Private Normandy Tour: American Landing Beaches

Experience a personalized and private guided tour of the American Landing Beaches in Normandy. Walk in the footsteps of the brave American soldiers and pay tribute at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise - As one of the main objectives of the 82nd US Airborne Division, it is the first liberated village by this unit, to secure and protect the rightwing flank (as seen from the oceanside) of the landingbeaches, to enable the 4th and 90th Infantry Divisions pass through from UTAH beach, to cut off the Cotentin Peninsula, on their…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Museumvisits are not part of our tours, but we can make an exception after consultation with you.
Additional Information

Our private guided tours stand out due to their personalized and private natures, offering a more intimate and tailored experience for our guests.
This exclusivity can provide a deeper connection to the history of the American Landing Beaches in Normandy, making it a unique and memorable journey for those seeking a more individualized exploration.
Let…

Location
Bar-Pmu
Rue Koenig
The meeting point is inside or in front of the STOPBAR in Sainte-Mère-Église. Please have a look inside this bar and enjoy the pictures of veterans during previous commemmorations !
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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724maryannh
Aug 15, 2025
Amazing ability to make the events of June 1944, come alive, through story telling! Need more than one day! - Amazing experience! One day with Willem is not enough. Willem is an extremely gifted story teller, and through stories, he immersed us, completely, not only in the times and locations, but in the emotions, sounds, chaos of the the DDay invasion. Willem left us starving for more stories. He also left us with a tremendous attachment to our soldiers and their courage and sacrifice. We can not say "Thank you" enough!!
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Joem788
Aug 6, 2025
Normandy private small group tour with Willem - My family and I had the opportunity to tour Normandy with Willem and it was a great decision. His knowledge of the epic struggle that unfolded in 1944 combined with his story telling ability made for a great day. Since it was a small group, we were able to visit sites that were too small for large tour buses to access. I strongly recommend spending the day with Willem, you will learn a lot and greatly appreciate what happened during this critical campaign during WWII.
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K9023xemariec
Aug 4, 2025
AMAZING PRIVATE TOUR - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My husband and I did this tour with my brother and his wife and it was simply OUTSTANDING! Willem was an absolutely incredible tour guide. His vast knowledge of World War II was impressive. He had maps and illustrations that gave even more clarity to the tour. To stand on the beaches where the battles of DDay occurred sent chills. Beyond facts, he shared numerous stories from veterans who were a part of the DDay invasion. Since it was a private tour with just the four of us and Willem, he was able to cater the tour to the topics and locations that interested us the most. It was an experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Just superb!
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551c_lineg
Aug 4, 2025
Impressive D-Day tour, with extraordinary sights, very informative as well - What an experience! Willem enthousiastically shared his knowledge and stories and our 4 hour tour (which easily became 4,5 hours) flew by. It was thoroughly enjoyed by our children (age 12, 14 and 16) as well. We highly recommend going on this adventure with Willem.
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Paul
Jul 12, 2025
Our Normandy tour with William was outstanding- well thought out and very educational. Highly recommend this experience - Great itinerary- thorough and detailed- enjoyable. Flexible on stops and specific interests - perfect. We highly recommend William.
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J4317fvgregorys
May 28, 2025
Exceptional Guide! - Willem was simply outstanding. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide, look no further. He is extremely well versed in the events surrounding D Day, so you will end the day with an even great appreciation for the events that unfolded on those beaches and in those fields. All of the locals appeared to know and love him. His English was perfect - we could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Willem. We will be back!
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Sheila_r
May 22, 2025
Best tour ever - This was the best tour we have ever been on with Willem as the guide. He was professional, funny and explained so much history to us that was incredible. I definitely would recommend this WW11 tour with him. It was unforgettable and amazing.
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Wander599393
May 21, 2025
Fully immersive experience…a most memorable day! - If a 10-star review were an option, we'd give a 10! Willem provided a fully immersive experience as he guided us through the sacred sites of Normandy, going "above and beyond" to connect us with locales that were specific to my father's service in WW2. Willem's breadth and depth of knowledge are inspiring, but most of all he is an attentive and engaging guide, ensuring that we had the most memorable day possible. I hope to return to Normandy to enjoy the other tours he provides.
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Staceyq175
Dec 22, 2024
A Memorable Journey Through History with Willem - Our day with Willem exploring the beaches of Normandy was nothing short of extraordinary—it far exceeded all expectations! Willem’s deep passion for World War II history, Northern France, and the Normandy region truly brought history to life in a way we never thought possible. Unlike the impersonal experience of a cruise ship bus tour, Willem’s private tour was intimate and engaging. In his personal car, he met us at the cruise terminal and then took us on a journey through the scenic back roads of Normandy, reaching locations inaccessible to larger vehicles. These locations, combined with his profound knowledge and captivating storytelling, made for an unforgettable experience. Willem has a remarkable ability to make historical events feel vivid and real. It was as if the stories we had only read about in textbooks were unfolding right in front of us. He personalized the tour to our interests, ensuring we fully appreciated the significance of each stop along the way. He even went out of his way to stop at a local pharmacy to help us get some cold medicine and helped translate for us with the locals when needed. If you're looking for an authentic, heartfelt, and incredibly informative way to explore the beaches of Normandy, Willem is the ONLY guide you need. His dedication to sharing the history and culture of this remarkable region is truly unmatched. This experience will forever be etched in our memories!
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Maryludemann
Oct 8, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! - Willem “Wim” was beyond fantastic! Our group was multigenerational from teens to grandparents and everyone loved him and the amazing tour / experience! There are not many guides as passionate or knowledgeable as he is! He went way beyond the basic facts and points of interest; he took us on back roads and told us all the “little stories” of the real people who lived D Day. From locals to soldiers, their stories were all so personal and intimate and just incredible. If you want a true “experience” and not some “basic tour” give Wim a call. He shared all the local haunts - excellent restaurants:pubs/bakeries and even joined us for dinner one night. He went out of his way to find us a room to rent when our rental car broke down and left us hotel-less for the night. Honestly cannot say enough good things about him or his tour. We liked it so much, we ended up doing a second day! Have traveled frequently and taken a lot of different tours and Wim has been our favorite hands down! Even recommended him to our kids’ orthodontist when we got back and he canceled his original tour for his family to go with Wim and had the same fantastic experience. Thanks for taking such great care of our family Willem!!
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From $897 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).