Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour includes a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen and a guided tour of key D-Day sites. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen (entrance tickets to the museum are valid for 24 hours from first entry).
The Mémorial de Caen offers visitors the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
The Landing Beaches guided tour gives visitors the chance to learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. It's is a complete 5 hours round trip with a guide from Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned mini-van, and it includes the visit of the following sites: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old
You may use your museum ticket on the same day as your guided tour or on another occasion. Your museum ticket is valid for 24 hours from the first time of entry
Prior to making your booking, please check Memorial de Caen opening times
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Entrance to the Memorial de Caen Museum valid for 24 hours
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
5-hour guided tour of D-Day sites (in English and French)
Guided tour of the museum
Audio guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Memorial de Caen
The visit of the Memorial is self-guided and you can do it before the guided tour of the D-Day sites departs at 13h00, or the day after as the ticket is valid for 24 hours. The Mémorial de Caen offers its visitors the opportunity to take an unforgettable historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
Pointe du Hoc
In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was the location of a series of German bunkers and machine gun posts. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, the German army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun pits. On D-Day, the United States Army Provisional Ranger Group attacked and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs. United States generals including Dwight D. Eisenhower had determined that the place housed artillery that could slow down nearby beach attacks. (Wikipedia)
Options
D-Day Pass 2023
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tough WW2 history that is well presented
C5977TQjoshs,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We purchased tickets online ahead of our visit and it worked out fine and saved us time getting into the museum . We also purchased the audio tour with our tickets which downloaded to our smart phones. Operation of the audi-tour was a little clunky- but we got the hang of it after a while. Be sure to bring earbuds if doing the downloadable tour. There is a big free parking lot at the museum. There are also small lockers at this museum which are free and big enough for a small backpack or a few jackets. The museum has a lot of info on WW2 that is very well presented. If you enjoy reading detail and listening to interesting films then plan for a long day. We spent 5 hours here and feel like we ran out of time and had to skim through some sections like the Cold War ear - which was also informative. There is a very good but somber section dedicated to the holocaust which is very well done. It’s a sad exhibit but very important to remember this horrible period of human history to insure it never happens again.
Stunning dive into the past!
Malacoy,
Oct 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00An exciting tour that takes us into a terrible past (not so far away from that in the end) , a tour of history as it was (and which is unfortunately increasingly forgotten ). The exhibitions , the films , the objects presented , the sets , the Mood recount with excellence and strength that terrible era of the Second World War . Moving and unforgettable visit. The place is well designed ....do not be surprised by the austere appearance of the building! Possibility of perfectly correct catering , shop very provided ....we are spoiled for choice! Be careful to plan a long visit because there is a lot to see and read!
Amazing tour that...
Weidong Y,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing tour that everyone should take it. Thinking it happened just 81 years ago, it's crazy how fast history fades. Average age of soldiers in the cemetery is 23. Our tour guys Dylan is extremely knowledgeable, and our driver is very helpful. Together they made the trip extra memorable. Thank you guys!
Excellent guide certified...
Richard A,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent guide certified by Memorial staff - great detail provided with notebook of pictures for display
Mario the best D-Day Guide.
Clyde S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Mario was Very informative and kept all the tour group involved . We only had 4 in our group so was very easy to move around.
Informative and Moving
V4712IBsusanc,
Oct 21, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Ana was knowledgable and also sensitive to the needs of our small group. This tour brings home the gravity of events of D-Day. Very thankful for her detailed knowledge of history!
Great tour
Amy60611,
Oct 21, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Ana was fantastic! Small tour of 4. She let us set the pace. We got lost all the time and she found us. The historical part of the tour is what you expect. The broader French was Interesting for an American.
Great way to see a lot, in an small amount of time.
Dana C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Melanie was superb. Very well educated on the history of the area, the d-day invasion, and a pleasure chat with. The tour itself is exactly as advertised. Don’t skim or speed read the details of the tour, read it. I found it to be a great way to see point-du-hoc, Omaha beach, and the American cemetery, in a short amount on time. if you only have a few hours, this is a great option. If you want to linger all day, and don’t like being on a tight schedule, this isn’t for you.
Great tour of the American Cemetery, Omaha and Utah beaches, Ste Mere Eglise.
vickiek181,
Oct 16, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the full day tour of the beaches and American Cemetery. Our guide Dylan was knowledgeable and passionate about the history. Our driver Norman was very accommodating with the people on our trip. Lunch was fantastic.
A humbling must see
erommel781,
Oct 8, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding service from end to end. The staff at the museum were very friendly and helpful. I also took the full day tour of beaches and cemeteries with Oliver as a guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable, very respectful to the fallen and their stories. Sebastian was our driver and he did a fantastic job as well.
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