Private Normandy D-Day Tour from Paris with 6 Historic Sites
14 hours (ID: 163482)
- Discover Normandy’s D-Day history on a Private day trip from Paris with guaranteed departures travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
- Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any address in Paris.
- Choose between Live Guided and Audio-guided option.
- Visit 6 major D-Day sights: the Caen Memorial and Museum, one of the leading museums dedicated to World War II and peace; a German gun battery; Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument; the Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Center; the Overlord Museum, featuring an extensive collection of World War II military vehicles, equipment and artifacts and Pointe du Hoc.
- Travelling with more people? We can accommodate up to 12 guests using two comfortable Mercedes minivans.
Highlights: Caen Memorial and Museum - German gun Battery - Omaha Beach - Lunch Break near Omaha Beach - Normandy American Cemetery - Overlord Museum - Pointe du Hoc
Door-to-Door Pickup: Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux, and locations outside Paris (upon request).
07:30 Door-to-Door Pickup and Departure for Caen
07:30 Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup and travel to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan. The journey to the Caen Memorial takes approximately 3 hours, covering around 240 km (150 miles). We will make one stop at a highway rest stop with cafés and restrooms along the way.
10:30 - 12:30 Visit to the Caen Memorial and Museum
10:30 - 12:30 Located in Caen, the Caen Memorial is one of France’s leading museums dedicated to World War II and the pursuit of peace. Its extensive exhibitions provide a compelling overview of the Battle of Normandy while bringing history to life through the personal stories of the people who experienced the war.
Highlights include:
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A 20-minute documentary about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy.
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The opportunity to explore a German bunker as part of your museum visit.
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An impressive collection of World War II artifacts and historical documents, including the famous Enigma cipher machine.
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A moving and thought-provoking documentary about the defeat of the French army in June 1940.
The museum offers a fascinating and deeply human perspective on World War II, exploring military operations and political decisions alongside the experiences of ordinary people caught up in the conflict.
12:30 Continue to the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer, one of the best-preserved German coastal artillery sites from World War II. The drive takes approximately 40 minutes, covering around 37 km (23 miles) through the Normandy countryside.
13:10 - 13:30 Visit the German Gun Battery at Longues-sur-Mer
13:10 - 13:30 Explore the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer, part of the Atlantic Wall, an extensive system of coastal defenses built by Nazi Germany along the coast of occupied Western Europe to repel an Allied invasion.
Stretching for approximately 1,670 miles (2,700 km), the Atlantic Wall included bunkers, gun emplacements and other fortifications. The Longues-sur-Mer battery was one of the key German coastal artillery positions defending the Normandy coastline on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Its four large naval guns were capable of targeting Allied ships approaching the landing beaches.
14:00 - 15:00 Omaha Beach, the Signal Monument and Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00 Arrive at Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who landed here under devastating German fire. Approximately 34,000 American troops landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the largest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations.
Take time to reflect on this historic beach, visit the Signal Monument, and enjoy a lunch break at one of the nearby restaurants.
15:00 After lunch, continue to the Normandy American Cemetery, located just a 5-minute drive from Omaha Beach.
15:10 - 16:10 Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer
15:10 - 16:10 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, a moving and unforgettable memorial overlooking Omaha Beach. The cemetery is the final resting place of 9,387 American service members who gave their lives during the Allied campaign in Europe, most of them during the Battle of Normandy. The Wall of the Missing commemorates another 1,557 American service members whose remains were never recovered.
Walk among the white marble headstones and visit the memorial colonnade, featuring the powerful sculpture Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves and maps illustrating the military operations of World War II.
From the cemetery grounds, you can also see remnants of the German coastal defenses on the cliffs overlooking the landing beaches.
At the Visitor Center, discover exhibits telling the stories of the American soldiers who fought in Normandy and explaining the planning, events and human cost of the D-Day landings. This deeply moving visit offers an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and legacy of the men and women who helped liberate Europe.
16:10 Continue to the nearby Overlord Museum, just a short drive away.
16:15 - 17:00 Visit the Overlord Museum
16:15 - 17:00 Located just a few hundred yards from the Normandy American Cemetery, the Overlord Museum offers a fascinating look at the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy through an extensive collection of World War II artifacts and military equipment.
Explore an impressive display of tanks, artillery, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 flying bomb, personal belongings and other historical objects. The museum brings the events of D-Day to life, offering a closer look at the equipment used and the experiences of the soldiers who fought in Normandy.
17:00 Departure to Pointe du Hoc located just 20 minutes away.
17:20 - 18:00 Pointe du Hoc
17:20 - 18:00 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This point was important because it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches and could thus fire upon both of them. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defences. Visiting the Pointe du Hoc You will learn about the 2nd Ranger battalion sacrifice to take this crucial gun battery on the cliffs of Omaha Beach on June 6th 1944. Many of the original fortifications and bunkers remain on the site and are open to the public, including the fire control casemate, on top of which there is a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion.
18:00 After Pointe du Hoc visit, relax on the journey back to Paris in your comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, covering around 290 km (180 miles), with a short stop at a highway rest area offering cafés and restrooms along the way.
