From Cherbourg Cruise Port: D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our shared shore excursion, tailored for cruise ship passengers docking in Cherbourg.
Travel comfortably in our modern bus as our passionate guide brings history to life, providing insights and answering your questions throughout the day. Visit Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, where you’ll learn about the pivotal events of the D-Day landings.
This tour includes direct pickup and drop-off at Cherbourg port, perfectly timed with your cruise schedule. Rest assured, you’ll return to your ship on time after a memorable day exploring these historic sites.
Please note that food options in the area are limited. We will stop at a local bakery near the beaches for you to pick up food, but you are welcome to bring your own meal, especially if you have specific dietary needs or restrictions.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No meal provided. Stop at a local bakery for fresh pastries or bread, but no time for a seated meal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our journey begins with a seamless pick-up in the cruise ship port of Cherbourg, where our experienced guide will meet you at the cruise port or at your hotel.
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Place that holds a special place in history as one of the first towns liberated during D-Day in World War II. Known for its iconic church, visitors are captivated by the story of paratrooper John Steele, whose parachute became entangled on the church steeple during the Allied invasion. We will stop at a local bakery there for you to pick up food, but you are welcome to bring your own meal, especially if you have specific dietary needs or restrictions
What‘s Included
Stop at Local Bakery
Expert tour guide for the day
Pick-up and drop off at Cherbourg Port
Time for seated meals.
Gratuities
Options
Shared ShorEX Tour
7 Hours Shared Tour
Guaranteed return to your ship
Duration: 7 hours: The tour includes direct pick-up and drop-off at Cherbourg port, carefully timed with your ship’s schedule
Lunch not Included : Enjoy a short stop at a local French bakery where you can purchase fresh snacks or pastries, or you’re welcome
Make the most of Your Time: : D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery
Air-conditioned Coach
Excludes Pointe du Hoc: Allowing for a slightly earlier return to port while maintaining the heart of the D-Day experience.
Fully Private Tour From Port
Private Tour: Private, Local, English Speaking Driver Guide
Private Car/Van: Private Comfortable Vehicle
Ticket for a shared tour
Shared shore excursions: Group tour with up to 45 participants, including shared transport and a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide.
Duration: 8 hours
No seated meal included: Stop at a local bakery for fresh pastries or bread.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
mbigkahuna98,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We Had a great time in Normandy, our trip councillor was fantastic.She had great knowledge.We enjoyed the ride there from cherburg Thank You very much tripadvisor for finding this great company for us Vexperio.
Great D Day Beaches tour
Debbi O,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour on our cruise ship port of call. The tour guide- Lawrence was very knowledgeable & accommodating. We really got a great understanding of this area & the circumstances surrounding the D Day event.
Amazing tour and Lawrence...
Greg L,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour and Lawrence made it so meaningful and worthwhile. If you want a passionate tour guide who provides insight and historical elements this is your tour. Lawrence was patient and humorous and gave an equal amount of together time filled with information and then time for us to do our own thing. Highly recommend this tour especially if Lawrence is your guide
Getting a feeling of the horrendous power of War..
DOnna195821,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was awe inspiring, we felt somewhat connected to the events on DDay. Anne Sophie with Trevet was a wonderful tour guide. She had visuals that made it easy for us to see the area around us. Going from the high ground where the Germans were stationed to the Normandy Beaches was a heart wrenching and terrifying feeling what those soldiers must have been going through. Ending up at the American cemetery let us leave France being thankful and awestruck by their sacrifice.
Excellent excursion so knowledgeable
Julie M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anne-Sophie was so knowledgeable I honestly learnt a lot of info I didn’t know. One of the best excursions I’ve ever been on. Plenty of stops, time spent at stops was perfect. Christophe was an excellent driver. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Excellent!
Eleanor B,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You want Lawrence as your guide. In all my years of traveling and touring, he was the absolute best! He is the reason for the highest rating
What a fabulous day.
AliRob33,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived at Cherbourg for one day - as part of our cruise itinerary - and were keen to experience something of the D Day history. We happened on this tour and are so glad we did. The driver was excellent and our tour guide, Norman, was friendly, informative and made the day for us. A definite recommend (especially the visit to the Boulangerie in Saint Mere Elise - oh my!!).
Lovely Lawrence!
Escape10757553795,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a FABOULOUS day. He was gracious, knowledgeable and so personal. A wealth of information! A spectacular day would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
D-day
leslien35,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour. Lawrence is very knowledgeable and so interesting. I recommend this tour.
Lawrence was great!
Art S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour did a great job of covering D-Day highlights. Lawerence is VERY informative and passionate about the subject. Highly recommended. Bring food though.
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