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The 10 Best Local D-Day Tours in Normandy for 2024: Beaches, Battlefields, & Beyond

Last Updated: January 29, 2024 //  by  Ashley Smith Leave a Comment

While many travelers can only squeeze in a day trip to Normandy from Paris , just as many others dedicate a couple of days here to take advantage of the many available Normandy D-Day tours. Booking a local day tour of the many worthwhile D-Day sites is the best way to get the most out of your visit.

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Why book one of the Normandy D-Day tours?

Day tours in Normandy are great for many reasons, for instance:

• Transportation – There’s not a lot of reliable public transportation here, so booking a tour will ensure you can get to all the sites you want to see without having to rent a car.
• Expertise – The Normandy tour guides are experts in their field and can provide loads of historical background on the sites you’ll visit.
• Planning – Or really, the lack thereof. Book yourself on a tour and you won’t have to deal with any of the logistical planning.
• Like-minded travelers – On tours like these you get to meet like-minded travelers excited to discuss the topics at hand and share these experiences. This is especially great if you’re traveling solo.

This post only covers D-Day tours originating in Normandy . You have to already be here to join them, or be able to easily get here before the start time. With the exception of two, all the rest start and end in the town of Bayeux . If you’re looking for Normandy day tours starting and ending in Paris, check out my post on Normandy day tours from Paris .

Choosing the best Normandy D-Day tours

But which of the many available tours out there are the best ones? Which ones go to the best places and cover the most ground? Luckily, you have a World War II travel expert at your disposal to scrutinize them all and help you choose!

I haven’t taken all the tours on this list, but I do have a keen sense of what the average Normandy visitor wants from a tour of the D-Day sites . To create this list, I’ve compared the many available tours against my stringent set of criteria. I’ve taken into account things like:

• Customer rating and reviews
• Length of the tour and start/end times
• Overall benefit (Is it worth your valuable time?)
• Topic/focus of the tour
• Ease of logistics

…and much more. All so you can be sure which of these Normandy D-Day tours are the most deserving of your precious time and money. All the tours in this post are English-language tours and all prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

So how do I go about choosing which tours are the “best?” Well, I’m extremely particular when it comes to booking travel. I’ll never recommend anything that’s rated lower than 4 out of 5 stars, anything with no reviews, or anything that’s offered by a company that looks less than reputable. As always, I only recommend the things I would personally book for myself. (And I’m a hard sell.)

And if you do find yourself in Paris, be sure to check out the many interesting WWII sites in Paris . There are some great museums and memorials here not to miss.

My favorite day tour companies

The two companies I always go to for day tours (anywhere I go) are Viator and Get Your Guide . I’ve booked many tours through them and have always been satisfied. They’re both well-known in the travel industry; Viator is owned by TripAdvisor. They’re both super easy to book with; most tours offer free cancelation; and they always have competitive prices.

I also like Tours By Locals for great private options. You can find some amazing guides here who are fully licensed, with history degrees, years of experience, and unique local perspectives.

So, let’s get to it! All things considered, these are my choices for the best D-Day tours in Normandy for 2024.

For more information on each of the sites and museums mentioned in this post, check out my articles on what to see at each of the five Allied landing beach sectors: Utah , Omaha , Gold , Juno , & Sword Beaches.

Best D-Day tours in Normandy: at a glance

In this post, I’ll dig into what makes these the best D-Day tours to take in Normandy. I’ll tell you why I picked them, what makes them stand out among the others, what they include (and what they don’t), and more. But first, here’s the quick list of my picks for the 10 best Normandy D-Day tours:

• Best overall : Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux
• Best half-day tour : American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour
• Best private tour : American D-Day Private Tour with a Licensed Guide
• Best shore excursion : D-Day Landing Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre
• Best Band of Brothers tour : Omaha and Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux
• Best tour for Canadian visitors : Full-Day Canadian Battlefields and Sites of Normandy Tour
• Most unique Normandy D-Day tour : Half-Day Sidecar Excursion to the Landing Beaches
• Best tour from Caen : Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum
• Best D-Day tour for British visitors : British D-Day World War II Normandy Private Tour
• Best bonus D-Day sites tou r: Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux

That’s the simple list; now let’s dig deeper into which of these Normandy D-Day tours is going to be the best for you .

Also check out: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Normandy’s D-Day Sites

1. Best overall Normandy D-Day tour from Bayeux

My pick for best overall: Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Without a doubt, my pick for the absolute best D-Day tour in Normandy is this one, for 3 main reasons: it’s a small group tour (maximum 8 people); it has a 5-star rating after almost 1,000 reviews; and it stops at all the right places.

What you’ll see on this tour

This tour includes stops at:

• Omaha Beach
• St-Mère-Église
• Pointe du Hoc
• Utah Beach and the Utah Beach Museum
• Normandy American Cemetery
• La Cambe German Cemetery*

*This stop isn’t listed in the tour description, but many recent reviews say they also stopped here. If you read my post on the best D-Day sites to visit , you’ll know why I recommend a stop at the German cemetery as well.

Why it’s the best

This tour includes all sites I absolutely recommend visiting and no unnecessary fluff. This tour is also ideal for American visitors since it focuses on the American landing zones of Utah and Omaha Beaches. If you have to choose just one day tour for Normandy, this is your best option!

I also love small-group tours because of the individual attention each visitor receives and it’s just a more enjoyable experience overall . (No being herded or not being able to ask questions, etc.) Plus, this tour has a 5-star rating and almost a thousand rave reviews ! Reviewers’ favorite aspects of this tour have been the knowledgeable tour guides and the choice of stops.

What to expect on this tour:

This is a full-day (9-hour) tour that starts and ends in Bayeux . It includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux
• Your own knowledgeable guide
• Air conditioned private transportation
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your tour’s start time

It does not include lunch, optional gratuities, or other personal expenses.

How much this tour costs

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs just $139 per person . All things considered, I feel this is a fantastic value for such a highly-rated tour that visits many of the best sites. I would absolutely book this tour myself.

A similar option

There’s another tour that’s similar to this one but that trades in the Utah Beach Museum and La Cambe Germany Cemetery for a visit to the small village of Angoville-au-Plain . If you’d like to visit a small local village where a lot of fighting took place (by the 101 st Airborne), check out: Utah & Omaha Beach D-Day Tour from Bayeux Station .

This tour also has a 5-star rating and tons of rave reviews and is also a small-group tour with a maximum of 8 people.

2. Best half-day Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for best half-day Normandy D-Day tour: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour from Bayeux

If you find yourself on a time budget here in Normandy but still want to see some of the top D-Day sites, this is the tour for you. This 4-hour tour visits the key American locations, has a maximum of 8 passengers, and has a 5-star review rating.

This half-day Normandy tour includes stops at:

If you have limited time for a D-Day tour , these are three sites you shouldn’t miss . It caps the tour at 8 people for a more personalized experience, and it has a 5-star rating after hundreds of rave reviews . All the best reviews go to the tour guide Matt!

Another thing I love about this tour is that you can choose between morning or afternoon start times . Because it’s just a half-day tour, you can opt for either a 9:00 am start or a 2:00 pm start.

What to expect on this tour

This is a half-day tour (4 hours) that starts and ends in Bayeux . It includes:

• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux city center
• Private, air conditioned transportation
• Your own knowledgeable tour guide
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your tour

It does not include lunch, optional gratuities, or your own personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week, two times per day, and costs $95 per person . For a small group tour that visits the three main American D-Day sites with a passionate and knowledgeable guide, this is a great deal.

3. Best private D-Day Normandy tour

My pick for best private D-Day tour in Normandy: American D-Day Private Tour with a Licensed Guide (Pierre)

There was some stiff competition here for best private tour, but ultimately I chose this one offered by Pierre, a local who lives in Bayeux.

The greatest thing about hiring a private tour guide for Normandy is you get to choose which sites you visit . Most guides have a list of sites they think are the best, but all are open to amending your tour to your preferences. For instance, for this tour, Pierre plans to take you to:

• Utah & Omaha Beach (the two American landing beaches)
• Pointe du Hoc (American battleground)
• Sainte-Mère-Église

But again, he’s happy to work with you to choose which sites to visit in order to create the D-Day tour you’ve always wanted.

