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D-Day Private Tour: American Involvement Overview
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Explore D-Day history with a private tour from Bayeux. Visit Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Normandy American Cemetery. Book now!
Explore D-Day history with a private tour from Bayeux. Visit Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Normandy American Cemetery. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Omaha Beach - Begin your day at Omaha Beach, where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions made their landing. Our guides will use maps and photos to detail the events of “bloody Omaha,” from the German defenses to the struggles of the initial waves. Hear the stories of the courageous GIs who took the beach.
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- Omaha Beach - Begin your day at Omaha Beach, where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions made their landing. Our guides will use maps and photos to detail the events of “bloody Omaha,” from the German defenses to the struggles of the initial waves. Hear the stories of the courageous GIs who took the beach.
- Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - Visit the American Cemetery behind Omaha Beach, the final resting place for over 9,000 American servicemen and women. Managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, this revered site is the most frequented D-Day location in Normandy.
- Pointe du Hoc - Explore the remarkable site of Pointe du Hoc. Trace the path of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder, who scaled the cliffs to eliminate a German gun battery that threatened the US landing. Witness bomb craters, bunkers, and dugouts on this extraordinary battlefield.
- Sainte-Mere-Eglise - Visit the small town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, central to the Airborne operation and the first town captured by American paratroopers. Learn about the paratrooper who got caught on the church tower and hear detailed accounts of this pivotal operation and the bravery of the men involved.
- Utah Beach - At Utah Beach, discover how the 4th Infantry Division successfully penetrated the German defenses. Led by Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr, who landed at 6:30 am, the first wave achieved a significant victory, earning Roosevelt the Medal of Honor.
- Angoville-Au-Plain - Visit the church of Angoville-au-Plain, where two medics established an aid station on D-Day, treating around 80 wounded soldiers over two days. Learn about their heroic actions, a touching story of compassion and dedication amidst the chaos of battle.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is by booking a private tour. With plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.
We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers…
The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is by booking a private tour. With plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.
We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers landed, Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, as well as the German strongpoint of Pointe du Hoc, assaulted by the US Army Rangers. We will also visit the sites of the US Airborne Operation, including its most iconic site, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where a terrible battle happened on the night of June 5, 1944. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who gave their lives to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.
- The remaining hours will be allotted for the lunch time and travel time from pick up until drop off.
Location
Omaha Beach
Avenue de la Liberation
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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(28 Ratings)
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Peg
Oct 20, 2025
The BEST tour ever - Gwen’s stories made the D-day exploration come alive. - A private best of D-day tour for seven. From the moment Gwen picked us up to the time he dropped us off, he shared a wealth of knowledge about WWII, the allies, the Germans, the battles and the people. Made it come alive for all of us. One of the best tours any of us have ever taken. Highly recommend if you want to learn about the events. Gwen also steered us to good restaurants and places to visit for the rest of our stay in Normandy.
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Peg
Oct 4, 2025
Wow! What an informative and interesting day with Gwen on the best of D-Day tour. - From the moment Gwen picked us up, he shared interesting stories about the region and the different locations we visited. He connected the dots, answered all of our questions, helped really get a feel for WWII, d-day and beyond. Even after 8 hours, we were still intently listening to his stories. SO knowledgeable and we couldn’t have asked for more. Gwen also provided us with great recommendations for other Normandy areas to visit and restaurants to try out.
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Crengel
Aug 16, 2025
An experience I cannot describe in words - Yannick was an amazing guide for our private tour. He was knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating the entire time we were with him. I cannot describe in words how amazing this tour was. Day one was Monet and day two was the Normandy beach tour. I highly recommend the private tour with Yannick. He even made the tour desirable for our 7 year old daughter. You have to book with him if you want the complete experience.
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Christine_b
Aug 16, 2025
Great day in Normandy - Sophie was an excellent tour guide. She promptly picked us up in a beautiful, comfortable van, and spent a full day with great information, details and a booklet to share pictures and maps. She made the day very fun and memorable!
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Philiphb3836wk
Jul 30, 2025
Memorable Day In Normandy - We took a private tour as a family of four with two kids ages 11 and 10. Our guide Yannick was extremely knowledgeable and a gifted storyteller. He shared anecdotes that brought a human element to the events of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and WWII. He was able to relate with our children and keep them engaged across multiple sites over the course of nearly 8 hours together. If establishing a strong rapport with your tour guide is important then I would highly recommend Yannick and this company.
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Ingenbrasignatur
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic good guide - Very committed guide, knowledgeable and inspiring. Even our teenage children found the private guided tour interesting and educational!
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Wanderer33273662500
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing tour - This was the highlight of our entire trip to France with 3 teens (boys and girls).Yannick was engaging, easy to understand, and provided a top-notch experience. Can’t recommend more highly!
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Mikecz3678ss
Jun 16, 2025
Don't Think Twice - Hire HQ Company Tour for D-Day Tour - Wanted to take a second to sing Sophie's praises. My family and I could not have asked for a more friendly, knowledgeable guide for our Band of Brothers tour Saturday, May 31st. Coming in not knowing exactly what to expect, this tour could not have been any more informative. At the very beginning of the tour, Sophie asked if there was anything in particular we wanted to see. She probably wanted to kick herself after asking the question with the number things that I wanted her to show us and cover. By the end of the end of the tour, Sophie had taken us to every single place on my list. I am a WWII enthusiast and like to think I know a little about D-Day. On one hand I did know some things that Sophie covered but she sure opened my eyes up to so much more that I did not know. Sophie's ability to produce photos from back in 1945 of soldiers standing in the same exact spot where we were at that moment could not have made the tour more realistic. Sophie had a smile on her face 100% of the time we were with her. The only time she wasn't smiling was when she was communicating. So thank you very much for setting us up with Sophie for the day. We could not have asked for anything more from a guide. Sophie is a huge asset to your team. She is GREAT!!!
Thank you!
Mike Carlson
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Patricia_d
May 25, 2025
Everything you want in a private tour! - Personal, joyful and very amazing historian! A light and detailed recall of history with great personal insights! Inspiring!
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Lesauxiliairesd
Apr 25, 2025
Private group tour - A private day tour with HQ Company for an association
blind people from Finistère.
Departure at 9:00 am from our accommodation in a very comfortable van, a Mickaël driver/guide, excellent guide who knows the history of Normandy and the details of D-Day, it is impressive... and especially of a kindness towards people with disabilities. We learned so much about the different sites visited that this day will remain UNFORGETTABLE as well as Mickaël!!
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