Normandy D-Day Tours

Guided tours are the easiest way to see the D-Day beaches: a good guide brings the landings to life and handles the driving between sites spread along 80 km of coast.

Main starting pointBayeux
Half-day toursAbout 4–5 hours
Full-day toursAbout 8–9 hours
From ParisAbout 13–14 hours

Types of tour

  • Tours from Bayeux: the widest choice, with morning, afternoon and full-day tours in minivans. Many pick up from hotels or near the station.
  • Tours from Caen: often combined with a visit to the Caen Memorial museum.
  • Day trips from Paris: coach or minivan tours that usually focus on Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc; see D-Day beaches from Paris.
  • Private tours: a guide and vehicle just for your group, ideal for following a relative's unit or a particular sector.
  • Bike tours: guided or self-guided rides between the beaches on quiet lanes and the coastal Vélomaritime cycle route.

American, British or Canadian sector?

Most tours focus on one sector. American sector tours cover Omaha, the American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Utah and Sainte-Mère-Église. British and Canadian tours cover Gold, Juno, Sword, Arromanches and Pegasus Bridge. With two days you can do both.

What to look for

  • Group size: small groups of up to about 8 people allow more questions and flexibility.
  • What is included: museum entries, lunch and hotel pick-up vary between tours.
  • Season: book ahead from May to September, and especially around the anniversary on 6 June.

Plan Your Trip

🎖️ Tours from BayeuxHalf-day and full-day tours🚌 Tours from ParisDay trips to the beaches👥 Private toursYour own guide and vehicle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Normandy D-Day tours start?

Most start in Bayeux, which is central to the beaches. Tours also leave from Caen and from Paris.

Are D-Day tours from Paris worth it?

They are convenient if you only have one day, but most of the day is spent on the road. Staying in Bayeux gives you more time at the sites.

How long should a D-Day beach tour be?

A half-day covers one sector; a full day lets you see the key American sites or the British and Canadian beaches in depth.

Related Maps

BayeuxThe Bayeux Tapestry and the base for the D-Day beaches.D-Day Beaches Day Trip from ParisTrain to Bayeux or Caen, tours and driving routes.Day Trips from BayeuxThe beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, Caen and Honfleur from Bayeux.