Where to Start: the 15 Best WWII and D-Day Tours in France

1.Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,877 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Maja, John, or Sam. Visit Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with a two-course lunch and Norman cider included. Expect a fast, full day and several hours on the road.

“Maja was a great guide. Great job explaining all relevant information and providing interesting little known information.”

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2.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320

Leave Paris at 7 a.m. in a minivan capped at eight people for Omaha Beach, the Overlord Museum, German bunkers, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery. Guides such as Bruno, Will, Augustin, and Etienne have earned praise for clear storytelling. Lunch costs extra, cider tasting is included.

“The trip to Normandy was so good. Being in a small group was worth the extra cost. There was just so much I didn’t know. We went to Pointe Du Hoc where soldiers had to climb the cliffs, they trained for 2 years to do this. It amazes me looking at it now how they managed to do it. With erosion there is a good chance the area could be closed within 5 years. We saw the Normandy American Cemetery. A peaceful and emotional place to visit. And we stood on Omaha Beach. The tide was out. Soldiers were brought to the beach, they had to get from the water…”

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3.Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Paris to Normandy with an English-speaking guide such as Camille, Steve, or Zoltan. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and possibly Juno Beach. Expect a fast pace, a long coach ride, and powerful WWII sites.

“Very emotional tour! Well worth the long drive from Paris. Highly recommend going! Beautiful atmosphere.”

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4.Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,103 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend nine hours tracing the American D-Day story from Bayeux with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Alex, Igor, or Julie. Visit Omaha and Utah beaches, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Utah Beach Museum, and Sainte-Mère-Église in a minivan for up to eight people.

“From start to finish, this tour was seamless. The pickup and drop-off were clear and convenient, and our guide Kate delivered an outstanding experience. Her depth of knowledge brought each site to life with precision and detail, weaving in insights that went far beyond the obvious. We left with a richer understanding of the history and significance of the D-Day beaches. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a thorough and expertly led tour.”

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5.Normandy American D-Day Experience – Group tour from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend 8.5 hours with Bayeux Shuttle visiting Omaha and Utah beaches, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Sainte-Mère-Église, and the Airborne Museum. Guides such as Fred, Charles, Pierre, and Robin add clear storytelling, while the minivan keeps a wide area manageable.

“It was a great tour. Our tour guide Charles did an excellent job explaining everything in detail. Just wish we had more time. So much to see just not enough hours in the day”

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6.Normandy Beaches Half-Day Afternoon Trip from Bayeux (A2)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $111

From Bayeux, ride in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group of up to eight. Your guide takes you to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, adding battlefield context and personal stories. Guides such as Wally, Emma, Louis, and David have led highly praised departures.

“Our guide spoke too fast and with his accent it was very difficult to understand and enjoy. Everyone in our group felt the same. I asked him to slow down and he ignored my request. Also the tour was o e hour less than was advertised. He did not walk with us and update us nor make himself available for questions as we walked. In 20 years of using Viator, this was the most disappointing tour.”

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7.Omaha Beach D-Day Experience – Afternoon group tour from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,088 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106Best value

Travel from central Bayeux by air-conditioned minivan to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery. Your English-speaking guide, such as Charlie, Mathieu, Robin, or Marene, explains the D-Day story, then gives you time to explore each site alone.

“Everything was exactly as described. Mathieu was knowledgeable and passionate about the history. Bayeux was a great town for pre and post tour, a short and easy walk from train to town. A perfect half-day tour, book with confidence.”

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8.Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,082 reviews · 14 hours · from $117

Spend a long but worthwhile day with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Maja, Ash, or Lawrence, visiting Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. The tour includes coach travel, museum admission, a Norman lunch, and time for quiet reflection at the major D-Day sites.

“We were lucky to have Sam as our guide. We learned more about the history of the wars on the ride to Normandy because of his knowledge and way of presenting the history. The visits to the sites were beyond our expectations. Concluding with the flag ceremony at the cemetery was a fitting end to our two week trip toNorthern Europe. We recommend this tour to anyone.”

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9.Normandy Battlefields Tour – American Sites (A3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 876 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $161

Spend about nine hours visiting Sainte-Mère-Église, the Airborne Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, and military cemeteries with a guide in an eight-person minivan. Guides such as Jack, Sophie, Naomi, and David have led especially strong tours, adding maps, battlefield detail, and time for reflection.

“Sophie was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Went above and beyond. My phone ran out of power and toward end of day wanted to get video of lowering of flag with taps at National Cemetery and he videoed it and sent it to me. Very grateful”

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10.From Paris: Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 698 reviews · 12 hours · from $312

Spend 12 hours with an English-speaking guide on a small-group trip from Paris to Normandy. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Longues-sur-Mer, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, with lunch and a brief cider or wine stop along the way.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He told us many interesting stories we had not heard before. He was very flexible and gave us plenty of time at each stop. Be ready for a long day, though.”

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11.From Bayeux: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 656 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

From Bayeux, an English-speaking guide such as Pascal, Matt, Lou, or Victor leads you by Mercedes minivan to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc. Expect four focused hours, strong storytelling, and a small-group format. From January 2, 2026, Pointe du Hoc is replaced by La Cambe German War Cemetery.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and humorous. Learned so much. Highly recommend this tour.”

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12.Private D-Day Experience from Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $415

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Bayeux with a private English-speaking guide such as Pierre-Alexandre, Charles, Marine, or Roma. Visit Omaha and Utah beaches, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Angoville-au-Plain, with time for lunch and independent exploring.

“It was exactly what we wanted. Very moved by the day. We got to see all of the main DDay sights and the guide Noemie was fantastic.”

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13.From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 14 hours · from $199

Spend a long but rewarding day touring Normandy with an English-speaking guide. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Longues-sur-Mer, and Arromanches. Guides such as Zoltan and Steve have been praised for vivid explanations, while the coach ride includes rest stops.

“Normandy is such a special place!! Our favorite place of our whole visit, I am grateful for our guide and the stories he shared. Plus the bus ride was very nice, especially after a few busy days in Paris. It was nice to slow down the pace and have the whole tour planned for us.”

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14.From Bayeux: American D-Day Sites in Normandy Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 503 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Spend eight hours tracing the American D-Day story from Bayeux in a comfortable Mercedes minivan. English-speaking guides such as Pascal, Matt, Maggie, and Victor bring the beaches, airborne landings, Pointe du Hoc, and cemetery into focus, with small-group transport and time for lunch.

“Pascal was an absolutely excellent guide. Well informed, great stories and pacing of his narration perfect. A wonderful day and pascal brought each visit to life.”

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15.Caen: Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Pair a self-guided visit to the Mémorial de Caen with a five-hour afternoon tour led by an English- or French-speaking guide. In a minivan for no more than seven people, visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Guides such as Mario, Oliver, and Anna bring maps, photographs, and personal stories to the sites.

“This was a day well spent. Ana, the guide, was very knowledgeable, and personable. She not only told us about the sites and the history but answered questions of all sorts. Peter, the driver, was great. He took good care of the group, whether driving or at the various stops. My only complaint is I sometimes had problems hearing above road noise in the vehicle, but that could be my hearing aids and not the guide or the equipment. I would tour with them again.”

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