’s a favorite among Band of Brothers fans and WWII buffs in general.

I like that it visits the top sites, but also many more obscure sites that the majority of visitors don’t get to see or learn about . You’re sure to make some good friends on this group tour. I also really like the price point—good value here for sure.

This full-day (9-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Round trip transportation
• Small-group limited to 16 people
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your start time

It does not include the cost of lunch, any optional gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $158 per person . Something I’d like to note about the cost: When you book this tour directly with Overlord Tours instead of through Viator, the cost is slightly lower (€130 which, as of Jan 2024, is about $141 US ).

While this may be tempting, consider this: when you book through Viator , you get the benefit of a full refund if you need to cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the start of your scheduled tour.

When you book directly with Overlord, if you should need to cancel or you simply change your mind, you’ll be subject to a 6% cancelation fee no matter what. If you need to cancel within 14 days of your tour, you now owe a 50% cancelation fee . And if you should want to cancel within a week of your tour, you lose 100% of your booking cost .

That’s just something to think about. Don’t always be so quick to choose the lowest price without digging a little deeper. (Personally, I’d be happy to pay the $17 more for the peace of mind because I know how unpredictable travel planning can be.) By booking with Viator, you still get the highly-rated Overlord tour, but you also get a little bit more freedom and forgiveness.

6. Best D-Day tour for Canadian visitors

My pick for the best D-Day tour for Canadian visitors: Full-Day Canadian Battlefields and Sites of Normandy Tour

You’ve probably noticed that most of these tours center around the American D-Day achievements, but Canada and Great Britain also participated in this monumental invasion. Canadian visitors, this tour focuses on the struggles and achievements of your fellow countrymen.

This full-day tour of Normandy D-Day sites includes stops at:

• Juno Beach and the Juno Beach Center
• Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
• The communes of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernieres-sur-Mer, Authie, Abbey d’Ardenne, and Carpiquet to follow the Canadian advance

As far as Normandy D-Day tours go, there are very few that specifically focus on the battles and achievements of Canadian troops . This tour does not only that, but it also maxes out at 8 passengers , has a 5-star rating , and tons of rave reviews about the tour guides. Plus, the price tag makes this a fantastic value.

This full-day (8-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Your own expert tour guide
• Small-group tour of 8 passengers or less
• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux as well as transportation between the sites
• Juno Beach Center admission costs

It does not include lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses. For a full refund, you must cancel within one week of your chosen tour’s start time.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $148 per person . This is a great deal, especially considering this is one of the only tours of its kind dedicated to Canadian-only D-Day sites.

7. Most unique Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for the most unique Normandy D-Day tour: Half-Day Sidecar Excursion to the Landing Beaches

For something quite different than all the other Normandy D-Day tours out there, check out this tour of the D-Day sites via fully restored vintage sidecars!

This half-day D-Day sites tour includes visits to:

• Arromanches-les-Bains (one of my favorite spots)
• Longues-sur-Mer
• The commune of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

And all of your travel between the sites will take place aboard some awesome vintage sidecars. What a unique way to explore Normandy!

I love this tour because it’s something totally different from the rest. Rather than drive between the sites in a sedan or multi-passenger van (or worse, a giant tour bus), you get to see Normandy from a totally unique (and fun!) perspective .

Beyond that, this is one of the few Normandy day tours that visits Arromanches-les-Bains and the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer . The commune of Arromanches is located in the Gold Beach sector and is famous for being the location of the artificial harbors that helped the Allies win the war (which you can still see out in the ocean today).

The Longues-sur-Mer battery is another great site I recommend visiting. Here, you’ll find the most intact German battery that still exists and it really helps to put German defense of the “Atlantic Wall” into perspective.

This tour also has a 5-star rating and nothing but rave reviews . I also love how hard they work to make visiting these somber locations fun and interesting.

This half-day (4-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Private, round-trip transportation
• Use of vintage helmets, gloves, glasses, and jackets for some fun photo ops
• Fully licensed and insured professional tour guides
• Maximum of 8 people on this tour
• Full refund if canceled up to 24 hours before your tour’s starting time

It does not include the cost of lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $244 per person (through April) and then increases to $271 per person from May 1st onwards. For such a unique and fun tour, and one of your only chances to visit Arromanches and Longues-sur-Mer, this price point makes sense, even if it is just a half-day tour. This will definitely be an experience you’ll never forget.

8. Best Normandy D-Day tour from Caen

My pick for the best Normandy tour from Caen: Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum

It’s true that most of the best Normandy D-Day tours start and end in Bayeux, but what if you’re staying in Caen? Rather than having to make your way to Bayeux to start your tour, check out this one that starts and ends in Caen.

