Omaha Beach: Morning D-Day Tour from Bayeux & US Cemetery

Summary

Walk the sands of Omaha Beach hear real D-Day voices visit Colleville cemetery

You’ll walk Omaha Beach while it’s still quiet, explore German bunkers with a local guide who knows every story, stand above Pointe du Hoc’s cliffs where Rangers climbed, and pause among white crosses at Colleville Cemetery. This half-day tour from Bayeux is more than history — it’s a chance to feel Normandy’s weight for yourself.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it really feels like to stand on Omaha Beach before most people are even awake? That’s how our morning started in Normandy — a little chilly, sea air sharp, and the sand almost empty except for our small group and the guide, Pascal. He grew up nearby and you could tell; he pointed out these concrete bunkers (he called them “WNs” — I’d never heard that term) scattered along the shore from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to Vierville. There was something quietly heavy about it all, especially at WN 62 where he stopped us and just let us listen to the wind for a minute. You can almost imagine the noise back then, but now it’s just gulls and distant waves.

I didn’t expect to be so drawn in by the details — like when Pascal showed us a rusted bit of metal half-buried near Fox Green sector and explained how US V Corps landed right here. He told a story about the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc that made everyone laugh (“Three old women with brooms could stop them!”), but then he got quiet again as we walked toward Vierville. The weather kept shifting — sun one moment, gray clouds the next — which felt weirdly fitting for a day trip to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. We moved between strongpoints, each one with its own scars and memories.

The American Cemetery at Colleville was different. It’s so open and peaceful you almost forget where you are until you see the rows of white crosses stretching out over green grass. Pascal didn’t rush us; he just let people wander or sit if they wanted. I still think about that silence under the trees, honestly. It was only half a day but felt like much longer somehow — maybe because of everything packed into those few hours, or maybe just because Normandy gets under your skin.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Omaha Beach landing areas

• Depart from Place de Quebec, Bayeux
• See German strong points from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to Vierville
• Stop at WN 62 and WN 65 in Fox Green and Easy Red sectors
• Stop at WN 73 in Dog Green at Vierville
• Visit American Cemetery of Colleville
• Visit Rangers Monument on cliff west of Cemetery

Top questions

How long is the Omaha Beach morning tour from Bayeux?

The tour runs from 8:20am to 12:30pm, about four hours total.

Where does the Omaha Beach tour start?

The meeting point is Place de Quebec in central Bayeux, near the Tapestry.

Does this day trip include Pointe du Hoc?

Yes, there is a stop at Pointe du Hoc to learn about the Rangers’ assault.

Is there hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup; you meet your guide at Place de Quebec in Bayeux.

Are infants or wheelchairs accommodated on this tour?

Yes, infants can join with prams or strollers; collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if accompanied by someone who can assist boarding.

Is lunch included on this morning tour?

No lunch is included as this is a half-day morning tour ending around 12:30pm.

Will we visit the American Cemetery at Colleville?

Yes, there is time to visit and reflect at Colleville American Cemetery during the tour.

What’s included

Your morning includes guided transport from central Bayeux with a local expert who shares stories along Omaha Beach’s key sectors (Fox Green, Easy Red), visits inside German strongpoints like WN 62 and WN 65, time atop Pointe du Hoc’s cliffs, and entry to the American Cemetery at Colleville before returning around lunchtime.