Private Tour
2- to 6-hour sidecar excursion on the D-Day Landing Beaches
Overview
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Are you ready for an unforgettable experience?
Embark on a private vintage sidecar tour along the D-Day Landing Beaches.
Imagine yourself comfortably seated in an authentic period sidecar, the wind in your hair and the sun warming your skin as you ride through the stunning landscapes of Normandy, between land and sea.
Our experienced drivers, true “Gentlemen Siders,” will share captivating stories and anecdotes about the key moments of D-Day.
Don’t wait any longer to live this thrilling adventure.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum of six people per booking, up to twelve upon request.
Minimum age to participate in the excursion: 4 years old.
Please note that the cemetery’s opening hours may vary, and we may not be able to visit it after 4:00 PM.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bayeux
Your Gentleman Sider (guide/driver) will meet you with his vintage sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the parking lot of the Bayeux Battle of Normandy Museum, or at the Bayeux bus station.* He will help you gear up with helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before getting you comfortably settled in the sidecar. There will, of course, be stops along the way to take breaks and capture photos.
Arromanches-les-Bains
INCLUDED IN OPTIONS: 2-HOUR BRITISH SECTOR – HALF DAY – FULL DAY Your driver will take you to Arromanches-les-Bains. It was on this beach that, during the Battle of Normandy, immediately after D-Day on June 6th, 1944, the Allies established Mulberry B, a temporary artificial harbor designed to allow the landing of heavy equipment without having to wait for the capture of deep-water ports such as Le Havre or Cherbourg (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin since 2016). Although located in the center of the Gold Beach landing zone, Arromanches was spared the worst of the fighting on D-Day. To enable the rapid installation and proper functioning of the harbor, it was essential not to damage the beach and to preserve the surrounding communication routes. British troops therefore landed farther east, between Asnelles and Ver-sur-Mer, and liberated Arromanches by land on the evening of June 6th. The harbor was put into service on June 14th.
What‘s Included
1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our pilot and one person in the basket)
Vintage goggles
Rain gear
Anecdotes
Gloves
Helmets
Visit of the iconic sites
Lunch or dinner is not included in the excursion price. Our drivers will be happy to recommend restaurants if you wish.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
D-DAY TOUR (HALF DAY)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The most balanced tour: Gold Beach / WN48 / Port-en-Bessin / American Military Cemetery (Omaha Beach)
Pickup included
D-DAY TOUR : ESSENTIAL (2H)
Duration: 2 hours
A condensed tour: British Sector: Gold Beach and WN48
OR
American Sector: Omaha Military Cemetery, Omaha Beach, and Port-en-Bessin
Pickup included
D-DAY TOUR (FULL DAY)
Duration: 6 hours
The most comprehensive tour: Gold Beach / WN48 / Port-en-Bessin / Omaha Beach / American Military Cemetery / Pointe du Hoc
Pickup included
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No better way to tour D-Day sites!
Charlie L,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an INCREDIBLE experience. There is no better way to experience the Omaha Beach area than on a sidecar motorcycle with these tour guides. Access to places other tours do not go, experiencing the smells of the French countryside, and just great insight into how D-Day and beyond was fought. Well done and would do it again (my daughter is already asking:-) )
Fun experience
Karina K,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a great experience but be prepared for some fast driving and beautiful countryside views. We had a great time. The guide was very knowledgeable.
A fantastic way to experience history
Fan C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Remy was a wonderful tour guide and driver. We looked awesome in that motorcycle side car and it’s a fantastic way to experience World War II history.
Highly recommend
perryh611,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Remy was super! He was really nice and made our trip both fun and very interesting. We booked a 2 hour tour which was great. I do think we’d have enjoyed the 4 hour tour even more. We were allowed to pick from a list of sites that we wanted to prioritize. We were provided gear and it was comfortable even when there was a 10 min period of drizzle. I would do this again!
Exceptional & Fun Tour!
N4814PPbetsyr,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Merci Philip & John, we had a wonderful time and learned so much while enjoying the beautiful Normandy scenery.
Amazing and Fun Experience of Normandy!
Matthew H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was INCREDIBLE! We took the train from Paris to Bayeux in the morning. It was myself, my wife, 17 year old son, and 7 year old daughter. Remi and John were our guides. We had so much much and learned so much about both the British and American invasions! We had a fabulous lunch (not included but recommended) at a small French Diner. We visited Gold Beach, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and la Pointe du Hoc, where we could see Utah Beach and even had a military plane fly right over us! Afterwards we had time for souvenirs then back to the train station! It was a long day but so AMAZING! Definitely recommended!!!!
Enjoyed our tour. Our...
Jacqueline S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide, Remi, was extremely knowledgeable about D-Day. He was so excited to share the history and loved to point out key points to keep you engaged. The sidecar experience was thrilling and provided a level of experience you could not get from navigating on a bus/car/van ride. Definately recommend this tour.
Amazing experience! John...
April F,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! John made the 6 hours fly by! Highly recommend taking this tour. My son and I will remember this always.
Top notch.
Mike W,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Top notch. This is the way to experience Normandy. Our two pilots did a stupendous job of navigating/informing/entertaining.
Worth a try.
TF C,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Remi is a great tour guide. He is well acquainted with the history of the Second World War and can answer all the questions about landing on the beach. Many of the stories he tells are not necessarily connected if you look at photos and text on your own. He immediately indicated what was going on there and so on. He also pointed out that the name of the emergency rescue troops inscribed in a stone in the sea is where the US military hid the wounded in subsequent emergency rescue, where the German soldiers were buried, etc. He is also very interesting and often has interesting descriptions. Motorcycle rides in the field, and it feels very wild. After the countryside and cottage, etc, it feels completely different from riding a private car. Items of value, absolute recommendation
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