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The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Bayeux, Normandy
The northern French town of Bayeux is best known for the eponymous tapestry that depicts the 11th-century Norman Conquest. You can see it, of course, on display at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. The cloth’s original home was the Bayeux Cathedral, which still towers over the area, looking a bit like a Gothic wedding cake. Inside you’ll find beautifully detailed murals and haunting crypts. Bayeux makes an excellent jumping off point to tour nearby historic WWII sites.
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1. Dday experience Half Day Tour US Sector
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Discover the D-Day landing beaches by the us sector. - The Half Dday Tour Experience by the US sector is the best way to visit and understand the Dday sights and do a duty memory tour. Your tour guide will explain you all the objectives of the Allies Army on that most import day in the year 1944. Come back into the History and be able to follow the footsteps of the US soldiers along your journey in a confortable air conditioned mini bus with a maximum of 8 persons.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By karzee9578
Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, however it was a little too technical for me. He used good visuals.
2. Full-Day Private Tour of Historical Normandy Sites from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Enjoy a full day Normandy American heroes private historical tailored tour for a moving memorable trip of the Dday landing sites and key American battlefields in Normandy. You will not only discover what happened historically during the Second World War in Normandy but also get to know better the region patrimony and culture.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Convoy private tour
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By 923RichE
Every five star review written on Trip Advisor is correct - Rudy’s tours really are that good. Time for a mea culpa - I’m really picky. I mean really picky. The amount of vacation time granted in the US is shameful and I want the tiny amount of time we do get to be perfect - there’s just not enough time for a do over. I can’t find one fault from our time with Rudy. It was simply the best. After reading the Trip Advisor reviews we sent Rudy an e-mail asking for an in depth tour of Normandy. We explained that we’re both WWII history buffs and really want to understand what the Allies went through. Rudy wrote back almost instantly and advised that we needed a minimum of two full days to hit the highlights. Rudy explained why two days (or even longer) is necessary - distance to cover, number of things to see, etc. Rudy picked us up at our Normandy B&B on the first day and headed to Brecourt Manor where we were able to speak one of the longtime owners whose Grandfather and Father operated Brecourt during the occupation. The pictures, stories, and walk down a hedge lined road to the gun battery placement started to bring into perspective just how horrible these hedge rows were for the Allies and the advantage they gave the Germans. Seeing it on countless documentaries, reading about it in several books, it’s hard to realize the magnitude without being there. Rudy takes you to places off the beaten path that I’m sure aren’t even on other tour companies radars. You’ll pull over to the side of the road, get out, walk a bit, and Rudy will take out his iPad, show a picture of a soldier or soldiers and engulf you in a story of what happened to those very soldiers in the spot that you’re standing in. It brings it all to a whole new reality. Rudy’s stories are wonderful, unbiased, and captivating. The time spent at Point du Hoc, Omaha, and Utah beaches was just amazing. Rudy never rushes you - he knows where to send you and stays back giving time to really reflect and attempt to put yourself in the shoes of the soldiers. It’s sobering, to say the least. Our time at the American Cemetery was so educational. I learned things that still have me in awe now one month later...and am not ashamed to say that the tears flowed when taps was played in the evening as the flag was lowered. Take a tour with Rudy - it is worth every penny. Rudy’s sense of humor, stories, outlook, and being an all around great guy make for a wonderful trip. If you are a true WWII history buff don’t waste anymore time looking. Book with Rudy. We will be back for another tour.
3. Normandy WW2 Full Day Classic Jeep Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
N’avez-vous pas toujours rêvé de monter à bord d’une jeep d’origine. Ne tardez plus, embarquez pour notre circuit journée complète en Jeep afin de vivre une D-day expérience.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Jeep
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By sylverem2021
Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !
4. Full Day Private Tour: American D-Day Beaches from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
→ Our D-Day Private Tour is a great way to discover the landing sites of Normandy in your own Private party, accompanied by a professional native English-speaker Guide (multilingual options too: Fr/De/Es) → All of the D-Day sites listed – as well as other brief stops on our planned route – have been carefully chosen to include the major sites in The American D-Day landing sector. At major sites there is ample free time to walk around and take photos. Plenty of rest stops if required → Our of our D-Day Tours are fully customizable → You will have your own dedicated native-speaker guide for the entire duration of the Private Tour, who will go out of his / her way to make your day memorable and endeavor to answer your every question → Our D-Day Private Tours are conducted in luxury 8-seat Mercedes: Leather reclining seats, tinted windows, fridge with soda & water, coffee & tea, Wi-Fi, USB for your devices. Our vehicles are also equipped with the latest in security & safety technology
Inclusions: Hi-rez visual material presented on sites in an informative manner , Hotel pick-up / drop-off, Private Tour exclusively for your party, We serve hot Coffee, Tea, water, sodas throughout the day, USB charging ports, Wi-Fi, neck cushions
Exclusions: Lunch, Option Cavados Cidre Tasting at famous orchard €10 p/p, Museum / Visitor Centre entrance fees, Lunch & drinks bought outside the vehicle
Reviewed By SSLSL
Our family of 6 had a terrific time visiting Mont St Michel and the DDay sites. Iain customized an itinerary that worked perfectly for us. He was a pleasure to work with as we planned our visit. We started with an early morning pickup at CDG and an interesting drive along the cheese route to Mont Saint Michel. After seeing the incredible sunrise over the MSM Abbey, we continued onto Bayeux and this was where Iain shined. His knowledge of the DDay sites and WWII history was incredible and he kept everyone's interest, which is notable as we ranged in age from adult, to college students, to an 11 year old. Unfortunately, we were forced to change our plans for our last day in Normandy due to illness and Iain was very flexible and supportive. He drove us back into Paris that evening. I would highly recommend NormandyONtour.
5. Private tour D-Day landing beaches
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and discover the biggest military invasion of WWII visiting the most famous sites of this D-Day and pay tribute to all those allied soldiers who sacrified their lives for our freedom and ideals of democracy.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
6. Half-day sidecar excursion to the landing beaches
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Retro Side-car Tour: Through this half-day tour you will discover breathtaking landscapes between land and sea. Our Gentlemen Siders will share with you anecdotes about the highlights of D-Day. These places will make you discover by their landscapes and their museums what was the Landing of 1944. So ready to ship?
Inclusions: Use of retro helmets, Use of gloves, Use of retro glasses (if necessary), Use of retro jackets, Museum Entrances
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7. Full Day Tour Focus on US DDAY sites from Bayeux "2nd departure"
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you're staying in Paris and you only have 1 day to visit the DDAY sites it's possible with the service starting at 9.30am from the Bayeux train station. Just plan to catch the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux. Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe's World War II Bayeux. Visit key battle sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Utah Beach with a guide, and learn about the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers in Normandy American Cemetery. This 9-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeux.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sylverem2021
Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !
8. Full Day Tour focus on Mont St Michel from Bayeux with a National guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You only have a few days to visit the great sites of Normandy. You came to visit the DDAY landing but you have heard of Mont St Michel. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel located in the town of Bayeux. From this meeting you will be transported into the universe of the Middle Ages. This period of history is very rich in Normandy and Mont St Michel is undoubtedly the most beautiful symbol. Your certified guide will make you discover all aspects and will reveal all the secrets of his famous Abbey. From this Abbey you will overlook one of the most beautiful and largest sea bay in the world. Its appearance and colors change every moment making it a unique place in the world.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrée de l'Abbaye du Mont St Michel
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sylverem2021
Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !
9. Normandy WW2 Classic Jeep Tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Haven't you always dreamed of getting on an original Jeep? Don't delay, embark on our Jeep tour to experience a real D-DAY experience.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Jeep, Guide
Exclusions: Soda/Pop, Rain clothes
Reviewed By sylverem2021
Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !
10. Omaha and Band Of Brothers Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
This tour will take you to the main sites of the Omaha sector in the morning and then will follow the footsteps of the famous Band of Brothers in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drink, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By carinisaacs
This was the highlight of our trip to France! Our guide was knowledgeable & my teenage & college age boys loved it. Highly recommend.
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