21:30 Arrival in Paris and Hotel Drop-Off
21:30 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.
Normandy D-Day Tours by Clewel Travel
Explore the historic D-Day landing beaches with Clewel Travel, a tour operator offering small-group and private excursions to Normandy from Paris. Travel in comfortable Mercedes vehicles, discover Normandy’s most significant World War II sites, and enjoy a carefully planned itinerary designed to make the most of your day.
Book directly with Clewel Travel and contact our team for personalized assistance with your Normandy trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Normandy D-Day tour from Paris?
The tour lasts approximately 14 hours, including transportation between Paris and Normandy and visits to the main D-Day sites.
How many people are in this tour?
It is not shares so it will be only You in our comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
Is hotel pickup available in Paris?
We provide convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel or address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply send us the hotel name and address and we will confirm the pickup. Your Mercedes vehicle will be waiting for you at your hotel entrance door at the scheduled pickup time. Our team will contact you one day before your travel date to reconfirm the details of your transfer. For pickups outside of Paris, additional charges may apply.
Are museum tickets included in the tour price?
Yes. All entrance fees for the attractions included in the itinerary are covered, including admission to the Caen Memorial and Museum and the Overlord Museum. Please check the “What's Included” section for full details.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the tour price. During your stop at Omaha Beach, you can choose from several local restaurants for lunch.
Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy?
We offer 2 options: Live guided during the whole trip and Driver only option.
Is the departure guaranteed by any number of participants ?
Yes! Departure is guaranteed, even with just one participant. If You are more than 6 people we can use 2 Mercedes minivans to serve you.
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minivan
- Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial and Museum, including an audio guide
- Admission to the Overlord Museum
- Visit to the German Gun Battery at Longues-sur-Mer
- Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
- Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Visit to Pointe du Hoc
- Two options: Experienced tour guide or Audio guided with Driver
- All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions
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Meals and drinks
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Gratuities (optional)
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Personal expenses and souvenirs
My wife and I had an incredible experience touring Normandy with David! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history. The entire experience was personal, well organized, and truly unforgettable. Easily one of the highlights of our trip to France. We highly recommend to anyone visiting Normandy!
18 October 2026
My husband and I wanted to visit Normandy, particularly the timing for D-Day, since we were visiting Paris. Another tour was booked by us but that provider changed the itinerary at the last minute leaving us in search of a tour for our visit to Normandy. It was frustrating to say the least! Fortunately we found Cyrus at Clewel Travel! I cannot begin to tell you how pleasant and accommodating Cyrus was! He helped arrange our tour showing us all the sites we wanted, was so pleasant and absolutely a wealth of knowledge. We could not have found a better tour! In fact, it was a blessing the other tour changed their program leading us to find the “perfect tour”! And they were far more reasonably priced than their competitor😊😊 Could not have asked for anything more- Cyrus even got us back in time to keep our dinner cruise reservations! We would highly recommend this tour! In fact we were so happy with them we booked a different tour the next day - different guide but same excellent service! Yes - this is the tour / tour company to select if in doubt. You will be delighted that you did💕❤️
7 June 2026
Our tour guide Danil knew his stuff and gave a wealth of knowledge regarding that terrible time. The flag ceremony was particularly poignant! Be prepared tho for a lot of walking! I would also give 5 stars to our driver Vadim
8 April 2026
What a wonderful way to see a lot in one day. Ilya was knowable. We saw a lot without feeling rushed. The schedule of the day was well done. I can’t think of anything I would change. Ilya was very enjoyable to spend the day with.
14 March 2026
We had a spectacular day with David and Vadim. Stay with me while I capture this amazing day in some detail so that you will immediately book with this company! David, our guide, and Vadim, our driver, came to our hotel in advance of our pick up time and were so kind and polite! At 7:30 am, we set off for Caen to begin our tour of the D-Day museums, memorials and sites. The van was spotless and quite comfortable and there were waters waiting for us. The museums we visited were so well done and were rich with history and memorabilia from this important event. The American cemetery left me speechless as did Pont du Hoc. The day moved smoothly and David was very specific at every stop with how much time we had and where to meet. We never felt rushed or confused. David took us to a lovely restaurant with excellent food and very fair prices. While Vadim deftly handled the driving, David shared his incredible breadth of knowledge about not only the D-Day landings but all facets of the war and beyond. It is a long drive to and from Paris but this was an epic day from start to finish and I could not give David and Vadim a higher or more enthusiastic recommendation! Be advised that this tour covers a lot of sites and it is a 14 hour journey but it is so well worth it. This private tour was well worth the cost given the outstanding service that was provided. I look forward to booking with this company in the future.
8 September 2025
It was wonderful. The guide was very knowledgeable and he and the driver made the
entire experience feel more like a road trip with friends. I couldn’t have been more
pleased!!!
15 August 2025
The tour was great. The driver and English speaking guide were knowledgeable about Paris and Normandy giving us insight on interesting sites along the way. The timing of the tour had us at the right places at the time. While I would have loved to spend all day at some of the sites, it just wasn’t possible given the amount of time we had to drive.