I chose this particular tour for the best private option for a few reasons. First, the guide Pierre has been a licensed D-Day tour guide for over 8 years. Not only that, his background is in political science with a master’s degree in American history . And because he was born in France and lives in Bayeux, you’ll be able to get a unique perspective on D-Day. You can read his bio here .

Additionally, this tour is available for groups up to 7 people (whereas many of the others can only accommodate 4) and as such is a much better value than many others

This is a full-day (8.5-hour) private tour that starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Fully customizable itinerary of sites that you choose (or go with the pre-planned ones)
• Your own private expert local guide with political and historical background

It does not include lunch and other personal expenses, optional gratuities, or museum admission if you choose to visit an extra museum.

As of January 2024, this tour costs $1034 for a group up to 7 people , for everything mentioned above. This is a great option for larger groups or families, but just as awesome for couples looking for a personalized experience.

Honorable mentions

In case this one doesn’t work for you or Pierre isn’t available on your required date, the other private options I considered are:

• American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux for up to 4 people, with Karine , licensed Normandy tour guide for over 30 years
• American D-Day Beaches Tour for 8-16 people with Sabrina , national tour guide and lecturer
• Landing Beaches, Normandy, D-Day Full Day Private tour from either Caen or Bayeux with Jonathan , licensed tour guide with a master’s degree in French history. This tour costs much less than the other ones, and the caveat is that you pick him up and visit these sites in your own car. You’re booking the guide only here, no driver.

4. Best shore excursion Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for best shore excursion to Normandy’s D-Day sites: D-Day Landing Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre

If you’re planning to arrive to the area via cruise ship and are looking to spend a day exploring Normandy’s historic sites, this is the best D-Day tour for you, tailor-made for cruise ship passengers.

This full-day Normandy D-Day tour includes visits to:

If you’re visiting Normandy via cruise ship, you’ll most likely dock at the port in Le Havre. But seeing as how most Normandy D-Day tours leave from Bayeux, your options are limited. This particular tour is tailor-made for cruise ship passengers like you.

You’ll get picked up and dropped off right there at the port near your ship by a guide who understands your particular needs as a cruise ship passenger on a shore excursion . The three sites it includes are my top 3 recommendations for anyone visiting Normandy for any amount of time. And most importantly, it has a 5-star rating and rave reviews .

This full-day (10-hour) shore excursion starts and ends at the cruise port in Le Havre. It includes:

• Expert guide to tell you all about the sites you’ll visit plus the relevant history of Le Havre as well
• Round trip transportation to and from your cruise port
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour

As of January 2024, this tour ranges in cost depending on which month of the year you book, but starting rates are $209 per person (in the summer). When rates are higher (like in the spring), the price goes down the more people you have in your group. Take a look at their availability calendar to see the different prices.

5. Best Band of Brothers tour

My pick for the best Band of Brothers -inspired tour: Omaha and Band of Brothers Full Day Tour from Bayeux

There’s a good chance that if you’re here looking at Normandy D-Day tours then you’ve either read the book by Stephen Ambrose or watched the Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks miniseries Band of Brothers . (And if you haven’t, go do that… NOW.) If you’re as big a fan of the story as I am, you’ll love this tour.

This full-day tour of Normandy’s D-Day sites includes visits to:

• Airborne Museum
• Plane crash site at Beuzeville-au-Plain
• Marmion’s Farm
• Brecourt Manor
• Angoville-au-Plain
• Drop Zone D

This tour is specifically tailored to intrigue fans of the show Band of Brothers so you’ll visit many lesser-known sites and learn more about the history.

You can watch Band of Brothers here on Amazon and it’s also currently available on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max.

This tour is operated by Overlord Tour, a leading tour company in the area specifically dedicated to D-Day history. Its itinerary and guides have rave reviews and it’s a favorite among Band of Brothers fans and WWII buffs in general.

I like that it visits the top sites, but also many more obscure sites that the majority of visitors don’t get to see or learn about . You’re sure to make some good friends on this group tour. I also really like the price point—good value here for sure.

This full-day (9-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Round trip transportation
• Small-group limited to 16 people
• Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your start time

It does not include the cost of lunch, any optional gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $158 per person . Something I’d like to note about the cost: When you book this tour directly with Overlord Tours instead of through Viator, the cost is slightly lower (€130 which, as of Jan 2024, is about $141 US ).

While this may be tempting, consider this: when you book through Viator , you get the benefit of a full refund if you need to cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the start of your scheduled tour.

When you book directly with Overlord, if you should need to cancel or you simply change your mind, you’ll be subject to a 6% cancelation fee no matter what. If you need to cancel within 14 days of your tour, you now owe a 50% cancelation fee . And if you should want to cancel within a week of your tour, you lose 100% of your booking cost .

That’s just something to think about. Don’t always be so quick to choose the lowest price without digging a little deeper. (Personally, I’d be happy to pay the $17 more for the peace of mind because I know how unpredictable travel planning can be.) By booking with Viator, you still get the highly-rated Overlord tour, but you also get a little bit more freedom and forgiveness.

6. Best D-Day tour for Canadian visitors

My pick for the best D-Day tour for Canadian visitors: Full-Day Canadian Battlefields and Sites of Normandy Tour

You’ve probably noticed that most of these tours center around the American D-Day achievements, but Canada and Great Britain also participated in this monumental invasion. Canadian visitors, this tour focuses on the struggles and achievements of your fellow countrymen.

This full-day tour of Normandy D-Day sites includes stops at:

• Juno Beach and the Juno Beach Center
• Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
• The communes of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernieres-sur-Mer, Authie, Abbey d’Ardenne, and Carpiquet to follow the Canadian advance

As far as Normandy D-Day tours go, there are very few that specifically focus on the battles and achievements of Canadian troops . This tour does not only that, but it also maxes out at 8 passengers , has a 5-star rating , and tons of rave reviews about the tour guides. Plus, the price tag makes this a fantastic value.

This full-day (8-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Your own expert tour guide
• Small-group tour of 8 passengers or less
• Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux as well as transportation between the sites
• Juno Beach Center admission costs

It does not include lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses. For a full refund, you must cancel within one week of your chosen tour’s start time.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $148 per person . This is a great deal, especially considering this is one of the only tours of its kind dedicated to Canadian-only D-Day sites.

7. Most unique Normandy D-Day tour

My pick for the most unique Normandy D-Day tour: Half-Day Sidecar Excursion to the Landing Beaches

For something quite different than all the other Normandy D-Day tours out there, check out this tour of the D-Day sites via fully restored vintage sidecars!

This half-day D-Day sites tour includes visits to:

• Arromanches-les-Bains (one of my favorite spots)
• Longues-sur-Mer
• The commune of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

And all of your travel between the sites will take place aboard some awesome vintage sidecars. What a unique way to explore Normandy!

I love this tour because it’s something totally different from the rest. Rather than drive between the sites in a sedan or multi-passenger van (or worse, a giant tour bus), you get to see Normandy from a totally unique (and fun!) perspective .

Beyond that, this is one of the few Normandy day tours that visits Arromanches-les-Bains and the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer . The commune of Arromanches is located in the Gold Beach sector and is famous for being the location of the artificial harbors that helped the Allies win the war (which you can still see out in the ocean today).

The Longues-sur-Mer battery is another great site I recommend visiting. Here, you’ll find the most intact German battery that still exists and it really helps to put German defense of the “Atlantic Wall” into perspective.

This tour also has a 5-star rating and nothing but rave reviews . I also love how hard they work to make visiting these somber locations fun and interesting.

This half-day (4-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Private, round-trip transportation
• Use of vintage helmets, gloves, glasses, and jackets for some fun photo ops
• Fully licensed and insured professional tour guides
• Maximum of 8 people on this tour
• Full refund if canceled up to 24 hours before your tour’s starting time

It does not include the cost of lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $244 per person (through April) and then increases to $271 per person from May 1st onwards. For such a unique and fun tour, and one of your only chances to visit Arromanches and Longues-sur-Mer, this price point makes sense, even if it is just a half-day tour. This will definitely be an experience you’ll never forget.

