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Discover the best top things to do in Calvados, France including D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Private Round Trip, Private Full-Day American Sector Guided D-Day Tour from Bayeux, Private day tour to Normandy D-day beaches from Paris, 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris, Two Days Private Tour to Normandy from Paris, Retro excursion Great escape Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur, Private American Dday tour from Bayeux, Discover the Dday beaches in Normandy., Private and complete excursion to the Normandy beaches Van from PARIS, Omaha Beach sector - Afternoon private tour from Caen aboard a Van (3/6 pax).
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1. D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Private Round Trip
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover Normandy D-DAY sites, known for landing operations from Allied to rescue Europe from Nazi invasion during World War II in 1944, and be part of history. Choose a private Chauffeur round trip transfer in Normandy.
Inclusions: Private Chauffeur, Drinks ( water or soda, Round-trip private transfer, Taxes, tolls, parking, Baby seat/booster seat for free on request, Audioguide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Paris, Guide
Reviewed By calikid12
Great tour.... Picked us seamlessly at our hotel, grabbed people from one other hotel and headed out. Once there, we were handed off to our guide nice lady whom passed headphones and transponders so we could hear her tour without having to be right next to her. Great idea!!! Since the palace can get packed and noisy. Very informative tour. Tour ended and you were allowed about 90min free time to do whatever before van came back. We used the time to have lunch/breakfast at crepe place very close and very good. Got dropped off at home around 3:30pm.
2. Private Full-Day American Sector Guided D-Day Tour from Bayeux
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
This private tour will show you the main D-Day sites from Bayeux. There can be a maximum of 8 people per vehicle and as it will be for your group only there will be time to answer all your questions. You can also specify any particular sites you have an interest in.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Bayeux -Carentan - Ste Mere Eglise area, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Entrance fee Airborne Museum, Lunch
Reviewed By andydeneris
Rene did a great Jon telling stories that you will never get from a history book or even movie. He has many small unique stories that show the magnitude of the war. I highly suggest even if you are not very interested in WWII. He can point at several sights and tell you their history and stories.
3. Private day tour to Normandy D-day beaches from Paris
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Visit the D-day beaches of Normandy and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the WWII landings battlegrounds around Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with your private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Pay your respects at the American Cemetery with its Visitor Center and visit other top sites of interest including the Pointe du Hoc, German coastal battery and the Pegasus bridge "Hold until relieved". This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation in a air conditioned van.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch (approx EUR 20)
Reviewed By tnkbstr55
Let me add to the list of glowing reviews for this tour service. At the outset, setting up the tour with Deborah was smooth and professional. All of my questions were answered promptly. The day before the tour I received a text from Jozef to confirm arrangements and to advise on Normandy weather conditions. Jozef met us at our Paris hotel at 6:30 AM. He has a comfortable van which easily held the 4 of us. As we drove to Normandy we got to know each other and Jozef began to give us background on the events surrounding D Day. We marveled at Jozef's depth and breadth of knowledge. He is a treasure trove of information, and conveyed that information with passion and respect for the subject matter. It is impossible in a short post to review the entirety of the day. Suffice to say we started with the events in the zone in which American paratroopers deployed, moved to the D Day beaches and ended at the American cemetery. A very moving day. We all agreed the the tour with Jozef was the highlight of our 18 days in France! Jozef has even provided me with a list of follow up books on the subject. Can I give 6 stars? When we return to France we will be using PT/Jozef for other tours.
4. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By tjdotson
My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.
5. Two Days Private Tour to Normandy from Paris
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Two days driver/guide tour to Giverny, Rouen, Bayeaux & Normandy D-Day landing beaches. Day 1 - visit of Claude Monets gardens at Giverny, sightseeing of historic center of city Rouen and visit of its cathedral. Evening and night in the famous town Bayeux. Day 2 - visit sites such as Omaha beach, the American cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Winston Churchill's artificial harbor and other interesting sightseeing of American, British and German sites of WW2.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Hotel accommodation (to be paid on the second day morning, directly to the hotel reception +/- €150 per room), Entrance fees and tickets to any attractions or museums (whenever applicable), Food and drinks, Lunch (approx EUR 20), Dinner
Reviewed By cperks427
This tour was perfect for our family. We wanted to go to Normandy but were not confident figuring out all of the trains to/from Paris so finding one that left from Paris was just what we needed. The weather was touch and go leading up to our scheduled tour date but Josef was in constant communication with us on what to maybe expect, if some things might be closed, what possible back up plans could be... thankfully we said lets just do and we are so glad we did! Josef was great, super knowledgeable and informative. It ended up being such a perfect day!
