Normandy D-Day Beaches: Omaha, Cemetery & Mulberry Tour

Summary

Walk Omaha Beach hear WWII stories see Mulberry Harbour from Bayeux

You’ll walk across Omaha Beach with a local guide who knows every story and pause at the American Cemetery to read names among endless white crosses. See what remains of Mulberry Harbour at low tide and stand by German bunkers still watching over Normandy’s coast — all with pickup included from central Bayeux.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel nervous stepping onto Omaha Beach — it’s just sand and wind now, but something about the air made me pause. Our guide, Pierre (who’s actually from Bayeux), started talking about June 6th, 1944, and I could almost hear the chaos he described. There was this salty tang in the breeze and honestly, my shoes filled with sand in two minutes flat. I kept thinking how young those soldiers were. Pierre pointed out a spot where someone had carved initials into a post — “American GI,” he said. He let us stand there for a bit without saying anything more. That silence felt heavier than any speech.

We drove next to the Normandy American Cemetery. It sits above the beach, rows of white crosses stretching out like a field of quiet. I read a few names out loud — just softly — and tried to imagine their stories. There was a group of French school kids nearby who were surprisingly quiet too; even they seemed to sense it wasn’t a place for noise. Pierre explained some of the symbols on the graves and told us about families who still visit every year. I caught myself tearing up, which wasn’t really what I expected when I booked this half-day trip from Bayeux.

The last stop was Mulberry Harbour — or what’s left of it anyway. The tide was low so you could see big chunks of concrete sticking out like old teeth. Pierre explained how British engineers built these floating ports in days after D-Day, which honestly sounds impossible until you’re standing there staring at what’s left. There was this faint smell of seaweed and diesel that lingered even though it’s been decades since any ship docked here. We also stopped at an old German gun battery; standing behind one of those cannons looking inland made me shiver for reasons I can’t quite explain.

I keep thinking about that silence on Omaha Beach — how ordinary everything looks now but how much happened right there. If you want to understand Normandy’s D-Day beaches beyond just reading plaques, this tour from Bayeux really gets under your skin in ways you don’t expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Normandy D-Day landing sites

• Pickup from Bayeux Place du Quebec
• Travel to Omaha Beach
• Explore Omaha Beach with guide
• Visit Normandy American Cemetery
• See German gun battery on Gold Beach
• View Mulberry Harbour floating ports
• Return to Bayeux

Top questions

How long is the Normandy D-Day Beaches tour?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Does the tour include transportation from Bayeux?

Yes, round-trip transportation from central Bayeux is included.

Which sites are visited during this half-day trip?

You’ll visit Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, Mulberry Harbour, and a German gun battery.

Is pickup included for this day trip from Bayeux?

Yes, pickup is provided at Place du Quebec in central Bayeux.

Is this Normandy D-Day tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

What time does the tour depart?

The tour departs at 1:00 pm from Place du Quebec in Bayeux.

Is lunch included on this Normandy day trip?

No lunch is provided during this half-day tour.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes pickup in central Bayeux, comfortable minivan transport with your local guide Pierre (or someone equally passionate), entry to all sites including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, plus drop-off back in town before evening sets in.