Normandy D-Day Beaches Tour from Bayeux: All Major US Sites

Stand on Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, then walk the American Cemetery where thousands are buried

This 8-hour guided tour of Normandy's US sector departs from Bayeux and covers all the major D-Day landing sites in one day: Sainte-Mère-Église, the Airborne Museum, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery. Your English and French-speaking guide provides on-site commentary at each stop. The tour includes pickup from Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and a maximum group size of 8 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sainte-Mère-Église1h · entry included
2. Airborne Museum1h · entry included
3. La Cambe German War Cemetery30m
4. Pointe du Hoc1h · entry included
5. Omaha Beach30m · entry included
6. Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial1h · entry included

Visit major US Normandy battle sites

• Visit St Mère Eglise
• Explore Airborne Museum
• Stop at La Cambe German War Cemetery
• Tour Pointe du Hoc
• Visit Omaha Beach
• See Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

The experience

Sainte-Mère-Église is where the day begins: the town where American paratroopers landed on the night of June 5th, 1944, some of them caught on the church steeple itself. The Airborne Museum sits here too, and you'll spend time inside learning what the paratroopers faced before they ever hit the ground. From there the tour moves through the Utah Beach sector, then to Pointe du Hoc, the clifftop position the Rangers had to scale under fire. Your guide walks you through what happened at each location, using the terrain itself to explain the tactics and the cost.

Omaha Beach is where the tour spends real time. This is the beach where the American casualties were heaviest on D-Day, and standing on the sand with your guide pointing out the bluffs and the approach routes makes the scale of it clear in a way no photograph does. From the beach you move to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, where 9,387 American servicemen are buried. The rows of white crosses and Stars of David cover 172 acres overlooking the Norman coast. The guide's knowledge of individual stories and the broader context of the campaign shapes how you move through it.

The tour also includes La Cambe German War Cemetery, which sits inland and holds over 21,000 German burials. Seeing both cemeteries in one day (the American one on the bluffs above the landing beaches, the German one in the Norman countryside) gives the tour a weight that single-cemetery visits don't carry. The minivan is air-conditioned, the group stays under 8 people, and you return to Bayeux around 6pm.

What’s included

• Professional English and French-speaking guide.
• pickup from Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• admission to the Airborne Museum.
• visits to Sainte-Mère-Église, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, La Cambe German War Cemetery, and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Normandy Sightseeing Tour

Is this one for you?At 8 hours, this tour fits a full day from Bayeux but leaves no time for side trips or a leisurely lunch break. Book it if you want to see all the major US D-Day sites in one sweep, or choose a shorter tour if you prefer to linger at fewer locations.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What exactly is the Airborne Museum and how much time do we spend there?

The Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église is a dedicated exhibition space covering the airborne operations of D-Day, with artifacts, uniforms, weapons and personal accounts from the paratroopers who dropped into Normandy. The tour includes a visit inside, though the exact duration at the museum is determined by the guide's pacing through the full day's itinerary.

Can we get hotel pickup if we're staying in Paris instead of Bayeux?

Pickup is included from Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec in Bayeux only. The tour does not offer hotel pickup from Paris. You'll need to travel to Bayeux on your own before the tour departs.

How much walking is involved at Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery?

Both sites require moderate walking on open ground and grass. Omaha Beach involves walking on sand and up the bluffs. The American Cemetery has extensive grounds to cover on foot. The operator notes that travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the full day.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour. Your guide can recommend places to eat during the day, but you'll need to arrange and pay for your own meals.

What's the difference between the Utah Beach and Omaha Beach stops?

Utah Beach was the westernmost American landing zone on D-Day, with a different tactical approach and casualty profile than Omaha. Omaha Beach saw the heaviest American losses and is where the tour spends more time. Both beaches are visited so you see how the invasion unfolded across the US sector.

Does the guide speak English the whole time?

Yes, your guide is a professional who speaks both English and French. The tour is conducted in English with French-speaking capability, so commentary is delivered in English throughout.