Discover Bayeux’s medieval charm with a private 3-hour tour. Explore the Cathedral, Tapestry Museum, and more with a local expert guide.
- Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux - On this exclusive VIP tour, your guide will take you to the renowned Tapestry Museum. You’ll be escorted to the desk to receive the museum’s audioguide. While you explore the famous 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts William the Conqueror’s conquest of England, your guide will wait for you. Additionally, you’ll receive two extra tickets for other Bayeux museums to visit at your leisure.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame - Your guide will detail the various stages of the cathedral’s construction over the centuries. Exclusive to this VIP tour, you’ll also receive commentary inside the Bayeux cathedral.
- L’Office de tourisme de Bayeux Intercom - Formerly a fish market and later an “ablution center,” the Bayeux tourist office has a rich history that will be revealed during the tour. This is just one of many stops where you’ll learn about linguistic expressions, old customs, notable historical figures, architecture, and events. The commentary is both cheerful and informative.
- Rue des Teinturiers - Discover the medieval industries of tanning and dyeing, with the river Aure playing a central role. This iconic Bayeux stop offers a great photo opportunity.
- Allée des Augustines - Learn about the influence of the Augustine sisters on the Bayeux community and how one sister made a significant impact in what is now Canada.
- Arbre de la Liberté - Discover the history behind the 200+ year-old sycamore tree known as the Tree of Liberty and its connection to the French Revolution.
- Place Charles de Gaulle - Hear about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and General de Gaulle’s visit to this square on June 14th, 1944, where he delivered his famous speech.
- Conservatoire de la Dentelle de Bayeux - Your guide will explain the symbolic statues on this 14th-century half-timbered house, now home to lace makers eager to showcase their craft.
- Rue des Cuisiniers - Explore the heart of medieval Bayeux, leading to the ancient Roman road that traverses the town, lined with shops and historic buildings.
- Entry and accompanying service to the famous Tapestry Museum - audioguide provided by the museum
- Additional tickets to the MAHB + the Battle of Normandie museums, for you to visit on your own later
- Customized private walking guided tour which starts and ends where it suits you best
- Entry and commentary inside the Bayeux Cathedral
- Foot pick-up offered if your hotel is on the suggested list
- Tour can start later on request; check attractions closing times
- The pick-up option, when possible, is on foot, not with a car
Treat yourselves to a private full-on afternoon with a local expert guide of Bayeux who will show you its “must-see” features in a customized VIP tour. This tour is exclusively catered for 2 people, being your couple / a duo of friends / a parent & child trip. Your guide will take you through the streets of this exceptional medieval city of Bayeux commenting on its history, architecture and anecdotes of ancient times, including the commentary inside its magnificent Cathedral. This 3-hour walking guided tour also includes the accompanying service inside the famous “not-to-be-missed” Tapestry Museum where you will admire - with the audioguide provided by the museum - this beautiful embroidery explaining the Conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The combined “cut the queue” entrance tickets, provided by your guide - valid one year - also grant you later access to the other two museums of Bayeux, namely: the Museum of Art and History, The Battle of Normandy Museum.
- Being a private tour, we will accommodate your particular health issues (sitting stops when needed, toilet breaks, pauses for snacks and drinks, slower walking, louder speaking, staying in sheltered places when needed …..)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
