Private Tour
D-Day Discovery: British Sectors, A 9 hour tour for 1-4 people
Overview
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Led by Rodolphe Rutman—a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian—this British Sector D-Day Discovery Tour offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, ARTE, and ZDF, including "Big Red Omaha" and "Destins Croisés", both focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts.
What truly sets this tour apart is its focus on the British airborne missions that unfolded in the first hours of D-Day. You'll visit Pegasus Bridge, Café Gondrée, the Merville Battery, and the British Normandy Memorial. Our small group sizes ensure a more personal and immersive journey.
This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative honoring courage, sacrifice, and the British role in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Musee de la Batterie de Merville; 10–15 EUR, payment at location, varies by age.
Memorial Pegasus: 10–15 EUR, payment at location, varies by age.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Arrival at the Pegasus Bridge Memorial at 10:30 a.m. This museum recounts the events that took place on the night of June 5-6, 1944, around the Bénouville bridge. It tells the story of the capture of this bridge by British commandos who arrived by air in gliders. The action was swift and the bridge was renamed “Pegasus Bridge” in 1945 by the authors of this glorious and spectacular episode of D-Day.
Visit to the “Glider Marker 1 & Marker 2” memorial stones, duration 25 minutes The memorial stones mark the location where the gliders landed.
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D-Day Discovery: British Sectors, A 9 hour tour for 1-4 people
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