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.
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 (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 : (HALF DAY)
Duration: 4 hours
The most balanced tour: GOLD BEACH / WN48 / Port-en-Bessin / American Military Cemetery (Omaha Beach)
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
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An experience like no other!
William A,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wow! My wife and I spent the day with Philip on the long tour that he abbreviated down to 6 hours due to our schedule. Forget the coach or group tours, this is the only way to see and feel the history of Normandy. Riding down the streets and back roads on the motorcycle felt like we had been transported back in time. Philip was friendly and engaging and he had a great command of the history of D day and the following days that ensued. He is also a fantastic driver - I sat behind him and my wife was in the side car and we always felt very comfortable and safe. If you are thinking about going to Normandy to see the history of D day, do this tour!
Philippe and the sidecar tour - HIGHLIGHT in Normandy
Sara O,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00What can I say but WOW. Philippe was one of a kind and made this tour of Normandy so special. My father and I went on 4 different tours, which were each excellent, BUT this sidecar with Philippe took 1st place. Philippe made this not just a trip through history but he made us feel like we were hanging out with a friend of the family who just wanted us to enjoy and learn about history.
Retro Sidecar Tour
Karen S,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00An amazing day thanks to Remy and his incredible knowledge of history and appreciation for DDay sites. Loved every minute of this memorable tour.
What a wonderful experience
Anita K,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I took this tour and I’ve got to say we enjoyed every aspect of it. The guide was so knowledgeable about the D day landing and he was very safe in the use of the motorbike and side car. I felt at ease straight away. This was a brilliant fun way to do a tour of the area, I learnt many things I never knew. I recommend it highly. Thankyou for an enjoyable tour.
We did the 2 hour tour...
Christine B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did the 2 hour tour since we didn’t have a ton of time. It was short but sweet - Phillip was lovely and so knowledgeable!
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