Bayeux: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour
ID: GYG430470-775520
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
See the key beaches and sites linked to American involvement on D-Day. Learn about the sites as you visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Meet your guide at Place de Québec and then begin your D-Day exploration adventure, retracing history as you uncover the day of June 6, 1944.
The first stop of the tour is Omaha beach, where the deadliest landings of the day took place. From your guide, learn about the landings here and the soldiers who risked their lives.
After Omaha, visit the US military cemetery for the chance to pay respect and honor the soldiers of World War ll.
The tour continues to Pointe du Hoc next, a breathtaking cliff offering lunar landscapes and a magnificent viewpoint over the English Channel.
The site was built as a key point of the Atlantic Wall by the Germans because it was the highest point between the Omaha beach and provided a great observation spot to notice any arrivals from the sea.
Tailor your half-day experience to your meet interest and schedule.
Highlights
- Visit Omaha landing beach and the US military cemetery
- Walk on Pointe du Hoc where US Rangers scaled the cliff
- Enjoy a small-group size to ensure a more personalized experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• This activity operates rain or shine
• Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate
• The tour is operated in English only
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Place de Québec in Bayeux (at the area dedicated to the tourism vehicles).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
