Omaha and Utah Beaches D-Day Tour: American Landing Sites

Walk the ground where the American V Corps and VII Corps came ashore

This nine-hour tour follows the American D-Day landings at Omaha and Utah beaches, tracing the routes of the 1st, 29th, and 4th Infantry Divisions and the 82nd and 101st Airborne units that dropped inland in the early morning of June 6, 1944. A live English-speaking guide leads the route by private vehicle, stopping at eight major sites including the American Cemetery at Colleville, Pointe du Hoc, and the misplaced drop zones near Sainte Mère Église. Transport and a professional guide are included; food and drinks are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit D-Day landing sites and memorials

• Visit Longues-sur-Mer Battery
• Explore Omaha Beach
• See American Cemetery of Colleville
• Visit Pointe du Hoc
• Stop at Sainte Mère Eglise
• Visit La Fière and DeGlopper Action site
• Explore Utah Beach
• Visit Sainte Marie du Mont
• See Holdy Battery and 1st Aid Station
• Visit La Colombière Hospital
• Stop at Hiesville, General Taylor’s Headquarter
• See General Pratt Memorial
• Visit Angoville au Plain

The Experience

Omaha Beach is where you start, standing at the sector where the V Corps assault came ashore under heavy fire. The tour moves through the landing zone itself, then climbs to Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers scaled the cliffs to silence the German gun positions. From there the route turns inland to the drop zones of the 82nd and 101st Airborne — Sainte Mère Église, La Fière, and the sites around Hiesville where General Taylor established his headquarters. The guide walks you through what each unit faced and where they moved as the beachhead expanded.

Utah Beach comes in the afternoon, the VII Corps landing zone to the west. You'll see Sainte Marie du Mont, the Holdy Battery and its 1st Aid Station, and La Colombière Hospital where medics worked through the day. The tour also stops at Angoville au Plain, where two American medics and a French chaplain treated wounded soldiers inside the church. Each stop carries the names and units involved, not just the geography — the 4th Infantry Division, the 8th Regiment, the men who got pinned down or pushed forward.

The full itinerary runs nine hours with a driver who knows the ground and speaks English. Transport by private vehicle means the pace stays steady and you move between sites without waiting for a group to assemble. Bring water and a packed lunch if you want to eat; the schedule does not include a restaurant stop.

What’s included

• Transport by private vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to all eight sites on the itinerary including Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery at Colleville, and the airborne drop zones near Sainte Mère Église.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by OVERLORDTOUR

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through the landing sites at a steady pace with a guide who knows the units and the ground — the private vehicle and nine-hour window let you see both Omaha and Utah beaches, the airborne zones inland, and the key positions without rushing or splitting the day.

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Top questions

What units fought at Omaha Beach on D-Day?

The American V Corps landed at Omaha, primarily the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions. They faced the strongest German resistance of any American beach sector and suffered the heaviest casualties. The tour follows their assault routes and the positions they had to take.

Where did the 82nd and 101st Airborne land?

The 82nd and 101st Airborne were dropped inland near Sainte Mère Église and La Fière, miles from their intended drop zones in the darkness before dawn. The tour visits these misplaced landing areas and the sites where the units regrouped and fought to link up with the beach forces.

What is Pointe du Hoc and why does the tour stop there?

Pointe du Hoc is the cliff position where German artillery overlooked both Omaha and Utah beaches. American Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire to capture it and destroy the gun emplacements. The tour climbs to the position to show the assault route and the ground the Rangers had to hold.

How long is this tour and what is included?

The tour runs nine hours and includes transport by private vehicle and a live English-speaking guide. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to bring a packed lunch or eat before or after the tour.

Will I visit the American Cemetery at Colleville?

Yes, the American Cemetery of Colleville is one of the eight stops on the itinerary. It overlooks Omaha Beach and holds the graves of soldiers who died in the D-Day landings and the campaign that followed.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the operator, though the itinerary involves walking at multiple outdoor sites including beaches, cliffs, and fields. Some stops may require climbing or uneven ground, so consider your comfort with walking before booking.