Pointe du Hoc Attractions & Things to do

Remember the victories and the losses of the D-Day landings with a tour of Normandy’s four most significant World War II sites. Visit a museum in a real German bunker on Utah Beach. Walk among memorials to 10,000 fallen at the American Cemetery, with a poignant view over Omaha Beach, where Allied forces faced terrible odds. The, experience this region’s rich culinary history with a two-course lunch and some local apple cider.
Duration: 14 hours.

Visit the most important D-Day sites in Normandy on this small-group day trip from Paris. You'll walk on Omaha Beach, go inside of German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum, peer over the 110ft tall seaside cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed it all at the American Cemetery. In order to bring a little sweetness to your visit you also enjoy a local Normandy Hard Cider tasting.
Duration: 12 to 13 hours.

Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history on this full-day tour from Bayeux. Visit key battle sites including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Utah Beach with a guide, and learn of the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery. This 9-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeux.
Duration: 9 hours.

Visit Normandy's most important World War II sites, including Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Utah Beach (optional), with a focus on American troops during the significant events of D-Day. This private full-day tour from Paris is totally customizable, allowing your group to spend more time at the Normandy battlefields and monuments that interest you most. Expect a professional, multilingual guide to transport you by luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, ensuring a comfortable roundtrip ride to this significant region of northwest France.


Duration: 12 to 13 hours.

Join our shared shore excursion, specifically designed for cruise ship passengers docking at the port of Le Havre.

Explore the historic sites of the D-Day landings from the comfort of our modern bus, with the guidance of our dedicated and passionate guide. We will be with you throughout the day to provide insights and answer your questions. Explore Normandy, see Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and learn about the significant events that took place at these locations.

This tour ensures you're picked up and dropped off directly at Le Havre port, timed perfectly with your cruise ship's schedule.

During the journey, enjoy a complimentary packed lunch including a baguette, water, and a small dessert.

We make sure you return to your ship on time after a day of engaging historical exploration.
Duration: 10 hours.

Discover the American sectors of the Normandy D-Day landing beaches with a guided private tour. This tour is suitable for a maximum of 7 passengers who do not wish to share the tour experience with other clients.
Duration: 8 hours.

This shared shore excursion with an expert local guide picks up and drops off at the Le Havre Port to explore the awe-inspiring history of D-Day. We tailor each tour to your cruise ship's docking times to ensure a seamless, meaningful, and enjoyable day.

Explore the significant D-Day landing sites, delve into their critical roles in World War II, and engage deeply with the heroic stories and pivotal moments of the Normandy invasion. Explore Normandy, see Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and learn about the significant events that took place at these locations.

Rest assured, this tour is timed perfectly to guarantee your return to the ship well before departure. With us, you will experience, learn, and deeply connect with history, all while ensuring a smooth and punctual return to port.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

Discover the Normandy D-Day sites on this day-trip, from Paris to the beaches of Normandy, in a small-group. Your will travel in the comfort of a van (Maximum of eight participants) to guarantee more intimacy. Visit Point du Hoc and its famous cliffs, the American Cemetery in Colleville with its 9,387 Headstones, as well as German Bunkers, plus walk on the sadly famous Omaha Beach also called “Bloody Omaha“. You day with your guide will be filled of Memories you'll never forget. When booking, you'll have the option to include hotel pickup or not.
Duration: 12 hours.

Step back in time and embark on an extraordinary journey to the hallowed shores of Normandy. Feel the weight of history as you walk on the sands where valor and sacrifice once intertwined. Immerse yourself in the echoes of the past, where the indomitable spirit of bravery shaped the course of world events. From the hauntingly beautiful cliffs of Pointe du Hoc to the serene stretches of Omaha Beach, let the waves of remembrance wash over you. Join us on this poignant pilgrimage, where every step is a tribute to the heroes who changed the course of history. The beaches of Normandy await, beckoning you to witness their timeless tales of courage and honor.
Duration: 11 to 12 hours.

Explore Omaha Beach and gain insight into US soldiers’ role in World War II on this half-day group D-Day landing tour from Bayeux. Visit key sites of WWII interest including Omaha Beach and the Pointe-Du-Hoc with a guide, and learn of the conditions faced by the US soldiers brought into battle. Wander among the soldiers’ graves at the American Cemetery, and hear tales and anecdotes from the WWII battlefields.
Duration: 4 hours.

