Private Tour
D-Day tour: in the footsteps of the 29th Infantry Division
Overview
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Follow in the footsteps of American soldiers on a private D-Day sidecar tour in Normandy. Ride along Omaha Beach, where U.S. forces landed on June 6, 1944, and hear powerful stories of courage and sacrifice from your local guide. Visit iconic American sites, including the Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the battlefield. Traveling by vintage sidecar offers a personal, open-air, and unforgettable WWII experience, ideal for American travelers seeking a meaningful connection to their history.
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.
The Widerstandsnest 60 (WN60) was a German fortified position of the Atlantic Wall, located above Omaha Beach, near Colleville-sur-Mer. Built to control the beach and prevent any Allied landing, it included bunkers, trenches, and firing positions. On June 6, 1944, it was attacked and neutralized by the 1st Infantry Division, opening a crucial exit from the beach for the Allied advance. Today, its visible remains stand as a powerful reminder of the intensity of the D-Day fighting and the site’s strategic importance.
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 is not included in the excursion. Our drivers will be happy to recommend restaurants.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
D-DAY TOUR (HALF DAY)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
à trouver: Port-en-Bessin / Omaha Beach / Military cemetery / WN60
Pickup included
D-DAY TOUR (FULL DAY)
Duration: 6 hours
à trouver: Port-en-Bessin / WN48 / Omaha Beach / Military cemetery / WN60 / Pointe du Hoc
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
70th Birthday present from my family
V5016XErobertj,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a 70th birthday surprise from my wife,daughter and son. I have just returned from the city of Caen in France where we toured Sword Beach. This was one of the beaches used by the British army on DDay.The reason for interest about this landing site was because my father landed here on the 6th June 1944.We booked a tour guide just for our family. Eric Le Doux-Turnbull was the tour guide he can be found on www.ddaylandingstour.com He picked us up at 10.00 am at our rented apartment where we made our way to our first stop. This was Pegasus Bridge where he gave us an insight into how the British took control of the bridge and held the bridge to allow the main force to be able to cross the Caen canal.There is a museum here which is well worth a visit. Cost 7euro per person. Next stop was Ranville cemetery after leaving here we stopped for a bite to eat. We then moved on to Sword Beach. There is another museum here which is housed in the German command tower. Eric was full of information and passionate about the tour. The whole tour was seven and half hours long. The whole family agreed that Eric gave us a great insight into what happed that day 1944.
One of my favorites ever!
Q2912YKchristineb,Jul 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very relaxing and with wind, a lovely experience. Thomas, our guide was warm, engaging and knowledgeable. One person is in the sidecar and the other, sitting behind the driver. Very little walking required and at 7pm it is a great evening tour after a long day. Book it and don’t worry…you will hav a wonderful time.
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