8. Best Normandy D-Day tour from Caen

My pick for the best Normandy tour from Caen: Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum

It’s true that most of the best Normandy D-Day tours start and end in Bayeux, but what if you’re staying in Caen? Rather than having to make your way to Bayeux to start your tour, check out this one that starts and ends in Caen.

This full-day tour includes visits to:

• Caen Memorial Museum

This is one of the only available Normandy D-Day tours that includes a self-guided visit to the Caen Memorial Museum, widely believed to be the best World War II museum in France . I personally consider this museum a must-visit, so I love that this tour includes it. I also like that the museum portion of the tour is self-guided since everyone visits museums in their own way.

This is another small-group tour (capped at 7 people) and it has tons of rave reviews, especially of the guides (5/5).

This full-day (7-hour) tour starts and ends in Caen. It includes:

• Admission to the Caen Memorial Museum
• Maximum of 7 people total
• Full refund if canceled within 2 days of your tour

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $129 per person all year long. Since this includes museum admission (about $22 US), that makes this tour one great value to visit these top locations.

9. Best tour for British visitors

My pick for best D-Day tour for British visitors: British D-Day World War II Normandy Private Tour

Despite the fact that Great Britain was a massive participant in the D-Day landings, landing at two of the five beaches, there are shockingly few tours that focus on the British sectors. However, if you’re willing and able to opt for a private tour, this one is a great option.

• Pegasus Bridge and Memorial
• Main British airborne sites in Ranville
• Ranville War Cemetery
• Sword Beach landing sites and German headquarters
• Juno and Gold Beaches (pass by)

But since this is a private option, you have the ability to customize it to your preferences. Care to also visit Arromanches-les-Bains? Talk to your guide about it!

So few Normandy D-Day tours visit the British sectors and this one is great because you can customize it with the sites you most want to visit. You also have Eric as your guide, a fabulous Scottish tour guide who has lived and tour-guided in Normandy for the past 20 years.

Also, because you can fit up to 8 people on this tour, that makes this one of the best-priced private tours out there!

This full-day (8.5-hour) tour starts and ends in beautiful Bayeux. It includes:

• Pick-up, drop-off, and round-trip transportation between all sites
• Private transportation
• The ability to customize the tour the way you want

It does not include lunch or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $899 per group up to 8 people . This is the best per-person rate of all the private Normandy tours I’ve seen.

10. Best bonus D-Day sites tour

My pick for best bonus D-Day sites tour: Utah & Omaha Beaches D-Day Group Tour from Bayeux

This tour visits many of the same sites as the others, but I’m calling this a “bonus” tour because it passes by a number of additional sites you might not otherwise see. Even though these are just “pass-by” stops, they still might interest you.

• Commune of Angoville-au-Plain, drop zone of the 101 st Airborne
• Site of the hedgerows battle (pass by)
• Major Richard Winters Memorial (pass by)
• Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (pass by)

On this tour, even in between stops you’ll get to see interesting things like the famous hedgerows (“bocage”) and the monument to Maj. Dick Winters whom you may know from Band of Brothers .

This tour also has a 5-star rating and is one of the most popular Normandy D-Day tours on Viator (with over 1,100 rave reviews).

This full-day (8.5-hour) tour starts and ends in Bayeux. It includes:

• Admission to the Airborne Museum
• Round-trip transportation
• Air conditioned minivan
• Professional tour guide

This isn’t necessarily a small-group tour since it has a maximum of 20 passengers (if it fills up). It does not include lunch, gratuities, or other personal expenses.

As of January 2024, this tour is offered 7 days a week and costs $159 per person . This price point is par for the course and you get to see so much.

Other Normandy D-Day tours

If you have questions about other Normandy D-Day tours that I didn’t cover in this post, let me know! I’ve examined nearly all of them. So if you find one you’re curious about, leave a comment below and  I’ll tell you why it didn’t make the list .

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• Hotels:  Read reviews and find great places to stay  here on Booking.com  (my personal favorite).  Hotels.com  and  Expedia  usually have good deals too though.
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• For more Normandy D-Day tours,  check out all the options from  Viator  and  Get Your Guide .
• Don’t forget a   France guidebook  and this must-have  France customs and culture guide !

Have a great time on your tour of Normandy! I hope I’ve made planning your trip a little easier.

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Ashley is a World War II historian and travel expert who has visited 33 countries. She specializes in quick trips throughout Europe and the Americas with a focus on World War II museums, memorials, battlefields, and other sites of interest. Originally from Memphis, TN, she currently lives in Boston with her husband and two feline commanders.

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The Best Tours to the Normandy D-Day Beaches from Caen

Tours to the Normandy D-Day beaches from Caen, France, offer visitors a profound and immersive experience delving into one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. Departing from the city of Caen, these tours take participants on a journey through the poignant landscapes and historic sites associated with the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

These tours typically include visits to significant locations such as Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach, where Allied forces landed amidst fierce German resistance. At each beach, knowledgeable guides provide insights into the strategic importance of the landing sites, the challenges faced by the troops, and the ultimate triumph of the Allied forces.

Participants have the opportunity to walk along the same sands where history was made, visit key landmarks such as bunkers and gun emplacements, and pay their respects at memorials and cemeteries honoring the fallen soldiers. Highlights often include the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer, where thousands of American soldiers are laid to rest overlooking Omaha Beach.

Additionally, tours may include visits to museums and interpretive centers dedicated to preserving the memory of D-Day and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. These institutions offer exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations that provide deeper insights into the events of the invasion and the experiences of those who participated.

Some tours from Caen also incorporate stops at other significant sites in the region, such as the Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers scaled cliffs to neutralize German artillery positions, and the historic town of Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated by Allied forces on D-Day.

These tours from Caen to the Normandy D-Day beaches offer a moving and educational experience, allowing visitors to connect with the past, honor the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought for freedom, and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most consequential moments of World War II.

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Agradeço Pierre, nosso guia, pela paciência que ele teve conosco. Ele é muito gentil certamente recomendo a empresa por ter um serviço único. Amei conhecer Lisieux com vocês.

Reservamos o passeio ao Mont Saint Michel partindo da cidade de Caen. Super correto, o passeio saiu como combinado, o Pierre foi o nosso guia e nos contou e mostrou varias historia sobre esse lugar tao magico ! Recomendo a « Descobrindo a Normandia ».

Conhecemos o Pierre através da indicação de amigos e ficamos extremamente satisfeitos da escolha. O Pierre domina o assunto, nos explicou com detalhes as fases de produção de champanhe, além de adaptar o passeio a nossa demanda. Recomendo o Pierre e sua empresa, e já planejamos o próximo destino na França com ele ! Um abraço

Passei um dia inteiro visitando as praias e lugares do desembarque com nosso guia Pierre e foi um dia inesquecível. Estar nos locais onde tudo acontecer é algo indescritível. O guia explicou muita coisa sobre o assunto, e no decorrer do passeio nos mostrava fotos da época no exato local onde foram tiradas. Impressionante. Até logo.

Estive na Normandia com o Pierre em dezembro de 2023. Pierre nos auxiliou na construção do roteiro, nos recebeu impecavelmente e pudemos passar ótimos dias na região. Agradeço voce Pierre, por nos permitir aproveitar da sua região do jeitinho que planejamos. Recomendo. Até a Proxima.

Gostaria de agradecer o passeio proposto pela empresa « Descobrindo a Normandia » quando entrei em contato pedindo opçoes de passeior no interior da França. Confiei na sugestao do Pierre e meu grupo e eu adoramos o passeio. O guia muito educado e gentil, sempre se preocupando com nosso conforto e se estavamos aproveitando. Conhecemos cidades lindas e charmosas.

