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Normandy D-Day Private Tour from Paris: Omaha Beach & Cemetery
Normandy D-Day Private Tour from Paris: Omaha Beach & Cemetery★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (273)12h–13hYou’ll stand on Omaha Beach where history feels raw beneath your feet, walk among silent white crosses at the American Cemetery, and climb windswept Pointe du Hoc with a local guide who brings stories alive. This private Normandy D-Day tour from Paris includes comfortable transport, flexible stops, and time for reflection — it stays with you long after you return.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 800View ›
Normandy: Canadian D-Day Sites Tour from Bayeux with Guide
Normandy: Canadian D-Day Sites Tour from Bayeux with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (264)8hYou’ll walk Normandy’s Canadian battlefields with a local guide who brings stories to life at Juno Beach and Bény-sur-Mer Cemetery. Pause at underground bunkers, touch history at Ardenne Abbey, and feel the weight of memory on Hill 67. It’s not just facts—it’s real places and quiet moments that stay with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 133View ›
Bayeux walking tour in English: Medieval town, cathedral, 2 hours
Bayeux walking tour in English: Medieval town, cathedral, 2 hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (261)2hA 2-hour guided walking tour of Bayeux in English covers the medieval town's architecture, cathedral construction, river industries, and the history of the famous 11th-century Tapestry—20+ stops with a knowledgeable guide, no museum entries. The tour runs April through September and requires a minimum of two paying adults; a single adult gets a 1-hour version instead. Children from age 8 are welcome, and the guide speaks only English, so participants need a good level of the language.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the history and architecture of Bayeux explained by someone who knows the town well—the standing stops and lack of restroom breaks mean it suits people comfortable with 2 hours of continuous walking, and the English-only format works best if you follow spoken English easily.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 20View ›
Bayeux: D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Full Day
Bayeux: D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (260)8h 20mYou take the train from Paris to Bayeux, where your guide meets you at the station. The day includes Omaha Beach with 15 minutes of free time on the sand, the Normandy American Cemetery with 45 minutes to explore, Pointe du Hoc with its German fortifications, and Sainte-Mère-Église with access to the Airborne Museum. Lunch is on your own, and you catch the return train to Paris in the evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Paris and want to see the American D-Day beaches without renting a car or navigating on your own. The train journey is part of the day, so plan for about 4.5 hours of travel time total, which is what makes a full-day tour of all four sites possible.Free cancellationfrom€ 149View ›
Omaha Beach tour from Bayeux: German defenses and ranger cliff
Omaha Beach tour from Bayeux: German defenses and ranger cliff★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (253)4hThis half-day morning tour from Bayeux visits the landing areas at Omaha Beach with a local guide, stopping at three German strongpoint positions (WN 62, WN 65, and WN 73) that defended the beach during the D-Day assault. The tour also includes the Pointe du Hoc monument, honoring the 2nd Rangers Battalion who scaled the 100-foot cliff. Departing at 8:20am from central Bayeux, the tour runs March through October and lasts four hours.Is it for me?You have a morning free in Bayeux and want to see the actual landing positions at Omaha Beach without spending a full day arranging transport and navigation yourself. The fixed 8:20am departure and 12:30pm return mean you can fit this into a shorter stay, and a local guide who knows the strongpoints and their history removes the work of finding them on your own.Free cancellationfrom€ 98View ›
D-Day Tour from Caen: Museum, Omaha Beach & American Cemetery
D-Day Tour from Caen: Museum, Omaha Beach & American Cemetery★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (240)9hYou spend the morning in the Mémorial de Caen museum with a guide, have lunch at the memorial's restaurant, then visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery in an air-conditioned minivan. The guide handles the history and logistics; you handle getting to Caen by 9am if you're coming from Paris.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Normandy or Paris who want the D-Day story told by someone who knows it, with the key sites visited in one day and logistics handled. You'll be out from morning through afternoon, which is what lets the museum, lunch, and three major sites fit into a single trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 237View ›
Mont-St-Michel: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour & Abbey Entry
Mont-St-Michel: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour & Abbey Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.18 (239)2hYou walk the medieval streets and ramparts of Mont-St-Michel with a licensed guide for two hours, learning the history and layout as you climb toward the bay views. The Abbey entry ticket is included, and once the guided portion ends, you explore the Abbey at your own pace. The whole thing fits into a morning or afternoon without needing to arrange separate transport or tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to navigate Mont-St-Michel's steep, winding streets with someone who knows them, and skip the separate ticket line at the Abbey — the guide and included entry are what make a short visit feel complete rather than rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 30View ›
Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux: Shuttle & Abbey Fast Pass
Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux: Shuttle & Abbey Fast Pass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (238)7hYou're picked up from Bayeux, driven to Mont-Saint-Michel in a comfortable minivan, and given three hours to explore the Abbey and the mount at your own speed. The fast pass entry ticket is included, so you walk past the queue. The driver waits and brings you back to Bayeux — no guide, no group schedule, just transport and entry sorted.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mont-Saint-Michel without arranging your own transport or standing in an entry queue — the shuttle and fast pass handle both, leaving you three hours to explore at whatever pace feels right.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 99View ›
Mont-St-Michel: Bay Walk & Tombelaine Island with Tide Times
Mont-St-Michel: Bay Walk & Tombelaine Island with Tide Times★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (227)3hYou walk the bay floor for three hours with a guide, crossing toward Tombelaine Island and back with Mont-St-Michel as your landmark. The departure time shifts with the tide each day, so you'll need to confirm your exact start time when you book. Bring sturdy shoes and expect to be on your feet the whole time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mont-St-Michel from the water level rather than from above, and you're comfortable walking three hours on sand and shallow ground — the tide schedule is what makes the whole bay accessible, so flexibility on your start time is what makes the experience possible.Best valuefrom€ 16View ›
Paris from Le Havre: Seine Cruise, Eiffel Tower & Champs-Élysées
Paris from Le Havre: Seine Cruise, Eiffel Tower & Champs-Élysées★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (215)10h–11hYou get a guided day trip from your cruise ship to Paris without arranging transport or timing yourself — the itinerary is built around your ship's departure. The Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower views, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées free time fit into one morning and afternoon, with lunch and a champagne toast included. Return to the port is guaranteed on time, so you can relax knowing the logistics are handled.Is it for me?This tour is built for cruise passengers who want to see Paris's main landmarks without arranging their own transport or timing — the operator handles the schedule around your ship's departure, so you can focus on the day itself rather than logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 71View ›
Honfleur & Deauville Day Trip from Le Havre Cruise Port
Honfleur & Deauville Day Trip from Le Havre Cruise Port★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (211)6hYou’ll step into Normandy’s rhythm—from Honfleur’s storybook harbor and wooden church to Deauville’s stylish boardwalks and sandy beaches. Enjoy guided walks, time for pastries or people-watching, and easy pickup right at Le Havre cruise port before heading back with salty hair and new stories.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 59View ›
Vintage Sidecar Tour of D-Day Beaches from Bayeux
Vintage Sidecar Tour of D-Day Beaches from Bayeux★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (205)2h–6hA vintage sidecar tour of Normandy's D-Day beaches departing from Bayeux, where you ride as a passenger through the landing zones while a local driver shares the history of each site. Choose between a 2-hour essential route, a half-day sector tour, or a full-day loop covering Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, and the British sector sites. Pickup is included; the guide speaks English or French.Is it for me?Book the 2-hour essential tour if you want the core British sector sites without a full day commitment; choose the half-day American sector if Omaha Beach and the cemetery are your priority; go full-day if you want to see Pointe du Hoc and understand the entire landing strategy across both sectors. The sidecar format means you move through the landscape instead of stopping and starting in a bus, so you get a sense of distance and terrain that stationary tours don't offer.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom€ 145View ›
Honfleur sidecar tour: Côte Fleurie coast with cider tasting
Honfleur sidecar tour: Côte Fleurie coast with cider tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (192)1h 30m–3h 30mA sidecar tour through Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie with a local pilot who drives while you ride in the basket or behind the seat, stopping at cider and calvados estates, historic sites and coastal viewpoints. You choose between a 1.5-hour loop around Honfleur, a 2.5-hour run that adds the Villerville film location and orchards of Manoir d'Apreval, or a 3.5-hour route extending to Deauville's racecourse, grand hotels and Villa Strassburger. Helmets, goggles, rain gear and gloves are provided; groups run up to six people, twelve on request.Is it for me?Pick the 1.5-hour loop if you want the harbor and the church without leaving Honfleur itself. The 2.5-hour option adds the orchards and a taste of cider country. Go 3.5 hours if you're spending the day on the coast and want to see both Honfleur and Deauville's grand architecture in one ride.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 125View ›
