Where to Start: the 12 Best WWII and D-Day Tours in Paris

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.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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5.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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6.Small-Group Canadian Normandy D-Day Juno Beach from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · 13 hours · from $283

Leave Paris at 7:00 AM in a minibus for Juno Beach, the Canadian Cemetery, Hell’s Corner, Abbey d’Ardenne, and the Juno Beach Centre. An English-speaking guide such as Julien, Aaron, Enzo, or HP leads the day, with time for solemn reflection, museum visits, and the Normandy coast.

“Our guide Enzo was excellent, very knowledgeable and charismatic, thanks again for the wonderful day Enzo!”

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7.Paris WW2 The German Occupation Small group or Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $108Best value

Join Chris Pollard for a three to three-and-a-half-hour walking tour of occupied Paris. In a group of up to 10, you’ll connect the Louvre, Ritz, Jeu de Paume, resistance sites, German headquarters, and Liberation scars while discussing collaboration, resistance, and the persecution of Jewish people.

“This was an intensive 4 hour education on the Nazis’ strategy for occupation of France, both the free and occupied zones. If you’re looking for a general overview this may not be the tour for you as it gets very in depth. Chris was passionate about this subject and very courteous allowing for time to sit if needed while learning. We are history buffs so came away with a greater understanding of France’s situation in WWII, including major players on the sides of both the Nazis and French resistance.”

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8.Normandy D-Day Private Tour with Omaha Beach from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

Leave Paris at 6:30 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Jozef or Emilie for Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Longues-sur-Mer, and Pegasus Bridge. The day is long, moving, and flexible, with time to personalize the tour around a family member or military unit.

“Jozef can tell you anything you would want to know about battles on the Normandy beaches in both WWI and WW2. He respected our time and what we were interested in. Jozef presented his responses to our questions with emotion and inflections, to make you feel as though we were hearing it for the first time.”

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9.From Paris: Normandy Landing Beaches D-Day Tour by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $324

Travel from Paris in a small group of up to 15 people to Normandy’s key D-Day sites. You’ll see Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Arromanches, with an English or Spanish guide. Steve has led some departures, but lunch and the exact coastal stops should be confirmed before booking.

“They never picked me up and refused to refund me”

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10.From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 13 hours · from $222

Spend 13 hours tracing the D-Day coast with an English-speaking guide, from Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach to the American Cemetery and Arromanches. Round-trip coach travel and lunch are included. The Juno Beach stop depends on the day’s schedule.

“Our guide Stephen was fantastic he showed deep knowledge and passionately communicated it to us. The Normandy beaches and war sites were incredible.”

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11.From Paris: Private Mont Saint-Michel & Normandy D-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 14h 30m · from $536

Leave Paris at 7:30 AM with a private Mercedes, visit the Overlord Museum, Normandy American Cemetery, and Omaha Beach, then tour Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. Groups of four or more have a live guide, while smaller groups may use an audio guide at the Abbey. Return around 10 PM.

“Roman was an excellent driver and guide. He was looking after us. We felt taken cared of all the time. The private tour was really great being able to see two great Normandy landmarks, the D-day landmarks and the Mont Saint-Michel. It was a somber and memorable experience.”

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12.Invalides Museum – WWI & WWII – Guided Tour up to 8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $156

Follow an art historian through Les Invalides, from Louis XIV’s veteran hospital to Napoleon’s gold-domed tomb and military galleries. With a maximum of eight people, guides such as Florent, Emilie, Mathieu, or Anatole can tailor the visit to your questions. Expect moderate walking and no large bags.

“Anatole was an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. He could answer all our questions and had several interesting anecdotes to share. He also was able to hit the items of greatest interest in Invalides (the galleries of military items are vast). We had an amazing tour. I would highly recommend Anatole as one of the best guides we have had the pleasure of touring with.”

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