This full-day tour includes visits to:

• Caen Memorial Museum

This is one of the only available Normandy D-Day tours that includes a self-guided visit to the Caen Memorial Museum, widely believed to be the best World War II museum in France . I personally consider this museum a must-visit, so I love that this tour includes it. I also like that the museum portion of the tour is self-guided since everyone visits museums in their own way.

This is another small-group tour (capped at 7 people) and it has tons of rave reviews, especially of the guides (5/5).

This full-day (7-hour) tour starts and ends in Caen. It includes:

• Admission to the Caen Memorial Museum
• Maximum of 7 people total
• Full refund if canceled within 2 days of your tour

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $129 per person all year long. Since this includes museum admission (about $22 US), that makes this tour one great value to visit these top locations.

9. Best tour for British visitors

My pick for best D-Day tour for British visitors: British D-Day World War II Normandy Private Tour

Despite the fact that Great Britain was a massive participant in the D-Day landings, landing at two of the five beaches, there are shockingly few tours that focus on the British sectors. However, if you’re willing and able to opt for a private tour, this one is a great option.

• Pegasus Bridge and Memorial
• Main British airborne sites in Ranville
• Ranville War Cemetery
• Sword Beach landing sites and German headquarters
• Juno and Gold Beaches (pass by)

But since this is a private option, you have the ability to customize it to your preferences. Care to also visit Arromanches-les-Bains? Talk to your guide about it!

So few Normandy D-Day tours visit the British sectors and this one is great because you can customize it with the sites you most want to visit. You also have Eric as your guide, a fabulous Scottish tour guide who has lived and tour-guided in Normandy for the past 20 years.

Also, because you can fit up to 8 people on this tour, that makes this one of the best-priced private tours out there!

This full-day (8.5-hour) tour starts and ends in beautiful Bayeux. It includes:

• Pick-up, drop-off, and round-trip transportation between all sites
• Private transportation
• The ability to customize the tour the way you want

It does not include lunch or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $899 per group up to 8 people . This is the best per-person rate of all the private Normandy tours I’ve seen.

10. Best bonus D-Day sites tour

My pick for best bonus D-Day sites tour: Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux

This tour visits many of the same sites as the others, but I’m calling this a “bonus” tour because it passes by a number of additional sites you might not otherwise see. Even though these are just “pass-by” stops, they still might interest you.

• Commune of Angoville-au-Plain, drop zone of the 101 st Airborne
• Site of the hedgerows battle (pass by)
• Major Richard Winters Memorial (pass by)
• Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (pass by)

On this tour, even in between stops you’ll get to see interesting things like the famous hedgerows (“bocage”) and the monument to Maj. Dick Winters whom you may know from Band of Brothers .

This tour also has a 5-star rating and is one of the most popular Normandy D-Day tours on Viator (with over 1,100 rave reviews).

This full-day (8.5-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Admission to the Airborne Museum
• Round-trip transportation
• Air conditioned minivan
• Professional tour guide

This isn’t necessarily a small-group tour since it has a maximum of 20 passengers (if it fills up). It does not include lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $159 per person . This price point is par for the course and you get to see so much.

Other Normandy D-Day tours

If you have questions about other Normandy D-Day tours that I didn’t cover in this post, let me know! I’ve examined nearly all of them. So if you find one you’re curious about, leave a comment below and  I’ll tell you why it didn’t make the list .

More info for your Normandy D-Day trip

• Hotels:  Read reviews and find great places to stay  here on Booking.com  (my personal favorite).  Hotels.com  and  Expedia  usually have good deals too though.
• Save lots of money and time  by getting some  Paris GoCity passes .
• Rental cars:  Check out the  best local rental car deals here.
• For more Normandy D-Day tours,  check out all the options from  Viator  and  Get Your Guide .
• Don’t forget a   France guidebook  and this must-have  France customs and culture guide !

Have a great time on your tour of Normandy! I hope I’ve made planning your trip a little easier.

Save this info, pin this image:

Subscribe to DWWII

About Ashley Smith

Ashley is a World War II historian and travel expert who has visited 32 countries. She specializes in quick trips throughout Europe and the Americas with a focus on World War II museums, memorials, battlefields, and other sites of interest. Originally from Memphis, TN, she currently lives in Boston with her husband and two feline commanders.

Reader Interactions

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Paris WWII Sites Map

• Full day tours
• Half day tour
• Mont Saint Michel
• Personalized Tours
• Tour from Paris
• Tour from Ports
• Two days tours

You want the best guides on the Normandy Beaches ?

