Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Day Trip with Cider Tasting & Lunch from Paris
4.7
2,453 Ratings
Paris
Experience the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, visit museums and memorials, and indulge in a delicious two-course lunch and cider tasting.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach - You’ll join your expert guide in Paris aboard a comfortable, private coach. On the way to Normandy, learn the details of the Allied preparations for D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. Your guide, a fluent English-speaker, will stay with you throughout the tour to tell the story of the operation and answer questions from history buffs and curious minds.
On Utah Beach, your first stop, the Allies quickly defeated the German forces. You’ll visit an extraordinary D-Day museum housed in an old German bunker on the landing beach itself. The collection here brings home both the scale and the personal sacrifice involved in the operation, with an original B-26 airplane on display along with collections of soldiers’ letters home.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to Utah Beach Museum
- Two-course lunch with a glass of cider
- Cider and Calvados tasting (not available on Sundays)
- Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Full-day assistance from an English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks at lunch
Additional Information
Recall the triumphs and defeats of the D-Day invasions through an excursion to the four most crucial World War II locations in Normandy. Take a look inside a genuine German bunker that now houses a museum at Utah Beach. Stroll through the American Cemetery commemorating 10,000 casualties, a mournful sight overlooking Omaha Beach, the site of a daunting battle for the Allies. Later, savor the area’s deep-rooted gastronomic heritage with a two-dish luncheon and a taste of regional apple cider.
- Make a note of specific dietary requirements in the ‘Special Requirements’ field when booking
- On Sundays the visit to the Cider Farm doesn’t take place, but this will not affect the duration of the tour.
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
Location
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion
Place du Général Kœnig
The meeting point is located in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion (Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris).
The City Wonders representative, dressed in blue and holding a City Wonders sign, will be standing in the middle of the Place du Général Koening, in front of the Church.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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B6315odpatb
May 26, 2024
Great D Day Experience - Daniel was an excellent host and was so knowledgeable about everything we were touring. Memorable trip. Missed being able to walk on Omaha Beach and walking thru the graves because they were preparing for the 80th anniversary of D Day but was able to view from the side and we were able to walk on Utah Beach and able to tour the bunkers at Point de Loc. Lunch was delicious and I highly recommend. Daniel will also answer any questions and give recommendations about Paris. His English is also very good.
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Sami
May 26, 2024
Fun, flexible, class act - Daniel was a great guide and saw everything you can see. Would recommend!
Super user friendly, first time in Paris and was super easy to get to
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G8810xalisal
May 26, 2024
Excellent! - It was a wonderful day! Daniel our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and really was great in going over everything. It was great to see all of the sites. Very helpful being on the tour and being able to see so much in one day. Highly recommend!
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Nomad340805
May 24, 2024
Best tour guide ever! - Our tour guide, John, was phenomenal and really made this the best experience! He started the day with humor, then hit us with a ton of knowledge, not just about what took place at Normandy, but about French history in general. John’s ability to elaborate on each event and illustrate the sequence of events was impressive! He even drew a map on the sand of Utah Beach to help us picture how everything happened. This would have been a memorable tour regardless, but he went above and beyond to make sure it’s something we will never forget.
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Ingridgsn
May 23, 2024
Excellent D-Day tour - What an amazing day! John was truly passionate about the content he was sharing. Very knowledgeable.
Lunch was excellent with options of ham or cod with a cider sauce.
The time at the beaches was enough to see what was there. The bus was good too.
If you want to do a full day Normandy tour, then this is the one you want!
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Gordy
May 23, 2024
D-Day Tour with John - Great tour and overview of D-Day Beach Landings by John. Very well organized and were able to hit not only the most important spots but also get more in-depth info on the history of D-Day, WWII, and even of France. A more convenient and worthwhile way of visiting Normandy beaches than planning on your own from Paris even with the price.
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Michael
May 23, 2024
Excellent tour to Normandy with John! - My wife and I took the day trip to Normandy from Paris. John was our guide and was spectacular!
His knowledge about the history of the area, D-day, WW2, and world history at large was never ending. In the best way possible. John has a quick whit, and is very well spoken. We could not have chosen a better guide for us if we tried.
Perhaps most importantly, John kept the tour moving along efficiently. Everything was right on schedule, but without feeling overly-rushed at any of the landmarks. The day was long (didn’t get back to Paris until 8:30), but we would recommend it to anyone.
Thanks John!
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Ddaddy5
May 23, 2024
Experience DDay and Normandy highlights in a day - John was a great guide. He made the long bus trip interesting with history and rich explanations of the war and what we would see. The overall itinerary does a good job of balancing time at the monuments with seeing a variety of sights. While I normally do not like bus tours, this was a great way to see the highlights in a day.
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Daytrip38597013295
May 23, 2024
Excellent trip through Normandy and D Day beaches - John is an excellent tour guide. Totally engaging with his easy going way of sharing the depth of his historical and contemporary knowledge with us. No less than perfect on this trip.
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668damonw
May 24, 2024
Rather have more time at the WWII sites! - Not enough time to see the sites. Would rather not waste time at a Cider farm, but have more time at Utah Beach, Pont Du Hoc and Omaha Beach. 30 minutes is not enough time at these sites!
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