Honfleur and Deauville day trip from Le Havre: guided harbor walk

Walk Honfleur's harbor and timber-framed streets, then explore Deauville's beach and boardwalk

This guided day trip from Le Havre takes you to two Norman coastal towns—Honfleur and Deauville—with port pickup and return. You'll get a guided walking tour of Honfleur's historic streets and the wooden Church of Saint Catherine, then a panoramic bus tour of Deauville before free time to walk the famous Les Planches boardwalk and beach. The tour runs about six hours and is designed for cruise passengers with a comfortable pace and built-in time to explore on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Honfleur and Deauville from Le Havre

• Disembark at Le Havre port
• Board bus for Honfleur
• Guided walking tour in Honfleur
• Free time to explore Honfleur
• Travel to Deauville by bus
• Panoramic bus tour of Deauville
• Walk along Les Planches boardwalk
• Free time in Deauville
• Return to Le Havre port

The Experience

The bus picks you up at the Le Havre port and heads straight to Honfleur, a town built around a working harbor lined with colorful timber-framed buildings. A guide leads you through the narrow streets on foot, pointing out the Church of Saint Catherine—a 15th-century wooden structure that stands out for its unusual construction—and the local art galleries and shops that fill the old quarter. After the guided walk, you have free time to wander further, grab lunch, or sit by the water without any schedule pushing you forward.

From Honfleur, the bus takes you to Deauville, where you'll see the town from the road first—the Hippodrome, Villa Strassburger, and the Casino pass by as the guide points out what makes Deauville a resort town. The bus drops you at the Casino, and from there it's a short walk to Les Planches, the wooden boardwalk that runs along the beach. You can spend the afternoon however you want: walk the sand, browse the boutiques along the promenade, or just sit and watch the water. The tour is built around free time, not a packed schedule of stops.

You'll be back at the Le Havre port with time before your ship departs. The whole day runs about six hours, and the pace is set so you're not rushed between towns or squeezed into a tour bus for hours on end. Weather can shift the time spent in each town to keep you comfortable, and groups stay under 35 people.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off at Le Havre.
• guided walking tour of Honfleur including the Church of Saint Catherine.
• guided panoramic bus tour of Deauville with views of the Hippodrome, Villa Strassburger, and Casino.
• free time in both towns to explore, shop, and eat at your own pace.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Shore Excursions Company

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable traveling with other cruise passengers and want to keep the cost down; pick the private option if you'd rather have a dedicated guide and bus for your group. Either way, the pace is relaxed—you're not being herded through stops, and the free time in each town is the real point of the day.

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Top questions

What is the Church of Saint Catherine in Honfleur, and why is it worth seeing?

The Church of Saint Catherine is a 15th-century wooden structure in Honfleur's old quarter, built from timber rather than stone—an unusual design for a church that makes it a distinctive landmark. You'll see it during the guided walking tour of the town's historic streets.

How much free time do I get in each town to explore on my own?

Both Honfleur and Deauville include free time after the guided portions, so you can shop, eat, stroll the streets, or sit by the water without a set schedule. The exact time in each town may shift depending on weather, but the tour is designed around giving you space to move at your own pace.

What is Les Planches in Deauville?

Les Planches is the famous wooden boardwalk that runs along Deauville's beach. After the panoramic bus tour of the town, you'll be dropped at the Casino with a short walk to reach it, and you can spend your free time walking the boardwalk, visiting the beach, or exploring the shops and restaurants nearby.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of sharing the bus with other passengers?

Yes—you can choose a fully private tour option at checkout, which gives you a dedicated bus and guide instead of sharing with other cruise passengers. The shared option is also available if you prefer to travel with a group.

Is food included, or do I need to bring money for lunch?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll have free time in both towns to buy lunch or snacks at local restaurants, cafés, or shops, so bring money or a card for meals and any souvenirs.

How long is the whole tour, and when will I be back at the ship?

The tour runs about six hours from port pickup to drop-off, designed so you have time to explore both towns and still return to your ship before departure. The schedule is built around cruise ship timing, so you won't be rushed.