… Take our shuttle in Bayeux for a sightseeing tour of the D-Day Beaches

TOUR #1 Omaha Beach – Half Day Tour

TOUR #2 Omaha Beach / Utah Beach – Full Day Tour

TOUR #2B The Battle of The Hedgerows Tour – Full Day Tour

TOUR #2FS Omaha / Utah – Full Day Tour

TOUR #3 Omaha / Band of Brothers – Full Day Tour

TOUR #4 British / Canadian Sectors Tour – Full Day Tour

TOUR #5 101st Airborne Tour – Full Day Tour

TOUR #6 Neptune Tour – Two Days Tour

TOUR #7 Bradley’s Tour – Two Days Tour

TOUR #7B Beyond The Beachead Tour

Private Tours #8 – Specialized Tours

Private Tours #9 from Cruise Ports in Van

Group Tours #9B from Cruise Ports

Private TOUR #10 Pick Up Paris – Two Days Tour

Tour #11 Mont-Saint-Michel Tour

Tour #12 – Normandy Jeep Experience – Specialized Tours

TOUR #13 Omaha-Utah / Mont-Saint-Michel – Two Days Tour

Canadian Tour #8B – Specialized Tours

Revisit History With Us

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in normandy with overlordtour and take advantage of our 30 years of experience guiding the d-day battlefields of normandy . our shuttles from bayeux offer you the best tours of the normandy d-day beaches ..

On June 6 1944, 135,000 men and 20,000 vehicles were brought onto the shores of Normandy during the night via five landing beaches . Come and re-live the Normandy invasion with a guided tour and discover: the D-Day landing beaches (Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah), Point du Hoc, the Airborne sectors, the D-day battlefields and the D-day museums. Take a fascinating and informative battle site tour led by our expert guides. We are recommended by veterans!

Don’t delay! Depart for all your tour destinations with Overlordtour in our luxury air conditioned vehicles:

“Thanks to the most experienced and professional guides , you will take the best guided tours of Omaha and Utah and also of Sword, Juno and Gold beaches.”

“Discover the exciting history of the scattered paratrooper landings of “Easy Company” with Overlordtour. We will take you to the authentic Norman Battlefields where the 506th, Colonel Sink, and Lt Dick Winters fought – including, Drop Zones, Battlefields, D-Day beaches, Headquarters, and remote private locations.”

“The Longest Day” – Twentieth Century Fox, F. Zarruck Productions: All rights reserved. “Saving Private Ryan” – Paramount Pictures: All rights reserved. “Band of Brothers” – HBO (A Divsion of Time Warner Entertainment Company): All rights reserved.

Overlordtour’s Normandy Group Tours are waiting to explore Omaha and Utah with you!

Enjoy a tour with our 1944’s vehicles.

Jeeptours.fr

No better place to die.

Captain Dale Adam Dye Jr., USMC (Ret.) (born October 8, 1944) is an American actor, technical advisor, radio personality and writer. A decorated Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, Dye has also offered his expertise to television, such as the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers and The Pacific , and video games, including the Medal of Honor

His next film “No better place to die” tells of the fierce battle of La Fiere.

The battle at La Fiere was an epic engagement for the 82nd Airborne in Normandy. La Fiere takes its importance from being a crossing for the Merderet River near St. Mere Eglise. As the Merderet River was a significant obstacle in the invasion, securing the river crossings was a major objective of the 82nd Airborne on D-Day in order to anchor the right flank of the invasion.

Exclusive access granted to Overlordtour

Overlordtour has now an official contract with the owner of Brecourt, Mr Devalavielle, who grants us the exclusive access to the Brecourt field.

OVERLORDTOUR provide interactive maps for your convenience

After you have selected or created your own tour with us, Overlordtour will provide you with detailed interactive maps to assist you with orientation and a birds-eye view of the history and excitement that awaits your arrival!

Let Overlordtour take you on a Normandy WWII beaches tour

Build a website. Sell your stuff. Write a blog. And so much more.

Start your website

THE 10 BEST Bayeux Tours & Excursions

Bayeux tours.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Private Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

31. Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux

32. Omaha Afternoon Half Day Tour to Visit the Landing Areas at Omaha Beach

33. Normandy WW2 Classic Jeep Tour

34. Full-Day Canadian Battlefields and sites Normandy Tour

35. Normandy Private Mont Saint Michel Tour From Bayeux

36. British & American D-Day Experience

37. Gastronomic E-Bike guided Tour / Private

38. Normandy D-Day Tour From Paris

39. Electrically Assisted Bike Excursion (E-Bike) / E-Bike excursion self guided

40. Mont Saint Michel Full Day Tour from Bayeux

41. Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hours (March-Sept)

