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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Booking a Private Tour means that it's only you and your family,friends or travel companion that will be on the tour.
You will have the 100% personal attention from your guide/driver.
Private guided tours can be tailored if you wish so. Let us know in advance so we can make the neccesary arrangements.
No waiting on other people. You decide the pace of the tour .
Duration: 9 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 whom will share with you their extended knowledge of the highlights that you have always dreamed of visiting.
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.

Visit the American D-Day sites where the greatest amphibious landing in history took place during World War II, on this 9-hour Normandy Battlefields Tour from Bayeux. See 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 get to out-of-the-way places in one day.
Duration: 9 hours.

Take a private tour from Bayeux to Normandy, where you’ll 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 insight 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.

The discovery day is different from the others: it includes a day aboard a van, as well as a one-hour immersive experience in a Willys jeep.
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 best part of this visit? We suggest, for an hour, leaving the comfort of the van to discover the Normandy countryside and the landing zones of the paratroopers of the 101st airborne division aboard a real Willys jeep from the Second World War! What could be better than revving the jeep's engine to discover the shaded paths and sometimes little-known stories in the heart of the Normandy countryside?

Duration: 8 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 Le Havre. ( Port- Train Station or Hotel )

Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and learn of the sacrifices 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 pier or hotel in Le Havre.
Duration: 10 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.

A local licence guide from Normandy give you a unique experience through his home region.
Experience adapted to families, beautiful landscapes and Normandy culture discovering.
Duration: 9 hours.

The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is by booking a private tour. With plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.

We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers landed, Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, as well as the German strongpoint of Pointe du Hoc, assaulted by the US Army Rangers. We will also visit the sites of the US Airborne Operation, including its most iconic site, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where a terrible battle happened on the night of June 5, 1944. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who gave their lives to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

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.

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.

We don't just show you historic places, we give you an amazing experience.
Guide specialist in Normandy for 20 years

First of all, we are one of the pioneering companies offering a guiding service in the Normandy sector for almost 20 years. His dynamism and his perpetual questioning have made this company a reliable source.
Exciting and historical tours

The experience, dedication, dynamism and passion will be found during your stay with one of our guides. Knowing each of these guides will allow you to travel in time both near and far. Normandy is very rich in history so you may well find yourself in the shoes of a GI in 1944 on Omaha beach.
Do not hesitate.
Duration: 8 hours.

High quality 3-day Live-guided Private trip for 2 to 6 people by Mercedes. 4 stars hotels and 11 attractions included. Hotel Pick up. Tiered Pricing. You will learn UNESCO listed Mont Saint-Michel, Top 6 D-Day Beaches sights, Normandy's capital Rouen and Medieval Harbour city Honfleur, Calvados tasting, 3 Top Loire Valley castles Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau. All entrance tickets included. By D-Day Landing Beaches You will visit: Normandy American Cemetery with a very nice Museum, Omaha Beach, Caen Museum and Memorioa, Pointe du Hoc Memorial, Overlord Museum, German Gun Batterie.
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people. Mercedes minivan or E220 car drives faster than a bus, so you save up a lot of time for sightseeings. This Experience can be customised.
Duration: 3 days.

If time is tight and you'd like to visit the Normandy beaches, this quick morning tour from Bayeux is the perfect choice to see the area's most important World War II battle sites. Your expert guide will show you the famous D-Day sites of Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial while explaining the events surrounding that fateful day in 1944.

Numbers are limited to eight passengers on this small-group minivan tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the highlight moments and sightseeings of June 6th 1944.
During this full day, you will visit the following sites: Coastal battery of Longues-sur-Mer, Arromanches, US War Cemetery.
Cultural experience with our certified guides, available in english, german and french, in a 7 seats van with A-C, bottles of water, maps and documentations.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Your private chauffeur will meet you at Le Havre/Honfleur Cruise Terminal. Relax in your private minibus on a 2-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. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.

Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading to a 2 hour drive back to the ship.


Duration: 9 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.

Private Live-guided trip for 2 to 7 people to the Omaha and Utah D-Day Landing Beaches by Mercedes E220 business-class car if only 2 people or Mercedes minivan from 3 people. All most significant sites included. Tiered pricing. Hotel Pick up and Drop off included. Hotel accommodation included.
You will visit: Normandy American Cemetery with a very nice Museum, Omaha Beach, Memorial de Caen, 360 Circular Cinema, Overlord Museum, Pointe du Hoc Memorial, Stop at Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain, Stop at Sainte-Mère-Église town, Stop at Utah Beach to see many D-Day Monuments, Utah Beach Landing Museum with the original B26 bomber, Airborn Museum visit including unique D-Day Night Jumps embarkation of a C-47 aircraft.
Mercedes minivan or Mercedes car drives faster than a bus. You save a lot of time for sightseeings.
This Experience can be customised.
Duration: 2 days.

Delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Bayeux. Explore the WWII D-Day beaches of Normandy with a private guide, and gain insight into the sacrifices made by the German and Allied soldiers. Take in top sites of interest including Arromanches, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, the Pointe du Hoc, and Sainte-Mère-Église. Along the way, learn of the fierce fighting that raged between the opposing forces. This private 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeaux.
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.

Small group tour on the DDay beaches from the center of 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.

If you want, you will have the opportunity to meet a local producer and taste his exceptional products (Cidre, Pommeau, Calvados and apple juice)
Duration: 12 to 13 hours.

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.

If you're staying in Paris and you only have 1 day to visit the DDAY sites it's now possible with the service starting at 9,30am from the Bayeux train station. Just plan to catch the first train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux. 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: 8 to 9 hours.

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A combined visit to the landing beaches and Mont Saint-Michel.
An intense and busy day.
This excursion is therefore a concentrate of what to see and was designed for people staying only a few days in PARIS.
The journey is made by train from Paris to Caen and return by TGV from RENNES.
Suggested Itinerary
06:00 am: pickup from your hotel to the train station
06:59 am: Train departure to CAEN
09:04 am: Arrival Caen - meet and greet by your local guide driver
10:00 am - 01:00 pm: Visit Omaha beach, Coleville cemetery
Quick lunch
02:00 pm: departure to the Mont Saint-Michel
04:30 pm - 06:30 pm: Visit of the Mont Saint-Michel
07:35 pm: Train departure from Rennes
09:02 pm: Arrival in Paris and dropoff to your hotel
Duration: 14 hours.

Private Full-day trip for 2 to 7 persons to the UNESCO listed Mont Saint-Michel and D-day beaches by Mercedes E220 business-class car if only 2 people or Mercedes minivan from 3 people.
Tiered pricing. Hotel Pick up and Drop off included. Live guided from 4 participants. Duration of 15 hours.
In Mont Saint-Michel you'll visit the city and the Benedictine Abbey (tickets & audioguide included) and have some free time.
We visit the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, Monument SIGNAL of Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, make a short stop at the Overlord museum to see the WWII tanks, D-day landing bridges etc. We visit as well Point du Hoc with its bunkers and guns on the top of the rocks.
Minivan drives faster than a bus and is more comfortable as normal cars. You save up around two hours.
15 other day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private experiences by Clewel Travel.
Duration: 15 hours.

The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris.
You benefit from the services of an expert guide throughout the day. The day starts with a guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen museum, then lunch at the lovely Les Pommiers restaurant at the Mémorial de Caen and an afternoon tour of key WWII D-Day sites.

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.

During D-Day guided tour you will learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. This takes place in an air-conditioned 9-seater mini-van.
Duration: 9 hours.