Omaha Beach & Pointe du Hoc: D-Day Sites Half-Day from Bayeux

Four Hours at Omaha Beach: Where the American Landing Turned Costly

You're picked up in central Bayeux and driven to Omaha Beach to walk the German defensive positions and learn why this landing was called "Bloody Omaha." Next is the American Cemetery at Colleville, where nearly 9,400 servicemen are buried across 172 acres. The tour ends at Pointe du Hoc, the 100-foot cliff the Rangers scaled. Four hours total, with a local guide, departing at 1:45pm and returning by early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Omaha Beach and D-Day sites

• Depart from Place de Quebec, Bayeux
• See German weapons strong points WN 62, WN 65, WN 73
• Visit American Cemetery at Colleville
• Explore Pointe du Hoc cliff monument

The experience

The tour leaves Place de Quebec in central Bayeux at 1:45pm, and within an hour you're standing on the sand where the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions came ashore on June 6th. Your guide walks you through the German defensive positions. The WN emplacements (Widerstandsnest) that made this stretch of coast so heavily fortified. You'll stop at WN 62 and WN 65, which overlook Easy Red and Fox Green sectors, the exact ground where the assault faced its fiercest resistance. The beach itself is quiet now, but the topography tells the story: the bluffs, the narrow exits, the fields of fire the Germans had prepared. It's the kind of place where standing there changes how you read the history.

After Omaha, the tour moves inland to the American Cemetery at Colleville. The grounds cover 172.5 acres, and 9,387 servicemen and women are buried there: the scale of it hits differently than any photograph. Your guide explains the layout, the significance of the site, and you have time to walk among the rows. Then it's a short drive west to Pointe du Hoc, the cliff monument 100 feet high that the 2nd Rangers Battalion scaled under LTC James Rudder. The story of how they got up that face (after an admiral's intelligence officer said it couldn't be done) is part of what makes the site matter. The view from the top shows you the terrain the Rangers had to hold once they reached the top.

The whole afternoon tour runs four hours and includes your local guide and driver. It's structured to fit if you've already spent the morning in Bayeux itself (the medieval town and its famous tapestry), and want to see the D-Day sites without committing to a full-day excursion. Groups stay small, and the pace is built around walking and standing, not rushing between stops. You'll be back in Bayeux by 5:30 or 6pm depending on traffic and how long you linger at each location.

What’s included

• Your afternoon includes hotel or central pickup in Bayeux, a local guide for the entire four-hour tour, transportation to and from Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville, and Pointe du Hoc, plus time to walk and explore each site.
• Entry to the cemetery and monument grounds is included.
• The tour departs at 1:45pm from Place de Quebec and returns by early evening.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by OVERLORDTOUR

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending a day in Bayeux and want to see the main D-Day landing sites without arranging transport or hiring a separate guide. The afternoon timing lets you explore the medieval town in the morning and still fit the full four-hour tour before dinner.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 3).

What time does the tour depart from Bayeux?

Afternoon tours leave Place de Quebec (near the Tapestry) at 1:45pm and return by 5:30 or 6pm.

How long is the tour?

Four hours, including drive time and stops at Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc.

Is the American Cemetery included?

Yes. The cemetery at Colleville is one of the three main stops on the tour.

Can I do this tour if I've already visited Bayeux in the morning?

Yes, the afternoon departure is designed for people who want to explore the medieval town first, then visit the D-Day sites in the same day.

Is the guide included?

Yes, a local guide and driver are included for the entire four-hour tour.

Are there walking requirements?

The tour involves walking at each stop, but it's suitable for most fitness levels. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if you have someone to assist boarding and disembarking.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, strollers and prams are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.

What is WN 62?

WN 62 is a German weapons emplacement (Widerstandsnest) on Omaha Beach that overlooks the Easy Red and Fox Green landing sectors. You'll stop there to see the defensive positions firsthand.