Super recomendo visitar o Mont Saint Michel quando estiver em Paris, apesar de nao ser tao perto, compensa muito. O monumento é espetacular, a abadia, a cidade medieval… muito impressionante. O Pierre é uma pessoa muito carismatica e suas explicaçoes ( e piadas rsrs) sao o plus. Abraços Pierre

Recomendo a empresa «  Descobrindo a Normandia » e o Pierre. Nos atendendeu perfeitamente e o melhor, na nossa opiniao, foi como nos sentimos a vontade durante todos os passeios que fizemos com sua empresa. A flexibilidade de horario foi bastante respeitada. Agradecemos mais uma vez a cordialidade e carisma do Pierre. Até breve

Ótima comunicação com o Pierre desde o primeiro contato (que nos foi recomendado por amigos que ja haviam feito o mesmo roteiro). 3 dias da região da Champagne que amamos e claro recomendamos ! O Pierre sendo da região enriqueceu ainda mais o roteiro que ja é perfeito. Muito obrigada !

Excelente experiência. Entramos em contato com o Pierre para a realização de um roteiro específico com o tema da Segunda Guerra, o que foi além do planejado, pois adicionamos lugares que não conhecíamos e que acrescentaram e muito à nossa experiência. Visitamos tudo com tranquilidade, horários impecáveis, recomendo a empresa e estendo minhas palavras diretamente ao Pierre. Grande abraço e até breve.

Eu sou fotografo profissional e contratei o serviço de Descobrindo a Normandia para me levar até o Mont Saint Michel. Foi o diretor e guia Pierre que me ajudou nessa excursão.Saímos por volta das 6 horas da manha e voltamos ao fim da tarde. Além de me explicar tudo sobre o Mont Saint Michel, ele andou comigo por lugares de difícil acesso. Foi um dia muito bom.Obrigado de novo Pierre e Jamilly.

Sairemos de manha com nosso guia. Após umas 3 horas de carro, você cai de repente na historia do mundo… Vestígios, fotos dos acontecimentos. Tristeza se junta a beleza da liberdade. Foi um dia muito emocionante. O passeio superou minhas expectativas. Gostei muito

Excelente atendimento do começo ao fim. Nosso roteiro foi muito bem planejado pelo Pierre, atencioso, nos conduziu com excelencia na sua regiao e foi além do esperado. Agradecemos e fica registrado toda nossa gratidao pelo tempo compartilhado.

Tive o prazer de desfrutar de uma visita privada à região de Champagne-Ardenne com a orientação excepcional da Descobrindo a Normandia. A experiência foi verdadeiramente enriquecedora, e muito disso se deve ao conhecimento incrível de Pierre sobre a produção de champagne. Desde o início, ficou claro que estávamos em boas mãos. Pierre não só demonstrou profundo conhecimento técnico sobre o processo de produção do champagne, mas também compartilhou conosco histórias fascinantes sobre a rica tradição e cultura por trás do champagne. Recomendo e forte abraço.

Tive uma experiência incrível com a Descobrindo a Normandia para a visita privada ao Mont Saint-Michel ! Desde o início, o atendimento foi excepcional. O Pierre foi extremamente profissional, atencioso e prestativo durante nosso passeio. Agradeço ao Pierre pela excelente experiência e pela atenção aos detalhes que tornaram esta visita uma lembrança inesquecível. Mal posso esperar para volta !

Fizemos o passeio do dia D com o Pierre, que foi nos buscar em nosso hotel em Paris. A rota para a Normandia é linda. Aprendemos bastante sobre os fatos ocorridos no local, conseguimos visitar alguns grandes museus de guerra da região. Excelente escolha, recomendo a empresa e certamente voltaremos para visitar outros locais da Normandia.

Ótima empresa, realizamos o roteiro dos museus e alguns locais do dia d. Ficamos na cidade de Caen. Excelente escolha, há muito a conhecer e precisaríamos certamente de uma semana para visitar tudo e espero em breve poder retornar para darmos continuidade ao roteiro e visitar outros pontos que eu gostaria. Recomendo o Pierre, ótima companhia, que nos explicou vários detalhes que, mesmo para quem entende muito do assunto, aprendemos muito nesses dias e só tenho a agradecer e deixar o meu muito obrigado e até breve.

Salve Pierre. Agradeço novamente voce e sua equipe em nos proporcionar um passeio que foi a realizaçao de um sonho. Todas as informaçoes que nos passou sobre os locais historicos que conhecemos sao de um valor inestimavél. Recomendo a empresa que entre outras qualidades se destaca a cordialidade e o profissionalismo. Forte abraço.

Ótima visita da cidade de Lisieux para visitar a santa Teresinha do menino Jesus. Lugar maravilhoso que foi nos apresentado pelo Pierre que com toda sua dedicação nos auxiliou e compartilhou conosco sua sabedoria sobre a vida e historia da Santa. Recomendo a empresa e agradeço novamente toda a atenção e carinho. Atenciosamente.

Recomendo o Pierre, que nos acompanhou na Normandia e nos museus do Dia-D. Equipe de atendimento fantástica, ótimo contato desde o início, adoramos nosso dia. Recomendo.

Fizemos o roteiro na regiao da Champagne com o Pierre, que foi maravilhoso em nos auxiliar e programar um almoço especial de aniversario que certamente ficara na memoria. Um grande abraço nosso e parabens pela empresa e otimo atendimento.

Conhecer a Normandia era um sonho antigo e que pude realizar com o auxilio da Descobrindo a Normandia, o Pierre levou em consideraçao todas as minhas ideias e conseguimos encaixar tudo no roteiro pela regiao que durou 7 dias. Recomendo muito ! Obrigado e logo voltarei. Abraços

Recomendo o amigo Pierre. Serviço de atendimento excelente. O Pierre fez o passeio ser muito mais proveitoso, tivemos uma excelente troca e aprendemos bastante também. Muito obrigado Sr. Pierre

Recomendo a empresa «  Descobrindo a Normandia ». O Pierre agora é minha refencia de viagens na França, me ajudou muito com outros detalhes da nossa estadia, pois nem sempre é facil lidar com algumas situaçoes em outro pais. Fizemos duas cidades muito charmosas na Normandia e foi maravilhoso. Obrigada Pierre e volto em breve !

Excelente empresa, fizemos o passeio de um dia saindo de Rouen. Conforto do veículo, direção, conteúdo altamente rico sobre esse período da história e recomendo a empresa.

O local fica pertinho de Paris, ter a opçao de alguem da regiao como o Pierre é muito interessante, pois toda a duvida que resta sobre a historia e processo de preparaçao da bebida ele nos explica da melhor maneira. Além de ter a segurança de poder degustar tudo sem se preocupar com a direçao.

Otimo guia, recomendo. Visitar as cidades de interior com alguém que conhece é muito mais enriquecedora e foi exatamente isso que busquei. Foi um feliz encontro. Pierre nos guiou com excelencia, mostrou os locais que haviamos programados e outros que nos surpreendeu. Recomendo. Abraços

Excelente roteiro da Segunda Guerra Mundial, bastante completo. Empresa com atendimento excelente, flexibilidade admirável e muita informação sobre o tema. Por termos uma primeira experiência na Normandia, optamos por um roteiro completo, o que nos deu bastante tempo para admirar os locais e conhecer bem mais da história. Recomendo a Descobrindo a Normandia.

Otimo atendimento, nosso contato foi muito bom desde o planejamento do roteiro. Fizemos algo personalizado pois queriamos mais tempo em algumas cidades que visitamos ha alguns anos e que agora pudemos contemplar novamente com um pouco mais de calma. Jamais teria a mesma opiniao se nao tivesse sido tao bem acompanhado pelo Pierre. Parabéns pela excelencia. Abraços

What are our clients saying about our tours?

Mont saint michel partindo da cidade de caen.

Reservamos o passeio ao Mont Saint Michel partindo da cidade de Caen.

Super correto, o passeio saiu como combinado, o Pierre foi o nosso guia e nos contou e mostrou varias historia sobre esse lugar tao magico !

Recomendo a « Descobrindo a Normandia ».

Feb 08, 2024

I loved this Alsace Tour

We chose to do this tour in Alsace with Pierre and his team.

The tour was wonderful, it included visit of charming little towns on the routes to the cellars. We stop at some points to admire the beautiful landscape of Alsace.

