D-Day Shore Tour from Le Havre: Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Museum

Stand inside the Arromanches 360 film, then walk the actual D-Day beaches and gun battery.

This D-Day shore tour from Le Havre covers four sites in a single morning: the Arromanches 360 circular cinema showing original 1944 footage, Longues-sur-Mer (the only German coastal gun battery still standing in Normandy), Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery. An English-speaking WWII expert guide leads the whole day. Museum ticket, fresh sandwich lunch and return to the ship before all-aboard are included. The tour runs 9 hours total, with 2 hours of driving each way from the cruise terminal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Arromanches 3601h · entry included
2. Longues-sur-Mer1h
3. Omaha Beach1h

D-Day Shore Tour from Le Havre

• Meet at Le Havre cruise terminal
• Enjoy fresh croissants from local bakery
• Drive 2 hours through Normandy countryside
• Visit Pointe du Hoc and explore bunkers
• See German coastal gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer
• Stop at Omaha Beach and view Les Braves sculpture
• Have quick lunch near Omaha Beach
• Visit Normandy American Cemetery and visitor center
• Return to Le Havre cruise terminal

The experience

You arrive at Le Havre cruise terminal where your guide meets you with fresh croissants from a local bakery. After a 2-hour drive through Normandy countryside, the day opens at Arromanches 360: a 19-minute circular film that wraps around you on nine screens, combining original June 6, 1944 footage with present-day images. You stand at the center as the invasion unfolds. No seats, no narration to filter it. Most D-Day tours from Le Havre skip this stop entirely.

Longues-sur-Mer comes next: the only German coastal gun battery remaining in Normandy, with the original 155mm weapons still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. You walk through the bunkers and see how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage. Then Omaha Beach itself: 8 km of coastline facing the Channel, where you see Les Braves, the sculpture honoring the soldiers who fought there. Lunch happens near the beach: a freshly made French sandwich from a local bakery, bottled water and a seasonal sweet treat. The Normandy American Cemetery follows, where 9,387 white crosses face the sea above the bluffs. The visitor center has a detailed exhibition on the battle. Your guide walks you through every stop in English, and the museum ticket is included.

The return drive to Le Havre takes 2 hours. The operator has 15 years of experience timing shore excursions for cruise passengers and monitors your ship's schedule throughout the day. Your return before all-aboard is guaranteed. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and children from age 4 are welcome. Some walking over uneven ground is required, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Your guide meets you at Le Havre cruise terminal with fresh croissants.
• museum ticket to the Normandy American Cemetery visitor center.
• freshly made French sandwich lunch from a local bakery, bottled water and a seasonal sweet treat.
• English-speaking WWII expert guide throughout all four stops.
• comfortable transport in a coach.
• guaranteed return to the ship before all-aboard.

Options for this experience

2 options

Coach-based shared tourGuide in English · Available from 1 Jan 2027Shared tour by coach: a comfortable, modern coach for a smooth and memorable experience; pickup is included

Make it PrivateGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30Private van with guide; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Normandy Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you want the full four-site itinerary (Arromanches 360, Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the cemetery) with an expert guide and lunch included, all timed to get you back before your ship leaves. Book private if your group prefers to move at its own pace and skip the coach schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Arromanches 360 Cinema?

Arromanches 360 is a 19-minute circular panoramic film shown on nine surrounding screens. You stand at the center as original 1944 D-Day footage combines with present-day images, creating an immersive view of June 6, 1944 without seats or narration between you and the moment.

Is Longues-sur-Mer included on other D-Day tours from Le Havre?

No. Longues-sur-Mer is the only German coastal gun battery still standing in Normandy, with the original 155mm weapons in place pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes this stop.

What does lunch include?

Lunch is a freshly made French sandwich from a local Le Havre bakery, bottled water and a seasonal sweet treat (apple or yogurt). Dietary requirements like vegetarian or gluten-free can be accommodated if you notify the operator at least 72 hours before the tour.

Will I get back to the ship on time?

Yes. The operator guarantees your return to Le Havre cruise terminal before the all-aboard time. They monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and have 15 years of experience timing shore excursions for cruise passengers.

How much walking is involved?

Some walking over uneven ground is required at the D-Day sites. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Children from age 4 are welcome, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller.