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Private Tour of American Landing Beaches
5.0
20 Ratings
Sainte-Mère-Église
Explore Normandy’s historic landing beaches in a private van tour. Hear personal anecdotes from a local guide. Flexible itinerary. Book now!
Explore Normandy’s historic landing beaches in a private van tour. Hear personal anecdotes from a local guide. Flexible itinerary. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sainte-Marie-du-Mont - Explore this quintessential Norman village, a key junction between Utah Beach and Carentan.
- Major Richard Winters Memorial - A tribute to Major Winters, famed from the Band of Brothers series.
- Utah Beach - Learn about the Atlantic Wall’s construction, the German forces, and the events of June 6 at Utah Beach….
- Sainte-Marie-du-Mont - Explore this quintessential Norman village, a key junction between Utah Beach and Carentan.
- Major Richard Winters Memorial - A tribute to Major Winters, famed from the Band of Brothers series.
- Utah Beach - Learn about the Atlantic Wall’s construction, the German forces, and the events of June 6 at Utah Beach. Visit the landing site of General Theodore Roosevelt Jr and monuments like the first special engineering brigade’s memorial.
- Bayeux Shuttle - Meehan Memorial - A memorial honoring Thomas Meehan and his men who perished in their C47 plane crash on June 6, 1944.
- Bayeux Shuttle - Hedgerows Battle - Explore the Normandy countryside, where paratroopers landed and fought on June 6, 1944.
- Sainte-Mere-Eglise - Visiting Sainte-Mère-Eglise and its surrounding paratrooper sector offers insights into the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, popularized by the Band of Brothers series by Steven Spielberg.
- Pointe du Hoc - The American rangers’ mission to capture and destroy the German battery atop a cliff. Learn about this battle, walk through visible bomb craters, and see the German bunkers.
- Omaha Beach - Visit Omaha Beach, known as “Bloody Omaha,” where many American soldiers lost their lives, famously depicted in “Saving Private Ryan”.
- Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - This vast cemetery is the resting place for 9,388 American soldiers who died in the Battle of Normandy. Reflect on their stories and their eternal rest in the land of freedom.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where the American paratroopers landed, it’s a real trip back in time to discover these historic and moving places while receiving many personal anecdotes. of Norman soldiers and civilians. The…
Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where the American paratroopers landed, it’s a real trip back in time to discover these historic and moving places while receiving many personal anecdotes. of Norman soldiers and civilians. The proposed route includes important sites of the landing, it is possible to modulate, shape your discovery, or other historical sites (Artificial port of Arromanches, Cambe Cemetery, Brécourt Battery, Longues-sur-Mer Battery. ..). The list of sites to visit is large, and this tour is completely flexible if you wish.
Location
Tourist Information Center
Rue Eisenhower
If you do not need support, we can meet you in front of the Sainte-Mère-Eglise tourist office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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861steffens
Oct 7, 2025
Perfect Tour! - Perfect Tour! Our guide Noé, whas extremely knowledgeable, had greath energy and enthusiasm. We got so much out of it. Can highly recommend!
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Barclayr2023
Oct 4, 2025
Highly Recommend Our Private Tour - We (2 American couples) had a half day tour by van with Raphaëlle as our guide and it was excellent. She took us to places we would not have discovered on our own. We had 2 WWII buffs with us and Raphaëlle shared information that they did not know. Her overall set-up of the war and explanations were full of wonderful details and she had informed answers for our many questions. She left us with a deep sense of the importance and terrible costs of freeing Normandy in WW2.
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Adamk267
Oct 3, 2025
Tommy is the best guide for Normandy and all around. - What a special day and Thomas made it that much more special. Seeing the beautiful villages of Normandy and all the history of D Day and WWII was very moving. Tommy knows the area very well, he is from there and is very involved in the local community with all the history and events. He is a very nice person and easy to talk with. Great day.
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Guyj174
Aug 31, 2025
Unforgettable birthday for our son's 10th birthday - Our son will remember this Jeep ride all his life on his 10th birthday. he is passionate about WW2. It is a very fun way to approach and understand the Normandy landings. Our guide Thomas enthusiastically conveys his passion for this period of history. The icing on the cake: it strengthened our desire to acquire a Jeep:)!
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Q3090ojbryans
Jul 5, 2025
Absolutely Unforgettable Private Tour of the American Landing Beaches with Raphaëlle - We cannot say enough positive things about our private Normandy tour with Raphaëlle of Normandy Discovery Tours. From the very outset, her warmth and professionalism set the tone for a truly exceptional day. She carefully crafted an immersive and personal experience—from Sainte-Mère-Église to Utah and Omaha Beaches—that exceeded all expectations.
Why this tour stands out:
• Expert, heartfelt storytelling. Raphaëlle skillfully blended historical insight with vivid, human narratives. Her passion for the subject came through in every stop, making the events of June 6, 1944 feel immediate and deeply moving.
• Tailored pacing and attention. As a private tour, we appreciated that she adjusted the pace for our group, allowing ample time at key sites without ever feeling rushed.
• Immersive Jeep experience. Riding in an authentic WWII-era Jeep added incredible atmosphere—every engine turn felt like stepping back into 1944.
• Beautiful local touches. During our day, Raphaëlle paused in Sainte-Mère-Église for a cozy lunch and even treated us to an ice cream stop in Isigny—small moments that made the day feel personal and delightful.
• Seamless hotel pickup and drop-off. Raphaëlle picked us up directly at our hotel in Bayeux and returned us there at the end of the day. It made the entire experience convenient and stress-free, allowing us to focus completely on the journey.
If you’re seeking a deeply moving, expertly narrated journey through the history and landscape of D‑Day, this private tour with Raphaëlle is an absolute must. It’s clear she cares profoundly about preserving memory and sharing it meaningfully. We returned home not only well-informed but moved in ways we didn’t anticipate.
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O3435zelynnm
Jun 20, 2025
2wks in Europe, with all we did, this was the best - This was an incredible experience and learning opportunity for my son, nephew and myself. Raphaëlle and Thomas were our knowledgeable and passionate guides. We opted for the day long tour including a portion being a jeep tour. We were there the week of the D-Day anniversary which only added to the amazing fact that so many lives were lost and changed in that region. The professional and thoughtful guides were phenomenal. Thank you Raphaëlle and Thomas!!! Take this tour, you will be glad you did.
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Aliannuz
Jun 5, 2025
Normandy D Day Tour - We did a personal tour for our family with Noa on June 5, 2025. We were driven in a very nice large van and visited sites from
D Day beaches and American cemetery. Our guide explained everything to us clearly and was very nice. We now have a greater appreciation for the sacrifice of the men that gave their life for our freedom.
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E8351kdjoannh
May 26, 2025
Entire trip abroad was scheduled around the Normandy trip. - We had Noe as our guide and we could not have been more pleased. Not only was he knowledgeable but extremely entertaining. We had such a great time.
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Passenger63807607310
May 13, 2025
Omaha Beach Experience - What a wonderful experience we had with Marie! Not only she was very knowledgeable about everything WWII and the Normandy operations presenting the astonishing amount of information in the interactive and responsive way. She also introduced us to everything Normandy stands for, the culture, the food, the locals. The afternoon spent with her was one of the highlights of our trip and her dinner recommendations were top notch. Thank you!
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Kelly_d
Apr 30, 2025
Special Day - We had a magnificent day. Rafaela was a wonderful guide and so very knowledgeable. We learned a lot of things about Normandy that we didn’t know. It was a very touching and humbling day. We had a wonderful lunch together and saw things we did not expect. There is so much to see, so glad we had a private tour.
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