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D-Day Private Tour: American Involvement Overview
5.0
13 Ratings
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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(13 Ratings)
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Rayk507
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing DDay Tour - Gwen was very knowledgeable, highly personable and brought the events of June 6, 1944 and the days that followed to life in a very compelling way.
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C3286hxcindyw
Jul 16, 2024
Awesome private tour - Pierre gave an amazing private tour for my family. Highly recommend doing a tour versus doing Normandy on your own due to the massive amount of information Pierre was able to share with us along with the ease of driving to the many different sites. He picked us up at the train station and dropped us back off which was very convenient as well. For sure check the weather. It was pretty cold today and very windy. So glad we did this! Worth the price!
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Mark
Jun 24, 2024
Great tour with an amazing tour guide who spoke great English - Our tour guide (Janek) was amazing and so knowledgeable of the history of the area. His English was fantastic (we did not speak French) and very easy to understand and to have dialogue with. The experience was unforgettable and so glad that we were able to do this.
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Johnp10286
Jun 19, 2024
You MUST hire this guide in Normandy! - Yannick was our guide - I’ve taken a LOT of tours over the years and he’s the single best guide I’ve ever had. My two friends (who also travel and tour a lot) agreed.
Yannick was incredibly knowledgeable, with a broad and specific understanding of all aspects of the Normandy invasion, but not in a pedantic way. He was casual, funny, easy to talk to, and did an incredible job of personalizing the Normandy invasion by telling stories about soldiers/people. He also had excellent pictures and maps to help us understand.
Yannick is also flexible and adapted to our wishes as the day went on.
If you go to Normandy he is an absolute star. Must hire him - you will not be disappointed!
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Richardjj5790lv
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing Tour With Yannick! - Our tour yesterday of the American beaches was nothing short of superb. Yannick is an amazing guide who is deeply passionate about his work, which comes through in the depth and energy of his tours. We have been on many guided tours in Europe, and nothing surpasses the tour Yannick delivered for us. We left there feeling like we were there, 80 years ago. Remarkable!
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Annette_d
May 26, 2024
Worth it! - Worth every penny. Gwen our guide was fantastic. We covered Omaha Beach, Utah beach and other sites. He told many stories and made it personal. He was very knowledgeable.
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F6236tgpauls
May 16, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Yannick was fabulous! He is passionate about history and his love for teaching was evident our entire time together, four days. His depth of knowledge about D-Day and the Normandy campaign is amazing, and he has created a portfolio of maps and photographs that supplement his comments and help bring the events alive. We saw no other tour guide with a similar portfolio. His expertise extends to history beyond the beaches – Mont Saint Michel as an example. When I return to northern France I will seek out Yannick again. Without question, he receives my very highest endorsement. I urge you to seek out Yannick and his colleagues, you will be glad you did!
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Nan
May 15, 2024
Excellent guide and D-Day experience - We spent a wonderful day touring D-Day sites with Yannek. He is a great guide, with a full knowledge of the history of the area and the various sites related to WWII. He brought the history to life for us and was willing to alter the proposed schedule to fit in all the things that we were interested in seeing and learning about. I would highly recommend Yannek & HQ Company Tour to anyone who is interested in the history of WWII and the D-Day landing.
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