Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris: Beaches, Memorials & Cider Tastings
Explore significant WWII sites, visit a cidery, and enjoy private transport from your hotel
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed Normandy's beaches and altered the course of history in a single morning. This private day trip pairs that story with a cider and calvados tasting at a local Norman cider house. Your expert guide leads you through Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, with hotel pick-up from central Paris included. For anyone wanting the full Normandy story in a single day, this is the tour to book.
What You Get With This Tour
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Walk the beaches that changed the world
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Private round-trip transport
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Utah Beach Museum entry
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Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery
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Cider, Calvados, and Pommeau tasting
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Private experience
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Guide tips
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Lunch
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at your hotel in central Paris
Your expert guide and private driver meet you directly at your hotel in central Paris. Settle into your comfortable private van and head northwest through the rolling French countryside toward the Normandy coast. -
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Explore Utah Beach Museum
Step inside a restored German bunker built on the beach where American troops first landed on June 6, 1944. The Utah Beach Museum traces Operation Overlord through artifacts, aircraft, and personal accounts from D-Day. -
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Sample Normandy's cider and calvados
After free time for lunch (at your own expense), it’s time to tour a traditional Normandy cider house and learn how the region's orchards are crafted into world-class spirits. Sample hard cider, Calvados, and Pommeau in an authentic rural setting far from the weight of the morning. -
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Discover the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc
Walk the crater-scarred clifftops where Allied rangers scaled sheer rock under German fire on D-Day. The bunkers and shell craters remain largely untouched, offering a raw and powerful look at what the assault cost. -
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Stand on the sands of Omaha Beach
This 5-mile stretch of Normandy coast saw the heaviest U.S. casualties of D-Day. Pause at the water's edge to reflect on the thousands of young soldiers who stormed these shores under relentless German fire. -
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Pay tribute at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer
Nearly 10,000 American soldiers are buried here in rows of white marble markers on a bluff above Omaha Beach. Your expert guide brings their stories to life, including Medal of Honor recipient Theodore Roosevelt Jr. -
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Your tour ends at your hotel in central Paris
After a poignant final visit, your private driver heads back to Paris on the scenic highway. You'll arrive in the early evening, dropped off directly at your hotel with stories that will stay with you long after.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us in advance, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Hotel pick-up: Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout.
Your 13-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Private round-trip transportation from central Paris to Normandy
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Paris
Utah Beach Museum entry
Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery
Cider, Calvados, and Pommeau tasting at a local cider house
Free time for lunch (cost not included)
Private group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera
Valid ID
Money for lunch
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Customer Reviews
Highly recommend! Having a driver (being picked up at the hotel since it was an early morning was wonderful!) and a guide to help us as we visited the sites was fantastic.
The best and most comprehensive tour we have ever been on. Imad is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He is a joy to spend time with as well. Driver, Kevin, was excellent. Very safe trip. Thank you for providing us with this experience.
Thank you Tour Guy! We had a great day with the driver and guide, very powerful place to visit. If you are an American and are a history buff like me it's amazing to have a private guide lead you through Omaha Beach and Normandy
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes, some money to buy lunch, and layers to suit the changeable Normandy weather.
What if I'm worried about my mobility?
If you have reduced mobility, this private Normandy tour is you best choice. Private tours provide much more flexibility in terms of speed and itinerary.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes, some money to buy lunch, and layers to suit the changeable Normandy weather.
How long is the drive to Normandy?
The drive from Paris to your first stop at Pointe du Hoc is usually around 3 hours, but your driver will make a rest stop along the way if needed.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the price of the tour, allowing you to choose your own meal according to your tastes.
Is hotel pick-up Included in this tour?
Yes, hotel pick up and drop off is included on this tour. Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout. Hotel pick up and drop off cannot be included if the proper information is not provided. If you need to change you accommodation info or you were not able to include it during checkout, please contact us so we can make the proper arrangements with our partners.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tour is suitable for families. The itinerary covers open-air sites and a museum, so children who have an interest in history will find it engaging. Keep in mind it's a long day with significant walking across outdoor terrain.
