Private Tour
Private tour of 2 hour to 7 hours by sidecar on the D-Day beaches
Overview
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From your hôtel to Pointe du Hoc, immerse
yourself in a timeless experience and
delve into the heart of the decisive
sites of June 6, 1944 for a day. Between
sea and countryside, let yourself be
captivated by landscapes steeped in
history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the cemetery opening hours vary and we may not be able to visit after 4PM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Blanket (if necessary)
Use of Retro helmets
Visit of iconic sites
Retro goggles
Anecdotes
Use of jacket (if necessary)
Use of gloves
1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our pilot and one person in the sidecar)
Lunch or dinner not included in the price of the tour. Our pilots will recommend restaurants if you wish.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bayeux
Your Gentleman Sider (Guide/Driver) will meet you with his retro sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the Bayeux Tourist Office, or at the Bayeux Bus Station. He will assist you in equipping helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before settling you in. There will, of course, be stops along the way for breaks and photo opportunities.
Arromanches-les-Bains
Your pilot will take you to Arromanches-les-Bains. It was on this beach that, during the Battle of Normandy, immediately after D-Day on June 6, 1944, the Allies established Port Mulberry B, a temporary artificial harbor to facilitate the landing of heavy equipment, without having to wait for the conquest of deep-water ports such as those of Le Havre or Cherbourg (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin since 2016). Although located in the center of the Gold Beach landing zone, Arromanches was spared the brunt of the fighting on D-Day. In order to facilitate the installation and operation of a port as quickly as possible, it was essential not to damage the beach and to preserve the surrounding communication routes. Therefore, the British troops landed further east, between Asnelles and Ver-sur-Mer, and liberated Arromanches by land on the evening of June 6. The port was thus operational by June 14.
Options
D-DAY TOUR : (HALF DAY)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The most balanced tour: GOLD BEACH / WN48 / Port-en-Bessin / American Military Cemetery (Omaha Beach)
Pickup included
D-DAY TOUR (FULL DAY)
Duration: 7 hours
The most comprehensive tour: Gold Beach / WN48 / Port-en-Bessin / Omaha Beach / American Military Cemetery / Pointe du Hoc
Pickup included
D-DAY TOUR ESSENTIEL (2H)
Duration: 2 hours
A condensed tour of the best sites: GOLD BEACH & WN48 or American Military Cemetery (Omaha Beach) & Port-en-Bessin
Pickup included
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved this tour
Eric B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour and amazing experience. Our guide was very informative and flexible. They even provided us with some rain gear, as it was needed in the morning.
Don’t hesitate - book it!!
Leslie R,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was so much fun and a great history lesson. If you can, pay for the longer one as I wanted to keep going after our two hours were up. Our guides were Remy/Phillipe and came very prepared to deal with the rainy weather we had. We barely got wet! The Phillipe provided most of the facts about the historical sites and was very knowledgeable. Remy provided some great comic relief after hearing about such a serious topic.
A tour not to miss!
MichaelJeffrey T,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic, in-depth experience! Philip was an amazing pilot/tour guide. Five stars across the board!
Bucket List - Check
Mike A,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a wonderful way to experience Normandy and D-Day history. Phillip was our guide and did a fantastic job of bringing the sites to life and putting you back in the time when this was happening
Highly recommend historical tour.
Hite E,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved it. The motorcycle was a great touch. I thought this would be something my husband would find appealing , the ride, the war history, and casual. He still talks about it. But you can’t help but feel the gravity of what D-day really ment and the sacrifice’s made. We learned so much from this experience.
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