From Paris: WWII US D-Day Beaches Guided Tour with Optional Lunch

About this experience

From Paris: WWII US D-Day Beaches Guided Tour with Optional Lunch This ticket covers a full-day guided tour from Paris to Normandy's most significant D-Day sites, led by a professional English-speaking guide. Travelling by comfortable air-conditioned coach, you will visit the places where Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history on 6 June 1944. Your guide brings the courage, strategy and sacrifice of that day to life with historical accounts and expert commentary throughout. The tour takes in the most important sites of the Normandy landings. At Pointe du Hoc, your guide recounts how US Rangers scaled 100-foot cliffs under enemy fire. You will walk along Omaha Beach, the bloodiest of the landing zones, and visit the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, where over 9,000 white crosses mark the final resting place of Allied soldiers. The tour also includes Arromanches, where remnants of the Mulberry Harbour, the floating port that was crucial to the invasion's success, can still be seen. A visit to Juno Beach Centre and the Canadian Cemetery is also part of the day. Two ticket options are available. The small group tour accommodates a maximum of 8 guests and includes entry to the Overlord Museum, offering a more intimate experience with access to additional exhibits. The standard group tour accommodates up to 25 participants. Both options include the same expert guide commentary and site visits. What is Included Round-trip transport from Paris in an air-conditioned coach Professional English-speaking guide throughout Guided visits to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and Arromanches Guided visit to Juno Beach Centre and the Canadian Cemetery Entry to the Overlord Museum (small group option only) Two-course lunch at which local cider is served by the host (if the lunch option is selected at booking) Good to Know The tour lasts approximately 12 to 13 hours including travel time from Paris. Please arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes early with valid photo identification. The experience involves considerable walking on uneven terrain at outdoor historical sites, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. Tours operate in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for Normandy's coastal climate. The optional lunch and museum entry are only included if you select those options at the time of booking. The tour is suitable for all ages, though the historical content may be most engaging for older children with an interest in the Second World War. If you are planning to explore more of France's historical sites, consider adding a visit to Les Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb to understand France's military heritage, or discover the grandeur of Versailles Palace and Gardens to see where many crucial wartime decisions were debated centuries earlier. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Travel by air-conditioned coach direct from Paris to Normandy
• Walk the beaches where Allied forces landed on 6 June 1944
• Expert guide brings D-Day's strategy and sacrifice to life
• Explore the site of the largest seaborne invasion in history
• Optional lunch available to add to your Normandy itinerary

What is included

• Return air-conditioned coach transport from Paris
• Expert guide with D-Day historical commentary
• Visit to Pointe du Hoc

Not included

• Lunch (available as an optional add-on)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Before you go

Before embarking on this historical tour, make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be exploring various sites on foot. Dress in layers, as the weather in Normandy can be unpredictable. Plan to arrive at the designated meeting point in Paris at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The tour is wheelchair accessible, but please inform us in advance if you require any special accommodations. Don't forget to pack a refillable water bottle and a light snack to keep you energized throughout the day.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience. Within 48 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.