42. Omaha Morning Half Day Tour to visit the landing areas at Omaha Beach

43. Private Guided Day Trip to Mont Saint Michel from Bayeux

44. Private Normandy Tour US Landing Beaches from Bayeux or Caen

45. Private Tours American sector WW2 with a local licence guide from Bayeux and Caen

46. Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY

47. DDay American Beaches and US Airborne Full Day Tour from Bayeux

48. Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

49. Dday experience Half Day Tour US Sector

50. Private Normandy DDay Tour - All inclusive full day

51. Half-day sidecar excursion to the landing beaches

52. Mont Saint Michel / Bayeux, day tour with a licence local guide from Bayeux or Caen

53. Private Tour: Rouen and Giverny Day Trip from Bayeux

54. Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French

55. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen

56. Normandy Battlefields Tour - Sword Beach and the British Airborne Sector (B2)

57. Private guided Allied D-Day Tour from Bayeux

58. Normandy WW2 British Jeep Tour

59. Dday experience Full Day Tour US Sector

60. Normandy WW2 Full Day Classic Jeep Tour

What travelers are saying.

• +33 607 195 405
• Tripadvisor

• Group tours
• Private tours
• Group shuttle
• Jordan Eudine
• Rethro Lemieux
• Morgane Bowen
• Juliette Poupinet
• Pierre-Alexandre Roussel
• Frédéric Masse
• Charles Miglierina
• Pascal Tinker Loiseau
• Cotet Marine
• Romarine Gaillard
• Etienne Ferret
• Bayeux Accommodation
• Bayeux Restaurants
• Bayeux Museums
• how to find us

NORMANDY AMERICAN D-DAY EXPERIENCE

If you want a tour that will take you to all the main sites in the American sector of the D-Day Normandy landing beaches and, want to book individual seats, then this is the tour for you!

GUIDED TOUR

English tour, museum included.

DEPARTURE : 8:45 am

departure from Bayeux, Place de Quebec

Duration of the visit : 8.5 hours

Price : 130€ / per person

From : € / per person private tours

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 sectors, Omaha and Utah beaches .

You will follow the footsteps of the famous Big Red One, 29th, and 4th American Infantry Divisions and discover the stories of 82nd and 101st Airborne Units 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 .

• Maximum of 20 clients per tour
• Tour delivered in English only!
• Experienced professional guides
• Guided visits and occasions to take photos and explore

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.

OMAHA BEACH – WN62

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. Supported with incredible air and sea pre-bombardment, Allied planners expected to be moving off the beach area within 2 hours. Sadly, this was not the case and this is why many documentaries and movies have been made about this location. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha". 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.

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.

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.

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.

SAINTE MERE EGLISE

This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would have to utlise to mobilise much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Sainte Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.

MEEHAN CRASHSITE

Aircraft “66”, a Douglas C-47, flew over the English Channel on the night of June 5-6, along with hundreds of other aircraft carrying US paratroopers. The plane “chalk” 66 is unfortunately hit by the fire of the German anti-aircraft defense: it attempts a landing, but explodes against a hedge. The Easy Company pilots and paratroopers are dying on the spot.

HEDGEROW BATTLES

As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilised the countryside to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.

LECLERC MONUMENT – WN8

We will show you some German bunkers known in German as weiderstandsnest 8 (WN8) and discuss about the role of the free french forces.

Utah Beach was the code name given to the western most landing beach on D-Day. The American 4th Division under the command of Theodore Roosevelt Jr were tasked with assaulting this section of the Normandy coastline.

LEADERSHIP MONUMENT

We will stop briefly to show you one of our favourite monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his world wide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.

SAINTE MARIE DU MONT

We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.

ANGOVILLE-AU-PLAIN

Situated approximately 5 miles from Carentan, the small village of Angoville-Au-Plain witnessed heavy fighting between the German Paratroopers and American Paratroopers that dropped close by at dropzone D. After our 101st Airborne briefing, you will then hear the incredible story of two Airborne Medics. Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright displayed not only courage but also humanity during the desperate struggle to take this small area of Normandy.

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

Stage : 1 / 16

WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING BY 08:35

Meeting point

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 walk).

Stage : 2 / 16

Guided tour

1st Infantry Division

Omaha Beach- WN62

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".

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.

Stage : 3 / 16

Guided tour and free time

Time to reflect

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.

Stage : 4 / 16

Inside the vehicule

29th Infantry Division

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.

Stage : 5 / 16

US Army Rangers

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.

Stage : 6 / 16

around 12:45

Not provided by Bayeux Shuttle

LUNCH BREAK

During our visit, there is ample opportunity to eat in one of the restaurants or cafes located here. Please bear in mind though that lunch is not provided with the tour and is at your own expense.

Stage : 7 / 16

Included in the cost of the tour

AIRBORNE MUSEUM

Included in the cost of your tour is a ticket to enter the impressive Airborne Museum. Your guide will give you sufficient time to tour this fantastic location that will give you a greater insight into the Airborne operation.

