Le Havre Shore Excursion: D-Day sites with private guide

Walk the cliffs where soldiers climbed, then stand in the cemetery where they rest

This full-day private shore excursion from Le Havre takes you to three D-Day landing sites: Pointe du Hoc, where American troops scaled the cliffs to capture a German battery; Omaha Beach, where the landings took place; and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial with its visitor center. Your guide meets you at the ship and returns you there at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit D-Day sites in Normandy

• Pickup from Le Havre ship
• Visit Pointe du Hoc cliffs
• Explore Omaha Beach
• Tour Normandy American Cemetery
• Return to Le Havre ship

The Experience

The guide picks you up directly from your ship in Le Havre and drives you inland to Normandy's American D-Day sites. You'll stand at Pointe du Hoc, where soldiers climbed the cliff face to destroy the German gun battery positioned above the beach. From there you move to Omaha Beach itself, where the landing happened on June 6, 1944. The day ends at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, where you walk through the visitor center before returning to the port.

This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are yours alone—no group schedule to follow, no waiting for others to board or disembark. The driver is also your guide, speaking English or French, and handles all the navigation and logistics so you don't need a rental car or a map. The tour runs eight hours total, which gives you real time at each site instead of a rushed pass-through.

Port pickup and drop-off are included, meaning the guide meets you at the ship and brings you back there. If you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available. The Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee covers the booking, so if your ship is delayed, the tour adjusts to your actual return time.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off from your ship in Le Havre.
• professional driver and guide in English or French.
• private vehicle transport to all three sites.
• entry to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial visitor center.
• specialized infant seats if needed.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Normandy Sightseeing Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day exploring three major D-Day sites without splitting time between a group schedule—your guide picks you up at the ship and adjusts to your port timing.

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Top questions

What exactly is Pointe du Hoc and why did soldiers have to climb it?

Pointe du Hoc is a cliff on the Normandy coast where the Germans had positioned a battery of artillery guns overlooking Omaha Beach. American soldiers scaled the cliff face during the D-Day landings to capture and destroy the battery, preventing it from firing on the troops landing below.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour. You can choose to add the guide's lunch as an option at checkout if you prefer.

Can I do this tour if I'm not in great physical shape?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking at the cemetery and the beach, and viewing Pointe du Hoc from accessible points, but there are no strenuous climbs or long hikes required.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or French, so you can request your preferred language when you book.

Will the tour wait if my ship is running late?

Yes. The Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee means the tour adjusts to your actual return time if the ship is delayed, so you won't miss your departure.