Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
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The best way to get an overview of the American involvement on D-Day is by booking a private tour. With plenty of details given by our experienced guides. You will have the chance to discover every aspect of the sacrifice made by American soldiers on June 6, 1944.
We will cover the American seaborne operation by visiting the two beaches where US soldiers landed, Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, as well as the German strongpoint of Pointe du Hoc, assaulted by the US Army Rangers. We will also visit the sites of the US Airborne Operation, including its most iconic site, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where a terrible battle happened on the night of June 5, 1944. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who gave their lives to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The remaining hours will be allotted for the lunch time and travel time from pick up until drop off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Omaha Beach
You will start the day at Omaha Beach where the 1st and 29th US infantry divisions landed. Our guides, with the help of maps and pictures, will explain to you all the details of “bloody Omaha”. From the layout of the German defenses to the plight of the first waves, we will share with you the stories of these brave GI’s who conquered the beach.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Our guide will show you the American Cemetery behind Omaha beach. the resting place of more than 9,000 American servicemen and women. This sacred place, run by the American Battle Monuments Commission, is the most visited D-Day site in Normandy.
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31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
X494SObenjaminc,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic day! We booked the private full day British sector tour for our Dad’s 60th birthday. The aim was to follow in the footsteps of his Dad, who landed on Sword Beach. HQ massively surpassed our expectations. Mickael went above and beyond, doing loads of research into our granddad in advance so he could personalise the day. His expertise was seriously impressive, and on top of that, he’s great company to spend the day with. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

robynfD3282IR,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fabulous historic knowledge, friemdly!
Road53038670580,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I highly recommend HQ Company Tours. They made the entire process easy, were professional, courteous, and had excellent communication skills. Our guide Yannick delivered an incredible experience and made our visit to Normandy extra special. The knowledge and passion he posses are contagious and he was such a joy to be around. We learned so much from him and appreciated his willingness to answer questions and customize our experience. We booked a two day tour (D-Day Normandy Beaches and Mont Saint Michel) and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a must do if you want to visit Normandy. 10/10 recommend.
peg m,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A private best of D-day tour for seven. From the moment Gwen picked us up to the time he dropped us off, he shared a wealth of knowledge about WWII, the allies, the Germans, the battles and the people. Made it come alive for all of us. One of the best tours any of us have ever taken. Highly recommend if you want to learn about the events. Gwen also steered us to good restaurants and places to visit for the rest of our stay in Normandy.
peg m,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
From the moment Gwen picked us up, he shared interesting stories about the region and the different locations we visited. He connected the dots, answered all of our questions, helped really get a feel for WWII, d-day and beyond. Even after 8 hours, we were still intently listening to his stories. SO knowledgeable and we couldn’t have asked for more. Gwen also provided us with great recommendations for other Normandy areas to visit and restaurants to try out.







crengel,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Yannick was an amazing guide for our private tour. He was knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating the entire time we were with him. I cannot describe in words how amazing this tour was. Day one was Monet and day two was the Normandy beach tour. I highly recommend the private tour with Yannick. He even made the tour desirable for our 7 year old daughter. You have to book with him if you want the complete experience.
Christine B,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
Sophie was an excellent tour guide. She promptly picked us up in a beautiful, comfortable van, and spent a full day with great information, details and a booklet to share pictures and maps. She made the day very fun and memorable!
philiphB3836WK,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We took a private tour as a family of four with two kids ages 11 and 10. Our guide Yannick was extremely knowledgeable and a gifted storyteller. He shared anecdotes that brought a human element to the events of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and WWII. He was able to relate with our children and keep them engaged across multiple sites over the course of nearly 8 hours together. If establishing a strong rapport with your tour guide is important then I would highly recommend Yannick and this company.
Ingenbrasignatur,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very committed guide, knowledgeable and inspiring. Even our teenage children found the private guided tour interesting and educational!



Wanderer33273662500,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was the highlight of our entire trip to France with 3 teens (boys and girls).Yannick was engaging, easy to understand, and provided a top-notch experience. Can’t recommend more highly!
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