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
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Great experience to do absolutely without hesitation!!
allisonmX9939GP,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience to do absolutely!!!! Thank you to Rémy for the great guided tour!! Thank you for staring my son and Grandpa in the eye.
The best way to see the D-Day beaches!
Laura S,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Remy!!! A fabulous fact-filled tour of Normandy’s D-day beaches with stops at so many interesting extras - Remy knows his history, knows the area, and knows the landmarks complete with tiny details. Even in the cold and rain, our motorcycle and sidecar adventure was the perfect way to see and experience history. 10 out of 10 - highly recommend!!
Do not miss this!!!!
Barbara B,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tracing the history of the landing from beginning to end. So informative as well as adding little facts to bring the event to life
Great way to tour
William B,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with driver/guide Remi. Perfect way to see the sites and country side. Lots of information and all interesting. Weather may affect your enjoyment.
Take this tour!
Susan W,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a unique experience, for sure! The roads traveled to Omaha Beach were through pretty countryside. Bring a scarf for your neck and face because the wind is quite chilly while riding on the motorcycle. Remy and Philip were excellent guides with interesting information about D-Day and the cemeteries. Highly recommended.
Very sobering to see!
R3825PMsteveb,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to share my feedback on the recent experience. It was truly exceptional. My guide demonstrated outstanding knowledge and made the entire process engaging and insightful. I especially appreciated how he challenged me with thoughtful questions throughout, which helped me fully grasp the significance and seriousness of this important event.
We loved the motorcycle tour so much we did it twice!
Anna T,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are return customers of this company after enjoying a 2 hour tour last year in Honfleur. We really wanted to experience the Normandy WWII history the same way. We opted to do the full day tour. We spent the day with Remi. He was fantastic, he really knew his history and took the time to explain things in detail to us. He was so kind and funny and answered all our questions, I was so impressed by how much he knew! We saw so much in such a short time, while also having plenty of time to take it in and enjoy the day. One thing to note: when we booked for the first time I was worried about myself and my husband on this motorcycle situation because we are both tall. My husband is a big guy, like 6'2" football player big. We were both comfortable the whole day, the sidecar is very spacious and I actually ended up riding on the back of the motorcycle for most of the day comfortably! They provide the helmets and gloves. Note we did this in late November: we got lucky with a beautiful day but definitely recommend layering up for warmth! This is such a fun experience, I would recommend to anybody wanting to really get to see the D-Day beaches and learn the history along the way!
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