Stage : 8 / 16

82nd Airborne

STE MERE EGLISE

This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would need to mobilize much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.

Stage : 9 / 16

Inside the vehicle

101st Airborne

Stage : 10 / 16

American forces

As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.

Stage : 11 / 16

Inside the vehicle (according to traffic)

Free French army

LECLERC MONUMENT - WN8

We will show you some German bunkers known in German as weiderstandsnest 8 (WN8) and talk about the role of the free French forces.

Stage : 12 / 16

US 4th Infantry

At this site, we will explain the defences, why US forces landed in the wrong location and, ultimately how the beach was secured.

Stage : 13 / 16

American Forces

We will stop briefly to show you one of our favorite's monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his world wide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.

Stage : 14 / 16

STE MARIE DU MONT

Stage : 15 / 16

Guided tour (according to traffic)

Stage : 16 / 16

around 17h15

End of the tour

We will finish this Normandy American tour at the same location as we started. Please note that we do not drop off at hotels.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CANCELLATION POLICY

* 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 in our group tours.

* 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 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.

important information

Visiting Bayeux, Normandy: Exploring the D-Day Beaches

If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want to include a side trip to Normandy, then a visit to Bayeux is perfect. Bayeux is an excellent base for exploring the D-Day beaches of Normandy. This guide has everything you need for spending one full day in this beautiful region of France.

This post contains affiliate links , If you make a purchase through these links I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!

Planning your trip to Normandy ? Below are some places to stay, things to do, and more.

• Bayeux: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour
• Bayeux City Tour (2 hour tour of historic sights)
• Normandy Beaches Half-Day Tour
• From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches (day trip option if short on time)
• Hotel de Brunville (I stayed here! Great location and rooms)
• Villa Des Ursulines (Beautiful apartments, great location)
• Hotel Reine Mathilde (Nice rooms, restaurant attached to hotel)

Looking to visit Normandy as a road trip? Click here to find France car rental rates !

Table of Contents

Best Time to Visit Normandy

The best time to visit Normandy is April to September. I visited at the end of August and found the weather to be perfect with lots of sun but not too warm. Even though August is peak tourist season in France, Normandy did not feel crowded with tourists at all.

Where to Stay in Normandy

Normandy is a pretty large region but for visiting the D-Day beaches basing yourself in Bayeux is perfect. Bayeux is very close to the D-Day sites and is a great place to visit in its own right. It’s a charming town with beautiful medieval buildings and streets.

While I was in Bayeux I stayed at Hotel de Brunville . I loved that there was a parking lot right next to the hotel which made for easy parking and day trips. The hotel was also really well-kept with big rooms and was within close walking distance to everything in Bayeux. I would happily stay there again.

Is Normandy Worth Visiting?

Normandy is absolutely worth visiting. It’s full of gorgeous natural scenery as well as historic sites and beautiful villages. Bayeux is the perfect location in Normandy to base yourself for visiting.

Bayeux has such a compact historic centre that everything is in easy walking distance so you can see all the sights and still have time to head to the beaches. Bayeux was one of the first places liberated after the D-Day beach landings and is extremely close to those sights so its perfectly situated. The town itself is also worth a visit as the streets are lined with gorgeous medieval buildings and it’s home to the Bayeux Tapestry. There’s so much history packed into this area it’s perfect for history buffs or anyone that loves beautiful villages.

How Many Days to Spend in Normandy

Normandy is a big region so you can easily spend a week just exploring everything this beautiful area of France has to offer. To see the D-Day beaches and some cute Normandy villages, spend at least 2 nights based in Bayeux so you have one full day to explore. I personally think it is worth it to stay overnight in Normandy rather than on a day trip from Paris but it is possible to do a long day trip from Paris to the D-Day beaches.

If you are adding on a visit to Mont Saint Michel , I personally would move to stay closer so see the island lit up at night and the tide changes. You can see my entire itinerary for Normandy and the Loire Valley here.

Getting to Normandy from Paris

By Car The best way to get to Normandy from Paris is by car. Visiting Normandy by car is going to give you the most flexibility for exploring the area. I recommend picking your rental car up at the airport. If you’ve just done a trans-Atlantic flight it may be better to visit Paris first so you aren’t driving while tired. From Paris, Bayeux is about a 3-hour drive if you go directly but there are plenty of places to stop along the way to stretch your legs as well. By Train If you don’t mind joining tours to explore the D-Day beaches then travelling between Paris and Normandy by train is perfect. From the Saint-Lazare train station in Paris to Bayeux the direct train is 2 hours 20 minutes, you can find train schedules and tickets here .