6. Retro excursion Great escape Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Come live the Retro Tour adventure ! Just relax and get seduced by the wonderful view from the seaside called the « Côte Fleurie ». Our Gentlemen Siders will take you to the greatest treasures and secrets of those wonderful cities.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, Local Guide, Professional Driver, Use of Helmet, Gloves and Goggles (if necessary)
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By EstherJ253
We did the tour with our guide Romain. He was really nice. He took the time to explain everything and answerd all our questions. It was so much fun to do! I would recommend it to every body. You learn alot about the village. Thank you Romain for the nice tour!
7. Private American Dday tour from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
- local licensed guide of France - 5 years experience - French license of transportation company - a / c Renault Espace (up to 6 people)
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Jack_and_Lola
Six of us were on a cruise that stopped at Le Havre. Two of us had been to Normandy three times previously and four had not visited the area . We had reached out to another tour company, but it could not accommodate us and recommended Lena. It was very fortuitous for us!! After our initial plan proved to be too ambitious, Lena worked with us to select the places our group particularly wanted to visit in the Utah and Omaha beach areas. She picked us up in Le Havre from our cruise ship (her car is quite comfortable for 6 adults). While heading towards Utah Beach, she provided a thorough overview of the German preparations and the Allies' intentions. Our first stop was Ste. Mere Eglise and we worked eastward, stopping at Pointe du Hoc, WN62/1st Infantry Division Monument, the American Cemetery, and for lunch. She provided an operational understanding of events as they unfolded, but also the individual human stories related to these events. She was able to answer all of our questions. All of us learned a great deal. Lena was most informative, an expert on D-Day history, and an excellent story teller, She had illustrative photos and charts that greatly added to our understanding of the events. We hope someday to return to Normandy and complete the British and Canadian sectors. If we do return, we will take another tour with Lena! She returned us to the ship with ample time remaining. We are very glad she could be our guide for the day. It was a memorable and moving day for us all.
8. Discover the Dday beaches in Normandy.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Dday beaches is a must-see place by its History that has hurt the world. Travel in a sedan or a van Mercedes with a private driver / Local guide from Normandy. It's a ride through the Normandy countryside where wonderfull landscapes and History blend. Is possible to make a customized tour to change the car or start from every where in Normandy or parisian region.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Restaurant, souvenirs and snack are not included in the price.
9. Private and complete excursion to the Normandy beaches Van from PARIS
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
D-Day The impact! Get on our Van Mercedes class V and let yourself be guided throughout the day by our English-speaking driver and guide. During this day, you will be able to see the most important site of D-DAY. We will explain the whole history of the Second World War on the way and of course the landing calendar. It is also to have the certainty of having the service of a professional driver approved by the prefecture, a certified guide to the region, the comfort of a high-end, up-to-date air-conditioned Van Mercedes 6-seater vehicle for an unrivaled tailor-made excursion. .
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, plaids or blankets, and daily newspapers available on board.
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
10. Omaha Beach sector - Afternoon private tour from Caen aboard a Van (3/6 pax)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Half a day visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Caen Travel with your own group (3/6 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned Minivan for a more personalized atmosphere Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944 See the impressive 100 feet hight cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha) Visit the Normandy American War Cemetery Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach
Inclusions: Admission tickets to the Caen Peace of Memorial, Driver Guide, Travel with a small group (2/6 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned Minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Hotels Pick-up and Drop-off, Lunch
Reviewed By L3505NSmaryw
November 11th is a day of remembrance in the US for all of our veterans but this day holds a very special meaning to everyone affected by WW1. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the War to End All Wars was over. I had very little knowledge of the details other than my grandfather’s recently discovered military records from his service in Europe during WW1. Regis was able to use these few details to discover my grandfather’s exact battlefield locations and the significance of his unit’s contribution to the war effort. I was so enthralled by my 1st tour in November of 2019, that I booked another private tour with Regis in February 2020. Regis was able to expand on my knowledge of the war and of my grandfather’s role in the overall Allied effort. Now after a year has passed, I can reflect on this experience and humbly try to express my thanks to Regis for his extraordinary knowledge and interest in the history of his country and the Allies during WW1 and WW2. I hope to be able to return soon when the situation allows, and to explore more of the lessons of this important time. On this special day, I want to extend a special thanks to Regis for 2 incredible tours and for my deepened understanding of a grandfather’s legacy.
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