Overview
This is a complete overview of the American Beaches of the DDay invasion, as this tour covers both Omaha and Utah Beach with all the highlights. A museum is included in this tour.
The sites have been handpicked to optimize your time and allow you to grasp the scale of the DDay invasion while you walk in the footsteps of the American soldiers.
Transport in a comfortable minivan with your private driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Private transportation
Entrance to Airborne Museum
Bottled water
Private guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Omaha Beach
1 hour 30 min
Omaha Beach was part of the invasion area assigned to the U.S. First Army, under Lieutenant General Omar Bradley. The assault sectors at Omaha were code-named (from west to east) Charlie, Dog (consisting of Green, White, and Red sections), Easy (Green and Red sections), and Fox (Green and Red sections).
We will have one stop on Omaha Beach, at either Vierville, St Laurent or Colleville. -
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
1 hour
This World War II cemetery in France contains the graves of nearly 9400 war dead, and nearly 1600 names on the Walls of the Missing.
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Pointe du Hoc
1 hour
Pointe du Hoc is a high point between two of the five D-Day landing beaches, Utah and Omaha. It is renowned for the daring assault conducted on 6 June 1944 by the 2nd U.S. Ranger Battalion in an effort to neutralise the German artillery battery there.
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Sainte-Mere-Eglise
1 hour 30 min
A small and quiet rural community, Saint-Mère-Eglise was of great importance as it straddled all communications to Cherbourg. While nearly 13,000 American paratroops were being dropped under a full moon into the confusion of the surrounding countryside, famously one company was dropped, at about 1:45am, onto the village square and cattle market of this now world-famous village.
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Airborne Museum
1 hour 30 min
The Airborne Museum first opened its doors back in 1962, in the centre of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. It takes visitors into the very heart of the fighting by the US paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions in the early hours of June 6th 1944.
Unique of its kind in Europe, it features a life-sized scene depicting a stick of paratroopers belonging to the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the US 101st Airborne Division enplaning at an English aerodrome in June 1944. -
Utah Beach
1 hour 30 min
Utah Beach, the westernmost beach of the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II. It was assaulted on June 6, 1944 (D-Day of the invasion), by elements of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Normandy Tour American DDay Omaha & Utah
Can I cancel Private Normandy Tour American DDay Omaha & Utah for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Airborne Museum
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Omaha Beach, Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Airborne Museum, Utah Beach.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Destination Normandy - Dominique Fiquet