How to Spend One Day in Normandy, France

Bayeux is a fantastic city to base yourself in Normandy. With one full day in Normandy, you can see some of the region’s highlights, but you can also easily spend longer exploring the villages of Normandy.

Start Your Day at French Bakery

You could start the day having a sit down breakfast but it’s the perfect opportunity to grab some pastries at a bakery and find a place to sit and enjoy your food. Croissants, quiches, macarons, tarte normande, pain au chocolate, you are spoiled for choices here and it’s an affordable way to try out local food. I ate at several, in the name of research and can happily recommend À La Reine Mathilde as my favourite here. If you are looking for a sit down spot for tea and cake, Les Volets Roses is a unique tea house that is all-pink kitsch and adorable.

Visit the Bayeux Cathedral

The cathedral in Bayeux is beautiful. You will definitely pass it at some point as it is right in the centre of things. This grand cathedral is worth a quick stop to admire the stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

The Bayeux Tapestry

The town of Bayeux is famous for the Bayeux Tapestry. I had personally never heard of it before my visit and was struggling to get excited about a tapestry. It’s actually incredibly interesting and unique.

The tapestry is UNESCO-listed and depicts the 1066 conquest of England by the Normans. The Bayeux Tapestry is 70 m (230ft) in length and provides a rich recounting of the war. The interpretive material in the museum provides context and it is fascinating to learn about how the war was waged a thousand years ago.

Tapestries seem to be quite the thing for this time period. The Angers Castle in the Loire Valley is also home to a famous one, the Apocalypse Tapestry.

Explore the D-Day Beaches

The main draw to visiting Bayeux and this region of Normandy is the proximity to the D-Day beaches. Hopping around to different D-Day sites is a great way to spend an afternoon in Bayeux. There are multiple half-day tours that you can join but you will have the most flexibility with a rental car .

A great way to start your exploration of the D-Day sites is to visit one of the museums. I visited the Canadian one, the Juno Beach Centre and really liked the displays and background it presented. There are many museums to choose from here including the one dedicated to American landings, the Utah Beach Museum . Both of these museums are also situated on important beaches for the D-Day Landings.

Unless you have a huge interest in WW2 then one of the museum is enough to get some background on the specific events that took place during the Normandy Landings. You can find an excellent overview of all the museums dedicated to the Battle of Normandy here.

After visiting one of the museums, start out your mini road trip by visiting some of the Normandy landing sites. Arromanches-les-Bains is a great first stop. From the viewpoint over the beach and ocean, you can see the artificial port that was installed to move heavy equipment and materials. This port allowed men and supplies to arrive quickly to the Normandy landing.

After viewing Arromanches, head towards the Longues-sur-Mer battery . This site is part of the fortification of the Atlantic coast and you can explore the area to see bunkers and gun emplacements that sit on the coast. This was my favourite site to explore as it was interesting to see the actual fortifications that were used along the coast, it really brought history to life.

Other important D-Day sites to visit include Omaha Beach, Sword Beach, the American Cemetary, and the Canadian War Cemetary.

Wander the Cute Streets of Bayeux

After spending the afternoon exploring the D-Day beaches, head back to Bayeux to explore more of the town and enjoy a nice dinner. I enjoyed the crepes at L’Insolite , they have both sweet and savoury options.

The town has cute cobblestone streets and in the summer there are beautiful flowers set around. It’s such a different pace than Paris, it’s nice to experience a different pace of life in France.

With More Time in Normandy

If you have two days in Normandy add on the cider route . The cider route is a self-drive tour to explore some of the most beautiful villages in France as well as cheese and cider producers. I ran out of time to do this but the route looks really nice and takes you through Beuvron-en-Auge, Cambremer, Bonnebosq, and Beaufour-Druval. You have the opportunity to stop at cider farms where you can purchase cider and calvados (apple brandy).

With three or four days in Normandy check out my full road trip to Normandy . You can easily add on visits to Mont Saint Michel , Honfleur, Rouen , or Etretat and its white chalk cliffs. After visiting Bayeux I went onwards to Paris with a stop to visit Giverny to explore Monet’s Gardens.

Like this post? Pin it for later!

Similar Posts

The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Europe

Day Trip to Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls, Bosnia

Spending a Day in Kilkenny: Ireland’s Medieval City

Day Trip to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Ljubljana

Zurich’s Best Chocolate

Visiting the Blue Lagoon, Iceland: Top Tips

12 comments.

I”ve never really thought about visiting Normandy for anything other than its history, but these pictures are so beautiful! Would love to plan a trip here soon.

Glad you enjoyed the photos! I didn’t really know what to expect but Bayeux is such a pretty part of France.

