Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum

Overview

Available languages

English

French

9 hours

Mobile ticket

The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris.

You benefit from the services of an expert guide throughout the day. The day starts with a guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen museum, then lunch at the lovely Les Pommiers restaurant at the Mémorial de Caen and an afternoon tour of key WWII D-Day sites.

The Mémorial de Caen offers visitors the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.

During D-Day guided tour you will learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. This takes place in an air-conditioned 9-seater mini-van.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old

If you are taking the train from Paris, you will need to make your own travel arrangements and buy your own train ticket. You should aim to arrive in Caen by 9am

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

2 course lunch at Les Pommiers

5-hour guided tour of D-Day sites in English and French

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Guided tour of the museum

Train tickets

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Memorial de Caen

The Mémorial de Caen offers visitors the opportunity to take an unforgettable historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps. Your will visit with your expert guide.

3 hours • Admission Included

Pointe du Hoc

In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was the location of a series of German bunkers and machine gun posts. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, the German army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun pits. On D-Day, the United States Army Provisional Ranger Group attacked and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs. United States generals including Dwight D. Eisenhower had determined that the place housed artillery that could slow down nearby beach attacks. (Wikipedia)

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

D-Day Tour

Reviews

4.78

236 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

201

knowledgeable tour guid.
Alick L,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My guide Oliver is very knowledgeable. He articulates all the D-Day details clearly. He shared interesting stories and anecdotes in the cemetery that a tourist won’t find in a guide book. Oliver is from England, so non-Francophone needn’t worry.
Long but very enjoyable tour
Anonymous,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and especially the Museum; however, coming from Paris by train, it is an exceptionally long day. Viator used to have tours departing from Paris in a van and it was less complicated than having to take trains from different cities. However, just speaking of the tour, it was extremely informative, well planned and we enjoyed it. We learned more about World War II and the guides were very knowledgeable, nice and answered all our questions. I have used Viator in all my trips to Paris and will do so again.
The tour to take
Christopher S,
Aug 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Wow! Anna was a fantastic guide! Easy to find at the meeting point. It’s was just Anna and my wife and I for a personal in-depth tour of the museum. We picked up 5 more and headed to the beaches and the cemetery. So knowledgeable and connecting.
Fantastic tour
Jane B,
Jul 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Lena was INCREDIBLY knowledgeable and had top-notch language skills. The tour was detailed and informative. It more than surpassed my expectations. I heartily thank her and our driver Norman for an impeccable experience.
Omaha beach and cemetery....
Alfred C,
Jun 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Omaha beach and cemetery. The guide was excellent. Very informative. Highly recommend. Museum extremely informative.