Wonderfull tour with all points that we had interest and everything explained in English with French guide.

Aug 21, 2018

Very enriching experience

We decided to make the tour with the agency of “My Normandy Tour” for having the option of French guide speaking english.

We had already visited the region before, but we thought that a guide in English would complete what was missing.

Pierre planned and executed our tour corresponding to all our expectations and beyond, because the contact with someone local gives us a very different view of culture, language, politics, etc.

very enriching experience.

Feb 26, 2018

Visit of Mont Saint Michel from the city of Caen

We booked the tour to Mont Saint Michel leaving from the city of Caen. It was really great. Pierre was our guide and told us several stories about this place so magical! I recommend “My Normandy Tour”.

Feb 08, 2018

I would like to congrat the tour proposed by the company «My Normandy Tour»

I would like to congrat the tour proposed by the company “My Normandy Tour”. Few weeks ago, I entered in contact with them for visiting the interior of France. I relied on Pierre’s suggestion and my group and I loved the tour. The guide was very polite and kind, always caring about our comfort and whether we were enjoying it. It was really a great experience …

Jan 05, 2018

I want to return many more times to visit other regions

Thanks to Pierre for providing us a fantastic experience in the Normandy region.

Our itinerary was great, we took great advantage of the landscapes of the little towns we visited, all in a quiet pace, everything explained in English with a beautiful French accent.

I want to go back many other times to visit other regions with him.

Dec 17, 2017

Great tour for those who enjoy the theme of the Second War

Great tour for those who enjoy the theme of World War II. Pierre showed us and explained several landscapes and events that we did not find in the books. A very worthwhile day trip, I plan to do another D-Day tour with Pierre and the company «My Normandy Tour». Regards

Nov 17, 2017

We learned a lot

We made a personalized tour with the team of “My Normandy Tour”, because we had the idea to visit some tourist places. Everything went better than planned. Pierre was very attentive throughout our stay in Normandy. We learned a lot from a very kind Frenchman! We highly recommend the services of Pierre and his staff, we will certainly be back.

Marilyne S.

Sep 13, 2017

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Falaise Etretat

With their majestic cliffs, they attracted many writers and artists who sought inspiration there.

The writers Victor Hugo, André Gide and the impressionists Boudin, Pissaro and Monet are examples of those who have enchanted the unique landscape of Etretat. Visiting Etretat means discovering a unique place.

We will visit two typical Normandy towns called Deauville and Honfleur

Located in the heart of Normandy, just 2 hours from Paris, a place of elegance and art de vivre, Deauville is the stage for the American Film Festival.

Honfleur is famous for its port, Le Vieux Bassin, and its picturesque slate-roofed houses. The city, made up of small streets and houses with a typically Norman charm, is pleasant to visit at any time of year.

Rouen, the scene of the dramatic martyrdom of Joan of Arc, where, in 1431, the heroine was condemned and burned in the historic Place du Vieux Marché, invites you to delve into an exciting past full of history.

Our tour will take you to discover the best of Rouen: admire the architectural beauty of the Grand Clock of Rouen, explore the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and stroll through the historic Place du Vieux Marché, setting of the moving Joan of Arc episode.

5 days Normandy Private Tour

The 5-day private tour of Normandy offers a complete experience, including transportation, tickets, guided tours and hotel reservations.

Highlights include Monet's House and Garden at Giverny, the port city of Honfleur, the historic D-Day beaches and the American Cemetery, plus the majestic visit to Mont Saint Michel.

The itinerary also covers the Basilica of Lisieux, a Calvados distillery, the elegant city of Deauville, the stunning cliffs of Etretat and the rich history of Rouen, concluding with a return to Paris.

D-Day - 1 Day visiting the Normandy Beaches

We started our tour at Pointe du Hoc, a strategic point that was neutralized by Rangers on June 7, 1944.

Then we will head towards Omaha Beach, visit the beach and then the American Cemetery, created to perpetuate the memory of those who fought in the Battle of Normandy.

Continuing the itinerary, we will visit the German Longues Sur Mer coastal defense battery.

Our last stop on the tour will be at Arromanches beach (Gold Beach, artificial port of Mulberry), we will stop at the museum – Arromanches store.

Embark on an enchanting journey through the gardens and home of Claude Monet, one of the most renowned impressionist painters. Located in Giverny, France, these meticulously tended gardens have served as inspiration for many of his masterpieces.

Explore the lush flower gardens, Japanese bridges and water lily-filled ponds, immortalized in his iconic paintings. Admire the serene atmosphere that captivated Monet and discover the refuge that shaped his singular talent. A unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the artistic magic and natural beauty that enchanted the great master.

Mont Saint Michel

We will leave Paris in the morning and return at the end of the day.

The trip to Mont Saint Michel takes around 3 and a half hours.

Once you arrive at the location, you will have free time to explore the village's alleys and hills.

Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the abbey and learn details about the history, architecture and religious significance of the abbey.

3 days of D-Day Tour

The 3-day Normandy tour offers an immersive experience of historic D-Day sites, including beaches, museums and memorials.

It begins with visits to the Memorial of the Battle of Normandy and the Pegasus Bridge, followed by exploration of Sainte Mère L’Eglise, Utah and Omaha Beach, in addition to the D-Day experience.

The final day covers a visit to Gold Beach, the Artificial Harbor at Arromanches and the Merville Battery, providing an in-depth understanding of the events of the Second World War.

Private Brittany Tour

The best of Brittany tourism in 3 days

Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Dinard, Dinan and the Emerald Coast

Departure from your hotel in Paris

The Castles of Normandy

Our tour will explore two iconic Normandy castles, each featuring distinct architectural styles that illustrate the region's rich history

A journey into the heart of Norman history, where architecture tells the stories of centuries past.

Excursion to visit the city of Lisieux in 1 days. A must-see itinerary with visits of the basilica, house and carmel of Lisieux from Paris, Caen, Rouen

Day trip from Paris towards the city of Reims, in the Champagne region, known worldwide for its unique and prestigious champagne production

Champagne Route Tour – 3 Days

The private 3-day tour of the Champagne region offers a complete experience, including transportation, tickets and tastings, guided tours and hotel reservations.

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1 D-Day landing beaches D-Day tour

Enjoy a full day tour on the D-Day American Landing beaches in Normandy. Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. Offer yourself an unforgettable day on the Landing Beaches

(from Monday to Friday at 1.00 pm, except on public holidays / duration of the tour: 5 hours ).

This tour includes:

Pick-up at the Caen train station at 9.00 am by a guide.

Bilingual guided tour of the World War II exhibits of the Memorial.

Lunch at the restaurant “Les Pommiers”.

• Bilingual guided tour of the D-Day landing beaches in a minivan 7 persons + guide + driver (children over 6 years old) Please note that we are unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchair users in our minivans.

Drop-off at the Bayeux train station at 6.00 pm.

(available from Monday to Friday at 1.00 pm, except on public holidays)

• Duration of the day: 9 hours

Departure from the Caen Memorial.

On June 6th 1944 at 7:11 am, the 225 men of Lieutenant colonel James Rudder’s 2nd Rangers batallion landed on the shingle shore at the bottom of the cliff.

Also called “Bloody Omaha”, there the allies suffered the highest number of casualties. The 5th army corps of the general Gerow was chosen to land there.

This 70-hectare site was granted for life by France to the United States. It shelters the bodies of the Americans soldiers who died during the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy. 9 387 white marble gravestones are perfectly aligned on the field overlooking Omaha beach.

Hours are purely indicatives and may vary.

• Pointe du Hoc
• Omaha Beach
• American Military Cemetery

2 D-Day landing beaches Day pass

A day to discover the Caen Mémorial museum and the American Landing Beaches in Normandy. From the Pointe du Hoc to the American war cemetery via Omaha Beach, follow your guide and learn the story of D-Day.

• Admission to the Memorial museum. The Memorial visit and the guided tour of the D-Day landing beaches can be done whether on the same day or on two different days.
• Bilingual guided tour of the D-Day landing beaches in a minivan.  7 persons + guide + driver (children over 6 years old) Please note that we are unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchair users in our minivans.