I went to Normandy a couple of times on a school trip but this post is making me want to revisit and see more! The cider route sounds great fun!

Oh that’s wonderful you could visit Normandy as a school trip! Yes the cider route does sound fun, I wish I had time for it.

Such a historic place. Thanks for sharing your photos and experience with us. I’ve pinned this post for later.

Glad you enjoyed the post Lisa!

I really enjoy learning WWII history, so Normandy has been on my list of places to visit for awhile. I had no idea the town of Bayeux near the Normandy beaches was such a fabulous destination to visit though! I would also love to do the cider route – that sounds like a ton of fun. Thanks for sharing!

I hadn’t heard of Bayeux before researching where to stay for a visit to the D-Day Beaches and I was so pleasantly surprised about it. It’s such a cute town and has a lot of history there.

I know quite a lot about this area from school but have never managed to visit. It looks lovely to spend a day or two at!

There is so much to do in this area I definitely could have stayed for longer. I may have to make a trip back to Normandy and Bayeux!

Hi Brianna, my family and I are visiting Paris for a few days in early September. We originally had planned on visiting just the Normandy Beaches/Landing areas, but my sister and I really want to visit Mont Saint Michel as well. We were planning on just taking the train to the beaches, do you think it is possible to visit both sites using just the train system?? From my early train trip searches, it appears the answer is “not very easily”, but my sister insists that between all forms of public transit in the area, we should be able to cover both areas AND still get back to Paris (albeit, very late in the day). I keep suggesting that a car/van and perhaps a tour guide as well might be the better option. What do you think?? Thanks!

Hi Alejandro,

If I’m understanding correctly you intend to visit the Normandy Beaches as a day trip from Paris using trains? You will not be able to visit the D-Day beaches using only trains. You will have to combine it with local buses or cycling. It will be a very long day from Paris and a lot of careful planning of logistics. This website will help you with visiting D-day beaches without a car. I would probably find it less stressful to join a day trip from Paris for the D-Day Beaches. Day trips from Paris to the D Day beaches are about 14 hours long. To then go to Mont Saint Michel from somewhere like Bayeux is 2.5 hours on the train plus a bus to Pontorson and then a shuttle to Mont Saint Michel. I really cannot recommend trying to do both in one day as I think you will spend way too much time in transit and not enough time enjoying Normandy.

If it is important for you to visit both locations, I recommend spending a couple nights out of Paris or doing it as two separate day trips from Paris. I myself would rent a car, drive to Mont Saint Michel (optional visit to nearby St Malo), stay overnight in Pontorson or Bayeux, visit the D-Day beaches and then return to Paris with optional stops in Honfleur or Giverny. Even with car rental cost I think it may end up cheaper as accommodation costs are much higher in Paris than in Normandy.

Hope this helps!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Top Tours in Bayeux, France

Bayeux tours.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Private Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

2. Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux

3. Omaha and Utah beaches

4. Mont St Michel Full Day Tour with a National Guide from Bayeux

5. American D-Day Beaches Private Tour Full Day Tour from Bayeux

6. D-Day Omaha Beach Morning or Afternoon Group Tour from Bayeux

7. Omaha and Band Of Brothers Full Day Tour

8. Normandy Battlefields Tour - American Sites (A3)

9. Private Full day American D-Day Guided Tour in Bayeux

10. Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Bayeux (Shared tour)

11. One-Way Electric Bike Tour between Omaha and Gold Beach

12. Normandy Guided E-bike tour to Omaha Beach / private tour

13. D-Day tour - Utah Beach & Omaha Beach (from Bayeux Station)

14. Normandy U.S. D-Day Sites Half Day Tour From Bayeux

15. Private American Sector D Day Tour

16. Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

17. Full-Day US Battlefields of Normandy Tour from Bayeux (A3LST)

18. Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

19. Normandy Beaches Half-Day Afternoon Trip from Bayeux (A2)

20. Self Guided Tour in Mont Saint Michel from Bayeux

21. Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Bayeux

22. Normandy WWII Private Half-day Sidecar Tour From Bayeux

23. Airborne D-Day Experience - Full day group tour from Bayeux

24. Private 2-Hour Sidecar Tour in Normandy from Bayeux

25. Normandy - Utah, Omaha & U.S. D-Day Sites Full Day Tour From Bayeux

26. Normandy Battlefields D-Day Private Trip with VIP Services from Paris

27. Normandy - Mont Saint-Michel Full Day Tour from Bayeux

28. Normandy American & British DDay Beaches Halfday Tour from Bayeux

29. Omaha Highlights Tour with a DDAY expert from Bayeux

30. Normandy D-Day Beaches with Juno Beach, bunkers & Canadian Cemetery from Paris

What travellers are saying.

• Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux
• Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux
• Mont St Michel Full Day Tour with a National Guide from Bayeux
• Omaha and Utah beaches
• D-Day Omaha Beach Morning or Afternoon Group Tour from Bayeux
• OverlordTour
• Bayeux Shuttle
• Allied Victory Tours
• Dale Booth Normandy Tours
• World War II Veterans' Memories
• Normandy D Day Tours
• Military Might Day Tours
• Normandy History Tours
• Discovery Walks
• D Day Landing Tours
• Visit D-Day

• DALES AVAILABILITY
• ACCOMMADATION IN BAYEUX
• FULL DAY AMERICAN TOUR
• 2 DAY AMERICAN TOUR
• FULL DAY BRITISH TOUR
• FULL DAY CANADIAN TOUR
• FULL DAY BAND OF BROTHERS TOUR
• FULL DAY 82nd or 101st AIBORNE TOUR
• FALAISE POCKET TUR
• OMAHA, GOLD BEACH FULL DAY TOUR
• UTAH BEACH TO CHERBOURG TOUR
• OMAHA TO SAINT LO TOUR
• D DAY TOUR FROM PARIS
• TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• TESTIMONIALS

DALE BOOTH NORMANDY TOURS

DALE, YOUR GUIDE

Dale Booth Founder

After an obsessed childhood of anything war related, at the age of 16, I joined the British Army as an Infantryman, serving in The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. After 2 active tours, and postings to Germany, The United States, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, I went out into the big wide world, becoming ensnared in Sales management. But my heart was still in the military.

With many of my family serving in the military during WW2, including participation in the D Day landings, I never seemed to be too far away from my passion. That passion would become reinvigorated when I visited the open air museum, that is the Normandy Battlefield, with friends in 1998. This would eventually lead to our permanent move to the heart of the Normandy Battlefield in 2003.

Since 2004 I have been working as a Battlefield guide in Normandy. With an insatiable hunger for , knowledge of both the D Day landings and the many inland battles of Normandy,  my depth and knowledge would eventually lead to becoming a published D Day author, with the book “Following in the footsteps of hero’s”. During this long period I have also built up local knowledge and have come to love the Normandy region.

Here is a link to my book that I am co-author of, Following In The Footsteps Of Heroes.  You may find it an interesting read whether you are visiting Normandy alone or with a guide.

Where History & Passion Come Together as One

Choose one of several tours we have to offer.

Contact us :  [email protected]

Phone :  00 33 (0)2 31 92 10 70

Normandy tours

Normandy landing beaches

Guided tours by minibus

Normandy Tours offers half-day excursions departing from the hotel de la Gare in Bayeux.

Take advantage of your “all inclusive” “All inclusive” Hotel + excursions offers

For more than 30 years, Normandy Tours has been supporting you on visits to the D Day NORMANDY landing beaches

DISCOVER NORMANDY Its historical sites and specialties all year long a personalized service for excursions from 1 to 8 people “When peace is alive, freedom is there” Jean Marc Bacon

We will answer all your questions

[email protected]

Our Address

26, place de la gare

14400 Bayeux

00 33 (0)2 31 92 10 70 

The Bayeux Tapestry

• Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy
• MAHB Museum of Art and History Baron Gérard

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

• Discover the Museum
• The Story of the Tapestry
• What’s on
• Practical information
• The 3 Museums
• You are… ?
• Disabled visitor

The epic adventure of William the Conqueror in 1066

The project to redeploy the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, entered a new phase in early 2024, with the presentation of the designs for the future museum to the public. The next aim is its opening in 2027

The Museum of Bayeux acquired a life-size Victorian replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, a rare heritage piece that was the belonging of Charlie Watts.

Breaking news! It is now possible to freely explore online the entire Bayeux Tapestry scene by scene with a never seen quality of images on Bayeux Museum website...

The Bayeux Tapestry, a unique artefact created in the 11th century

Step into the engrossing story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy in 1066, told in a 70 meters long embroidery. With a visit to the museum, you can discover the complete Bayeux Tapestry, study it close up without causing damage to it, and understand its history and how it was created thanks to an audio-guide commentary available in 16 languages. A commentary for children is also available in French and English. A permanent exhibition on the first floor will enrich your visit.

Discover the Bayeux Tapestry

The story of the 11th century conquest of England told in embroidery….

The history of the Bayeux Tapestry

From the Duchy of Normandy to the present day, find out about the Bayeux Tapestry’s perilous story!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

From Caen : N13 exit 36 to Bayeux From Rennes : A84 or E03 towards Caen exit 43, then D6

Paris airport, then by train from Gare Saint-Lazare station, Paris, to Bayeux station

Leave the train at Bayeux station About 10-15 minutes walk from the station to the museums