The 10 Best Walking Tours in Basse-Normandie, Normandy

Enjoy a full day Normandy American Heroes private historical tour. This is a tailored tour for a moving memorable trip of the D-Day 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 the patrimony and culture in the region better. Le Havre cruise terminal is 2.5-hours from Utah Beach. You will be able to board your deluxe SUV to relax, watch a movie, listen to music or simply have a conversation with your guide and specialist of the Normandy American campaign. Time will be spent to fully comprehend what the Americans had to achieve on D-Day and beyond.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities

This tour is intended for 2 people (a couple for example). This walk is available in French or English. Immerse yourself in the vintage world of the 70s. Discover the coast of mother-of-pearl in a different way during this guided tour in a convertible Citroën Dyane from 1976. Circuit from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-mer including stops to discover architectural splendours, monuments, places of tourist interest. Back to the starting point. You will discover what you will not see without knowing the region, the history and its anecdotes, the good addresses, the good restaurants. But also, medieval, Composite, Art Nouveau, Rococo and Anglo-Norman style architecture. During our tour, you will be able to admire some architectural gems.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: WiFi on board

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Head to the coast of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You'll receive an orientation from a guide, and then enjoy time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently with an audio guide or by wandering the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by coach from Paris.

Inclusions: Ticket for Mont Saint Michel's Abbey, private air-conditioned coach, English-speaking guide, Small groups of 25 people max

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Memorable day trip from Paris to visit the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Your guide will take you to famous wartime sites and also to the American cemetery.You will gain insight into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to Normandy from Paris, Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide., Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial Museum., Visit of the Pointe du Hoc., Photo-stop at Omaha Beach, Visit of the American Cemetery, Stop at Arromanches or at Juno Beach

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Lunch

Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable coach ride from Paris, taking in the landscapes of Normandy along the way. As you approach this unique island, you’ll catch your first glimpse of its famous 10th-century gothic abbey. You’ll have four hours to lunch and explore at your leisure, with your multi-language audio guide. Wander through the village and its steep streets, visit the abbey with its medieval architecture, hunt out picture-postcard views across the Atlantic, and watch as the tide rises around the island. Don’t forget to taste local, seasonal products in the traditional décor of one of the many eateries. We’ve negotiated preferential offers in several restaurants, as well as discounts in shops and museums. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned coach, Audio guide in 10 languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, German, etc), Special offers for museums, Reductions in shops selling "La Mère Poulard", Discount flyers at Mont Saint Michel, Entrance ticket for the Abbey, Service of a multilingual host

Exclusions: Guide, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. What better way to honor the sacrifices that changed the course of WW2?You’ll visit legendary Omaha Beach and remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor left by allied forces, and get fascinating insights into those fateful days, learning just some of the incredible stories at the Visitor Center. Take the Memorial Drive along Juno and Gold Beaches,names that will echo with meaning for all eternity. Pause to reflect in the solemn setting of the pristine American Cemetery. Your guide will bring memories to life and help you gain a special understanding of what the Allied soldiers faced and why French locals are still so grateful to the Liberation forces. If you want, when booking, upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris, Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide, Departure from Paris, near Eiffel Tower , Visit of the American Cemetery., Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch , Photo-stop at Omaha Beach., Visit the 360 Musemum in Arromanches

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Lunch

Expand your horizons with a day trip to medieval Mont St Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. This magical UNESCO World Heritage island is a step out of the ordinary with its famous gothic abbey and legendary stories. You’ll arrive after a scenic drive from Paris through the landscapes of Normandy, with a guide to brush up on your history. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the island, admire the bay views and do a little shopping, with a delicious lunch included.

Inclusions: Service of a Professional Licensed Guide, Entrance ticket to the Abbey, Return transportation from Paris, 3 Courses Menu (starter + main course + dessert), drinks included, Benefit from attractive special offers to museum, shops with "La Mère Poulard", discount flyers

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Paris

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Experience a fabulous tour of self-contemplation and reflection in an unforgettable journey covering the main religious pilgrimage sites of Europe: LISIEUX, LOURDES, and FATIMA. Discover the history behind the holy apparitions and the people who experienced them. On the first day travel to Lisieux and have a full day walking tour of the Sanctuary following the footsteps of St. Thérèse. On the second day travel to Lourdes and spend the next two days discovering the Sanctuary, you will have a 3-hour walking tour and time on your own for prayers and contemplation. You have the chance to visit the grotto of the apparitions, participate in the miraculous baths and attend the Torchlight procession. Then you will be transferred to Toulouse airport to travel to Fatima (tickets not included). Spend the next two days in the Sanctuary with guided visits of the highlights. You will spend your last night in Lisbon and the next morning you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Transfer from Lourdes to Toulouse Airport, Paris-Lisieux round trip 2nd class train ticket and 2nd class train ticket Paris-Lourdes, Round-trip Transfer Lisbon-Fatima, Private guided walking tours in Lisieux, Lourdes and Fatima, 5 Nights in 4-Star hotel in Lourdes and 3-Star in Fatima and Lisbon, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: First night in Paris, Meals unless specified, Flight from Toulouse to Lisbon, International flights into France and out of Lisbon, Tips to guides and/or drivers, Pre and post hotel extensions in Paris, Lourdes, and Fátima (upon request).