Guided Tours

From Paris: D-Day Normandy Beaches Full-Day Guided Tour

Name: From Paris: D-Day Normandy Beaches Full-Day Guided Tour
Start: 2024-10-30T07:00:00
End: 2024-10-30T20:00:00
Location: Paris

Toys and books at display in Museum, Normandy

Join this guided tour from Paris to Normandy and traverse the picturesque French countryside to learn about the historic D-Day landing sites.

Highlights

Discover everything there is to know about the significant Normandy D-Day spots accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.
Forget commute pains! A comfy climate-controlled shuttle will take you from Paris to the sandy beaches that stood witness to the Normandy battle.
Listen to gut-wrenching stories of war as you stroll through the permanent exhibits of Utah Beach Landing Museum and Normandy Visitor Center.
Honor the sacrifice of war veterans who fought Nazism as you stroll through the Normandy American Cemetery and observe the wreath-laying ceremony.
Did you know? Normandy’s D-Day is regarded as the largest single-day amphibious invasion in history.

Inclusions

Full-day guided tour of Normandy beaches
English-speaking tour guide
Round-trip transfers from Paris
Entry to Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Lunch (optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Step into a plush climate-controlled shuttle to begin your journey from Paris to Normandy, through scenic and historic locations. Your local guide will not only assist you with the boarding but will also share critical experiences about the strong history of D-Day that allows you an opportunity to find out about the fortitude of the Allied Forces.

Normandy beaches

Stop at Utah Beach to grab a bite at the Le Roosevelt Restaurant before visiting the Utah Beach Landing Museum inside a preserved German bunker. Your guide will share bloodcurdling details of how the US Armed Forces stormed the beach and took Utah during WWII. After a brief pause, resume your trip to Omaha Beach's Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial. Watch a short moving documentary on American forces and explore the permanent exhibitions of the visitor center. As you walk through the cemetery say a silent prayer for the troops that fought the Battle of Normandy and witness the wreath-laying ceremony honoring the service and suffering of WWII veterans. You might even be chosen to take part in the event with your squad.

End your day with a reflective stroll on the beach pondering upon life's fragility, before boarding the shuttle with newfound gratitude. On your way back to Paris you'll break your journey at Bosgouet.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves walking up to 2 miles.

Additional information

Your experience may be subject to change or cancellation incase of extreme weather.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.