About this tour
Spend eight hours retracing the D-Day landings with a private guide based in Bayeux. You'll visit the beaches and battlefields where British, American, Canadian and French forces fought on 6 June 1944, stopping at cemeteries and museums at your own pace. Your guide shares detailed accounts of what unfolded across these sites, helping you understand the scale and human cost of the invasion. Hotel pickup and transport in a comfortable minivan are included, with flexibility to shape the day around what matters most to you.
Highlights
- Walk the actual D-Day landing beaches with expert commentary
- Visit multiple WWII cemeteries and their stories
- Hear soldier accounts from four different national perspectives
- Flexible itinerary—spend more time where you choose
- Private group of up to eight people maximum
- Museum access arranged with your guide beforehand
What to expect
Your guide picks you up from your hotel and drives you through the Norman countryside to the landing zones. You'll spend time on the beaches themselves—Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno or Sword—depending on what interests you. The guide walks you through the tactical layout, troop movements and individual stories. You'll visit at least one cemetery, often a sobering moment. Museums nearby (Musée du Débarquement, American Cemetery visitor centre, etc.) can be included if you book ahead and pay entry fees separately. Expect to be on your feet for parts of the day, though pacing is entirely yours. Bring water and snacks—lunch isn't provided.
Good to know
Confirm museum visits with your guide when booking, as fees aren't included and some require advance booking. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weatherproof layers. The minivan is wheelchair accessible. Children in prams are welcome. Allow time for quiet reflection at the cemeteries.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.