Private D-Day Tour from Bayeux: Normandy Beaches & Battlefields
Private D-Day Tour from Bayeux: Normandy Beaches & Battlefields★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (190)8hA private eight-hour tour from Bayeux to the Normandy D-Day sites with a guide who speaks English or French and hotel pickup included. You choose how long to spend at each stop—the landing beaches, the clifftop fortifications, the cemeteries and museums—and the guide tailors the route to what matters most to you. Maximum eight people per minivan; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Move through the D-Day beaches and battlefields at your own pace with a private guide, lingering where the story resonates most and exploring the sites that matter to you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 349View ›
Deauville: Private Sidecar Tour with Local Stories & Hidden Streets
Deauville: Private Sidecar Tour with Local Stories & Hidden Streets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (179)45m–2hYou’ll ride through Deauville in a vintage sidecar with your local guide—goggles on, wind in your face—pausing for stories at places like Villa Strassburger and Saint-Augustin Church. Expect laughter, unexpected history lessons, and glimpses of hidden lanes most travelers miss. It’s less about sightseeing and more about feeling part of Deauville for an afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 70View ›
Étretat: Outdoor Escape Game & Cliffs Adventure
Étretat: Outdoor Escape Game & Cliffs Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (172)2hYou’ll laugh your way through Étretat’s winding streets, chasing clues inspired by Arsène Lupin, with time to soak up sea air and cliff views. Whether you play solo or with a local guide, expect plenty of surprises—and maybe a new way of seeing this corner of Normandy.Infants freefrom€ 26View ›
Monet's Gardens & House Private Tour with Art Historian in Giverny
Monet's Gardens & House Private Tour with Art Historian in Giverny★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (155)5hA private tour from Paris to Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, led by a licensed art historian and including skip-the-line entry, luxury roundtrip transport, and five hours on-site. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Russian, and the itinerary covers the artist's studio and living quarters, the Clos Normand gardens, and the Japanese bridge and lily ponds that inspired the Water Lilies series. Pickup is included from your Paris hotel or meeting point.Is it for me?Most group tours to Giverny move fast and leave you reading plaques; this one is private, so the art historian guide sets the pace and explains what you're standing in front of, and the luxury transport means no metro changes or waiting for a shared bus to fill up.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −78%from€ 430View ›
Normandy D-Day Beaches: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour
Normandy D-Day Beaches: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (154)3h 30mYou’ll ride in a vintage sidecar along Normandy’s D-Day beaches with a local guide who brings history alive at every stop—from Arromanches’ artificial harbor to Omaha Beach’s somber sands and the silent rows of the American Cemetery. Expect salty air, unexpected stories, and time to reflect as you travel between past and present.Free cancellationfrom€ 220View ›
Paris from Le Havre: Seine Cruise & Arc de Triomphe with Lunch
Paris from Le Havre: Seine Cruise & Arc de Triomphe with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (148)10h–11hYou board a coach at Le Havre's cruise port and ride 3 hours to Paris, where you join a 1-hour Seine River cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, and (if water levels permit) Notre-Dame Cathedral. A packed lunch with baguette and dessert is included. After the cruise, you visit the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées with free time for photos and shopping, then return to your ship. The entire excursion is scheduled around your vessel's departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Le Havre and want to see Paris's main landmarks without renting a car, navigating the city, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you spend the day looking at the city, not arranging it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 89View ›
D-Day American Beaches Tour: Omaha, Utah & Airborne Sites
D-Day American Beaches Tour: Omaha, Utah & Airborne Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (145)8h 30mThis full-day guided tour from Bayeux covers the American D-Day operation across four key sites: Omaha Beach and Utah Beach where seaborne troops landed, Pointe du Hoc where US Rangers scaled the cliffs, and Sainte-Mère-Église where paratroopers fought through the night of June 5. Your guide walks you through the German defenses, the first waves, and the stories of the men who fought there, ending at the Normandy American Cemetery where over 9,000 servicemen are buried. The tour runs 8.5 hours in a small group of no more than 8 people with an experienced, certified guide and air-conditioned minivan transport from central Bayeux.Is it for me?Small groups of no more than 8 people mean your guide can answer questions and move at a pace that lets the history sink in, rather than rushing through the sites with a bus full of tourists. The minivan also reaches the smaller villages and narrow roads around Sainte-Mère-Église and Angoville-au-Plain that larger tours cannot access.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom€ 140View ›
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