Omaha and Utah Beaches D-Day Small Group Tour from Paris
13 hours 30 mins (ID: 163642)
Discover Omaha and Utah Beaches, the two American D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, on a full-day small-group tour from Paris for up to 6 guests in a comfortable Mercedes minivan. For groups of more than 6 guests, we can provide two Mercedes minivans.
Within one day trip You will learn both American Landing beaches including highlights like Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Utah Beach Landing Museum with original B26 bomber.
Tour price decreases per person by more travellers. Door-to-door Pick up and Drop off, stops at the rest areas on both ways and Lunch break near Omaha beach make this trip comfortable.
Highlights: Normandy American Cemetery · Omaha Beach · Lunch Break near Omaha Beach · Pointe du Hoc · Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
Pickup details: We offer convenient door-to-door pickup directly from your hotel. If your hotel is not listed among the pickup locations, simply let us know its name, and we will do our best to arrange a convenient pickupsolution. Your private Mercedes vehicle will be waiting for you at your hotel entrance at the scheduled pickup time. Our team will contact you one day before your trip to reconfirm all pickup details.
07:30 Hotel Pickup and Departure to Normandy
07:30 Start your day with convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Paris. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan as we head to Normandy. The journey to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer takes approximately 3.5 hours and covers around 280 km (175 miles). Along the way, we’ll make one stop at a highway rest area where you can enjoy a coffee, grab a snack or use the restroom before continuing our journey.
11:00 - 12:00 Normandy American Cemetery
11:00 - 12:00 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, a moving memorial overlooking Omaha Beach. This sacred site is the final resting place of 9,387 American military personnel who died 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 rows of white marble headstones and explore 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, enjoy views of the coastline and remnants of German coastal defenses overlooking the D-Day landing beaches.
At the Visitor Center, discover exhibits that tell the stories of the American soldiers who fought in Normandy and explain the planning, events and human cost of the D-Day landings.
This deeply moving visit offers a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and legacy of those who helped liberate Europe.
12:00 Continue to the close located Overlord Museum.
12:10 - 12:50 Visit the Overlord Museum
12:10 - 12:50 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.
12:50 Departure to Omaha beach located just 10 minutes away.
13:00 - 14:00 Omaha Beach, the Signal Monument and Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00 Visit Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the American troops who came ashore here under intense German fire. Approximately 34,000 American soldiers landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the fiercest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations.
Take time to walk along this historic beach, reflect on the events that unfolded here, and visit the Omaha Beach Signal Monument. You’ll also have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.
14:00 Departure to Pointe du Hoc. It takes just 20 minutes.
14:20 - 15:00 Pointe du Hoc visit
14:20 - 15:00 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.
15:00 Departure to Utah Beach. It takes about 30 minutes hours (40 km).
15:30 - 15:50 Utah Beach
15:30 - 15:50 Arrival at Utah Beach. Free time for learning on Utah Beach. Utah Beach is the next to Omaha Beach and the westernmost of the Five Normandy D-Day Beaches containing nowadays many museums, memorials and monuments. Utah Beach was the first beach to be stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on 6 June 1944 in order to capture the town of Cherbourg and its deep water port. Utah Beach casualties were relatively light with 197 (including 60 missing). The units that landed on Utah Beach include: 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, VII Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment and 70th Tank Battalion.
15:50 - 17:00 Utah Beach Landing Museum visit
15:50- 17:00 Visit at Utah Beach Landing Museum, created atop a former German bunker. Having a big collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles and the original B26 bomber—one of only six left in existence.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 4 hours (370 km).
21:00 Coming back to Paris
21:00 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 Omaha Utah D-Day tour from Paris?
The tour lasts approximately 13,5 hours, including transportation.
How many people are in the small group?
The small-group tour accommodates up to 7 guests travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
Is hotel pickup available in Paris?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within our designated pickup area. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll do our best to find a convenient solution.
Are museum tickets included in the tour price?
Yes. All entrance fees for the attractions are covered.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the tour price. There is time to stop at a nearby restaurant during the day.
Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy?
Yes. Your group is accompanied by an experienced tour guide.
What happens if fewer than 4 people book the small-group tour?
Our small-group Omaha Utah D-Day tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If fewer than 4 people have booked your departure, we will contact you in advance and offer alternative dates or the option to switch to a customizable private tour for an additional charge. We will explain the available options and any additional cost before you make your decision.
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle
- Live-guided during the whole trip
- Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
- Overlord museum visit
- Visit to Pointe du Hoc
- Utah Beach and Utah Beach Landing Museum
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled Water
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Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
This was an easy experience with a knowledgeable guide. We were well taken care of.
Great time had by all. I would recommend David as your guide.
1 July 2025
Entertaining, our driver and guide were energetic and allowed us to go at our pace. They
were knowledgeable and polite.
9 May 2025
Very enjoyable trip. We were picked up at our hotel at stated time. Driver and guide were courteous and very helpful. Guide provided good information about the sites and answered all our questions. He guided us through the sites and made the tour easy for us. Vehicle was comfortable.
6 November 2024
The American cemetery and Pont du Hoc. To hear the stories of the soldiers and see the
daunting odds they faced was deeply moving and so important to see.
11 May 2024
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