Private Tour
Private Full Day Tour From Bayeux
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
Options
Private Full Day Tour From Bayeux
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The BEST tour ever - Gwen’s stories made the D-day exploration come alive.
peg m,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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.
Wow! What an informative and interesting day with Gwen on the best of D-Day tour.
peg m,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From 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.
An experience I cannot describe in words
crengel,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yannick 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.
Great day in Normandy
Christine B,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophie 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!
Memorable Day In Normandy
philiphB3836WK,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Fantastic good guide
Ingenbrasignatur,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very committed guide, knowledgeable and inspiring. Even our teenage children found the private guided tour interesting and educational!
Amazing tour
Wanderer33273662500,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Don't Think Twice - Hire HQ Company Tour for D-Day Tour
mikecZ3678SS,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wanted to take a second to sing Sophie's praises. My family and I could not have asked for a more friendly, knowledgeable guide for our Band of Brothers tour Saturday, May 31st. Coming in not knowing exactly what to expect, this tour could not have been any more informative. At the very beginning of the tour, Sophie asked if there was anything in particular we wanted to see. She probably wanted to kick herself after asking the question with the number things that I wanted her to show us and cover. By the end of the end of the tour, Sophie had taken us to every single place on my list. I am a WWII enthusiast and like to think I know a little about D-Day. On one hand I did know some things that Sophie covered but she sure opened my eyes up to so much more that I did not know. Sophie's ability to produce photos from back in 1945 of soldiers standing in the same exact spot where we were at that moment could not have made the tour more realistic. Sophie had a smile on her face 100% of the time we were with her. The only time she wasn't smiling was when she was communicating. So thank you very much for setting us up with Sophie for the day. We could not have asked for anything more from a guide. Sophie is a huge asset to your team. She is GREAT!!! Thank you! Mike Carlson
Everything you want in a private tour!
Patricia D,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Personal, joyful and very amazing historian! A light and detailed recall of history with great personal insights! Inspiring!
Private group tour
lesauxiliairesd,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A private day tour with HQ Company for an association blind people from Finistère. Departure at 9:00 am from our accommodation in a very comfortable van, a Mickaël driver/guide, excellent guide who knows the history of Normandy and the details of D-Day, it is impressive... and especially of a kindness towards people with disabilities. We learned so much about the different sites visited that this day will remain UNFORGETTABLE as well as Mickaël!!
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