Pay tribute to the soldiers who fought on Normandy’s World War II beaches on this afternoon tour to Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc from Bayeux. Visit famous D-Day battlefield sites while hearing about the bloody events that happened there, and end with a guided visit of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and its visitor center on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour by minivan, the perfect way to get to Normandy’s out-of-the-way sites in one day.
Duration: 5 hours.

From your hôtel to Pointe du Hoc, immerse
yourself in a timeless experience and
delve into the heart of the decisive
sites of June 6, 1944 for a day. Between
sea and countryside, let yourself be
captivated by landscapes steeped in
history.
Duration: 120 to 420 minutes.

Take a private tour from Bayeux to the Normandy beaches, You will be able relive the events of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously known as D-Day. You can personalize this private tour and determine how long you spend at the various WWII sites. Your private guide will give you unique insights into the events that took place on the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy and tell you about the British, American, Canadian and French troops. You can also visit the cemeteries and museums that you can plan with the guide.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover the Normandy landing beaches of World War II with insight from a private guide and comfortable transport by private vehicle on this 12-hour tour from Paris. Over the course of the day, you'll experience this historically rich area with visits to Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, La Pointe du Hoc, and more.
Duration: 12 hours.

Full day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion + Airborne Museum. An experienced English speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

Custom private tour on the DDay beaches from your hotel in Paris (Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc, and more) with a knowledgeable bilingual guide at your service for the whole day.

We will drive you all the way to see remnants of battle. You will see along the way war machines like Sherman tank, cannons, and you will visit a genuine Bunker from WWII.

You will also discover the amazing Normandy landscapes along the road with apple trees and cows and also cross beautiful typical Norman villages.

For lunch, we will recommend the best restaurants to try local products such as Camembert cheese. You don't need to book anything, we look after it for you.

Pick up and drop off at your hotel.
100% customizable tour.

If you want, you will have the opportunity to meet a local producer and taste his exceptional products (Cidre, Pommeau, Calvados and apple juice)

Find more Day tours from Paris on Finding France's website.
Duration: 12 to 14 hours.

Tailor program to discover, in one day, landing beaches and sites of legend : Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Colleville American Cemetery, Arromanches and Bayeux with a professional guide. Departure from the center of Paris.
Duration: 12 hours.

Embark on this 9-hour Normandy Battlefields Tour from Bayeux. Visit the American D-Day sites, where the greatest amphibious landing in history took place during World War II, You will witness famous sites with a guide including Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, the German and American cemeteries, the Airborne Museum of Sainte-Mère-Eglise and much more. Your minivan holds a maximum of eight passengers, and a small-group tour is the perfect way to visit these emblematic sites.
Duration: 9 hours.

Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Paris

See the 100 feet high cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc

Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha)

Visit the American War Cemetery

Discover the pretty little town of Arromanche and the vestige of the artificial port

Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944

Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach
Duration: 13 to 14 hours.

This 8.5-hour guided tour will cover a large area, stopping to visit all major sites in the U.S sector. Discover the extraordinary actions of the paratroopers in Ste Mère-Eglise and the Airborne Museum. Travel to Utah beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American cemetery. Complete with on-site commentary from your English and French-speaking professional guide who will share their extended knowledge of the highlights that you have always dreamed of visiting with you.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit the D-day beaches of Normandy and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the WWII landings battlegrounds around Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with your private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Pay your respects at the American Cemetery with its Visitor Center and visit other top sites of interest including the Pointe du Hoc, German coastal battery and the Pegasus bridge "Hold until relieved". This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation in a air conditioned van.
Duration: 13 hours.

Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted to stop at Juno Beach for Canadian visitors, and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel.
Duration: 12 hours.

On this full day tour of the American sector on D-Day, we will visit the drop zones of the US Airborne Divisions, the landing beaches "Utah" and "Omaha", the cliffs and German fortifications at La Pointe du Hoc, and we will finally pay our respects at the Normandy American Cemetery. At most sites there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms and/or grab a coffee.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Take a private tour from Caen to the Normandy beaches, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously known as D-Day. You can personalize this private tour to determine how long you spend at the various WWII sites. Your private guide will give you unique insights into the events that took place on the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy and tell you about the British, American, Canadian and French troops. You can also visit the cemeteries and museums.
Duration: 8 hours.

Join our shared shore excursion, specifically designed for cruise ship passengers docking at the port of Cherbourg.

Explore the historic sites of the D-Day landings from the comfort of our modern bus, with the guidance of our dedicated and passionate guide. We will be with you throughout the day to provide insights and answer your questions. Explore Normandy, see Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and learn about the significant events that took place at these locations.

