Normandy: US D-Day Beaches & Battlefields Day Tour from Bayeux

Summary

Walk Normandy’s US battlefields from Bayeux with local stories and quiet moments

You’ll stand where history happened—from Sainte-Mère-Église’s famous church to Utah Beach’s quiet sands and Pointe du Hoc’s battered cliffs. With a local guide sharing stories (and a few jokes), you’ll visit Omaha Beach and pause at the Normandy American Cemetery before heading back to Bayeux feeling more connected than you expected.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that church?” our guide Michel said, pointing over his shoulder as we shuffled into Sainte-Mère-Église. The square was so ordinary—kids on bikes, a bakery smell drifting by—but then you look up and there’s the parachute still tangled on the steeple. I hadn’t expected to feel so much just standing there. Michel told us about the paratroopers landing in the dark, some getting stuck right where we stood. He even mimed the way locals waved them down, which made us laugh a little, even though it felt weird to laugh at all.

The Airborne Museum is right next door, and honestly I could’ve spent hours poking around those displays—old boots, faded letters home, that sort of thing. After that we drove out past fields that looked like any other part of France until suddenly you’re at Utah Beach, wind sharp and salty. It’s quieter than I thought it would be. Our group just stood for a minute listening to nothing but gulls and waves. Someone said it felt like time stopped here.

Pointe du Hoc was wild—craters everywhere, grass growing over old bunkers. Michel handed us a photo of what it looked like in 1944 and I got goosebumps realizing how close everything still felt. By the time we reached Omaha Beach and then the Normandy American Cemetery, I’d stopped trying to take photos because nothing really catches it. I still think about all those white crosses lined up under the pines—the only sound was the flags flapping overhead. We headed back to Bayeux tired but kind of changed, if that makes sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit major US Normandy battle sites

• Visit Sainte-Mère-Église
• Explore Airborne Museum
• Stop at La Cambe German War Cemetery
• Tour Pointe du Hoc
• Visit Omaha Beach
• See Normandy American Cemetery

Top questions

How long is the Normandy US battlefields tour from Bayeux?

The tour lasts about 8.5 hours and returns to Bayeux around 6pm.

Does this day trip include pickup in Bayeux?

Yes, pickup is included from Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec in Bayeux only.

What sites are visited on this D-Day beaches tour?

You visit Sainte-Mère-Église, Airborne Museum, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, La Cambe German War Cemetery, and Normandy American Cemetery.

Is lunch included on this Normandy day trip?

No lunch is included; you may want to bring snacks or buy food during stops.

How many people are in each group?

The maximum group size is 8 people per booking for a small-group experience.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; specialized infant seats are available.

Is transport provided during the tour?

Yes, transport is by air-conditioned minivan throughout the day trip from Bayeux.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from either Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec in Bayeux (not Paris), all transportation by air-conditioned minivan with your professional English- and French-speaking driver-guide leading every stop—from Sainte-Mère-Église through Omaha Beach—plus entry to key sites like the Airborne Museum before returning to Bayeux early evening.