Private guided Allied D-Day Tour from Bayeux
Overview
On this full day tour we will visit the Canadian, British and American landing beaches: Juno, Gold and Omaha.
On route, as well as on location, throughout the day you will learn about the planning and preparations involved to get the largest military operation in history organised, which units were involved, what their objectives were, and how victory was achieved.
I will share with you stories of the many men and women who fought to free Europe of Nazi occupation.
At each of these site there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee.
On route, as well as on location, throughout the day you will learn about the planning and preparations involved to get the largest military operation in history organised, which units were involved, what their objectives were, and how victory was achieved.
I will share with you stories of the many men and women who fought to free Europe of Nazi occupation.
At each of these site there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Courseulles-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
We will visit the western flank of Juno sector where Canadian forces landed on D-Day. Here you will learn about the planning and preparations by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division to land elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiments against one of the best prepared German coastal defences in this area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ver-sur-Mer, Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
At this British landing sector on D-Day and see where the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through from an open and exposed beach. It was here that Company Sergeant Major, Stanley Hollis of the 6th Battalion, the Green Howards, landed. We will follow his actions on D-Day which resulted in him receiving the only Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vestiges du Port de Mulberry, Rue Lucien Joly Arromanches beach, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France
Here we will see the remains of the artificial harbour, known as Mulberry. This amazing invention became the most important port for the Allied in North-West Europe until December 1944.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayeux War Cemetery, 1945 boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France
Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers of various nationalities, including German.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
At the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Courseulles-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
We will visit the western flank of Juno sector where Canadian forces landed on D-Day. Here you will learn about the planning and preparations by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division to land elements of the Canadian Scottish and Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiments against one of the best prepared German coastal defences in this area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ver-sur-Mer, Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
At this British landing sector on D-Day and see where the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through from an open and exposed beach. It was here that Company Sergeant Major, Stanley Hollis of the 6th Battalion, the Green Howards, landed. We will follow his actions on D-Day which resulted in him receiving the only Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vestiges du Port de Mulberry, Rue Lucien Joly Arromanches beach, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France
Here we will see the remains of the artificial harbour, known as Mulberry. This amazing invention became the most important port for the Allied in North-West Europe until December 1944.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayeux War Cemetery, 1945 boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France
Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers of various nationalities, including German.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pointe du Hoc, 14450 Cricqueville-en-Bessin France
On top of 100ft high cliffs, the Germans had established a long-range gun battery. It was the task of US Army Rangers to assault this position, scale the cliffs and destroy the German guns. This site has been preserved as a battlefield and you will be able to go into the many German bunkers, see the hundreds of bomb craters, and of course the cliffs the Rangers scaled.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France
At the second American sector, Omaha beach, we will visit the part of the beach that was depicted in opening scenes of the film Saving Private Ryan: here is where the heaviest casualties on D-Day were suffered. You will hear about the units involved, learn about how many things can and did go wrong here, but also how initiative, determination and leadership resulted in success.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The final resting place of 9380 American servicemen and women from the Normandy campaign, located on high ground overlooking the eastern side of Omaha Beach. It covers more than 170 acres and is maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Here you will have the opportunity to pay your respects and witness the lowering of the flags.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
M4500MLterryb
March 2023
Mike was a fantastic guide for our day in Normandy. His tour was chopped full of information and Mike a pleasure to be with that day. I would highly recommend booking Mike on your next trip.
Mike was a fantastic guide for our day in Normandy. His tour was chopped full of information and Mike a pleasure to be with that day. I would highly recommend booking Mike on your next trip.Lauren H
December 2020
My dad and I did this tour before the 74th anniversary of D-Day and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Mike did an amazing job of organizing the day, sharing touching and memorable stories, and providing an all-around meaningful trip. Almost two years later my dad and I still talk about ...
My dad and I did this tour before the 74th anniversary of D-Day and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Mike did an amazing job of organizing the day, sharing touching and memorable stories, and providing an all-around meaningful trip. Almost two years later my dad and I still talk about this tour with such fond memories. Mike is truly a passionate expert with so much respect for the history and sacrifice of the brave men who fought that day. His passion is almost palpable and is infectious. For anyone with an interest in WW2 history I would say this is a must-do tour. There was not a single question he couldn't answer and his background on the sites and he had so much respect in for each site. Beyond the incredible experience of his tour, Mike is absolutely a joy of a guide in that he inspires greater interest in WW2 history. After returning from France my dad and I drove multiple hours to the National D-Day Memorial in our home state of Virginia. Mike's commentary and knowledge of that site also added so much to that trip, really was the tour that kept giving. Getting to the pick-up site was easy and Mike was wonderful at making everyone comfortable and is incredibly approachable for questions. He allowed fair time to independently walk around each site, and allowed us time to pay respects at appropriate locations. I enjoyed seeing the lowering of the flag at the American Cemetery, and was grateful Mike had us there on time to experience that. He had wonderful suggestions for where to eat and getting to Bayeaux was very easy from Paris (my dad and I bought tickets the night we hopped on the train there). Overall was an amazing experience and in my 6 months studying in Europe was one of my top days! Thank you Mike for an unforgettable tour!666felicityw
February 2020
It was an absolute privilege to be taken on this private guided tour by Mike whose expert knowledge and passion really shone through. We were three generations who wanted to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, and the tour showed us all of the main sites including Pegasus Bridge, the beach...
It was an absolute privilege to be taken on this private guided tour by Mike whose expert knowledge and passion really shone through. We were three generations who wanted to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, and the tour showed us all of the main sites including Pegasus Bridge, the beaches,Mulberry harbour and the British cemetery, in addition to the story of the British soldier who was awarded the VC. It was a memorable day,undertaken with respect and compassion, and we feel privileged to have been accompanied by Mike and to learn so much from him. I would highly recommend Allied Victory Tours.Z8019DTnancyf
May 2023
Mike is extremely knowledgeable about WW2 and the historical events in and around Normandy. We enjoyed our tour, learned a lot and highly recommend going on a private, guided tour with Mike. If you want to have the full experience, stay at their bed and breakfast, which is uniquely decorated in 1...
Mike is extremely knowledgeable about WW2 and the historical events in and around Normandy. We enjoyed our tour, learned a lot and highly recommend going on a private, guided tour with Mike. If you want to have the full experience, stay at their bed and breakfast, which is uniquely decorated in 1940's decor. Deborah serves a full delicious breakfast and in addition to being a lovely hostess, she is curating a museum dedicated to women of the armed forces during WW2.roswelltraveler94
May 2022
Mike's tour was first class in every respect. To start, he kept us informed of logistics well-before the day of the tour. He explained the options for different tours and the benefits of each. He picked us up, arriving right on time to our hotel in Bayeux, in a brand-new spacious, comfortable ...
Mike's tour was first class in every respect. To start, he kept us informed of logistics well-before the day of the tour. He explained the options for different tours and the benefits of each. He picked us up, arriving right on time to our hotel in Bayeux, in a brand-new spacious, comfortable van. Our family of 5, with three teenagers, had lots of questions and Mike had answers - and patience - for all. We truly knew his stuff andF8788EKjenniferp
May 2022
Mike pulled up in his brand new van, which was both beautiful and comfortable. He is an amazing historian and guide. His tour was well thought out and we had plenty of time at each site, never felt rushed. It was an interactive day full of Q&A and learning. What a gift.
Mike pulled up in his brand new van, which was both beautiful and comfortable. He is an amazing historian and guide. His tour was well thought out and we had plenty of time at each site, never felt rushed. It was an interactive day full of Q&A and learning. What a gift.