This tour ensures you're picked up and dropped off directly at Cherbourg port, timed perfectly with your cruise ship's schedule.

We make sure you return to your ship on time after a day of engaging historical exploration.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit the most emblematic D-DAY sites with a professional English speaking driver guide. Departing from Bayeux, you will reach Normandy's Coastal battlefield grounds in a comfortable and fully equipped 8 seater minivan. This tour features a stop at Omaha Beach that will include informative commentaries by your guide. You will then move on to the Pointe du Hoc landing area where the US Rangers assault group captured the area after scaling the cliffs. End the tour with a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery.
Duration: 4 hours.

The book written by Stephen Ambrose and the famous 2001 TV series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has been a great success and left so many people with a desire to learn more about Easy Company, led by the famous 1st Lieutenant Richard Dick Winters.
This is your chance to discover the sites where these soldiers were fighting during their campaign in Normandy and learn many details about the protagonists and their actions.

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

This tour includes a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen and a guided tour of key D-Day sites. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen (entrance tickets to the museum are valid for 24 hours from first entry).
The Mémorial de Caen offers visitors the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
The Landing Beaches guided tour gives visitors the chance to learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. It's is a complete 5 hours round trip with a guide from Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned mini-van, and it includes the visit of the following sites: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
Duration: 7 hours.

The Dday beaches is a must-see place by its History that has hurt the world.
Travel in a sedan or a van Mercedes with a private driver / Local guide from Normandy.
It's a ride through the Normandy countryside where wonderfull landscapes and History blend.
Is possible to make a customized tour to change the car or start from every where in Normandy or parisian region.
Duration: 6 to 10 hours.

Your private chauffeur will meet you at Le Havre Cruise Terminal.
Relax in your private minibus on a 1,5-hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside on the way.

Your first stop is at Point du Hoc where you will see the bomb craters untouched since the war. Climb thru the various bunkers to witness how the Germans used the cliffs to their advantage and imagine how the Americans attacked and captured the battery after scaling the cliffs.

Afterwards, head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel.

Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle.

Back then to your location in a 1,5 Hrs ride.

For cruisers, we guarantee back to ship in time, we have more than 15 years experience to organize tours for cruisers, we arrange dedicate pick up and drop off at Cruise terminal

Duration: 9 hours.

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during WWII. Take in key sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, the Overlord Museum, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your hotel or the train station in Caen.
Duration: 10 hours.

Embark on a truly unique and personalized journey with our exclusive private excursion to the historic D-Day landing beaches of Normandy! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of World War II history as you explore these hallowed grounds with a private, English-speaking guide who brings the past to life with captivating narratives. What sets our tour apart is its complete flexibility – tailor the itinerary to your preferences and interests, ensuring a day that resonates with you on a personal level. From the iconic Omaha Beach to the solemnity of the American Cemetery, every moment is crafted to deliver an unforgettable experience. Our commitment to your comfort is unwavering, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable exploration of Normandy's pivotal wartime landmarks. Book your private excursion today for a bespoke journey through history that will leave you with lasting memories.
Duration: 7 to 11 hours.

Omaha sector tour

Visit key battle sites

Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history on this half-day tour from Bayeux. Visit key battle sites with a guide including La Pointe du Hoc, Omaha, and learn of the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery.
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the history of D-Day on this shore excursion designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at Honfleur. Our guide will meet you right at the port and ensure seamless pickup and drop-off, perfectly aligned with your ship’s schedule.

Travel in comfort aboard our modern, air-conditioned bus to the iconic sites of the D-Day landings. Stand where history was made at Omaha Beach, reflect at the American Cemetery, and visit Pointe du Hoc. Our passionate and knowledgeable guide will bring these moments to life with vivid stories of bravery and sacrifice that shaped the world.

To help you make the most of your time on shore, we provide a homemade packed lunch including a fresh French baguette, water, and a small dessert.

Whether you have a deep interest in history or simply want to connect with these remarkable places, this excursion offers a meaningful experience you won’t forget.

Relax knowing we’ll have you back at the port on time to continue your journey without worries.
Duration: 10 hours.