I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the highlights in Normandy, but not having the schedule to allow for a slower pace.
28 July 2025
David was very knowledgeable and provided extra insight into the museum visits…I really
enjoyed the smaller van used to transport us…got to see the real French countryside!
11 July 2025
Great experience. Our guide and driver were very accommodating. Definitely a must see
tour. Lunch was at a great restaurant.
2 July 2025
What a wonderful tour! We did 3 days with Clewel. 1 day in Paris, 1 day Normandy/Mont St Michel, and the Versailles tour with lunch that also included Giverny. David was super helpful and a wonderful kind tour guide. We had one person with an injury that needed some adjustments and everything was made to facilitate her needs for the tours to the best of ability in France. The drivers were great. The cars clean and had Air conditioner! Private tours are the way to go if you have kids. They even have car seats. 100% recommend.
29 June 2025
Mykyta and our driver were amazing. Kept the kids entertained and told us a little of the history of each place we visited.
At the American cemetery in Normandy our guide took us around and had us in the perfect spot to watch the flag lowering ceremony at 4pm. Very moving experience.
Can not recommend this tour enough.
24 June 2025
Booked through Viator. My guide was David and driver was Alex. They were both
amazing! Can't say enough great things about both!!!!
14 June 2025
Just did a small group Normandy D-Day tour and it was incredible. Huge thanks to our guide David, who was an absolute wealth of knowledge—he brought the history to life at every stop with amazing detail and insight.
Also, big appreciation to our minivan driver, who got us as close as possible to each site—minimal walking, maximum exploring!
Such a moving, informative day. Highly recommend if you’re ever in the area! 🇫🇷🪖👏
6 June 2025
David was great - provided amazing knowledge on everything around D-Day and the
whole war - and offered up great conversation and insights about Paris and the
surrounding area as well
23 May 2025
Booked a private tour to Normandie. Was picked up at our apartment in a Mercedes minivan. Alexandra our guide was a pleasure and pointed out spots along the way to Normandie. Stopped for lunch at a quaint little port town and lunch was delicious. Normandie was worth the 3 hour drive. Thank you Alexandra and our driver for the fun day!!!
6 May 2025
Our tour guide and driver were wonderful and knowledgeable. They were polite and took
our lead. We stopped at a lovely spot for lunch. Beautiful weather and a very profound
experience
12 October 2024
Best way to see the Normandy area. Ilia our tour guide was fantastic, the car/driver made
getting around so easy. We had 1 day for Normandy and saw so much. Highly
recommend
22 September 2024
We had a spectacular day! David, our guide, and Vadim, our driver, came to our hotel in advance of our pick up time and were so kind and polite! At 7:30 am, we set off for Caen to begin our tour of the D-Day museums, memorials and sites. The van was spotless and quite comfortable and there were waters waiting for us. The day moved smoothly and David was very specific at every stop with how much time we had and where to meet. We never felt rushed or confused. David took us to a lovely restaurant with excellent food and very fair prices. While Vadim deftly handled the driving, David shared his incredible breadth of knowledge about not only the D-Day landings but all facets of the war and beyond. I could not give David and Vadim a higher or more enthusiastic recommendation. Be advised that this tour is a 14 hour journey but well worth it!
16 September 2025
Diana our guide, and Vadim our driver did a great job. We knew this would be a long day, but at each stop we were given plenty of time to explore each destination. Our favorites were the American Cemetery, Point Du Hoc, and Arromanches. Diana did a great job telling us about each location and helped us make the most of each stop. Departed hotel on time, and arrived back in Paris in time for a late dinner.
30 August 2024
The Cemetery and the Bunkers at Omaha Beach. Very emotional experience. The guides
were on time and knew where to go every step of the way
31 July 2024
The entire day was informative and enjoyable. Seeing the sites and learning more about
the history was great. Rustam was a top notch guide and went above and beyond to
make sure that the trip was a great experience for everyone.
25 July 2023
Got to see many highlights of the Normandy beaches and American Cemetery at
Omaha Beach. Our time was limited and this tour was ideal for a one day experience
28 June 2023
We debated if we should do a private tour of Normandy as opposed to a small group tour and we're so glad we went private. Our guide Jane and her husband were amazing and provided so much knowledge and context around Operation Overlord and D-Day itself that we truly got so much more out of it than if we were left to our devices or in a larger group when you're not always able to hear or ask questions. For such an important and emotional event in history my husband and I both felt we made the right decision. I wish that every American had the opportunity to see and learn what we did on this day trip -- I highly recommend it.
31 July 2022
Cyrus' private tour of Normandy was both beautiful and moving. I think every American should have this experience! The museum at Caan set-up the resit of the day which included viewing the American Cemetery above Omaha Beach, watching taps played at 5 p.m., then the drive down to the beach and a walk to the German bunkers over the cliffs. Cyrus' beautiful Mercedes van was immaculate and only exceeded by his warm personality and extensive knowledge of the region.
2 May 2022