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
125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hold on tight and enjoy!
Elizabeth G,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This sidecar tour was a priceless memory we will talk about for a long time. Remy’s presentation was outstanding. From prioritizing the tour from the start; to coming equipped with everything to make our ride enjoyable; to his deep knowledge and understanding of each aspect of the D-Day invasion, he nailed it. In our 4 hour tour he covered the Allies’ preparation, the movements of that fateful day as well as the days after June 6th. He led us to places not the average tourist would visit and guided us into a deeper understanding of D-Day.
Trip of a lifetime
Brian N,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you wanna see Normandy, this is the way to go. The motorcycle ride through the countryside was absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was absolutely amazing very friendly and funny he really made the trip ! we had a blast with him !!! This was definitely a trip of a lifetime. His knowledge on every stop was truly amazing we learned so much you can tell he really loves what he does. When we stopped for lunch, his recommendation was over the top.. I would highly recommend this trip and our tour guide Remi.
Motorcycle tour
Michael B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Outstanding guide fun very knowledgeable the “bike” makes it very exciting . Remi our guide was the best . I’m hard critic on tours this one exceeded expectations !! Do it
So. Fun.
Amanda M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wear warm clothing if you go in October! Other than that, enjoy yourself and ask questions of the tour guides. They are very knowledgeable
Best way to see Normandy
PJ A,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Thomas, Philippe, and Remi were wonderful guides. This was our first trip to Normandy and I think this is the perfect way to see many of the sites. The sidecars are very fun - the guides are also extremely knowledgeable regarding the history you get to see. Would recommend this to anyone!
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