A guided tour to the largest sites of the Normandy landings in June 1944. A first stop at the famous site of Pointe du Hoc with its bunkers and bombs craters, where the famous scene of cliff climbing of "The longest day" was shot. Testimonials of Rangers veterans in a documentary of the visitor center of Pointe du Hoc.Then, we will visit Omaha Beach, with its bunkers fitted with anti tank guns, the "Overlord Museum" with a lot of tanks (Panzers, Tiger, Sherman) artefacts and objects (weapons, uniforms, machine-guns, tanks, LCA ). Finish the afternoon with a emotional visit of the the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial of Colleville-sur-Mer. Lunch in a restaurant of Omaha beach (not included). A guide dedicated to your group (exclusive tour), with comfortable car (Ford Galaxy III) that provides collection to your hotel. Private tour only for your family or friends group. The driver is the guide.
Duration: 12 hours.

Visit Normandy's highlights in two days with a Normandy born tour guide. You will be picked up at the location of your choice in Normandy (Bayeux or Caen Area).

Treat yourself to the full overview of the 5 landing beaches that the Allies stormed on DDay and comprehend the scale of the largest amphibious operation in history.

This 2-day tour includes transport and guided visits but excludes meals and hotel nights.
Duration: 2 days.

Marked by engraved headstones, battle-scarred landscapes and the memories of the fast-disappearing 'Greatest Generation', we will pay tribute to those young men that gave their lives for our freedom. We need to ensure that their story is passed on from present to future generations !!!

We will cover different topics : the preparation of Overlord operation, the assault of the first Allied waves, the construction of the artificial ports, the set up of the decoy plan called Fortitude under the control of General Patton, the daily life under the German occupation and the relationships between the liberators and the French civilians, the involvement of the French resistance, the construction of the Atlantic wall, the German positions, the war effort, the role of the women, the war correspondants, minorities like code talkers, postal and balloon barage battalions …

All historical facts are documented with detailed military maps, archives and pictures from the Allied and German armies.
Duration: 8 hours.

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion. An experienced English-speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred.

To join this tour, you and your small group will need to take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux and catch a return train to Paris from Bayeux after the tour. This pleasant train journey takes just over 2 hours in each direction. Please note that the train ticket is not included in the price of this tour.

As someone else will be doing the driving for you, you will arrive in Normandy stress free and relaxed.

The tour departs from Bayeux train station and your guide will be waiting for the arrival of your train from Paris.

This tour is a perfect solution for clients wishing to tour the American D-Day beaches as a day trip from Paris!
Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes.

Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where the American paratroopers landed, it's a real trip back in time to discover these historic and moving places while receiving many personal anecdotes. of Norman soldiers and civilians.
The proposed route includes important sites of the landing, it is possible to modulate, shape your discovery, or other historical sites (Artificial port of Arromanches, Cambe Cemetery, Brécourt Battery, Longues-sur-Mer Battery. ..). The list of sites to visit is large, and this tour is completely flexible if you wish.
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour with your licensed driver-guide will allow you to discover this beautiful land of Normandy and follow in the footsteps of those who made this sacrifice 80 years ago.
It is a private tour, you will therefore be able to enjoy your tour at your own pace.
Duration: 12 hours.

This private tour covers the main operations and objectives of the American troops on D-Day. It is the perfect tour for a first visit to the landing beaches.

All our tours are conducted with professionalism and we have new and comfortable vehicles.

Don't hesitate to inform us if a relative of yours was involved in the Normandy campaign and have special requests.


Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Get onboard this Normandy battlefield tour and join our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide with for a full day visit to the key beaches, sites and museum linked to D-Day. This small group tour will take you to different points of interest such as the inescapable Omaha and Utah landing beaches, U.S. cemetery, the preserved Pointe du Hoc site and historic Sainte-Mère-Eglise village. Discover all the unescapable Normandy region has to offer and be part of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day.
Duration: 8 hours.

Join me for a memorable day of discovery using maps, photographs and genuine battlefield artifacts to enhance your experience with Normandy to Victory Tours!

Let me share my passion, knowledge and remarkable stories with you explaining the D Day landings on June 6, 1944, the Battle of the Hedgerows and the progression of the Allied Forces in Normandy and beyond . . . to Victory!
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

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- Clear pathways to discovering history, ensuring both emotional and intellectual fulfillment.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

While in port in Le Havre, recall the 1944 D-Day landings by American troops on this full-day private shore excursion. Our guide will pick you up from from your ship and accompany you to 3 of the most iconic sites of the US DDAY areas. You will see where soldiers scaled cliffs to capture the German Pointe du Hoc battery, and during a visit to Omaha Beach. Tour the deeply moving Normandy American Cemetery and its informative visitor center before returning to the ship in Le Havre.
Duration: 8 hours.