Program of the day

• Duration of the tour: 5 hours

Back to the museum.

• Open from 09h00 to 19h00

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Normandy Guided Tours

Normandy Guided Tours is the specialist you should book with to discover the D-Day landing beaches (Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, Pointe du Hoc, and Utah), airborne sectors, D-day battlefields and the D-day museums.  Don’t delay and book a Tour with us to explore Normandy in our luxury air conditioned Vehicle.

If you are looking for a Tailor-Made Private Tour, that is delivered with knowledge, passion and enthusiasm; where you can be collected from your hotel, then we can provide you with  a tour that can be personalised to meet your needs and pace. We offer Private Tour for 1 to 7 people which is ideal for families, giving you comfort and flexibility, so that you can make the most of your trip here to Normandy.

Francis Paz

Francis has spent almost his whole life in Normandy. WW2 has always been his passion and he became a professional battlefield tour guide in 2003. He has worked for some of the most renowed tour companies in Normandy before creating Normandy Guided Tours in 2013.

He can't wait to share with you his extensive knowledge of the events that took place in Normandy and tell you personal stories he learned directly from the Heroes who fought on those battlefields in 1944.

All our tours are led exclusively by Francis Paz.

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Learn more about caen, caen travel guide (normandy, france).

Caen is a perfect location if you want to discover the major highlights that the Normandy region has to offer. Within the city there are a number of monuments to visit such as Abbaye aux Dames and Abbaye aux Hommes, the Vaugueux neighbourhood, the Marina and the WWII Memorial museum with its fascinating D-Day exhibit;

A bit of history

There is not much known about Caen before the early 11th century. It is with William the Conqueror that the city really begins to be mentionned. He will have a fortress built as well as the famous Saint Stephen and Trinity Abbeys. The town became the possession of the King of France Philippe-Auguste in 1204 but the town fell back into English hand during the 100 years War. The town will remain English until 1450.

After a series of plague pandemics, the town was shaked by the war of Religions between Catholics and Protestants. The latter took the town and devastated the Abbeys and Churches. After the Edict of Amboise of 1563 the fighting eventually stopped.

The next most important event in the history of Caen takes place on June 6th 1944. After the Normandy landings, Caen is one of the main objectives of the Allied Forces. According to the original plans, the city was to be liberated on the first day but that did not happen. The town will not be liberated until August of 1944 and in just a month of intense bombing that town has lost nearly 70% of its buildings.

Our Private day trips from Caen

We organise private half day and full day trips departing from Caen. We will come and pick you up directly at the train station, your hotel, accommodation or Airbnb in Caen and have you discover the most important landmarks of the region. From a guided walking tour of Caen with a licensed tour guide, to a full day trip to the Normandy landing beaches including Omaha, Utah, Sword or Juno beach, let our local guides, experts of Normandy show you around.

We also operate tours that include some of the most beautiful towns and villages of the Region. Visit Honfleur a major destination for Impressionist painters in the 19th century. We will also take you to Beuvron village in the Pays d'Auge, one of the most charming villages of the region and located in the heart of the Calvados Brandy producing region. Another highlight of the region is Mont Saint Michel. Let our professional certified guide lead you to the Abbey and enjoy a private guided tour.

Reviews from our Caen trips

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Full-Day Normandy Cheese and Cider Tour 3-8 passengers From Caen

• Food tasting
• Driver/guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Lunch (if option selected)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry/Admission - La Galotière
• Entry/Admission - Domaine Dupont
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• 14000 Caen, France We can pick you up from your hotel or from a specific location. Depending on the location, this may result in additional costs.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Minimum age is 10 years
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Caen 14000 Caen, France We can pick you up from your hotel or from a specific location. Depending on the location, this may result in additional costs. See address & details
• 1 La Galotiere Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 2 Domaine Dupont Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 3 Beuvron-en-Auge Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 4 Livarot-Pays-d'Auge Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 5 Camembert Stop: 30 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• 755janinem 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hightlight of my trip I did this tour more than 3 years ago ( March 2017) and I still love to think back on it. It was definitely a highlight of my trip, because it is also a lot about the real Normandie. The tour guide gives so much background knowledge about the people and places, while you really visite remote areas and enjoy delicious cidres and cheeses you might otherwise never have tasted. I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Read more Written July 19, 2020
• 221julians 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great group activity Highly recommend to those who want to know more about the local history and top culinary attractions. Etienne was very well versed and could answer any of our questions in a perfect English. Merci encore! *This tour actually occurred in July 2018* Read more Written February 28, 2020
• Flyer60838858001 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Half Day Cheese and Cider The tour was wonderful. Damien went above and beyond to show me Normandy through his eyes in addition to our tastings. If you have time to take a tour with him I highly recommend that you do so, I’m sure you will be glad you did. Read more Written November 27, 2019
• tobytibe 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Wonderful Day in Normandy Nina was the perfect guide for exploring and tasting the beautiful Normandy countryside. She taught us so much about cheese production and making cider, pommeau and calvados. We had wonderful cheese and calvados tastings, and a special picnic lunch on a charming farm. Nina was extremely accomondating and insured that we would have a wide selection of delicious food. We even stopped in a small town to buy fresh bread. After the second calvados tasting, we stopped in the most beautiful town. It felt like we stepped into a movie set. It was a great day! Thank you, Nina, for the experience of a lifetime. If you are a foodie, don't miss it! Read more Written September 18, 2019
• elizabeth s 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing day My husband and I did the full day tour in August. The meeting spot was great as there is plenty of parking underneath the castle. Etienne picked us up in his van and gave us an overview of everything cider, cheese and history on the drive. He was super informative without being boring and was fun to talk to as well. We first went to a more commercial cheese factory which was neat because they had windows overlooking the production floor so you could see all the steps. The next stop was a smaller dairy and cheese farm. We were able to go into the barn and get up close to the cows. Etienne made us a picnic lunch and we ate on the porch while sampling cheese and cider. The 3rd stop was my favorite. It was a small cider farm. There was no way that we would have ever found this on our own. It was beyond charming and absolutely perfect. The pond, lily pads and church in the background looked like a monet painting. The cider was amazing. I could have easily sat on the patio for hours just soaking it all in. The 4th stop was a larger cider and calvados producer, Where the last stop was charming, this one was elegant. We were able to walk thru the orchard and even taste some of the apples. The tasting room staff was really nice and we were able to buy some nice gifts to take home. The last stop wasn't cheese or cider related. Etienne dropped us off at one end of a charming town. We were given time to explore, have a drink at a cafe and met hi at the other end, Its really nice that the pick up/drop off location is close to a fun shopping street in Caen. We were staying in a smaller city so it was fun to get a little urban time in before heading back to our apartment. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. Etienne was a great guide, The scenery was amazing and we went so many places that I wouldn't have even know about if I was planning this on my own. Read more Written June 26, 2019
• stephenw543 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very professional, educational and fun trip with Nina Nina was our guide for a small group tour where we visited a dairy facility that produces fresh Livarot, Pont-l'eveque, Camembert and Neufchatel. The tour continued to 2 different cider/Calvados producers and ended with a pass through Beuvron-en-Auge, one of the most beautiful villages of lower Normandy. Nina was very knowledgeable about the products, the towns and the history and a very enthusiastic ambassador for of the Normandy people. Really can't say enough about how happy my wife and I were with the tour. Thank you Nina! Read more Written June 24, 2019
• rholloway1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Really Enjoyable Afternoon My father and I really enjoyed the afternoon spent with Etienne touring the agricultural regions of Normandy. He delivered an excellent mix of Norman history and interesting stories about the local food producers. There was plenty of cider / calvados to try and no obligation to buy anything at the end. He’s an expert, and you’ll leave feeling educated as well as full! Read more Written April 3, 2019
• Trav3110r 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant food and cider tour Etienne’s food and cider tour was interesting, enjoyable and delicious. He has a vast knowledge of how and why certain cheeses and ciders are made. I can highly recommend joining him. Read more Written October 27, 2018
• chefvogts 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Tour Etienne is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of the region and its products. We spend a very enjoyable day learning about the cheeses, apples and history of Normandy. Read more Written October 27, 2018
• Noemi G 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Must do in Normandy My husband and I chose to take this tour (instead of MSM) during the 3 days in Bayeux. We enjoyed the day with another couple in Etienne’s van. It was a good change of pace from the D-day tours. Etienne gave us a good flavor of Normandy countryside and the cheese & cidre products from its land. We loved the Camembert and pont l’veque cheeses which we brought back to Paris to enjoy the rest of our trip. Of course the ciders and Pommeaux were also memorable. It is a must-do while visiting the area! Read more Written October 14, 2018
• Ally C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A definite must do! This tour was truly a highlight of our trip. Etienne was a fantastic host. He knows so much of the local history and his passion for the area and the local produce makes the tour so more than your standard tour. We went for the cheese and cider and left with a new found appreciation for what the producers in the region actually do. Thank you for a fabulous day! Read more Written October 4, 2018
• drwaters2016 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best tour in town We had an amazing day with Etienne and what a great way to back up on D day excursions with a wonderful and relaxing trip into the countryside. We sampled cheeses in the morning and cider in the afternoon. How more relaxing can it be than to have an al fresco lunch with fresh bread, cheese, meats turrines, salad and cider. The conversation was not only informative but entertaining. Thank you Etienne for such a wonderful day. Your a passion and knowledge about cheese and cider making is the best. Rosemary and Denis Read more Written October 3, 2018
• MarissaKaye2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun Tour I had a delightful experience on the cider & cheese tour. My friend is more of a cheese fan that I am and suggested this trip. I’m glad that she did. It’s refreshing to get out of the city and into the heart of an area. The scenery was beautiful and the day was pretty perfect all together. The ciders were lovely and learning about the cheese making process was really interesting. Etienne is great. He’s very knowledgeable and speaks English very well. Overall, I felt safe, had fun, and tried Camembert cheese for the first time! I would suggest this tour to anyone who is interested in an authentic, unique, Normandy experience. Read more Written September 15, 2018
• Nittany1987 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles You’ll want to take all your friends First, the tour. We took the half day tour, which was 6 hours. That’s a pretty robust half day! In that time we stopped at 3 different producers. Since our son is only 12, the guide adjusted the tour to 2 cheese stops and 1 cider stop (adults usually have one cheese and 2 cider stops). The first stop provided a glimpse of the cheese making steps and the ability to watch it happening in real-time. The second and third stops took us to smaller, independent farms with the opportunity to interact with the people and animals. We tasted samples at all three stops. We weren’t required to, but we chose to purchase some tasty products at each stop. Along the way our guide provided background information on each site, each product, and the characteristics that flavor and identify both the cheeses and the ciders. It’s A delightful opportunity to see the charm of the region and learn about how it’s history and resources created these unique cheeses and wines. Everything everyone says about Etienne is true. He is passionate about the region, its cheese and cider products, and it’s people and their relationship with the land. He is knowledgeable and exhibits both a sense of decorum and a soft sell sense of humor that he weaves in and out of conversation. I’m still laughing at some of the subtlties I didn’t see coming. If you like to taste quality foods, learn some things, have some drinks, and have some laughs, this is a stellar way to spend time. You see so much Normandy and end feeling joyful and relaxed. I texted a group of friends at home how much fun we could have taking this tour together. It’s that kind of vibe. Read more Written August 9, 2018
• Traveltheworldcd 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great local knowledge Normandy is renowned for its cheese, cider and calvados which is what this company specialises in. As an agrononmist with a passion for this region of France, Etienne day and half day trips are a great way to gain insight into these wonderful french delights. Picking me up from Bayeux and others from Caen, he then engaged us in the whys and wherefores of Camembert, Pont L'Eveque and Livarot with plenty of tastings thrown in! We discussed what makes these cheese special and delicious. Then we got onto the Cider, Calvados and Pommeau. A great way to spend an afternoon - I'd highly recommend it. Read more Written August 6, 2018

