Private Full day landing beaches tour From Honfleur and Le Havre

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. After driving about an hour and a half (times depends on your hotel location). During this first stage, I will talk to you about the succession of events which led France to be occupied by the Nazis in 1940. We will then talk about the planning and preparation operations for the landing of June 6, 1944 and finally discuss the exploits of the 225 men of Colonel Rudder's second ranger battalion.

   3 h

2. We will stop in the heart of Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent sur mer, where you can take some photos and I will suggest some restaurants so you can have a quick lunch before heading to our next stop.

   3 h

3. The American cemetery of Colleville sur mer is the most visited site on the landing beaches. We will stop to see, if you wish, a short film which pays tribute to some soldiers who died in combat during the Battle of Normandy. It will also be possible at this location to visit a small commemorative museum. We will then walk with respect among the 9387 tombs of the heroes who died to liberate Europe.

   1 h

4. At Longues-sur-Mer we can stop to see the casmates which still host the 155 mm cannons forming part of the famous Atlantic Wall installed in Europe by the Nazis from 1942.

   20 min

5. We will stop at Arromanches les Bains to see the remains of the artificial port installed by the allies in the first days of the assault. Here again I will explain to you the planning and installation of this gigantic site necessary for supplying the Allied army.

   30 min

6. If you wish, we will return to your hotel along the landing beaches to the eastern sector of the assault and we will thus be able to cross the Benouville bridge renamed Pegasus bridge in honor of a commando of the sixth airborne British division who heroically seized the site on the night of June 5 to 6, 1944. We will then drive back to your hotel.

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 34 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Amazing!

  We had an amazing experience on this tour. Everything was top notch. Our guide was so informative. He was cordial and friendly and had the right balance of being with us and knowing when to give us space to absorb the environment. Do not hesitate to book the tour!

  Katharine_DAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Incredible day at the Normandy beaches

  Our tour was outstanding. Arrangements were easy efficient. Our guide Quentin was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, articulate and accommodating of our mobility needs. I highly recommend them

  bethcL2902KJAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Phenomenal Tour

  We had an amazing tour with Quentin. He arrived on time and we went from there! He was so knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He toured us around and gave us ample time to explore. His video helped set the tone for the whole day. It was truly a moving experience that I will forever remember.

  David_IApril 2026via Viator

• 5Normandy Beaches Tour with Gilles

  Gilles is a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide, that we highly recommend for tours of the Le Havre and Normandy area. His knowledge of the World Wars is outstanding, and he shared information in a very easily understood way. Our party of six was unanimous in our appreciation for a tour well done. His English was excellent, his car was first class, and he was onetime and delivered the tour just as promised. We've enjoyed several excellent private tours but this tour was by far one of the best.

  Excursion51110188702October 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Phenomenal day

  I booked this tour long ago and was looking forward to it with great anticipation. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Giles and Marcus were wonderful and even brought buttery croissants along. I learned more history in one day than I did all throughout high school. Thank you for a great day.

  gphSeptember 2025via Viator

• 5Normandy

  Our guide was personal, professional and a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend this ! Our guide walked us through the experience but also gave us time to explore on our own.

  Tim_OAugust 2025via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Honfleur

• Its from-price is 14% above the median of the 13 day trips we list in Honfleur.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 13.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Honfleur

Honfleur is a small harbour town on the Seine estuary in Normandy, with a basin lined by tall slate-fronted houses and a church built of wood.

Honfleur sits on the south bank of the Seine estuary, opposite Le Havre, and has been a port since the Middle Ages. The Vieux Bassin, its old harbour, is ringed by tall, narrow houses with slate-covered fronts, cafés and fishing boats, and the Pont de Normandie, a cable-stayed bridge, spans the estuary nearby. Samuel de Champlain sailed from here in 1608 to found Quebec.

Top-ranked sights in Honfleur: Vieux Bassin, Greniers à Sel.

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