Why choose this Bayeux tour ?
This tour is perfect for you if you wish to learn more about the battle of Omaha Beach but you have (unfortunately) only a few hours to visit the Normandy Beaches. You will have a maximum of information in a short time and keep an indelible memory of the bloodiest battle of D-Day.
Make the most of your Bayeux adventure
What makes Omaha Sector Half Day Tour from Bayeux a unique experience ?
We will first drive 30 minutes from Bayeux to Pointe du Hoc.
Once there, you will follow the footsteps of the 2nd US Ranger Battalion led by the famous Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder who scaled the cliffs to destroy a German gun battery threatening the whole US landing operation. Bomb craters, bunkers, dugouts, come and see this outstanding battlefield.
You will see Omaha beach where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions landed. Our guides, with the help of maps and pictures, will explain to you all the details of “bloody Omaha”. From the layout of the German defenses to the plight of the first waves, we will share with you the stories of these brave Gi’s who conquered the beach.
Your guide will show you the American cemetery behind Omaha beach. the resting place of more than 9,000 American servicemen and women. This sacred place, run by the American Battle Monuments Commission, is the most visited D-Day site in Normandy.
We will then drive 30 minutes back to Bayeux.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Omaha Sector Half Day Tour from Bayeux Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Experienced and certified guide
- Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C
- Food & Drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by HQ Company Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 14 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.