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.

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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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Jkrem32
Sep 25, 2024
“He dit it My Way” - Write your review I had the distinct good fortune of finding Willem Braam of DDay Your Way after doing some research. I was looking for a private guided 3 day tour for a party of four. I found that many of the larger companies although advertising "personalized" or "customized" tours really are not interested in providing that service. I had some specific requests on sites I wished our party of four to visit. Most companies just wanted to do a combination of the various tours they offer. Then I found Willem. I provided Willem with a list of approximately 40 sites that l wished our group to visit. This is not normally how things work as most tour guides select where they will take their guests and what they will see. Willem took this challenge head on. What resulted was a once in a life time experience that none of us could have imagined or expected. Not only did Willem fulfill my requests, he included stops at numerous other sites that made our time with him an even greater experience. Willem has an unmatched depth and knowledge of the Normandy campaign. He uses his knowledge like a skilled painter uses a brush to paint for you a masterpiece of the events of 80 years ago. I considered myself somewhat knowledgeable about the actions in Normandy. After three days with Willem ! came to realize how little I did know and how much I had under appreciated certain aspects of the battles that took place. If you wish more than just a generic Normandy Battlefield Tour I strongly suggest you reach out to Willem. I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. In addition to all of the above Willem is very warm and personable with an excellent sense for humor! He even got me to try oysters!|
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Sunbmer
Sep 21, 2024
D-day full day experience-amazing - Wileim was absolutely an amazing guide. He knew the history in great detail and had a large book of original photos to show us the sites then and now! We highly recommend our guide. We spent a wonderful day with him. The American cemetery was very moving. Many monuments along the way were explained as well.
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Duane_b
Jul 31, 2024
Amazing Day with Willem - Our tour led by Willem was an amazing experience. His passion and depth/breadth of knowledge was really inspirational. Our family of 4 spent a full day visiting the American beaches, American Cemetery and many little hidden spots. In addition to visiting the main sites, Willem took us off the beaten path to experience living history and get an understanding of what soldiers overcame 80 years ago. Friendly and engaging to adults and teens his enthusiasm spilled over to keep everyone involved throughout the day. I would definitely use Willem again if we are back in Normandy
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Anamaria_t
Jul 26, 2024
Outstanding and informative tour - The most wholesome and informative tour. Our guide Willem went out of his way to immerse us in the history of D Day and the freedoms and peace that brought to Europe and the World . Very friendly, hilarious and informative tour guide. He made sure we arrived on time back to our ship and ensured we hit all the highlights of Normandy! You will not be disappointed!
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Ted_b
Jul 8, 2024
Great Experience! - I can't say enough good things about our tour with Willem. He was professional, courteous, flexible and knowledgeable. He provided us with a couple of options for the day and was able to put together a great excursion for me and my family. Willem will show you things and take you to places that very few know about or are able to go. We enjoyed his company and even invited him to dinner after our tour as a small token of our appreciation for teaching us the history of D-Day. I will for sure be back and will recommend Willem to all my friends and family.
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Jude_o
Jun 28, 2024
An incredible opportunity to understand the impact of the DDay landings from an inspiring guide - What can we say. Willem was the most amazing tour guide. It’s great to see all of the areas from a historical perspective but the ability of Willem and the opportunity to understand the real human stories was both informative and inspiring and really brought the whole experience to life
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Timothy_m
Apr 23, 2024
Normandy YOUR WAY - We are inordinately grateful to our passionate guide, Willem for sharing his extensive well knowledge of Normandy, and World War II in general, inspiring stories of courage and resistance, fascinating tales of deception (staging entire fake regiments in strategic positions to confuse the Nazis) 👏 freakishly brilliant!!! ...and just bringing history to life for us! It was a unforgettable day. BTW... if you're interested in any specific family connections, or aspects of this battle, let Willem know. He communicates really well with his guests and will research you're request before the tour and fulfill your dreams! Best tour ever! Tina and Tim
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T5241qxkristink
Apr 9, 2024
Normandy tour with the best! - Willem was such a wealth of knowledge & enriched our trip beyond measure! He will take you to DDay & beyond! Incredible asset to the area!!
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Ginabm5878ni
Apr 8, 2024
Willem! Willem! Willem! - Willem actually guided our group of youth and adults in October 2022. Willem is phenomenal. I can not imagine a guide with more knowledge and insight. Willem is part of an incredible network of historians and reenactors who walk the walk and talk the talk. The youth with our Bridge to History group still discuss Willem and engage in conversations about what Willem taught. He had them make real-life connections and engaged them in thought-provoking discussions that they still have ongoing.
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