Normandy: Omaha & Utah D-Day Beaches Private Tour

Summary

Walk Normandy’s D-Day sands, hear stories where history happened

You’ll walk Normandy’s Omaha & Utah beaches with a local guide who brings D-Day stories to life—touching sand where soldiers landed, pausing at Colleville’s white crosses, winding through villages marked by history. Expect small moments—a rusty relic in your palm or cheese shared on a stone wall—that stay with you long after the tour ends.

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What’s the experience like?

It started with our guide, Pierre, waving us over in the car park at Longues-sur-Mer. He had this quiet way of talking, almost like he didn’t want to disturb the morning air. I remember the smell of damp grass and sea salt as we walked up to those old German bunkers — he handed me a chunk of rusted metal he’d found years ago. “From one of the guns,” he said. I tried to imagine the noise here on June 6th. It’s strange how peaceful it feels now.

We drove along narrow roads, hedgerows flashing by, and Pierre pointed out spots I’d never have noticed — like a battered sign for Sainte Mère Eglise where paratroopers landed miles off their mark. He told us about a local woman who still leaves flowers for the soldiers every June. At Omaha Beach, I ran my hand through cold sand and thought about all those boots hitting the shore at dawn. The wind was sharp, gulls loud overhead, but there was this hush among everyone standing there.

The American Cemetery at Colleville felt heavier than I expected. White crosses in rows, just grass and sky behind them. Pierre let us wander quietly — no rush — and I overheard a family reading out names together. Lunch was simple: baguette, cheese from a roadside shop (Pierre swore it was the best in Normandy), eaten sitting on a low stone wall near Pointe du Hoc. My French is terrible but I tried to thank him anyway; he just grinned and shrugged.

By afternoon we were tracing backroads past La Fière bridge and into little villages like Angoville au Plain — places you’d miss if you blinked. There’s a church there with blood stains still on the pews from when medics treated wounded paratroopers. That stuck with me more than anything else somehow. The day ended somewhere near Hiesville, sun slanting through apple trees and everything quiet again except for Pierre humming some old tune under his breath. I still think about that view sometimes.

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Top questions

How long does this Omaha & Utah beaches tour last?

The full itinerary is completed in one day as a day trip from Normandy.

Is hotel pickup included for this D-Day beaches tour?

The tour includes transport by private vehicle; pickup details can be arranged locally.

Are infants or young children allowed on this Normandy tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available.

Does this tour visit both Omaha Beach and Utah Beach?

Yes, both Omaha Beach and Utah Beach are included in the itinerary.

Will we visit the American Cemetery at Colleville?

Yes, the American Cemetery of Colleville is one of the main stops on this tour.

Is lunch included during this D-Day beaches day trip?

No formal lunch is included; you may stop for food along the way or bring your own snacks.

Are service animals allowed on this Normandy private tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the tour.

How physically demanding is this Omaha & Utah beaches day trip?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; walking is moderate with options to rest as needed.

What’s included

Your day includes guidance from a knowledgeable local who drives you between sites in a private vehicle—covering Longues-sur-Mer Battery, Omaha Beach, Colleville Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte Mère Eglise, Utah Beach, several historic drop zones and memorials—with flexibility for short breaks or photo stops along the way.

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