Canadian D-Day Tour from Bayeux: Juno Beach & Cemetery

Eight hours retracing the Canadian assault on D-Day, from Mulberry Harbour to the cemetery at Bény-sur-Mer

A full-day private guided tour from Bayeux covering the Canadian sector of the D-Day landings, with stops at Juno Beach Centre, five landing beaches (Graye-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, St Aubin-sur-Mer), ALG B-4 airfield, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. The guide speaks English or Dutch, and the tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with all fees and taxes. Lunch is not included. Museum entry tickets are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mulberry Harbour30m
2. Juno Beach Centre1h 30m
3. Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery1h 30m

Explore Canadian D-Day sites

• Visit Mulberry Harbour remains
• Tour Juno Beach Centre
• See Queen's Own Rifles landing beach
• Explore St Aubin-sur-Mer landing area
• Learn about ALG B-4 airfields
• Visit Canadian War Cemetery at Bény-Reviers
• See site of Canadian POW massacre

The experience

Eight to nine hours means you move through the entire Canadian landing zone without rushing between stops. The guide walks you through the planning and preparations of the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division, then takes you to where the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles came ashore against fortified German positions. At Juno Beach Centre, you learn the tactical details of the assault. At Graye-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer, you stand where the Queen's Own Rifles and other regiments broke through the coastal defences. The route covers the western and eastern flanks of the Canadian sector, so you see how the landing unfolded across the beaches.

The Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches (the artificial port the Allies built and used until December 1944) anchors the first part of the day. You'll see the remains of this engineering feat, then move inland to ALG B-4, where you learn about the temporary airfields the Allies constructed and the missions flown by the RCAF. At most sites there's free time to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee. The tour ends at the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, where you pay respects to the fallen. The guide also covers Abbey d'Ardenne and the site where Canadian POWs were murdered by the SS, so the full scope of the Canadian experience (combat, logistics, loss) fits into one day.

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle means you travel only with your group. The driver and guide are yours for the full eight to nine hours. All entry fees and taxes are included in the price. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for children under eight.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a guide in English or Dutch.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• free time at most sites for photos and refreshments.
• wheelchair-accessible access throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 08:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Allied Victory Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants to move through the Canadian D-Day sites at its own pace without joining other travelers. The private vehicle and guide let you linger at any beach or cemetery as long as you need, and the eight to nine hour span covers the full arc of the Canadian landing and its aftermath in a single day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

What exactly is the Mulberry Harbour and why does it matter to the D-Day story?

The Mulberry Harbour was an artificial port the Allies built and towed across the English Channel to supply the invasion. It remained in use until December 1944 and was a critical piece of the logistics that kept the landings supplied. You'll see the remains of this structure at Arromanches.

Which Canadian regiments landed on Juno Beach and where did they come ashore?

The Canadian 3rd Infantry Division landed elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles at Courseulles-sur-Mer and Graye-sur-Mer against heavily fortified German defences. The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada came ashore at Bernières-sur-Mer, and the North Shore New Brunswick Regiment landed at St Aubin-sur-Mer with British Commandos.

Does the tour include lunch or museum entry?

Lunch is not included, so you'll need to arrange a meal at one of the stops or bring your own. Museum entry tickets, such as at Juno Beach Centre, are optional and not included in the tour price.

How does the private format work compared to a group tour?

You travel only with your own group in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated guide and driver for the full eight to nine hours, rather than joining other travelers on a shared bus.