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Full-Day Normandy Cheese and Cider Tour 3-8 passengers From Caen provided by La Compagnie des Terroirs

🎓 After I graduated with a bachelor's degree in the tourism industry, I worked for 2 years as a tour leader for a renowned Italian cruise company.

I then returned to Normandy and started leading tours in 2003 for the Mémorial museum in Caen, the largest WWII museum in France. A must see, really !

🧳 My time here gave me invaluable experience where I had the privilege to learn so much about the history of WWII and in depth knowledge both locally in Normandy and further afield of events that occurred here. During that period I had the pleasure of working with the National WW2 museum in New Orleans & the Horatio Alger association based in D.C. I was tasked with helping them to prepare and coordinate the ceremonies of the 70th & 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

I was born in Caen Normandy France a few years ago. Though my name sounds Italian, and I have Italian blood running through my veins, I am a real Norman guy 🍎.

🌄 Fieldmarshall Erwin Rommel, known as the desert Fox, kept repeating : « Whoever holds Hill 112 holds all of Normandy » because from the top of the Hill one could overlook the whole city of Caen, a key-city for both the Germans and the Allies.

This is where I grew up and spent my childhood, in one of the most contested pieces of land during the battle of Normandy.

🪖 There, I found myself facing various World War II artifacts and wrecks, such as burnt-out vehicles, rusty artillery pieces and bullets of all kinds littering the ground. This is how my fascination grew and my passion for WWII has never faded since then.

All tours are unique and tailor-made to meet your expectations  and possibilities are endless but below is a list of suggestions

FULL DAY TOURS

This tour will help you understand the attack strategy and maneuvers of both the 5th and the 7th US Corps at Omaha & Utah

Duration: 1 or 2 days

Description

• Sainte Mère Eglise - Iron mike at La Fière bridge
• 1st Lt Thomas Meehan’s C47 crashsite
• Tribute to Captain Franck Lilyman
• Easy company Memorial at Brécourt Manor & Dick Winters Memorial
• Angoville Church & US Aid Station
• Pointe du hoc
• Omaha beach
• US Cemetery & visitor Center
• Charles de Glopper – MO H Gneral Wilhelm Falley’s HQ - 1st Lt Marmion farm - -Brecourt Manor – Utah beach -
• General Maxwell Taylor’s HQ
• 101st Airborne field hospital
• General Don Pratt’s glider crash
• Dead man’s corner
• Purple heart lane

British Tour

This tour will take you to the area taken by the 6th Airborne Division on D-Day, and Gold beach where the 50th British Infantry Division landed & the remains of the Mulberry Harbour.

• Merville battery
• Pegasus Bridge & Pegasus bridge Museum
• Ranville cemetery
• Lord lovat & Piper Bill Millin Memorials
• Brittish Normandy Mémorial
• Tribute to VC recipient Stanley Hollis (only recipient of the Victoria Cross on D-Day)
• The remains of the artificial Harbour
• The German gun Battery
• Château Saint Come

Canadian Tour

From the Failure on Dieppe in 1942 to The Landing on Juno Beach on D-Day, learn about the 3rd Canadian Infantry Divison and the 1st Canadian parachute brigade.

Duration: 1 day

• Introduction with the Dieppe disaster 1942
• Field Marshall Montgommery’s HQ
• 1st Canadian parachute brigade
• Juno Beach and the Juno Beach center
• The « Canadian house »
• The Canadian Cemetery
• Hell’s Corner
• Authie & Abbaye d’Ardennes Massacre

HALF DAY TOURS (half day tours can be combined for the price of a full day tour)

Memorial Museum

Be smart and make a large overview before visiting the beaches! The best thing to do! It's a given...

Duration: 3/4 hours

• From 1918 and the Treaty of Versailles to the landings on the D-Day beaches through the rise of Fascism, the Day of Infamy, the Jewish Question, this museum will help you understand the key dates of the evolution of the second world war.
• Don’t miss the 250m2 exhibit about D-Day and the battle of Normandy and the former German General Richter’s HQ below the museum !!

