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Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional

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9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Rouen — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group.

At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France.

This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Chilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Flexible pickup location | Rouen, hotel, train station or airport. We come to you.
  • Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel, station or airport.
  • Lunch Driver and guide recommend locally.
  • At your discretion.
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We are a local tour company based in Rouen with over 15 years of experience specializing in shore excursions for cruise passengers. To ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your day, we offer complimentary pick-up from multiple convenient locations.We can welcome you from:Cruise Terminals - Whether you're docking at Le Havre, Honfleur, or Cherbourg, we'll be waiting to greet you as you disembark, we have permanent access to Cruise terminal.Hotels - Staying in Normandy or nearby regions? We'll pick you up directly from your accommodation.Train Stations - Arriving by rail? We'll meet you at the station and take care of the rest.✈️ Airports - Flying in? We provide seamless airport transfers to begin your Normandy adventure without delay.Our professional drivers ensure timely arrivals and departures, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your personalized tour experience. Simply let us know your location, and we'll handle the logistics!

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Pointe du Hoc

After driving for 2 hours through the Normandy countryside, your first stop will be at Pointe du Hoc, where you can see the numerous bomb craters that have remained untouched since the war. Climb through the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage, and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

Afterward, head to Omaha Beach and pass along 8 km of coastline facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves, meaning "The Braves" in honor of the soldiers who fought in the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Normandy American Cemetery

Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading back for a 2-hour drive to the port or your hotel.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy D-Day Beaches from Rouen | Private Tour | Guide Optional?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterChilled water provided throughout the day.
  • Flexible pickup location | Rouen, hotel, train station or airport. We come to you.
  • Pickup from cruise terminal, hotel, station or airport.
  • Travel in comfort throughout the day.
  • Multilingual guide (guided option) | The D-Day story told by a licensed specialist.
  • LunchDriver and guide recommend locally.
  • At your discretion.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Total tour duration of 9 hours includes travel time of 2 hour each way from/to the port.

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