Honfleur & Deauville shore excursion: Guided walks, free time

Colorful boats and timber-framed shops you photograph at your own pace

A 6-hour shore excursion from Le Havre port to Honfleur and Deauville with guided introductions to each town, then free time to explore, shop and photograph. The tour includes round-trip coach transport, a guided walking tour of Honfleur's historic streets and the wooden Church of Saint Catherine, and a panoramic bus tour of Deauville's landmarks before drop-off near the boardwalk. A live English-speaking guide leads both towns. Maximum group size is 35 travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Normandy Shore Excursion from Le Havre

• Depart from Le Havre port
• Coach drive to Honfleur
• Guided walk in Honfleur
• Visit Church of Saint Catherine
• Free time in Honfleur
• Travel to Deauville by coach
• Panoramic bus tour of Deauville
• Walk along Les Planches boardwalk
• Free time in Deauville
• Return to Le Havre port

The experience

The coach picks you up directly at Le Havre port and drives you toward two of Normandy's most photographed towns. Honfleur comes first: a harbor town where pastel-colored buildings line the waterfront, cobblestone lanes wind between timber-framed shops, and the unique wooden Church of Saint Catherine sits waiting to be explored. Your guide walks you through the historic streets and points out the details that have drawn painters for centuries, then leaves you free to wander, photograph the harbor reflections, or browse for local goods. The pacing is relaxed, built around the idea that you came to see and capture these places, not to rush through them.

From Honfleur, the coach takes you to Deauville, where wide boulevards, grand villas, and the sea create a different kind of postcard. A panoramic bus tour shows you the highlights (Villa Strassburger, the Hippodrome, the Casino) before you're dropped near Les Planches, the famous boardwalk. You can walk to the beach, photograph the iconic bathing cabins, or simply wander the elegant streets at your own speed. The guide does not dictate how you spend this time. You decide what matters to you.

The tour returns you to the ship with time to spare. Weather may shift the balance of time between the two towns to keep you comfortable, but both stops are built into the day. Choose the shared option if you're happy traveling with up to 35 others, or book the fully private tour if you want the coach and guide to yourself.

What’s included

• Round-trip coach transport from Le Havre port.
• guided walking tour of Honfleur including the Church of Saint Catherine.
• panoramic bus tour of Deauville with views of Villa Strassburger, the Hippodrome and the Casino.
• free time to explore and photograph both towns.
• live English-speaking guide throughout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared ShorExGuide in English · Available from 17 Dec · 07:00 and 08:00

Shared tour ticketGuide in English · Available from 13 Nov · 8 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00

Completely private tour departing from the portGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00A private vehicle and driver-guide are at your disposal for this tour, which lasts 6 hours.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 12:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Shore Excursions Company

Is this one for you?The shared tour keeps costs down and pairs you with other cruise passengers. The fully private option gives you the coach and guide alone, so the pace and stops are entirely yours. Either way, the built-in free time means you're not following a schedule once you arrive in each town. You photograph what draws you and linger where you want to.

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Top questions

What is the Church of Saint Catherine in Honfleur like?

The Church of Saint Catherine is a wooden structure unique to the harbor town, built by shipwrights and craftspeople. It sits in the historic center and is included in the guided walking tour of Honfleur's streets.

How much free time do I get in each town?

After the guided introductions, you have free time to explore Honfleur's harbor and streets and to wander Deauville's boardwalk and beach. The exact balance between the two towns may shift depending on weather, but both are built into the 6-hour itinerary.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Honfleur's guided walk covers historic streets with cobblestones and some uneven terrain. Deauville's portion is less demanding but involves walking from the bus drop-off to the boardwalk and beach.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes round-trip coach transport from Le Havre port, the guided walking tour of Honfleur, the panoramic bus tour of Deauville, and the services of a live English-speaking guide. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are also allowed on the coach and during the guided portions.