Pick 4 of these amazing key sites (click to see them)

Duration: 4 hours

• German cemetery
• Pointe du Hoc
• US Cemetery
• Visitor center
• German Gun Battery at Longues-Sur-Mer
• The remains of the Artificial Harbor

Walking Tour

Half day hike off the beaten path & Walk in the footsteps of our liberators

• A half-day hike from the German Bunker WN 60 overlooking the whole beach of Omaha down to the famous Dog green sector and its WN 72 German bunker, including the US cemetery, re-live the greatest achievements of US Medal of Honour recipients such as Jimmie Monteith
• ✓ Guided tour
• ✓ Private transport
• ✗ Meals not included
• ✗ Admission tickets not included

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Step on tour: if you provide the car (full day only), half day tours, terms and conditions.

I would request that bookings are confirmed via email and my bank details will be supplied on receipt thereof.

Preferably, Tours should be paid in full and in advance by bank transfer.

Alternatively, you can also make a deposit of 50% and pay the remainder in cash on the day of the tour.

However, if you cancel one month or less before the tour, the full tour price will apply and will be charged.

The tour will be confirmed once the deposit has been received.

[...] Oliver por su parte me parece uno de los mejores guías que he tenido en cualquier tour, con un trato amable y sobretodo denota un dominio de los temas que está explicando, incluso él lleva material con el cual facilita la explicación de los temas que está presentando.

Good morning Olivier,

First I must thank you for a wonderful tour of Omaha Beach and the American cemetery. My mother and I learned so much and I enjoyed the conversation you had with her. You have inspired me to read more of the history of these places and the people.

We depart this morning for NY. I will never forget the day we spent with you and will tell my friends who are interested in visiting Normandie to contact you.

Salut Olivier!

Thank you for taking us on such a comprehensive and informative tour!

Today, June 28th is our 50th wedding anniversary! You made it all the more memorable. Your knowledge of the area and the events of  D-Day were very impressive as well as the courtesy afforded to Joanne. I hope to send you some clients soon. I am sure you will be very busy in the coming year.

Stay healthy and keep in touch!

Thank you for taking the time to look at my tours and don’t forget if you would like to include other sites or have any other queries then please contact me to discuss. I will try to be as flexible as possible.

Olivier, Thank you so much !!

We were touched by your warmth and the support that you offered us. We mean that from the bottom of our heart. We are now back home in Scotland after a great trip. The Caen museum was stunning and we could have spent a whole day  there. We have visited a number of museums across the world and the depth and layout of the information and displays was of the highest quality. Please keep in touch and we hope to be over to see you and the Museum in June and start a visit a few times per year. We would love to hear more about Hill 112 and anytime you are in Scotland please get in touch and we would love to show you around and repay your hospitality.

Olivier, my name is Carlos

You guided my wife and me on our wonderful tour of Normandy and the World War II beaches this summer.  We hope you are doing well.  We still talk about the day we spent with you.

Accomodation

If you plan to stay in Normandy but don’t know where, please consider my recommendations listed below.

Normandy offers a wide variety of accommodation options, from the picturesque cobbled streets of the quaint city of Bayeux to the much larger and more classical city of Caen, founded by William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy and King of England.

From Inns to country B&B’s and gîtes, to modern hotels in town, it is up to you but I recommend you to stay near the beaches !

Transfers & Shuttles to Paris airport on request .

Feel free to ask me as I work with very professional and  accommodating coach companies!

Best Western Le moderne

29 Rue Gemare, 14000 Caen

Hôtel Mercure

1 Rue de Courtonne Cs 43086, 14000 Caen

Hôtel Churchill

14 Rue Saint-Jean, 14400 Bayeux

Ferme de la Rançonnière

D65, 14480 Crépon

Hôtel Argouges

21 Rue Saint-Patrice, 14400 Bayeux

Château d'Audrieu

Château d'Audrieu, 14250 Audrieu

Château La Chenevière

Commes, 14520 Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

6 Pl. de Québec, 14400 Bayeux

How do I book a private tour?

For more information or to book your customized tour, feel free to reach out to me directly.

Can I customize my private tour itinerary?

Feel free to contact me to discuss and create a personalized itinerary for your private tour. I look forward to crafting a unique experience just for you.

How many days for a perfect stay ?

Possibilities are endless. There are 5 landing beaches stretching out to an 55-mile landing area.

From 1 up to 3 or even 4 days, there are plenty of venues, museums and activities to keep you busy.

Is transportation included in private tour packages?

My vehicle seats up to  7 people including myself and has air conditioning with extremely comfortable relaxing seating and easy viewing.

Have a look of my car here.

If you do have a car and just need a guide, cheaper rates apply. Please contact me !

Are private tours suitable for large groups?

All tours are private and fully insured. The prices are for the whole tour with a maximum of  6 people.

Is there a minimum or maximum age requirement for private tours?

There is no specific age requirement the tours. I cater to individuals and groups of all ages, ensuring a tailored and enjoyable experience for everyone. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a solo adventurer, my goal is to create a personalized tour that suits your preferences and interests.

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Ideally located in the heart of Normandy, two hours from Paris and just 10 minutes away from the beaches, Caen, William the Conqueror’s hometown, is a lively and dynamic city.

William the Conqueror’s city

Historically, it was largely due to William the Conqueror that Caen grew into a great city beside the River Orne. William’s wife, Matilda of Flanders, was also involved. Each commissioned a grand abbey, the Men’s Abbey for William and the Women’s Abbey for Matilda, both of which remain hugely impressive places to this day. Between them, the many-turreted Caen Castle was one of the most important in the duchy of Normandy; it now houses two museums.

Famously, the first crucial, successful action of the D-Day operations on 6 June 1944 was when the British 6th Airborne Division secured the bridges downstream of Caen, between the towns of Bénouville and Ranville. Bénouville Bridge over the Caen Canal was renamed Pegasus Bridge after the emblem of the mythological flying horse used by the British airborne forces.

Unfortunately, Caen would not be liberated rapidly. After bitter fighting and horrific destruction, Caen was liberated on 9 July 1944. Much of the town had been destroyed. That said, some of Caen’s greatest monuments survived and much of the town was rebuilt in fine Caen stone (incidentally, the Tower of London, commissioned by William the Conqueror in the 1070s, was also largely built from Caen stone). Everything considered, Caen’s city centre was well restored post-war and remains an attractive place to visit, with plenty of museums, shops, restaurants and public gardens, plus the lively nightlife you’d expect from a university town.

How to get to Caen

Caen is conveniently situated two hours from Paris by train and a mere 15 minutes from the cross-Channel port of Ouistreham, which operates regular sailings to Portsmouth in the UK. The city also has its own airport in the neighbouring town of Carpiquet. Caen is within driving distance of popular Normandy attractions including Bayeux and its famous tapestry, the D-Day Landing Beaches , and the picturesque Pays d’Auge, home of cider and cheese. Beaches and towns where you can enjoy traditional seaside fun are also just on the doorstep. Caen even boasts its own yachting marina, the Bassin Saint-Pierre, right in the heart of town.

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Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage

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• Dates Apr 28 - May 6, 2025
• Price From $ 4,595
• Deposit $ 600
• Trip Type History , River Cruise , Single Traveler Friendly
• Operator AHI Travel

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Join an unforgettable seven-night Seine River cruise that showcases poignant wartime history, colorful Norman cities and the majestic City of Light.

Unpack once on your exclusively chartered first-class ship and sail round trip from Paris, passing bountiful countryside and ports brimming with antiquity. Stroll through centuries-old towns, including Rouen, host to a well-preserved medieval quarter, and maritime Honfleur with its enchanting Vieux Bassin.

Delve into the dramatic history of the D-Day invasion at Normandy’s beaches and the Caen Memorial Museum while expert guides add context to your visit. Walk through bountiful gardens at Claude Monet’s home, gaze in awe at majestic Versailles and explore timeless abbeys and beautiful Étretat.

While in Paris, experience the city’s charismatic districts and landmarks, from the Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Latin Quarter.

This extraordinary journey features an extensive meal plan, including wine and beer with lunch and dinner. There is no single supplement for solo travelers.

• Included Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage

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