From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches
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From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches is a 11-hour experience in Paris, France, from $2199 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 44 / 100
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- Duration
- 11 hours
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- $2199 per person
For many Americans, a visit to the D-Day beaches is more than a day trip. It is a pilgrimage. The men who landed here on June 6, 1944, came from towns across the United States. Their names are engraved on the Wall of th
What you get
- Flexible itinerary — you set the pace
- Private round-trip transfer from your Paris hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- On-board Wi-Fi
About this experience
For many Americans, a visit to the D-Day beaches is more than a day trip. It is a pilgrimage. The men who landed here on June 6, 1944, came from towns across the United States. Their names are engraved on the Wall of the Missing at the American Cemetery above Omaha Beach. Every year, their families return to walk the same ground and honor their sacrifice. This private tour takes you from your Paris hotel to Normandy's most significant D-Day sites and back in a single day, in a private vehicle with no group and no fixed itinerary. Travel through the French countryside before visiting Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Arromanches, where the remains of the Mulberry Harbour still stand as a reminder of the Allied landings. Your driver handles the route, timing, and return to Paris, so you can focus on the experience. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide for expert insight into Operation Overlord and the stories of the soldiers who changed history.
What's included
Included
- Flexible itinerary — you set the pace
- Private round-trip transfer from your Paris hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- On-board Wi-Fi
Not included
- Entrance fees to museums and memorial sites
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities for your driver
- Licensed historian guide (available as a paid upgrade)
What you'll see and do
Pointe du Hoc
On the morning of June 6, 1944, 225 U.S. Army Rangers were given what many considered a suicide mission: scale a 30-meter cliff face under withering enemy fire, and destroy a German gun battery that threatened both Omaha and Utah Beach. Of the 225 Rangers who began the assault, fewer than 90 were still standing two days later. Today, Pointe du Hoc is the most preserved D-Day battlefield in Normandy. The shell craters are still there. The concrete bunkers sit cracked open by Allied bombardment. The German gun emplacements still point toward the Channel. Nothing has been tidied up or landscaped. It looks, with uncomfortable accuracy, like a battlefield. There is no better place to begin.
60 minutes here
Omaha Beach
Omaha was the killing ground of D-Day. The American forces who landed here — the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions — faced cliffs, open beach, and heavily fortified German positions with clear lines of fire down to the waterline. The losses in the first hours were catastrophic. By the end of June 6, approximately 2,000 Americans had been killed, wounded, or were missing on this beach alone. Today Omaha is wide and quiet, edged with dunes, the sea calm in the distance. The scale of the beach — nearly six kilometres of open sand — is the first thing that strikes you. The second is the silence. Your driver will give you time to walk it and feel the weight of that silence for yourself.
60 minutes here
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The cemetery sits on the bluff above Omaha Beach, looking west toward America. 9,387 graves. White marble crosses and Stars of David arranged in perfect rows across 70 acres of manicured lawn. Each one a name, a rank, a state, a date. The Wall of the Missing bears 1,557 more names — soldiers whose bodies were never recovered from the sea or the sand. The memorial chapel, the bronze statue of youth rising from the water, the overlook above the beach where everything becomes clear at once — this is one of the most moving places in the world. Allow the full hour. Do not rush it. The on-site museum is excellent and free with cemetery admission — allow extra time if you want to go through it properly.
60 minutes here
Arromanches-les-Bains
Arromanches is the stop that surprises people most. On June 7, 1944 — the day after D-Day — Allied engineers began constructing two prefabricated artificial harbours off the Normandy coast. They were called Mulberry harbours, and they were one of the most audacious feats of military engineering in history: floating concrete caissons towed across the Channel and assembled into working port facilities that supplied the Allied forces for months. The American harbour at Omaha was destroyed in a storm two weeks after D-Day. The British harbour at Arromanches survived — and parts of it are still there today, visible from the beach at low tide, rising from the sea like the ruins of an ancient civilisation. The D-Day Museum in Arromanches tells the full story of the harbours and the Normandy campaign in exceptional detail.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Van + Expert Guide
Make your experience private with a private vehicle just for you and a personal guide, offering historical context. Pickup included
Private Driver Only – No Guide
Explore at your own pace: travel with a private driver to all key points of interest, without any guided commentary. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Normandy Day - Normandy Tours
Know before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $2199 to $2899
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
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From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches: questions travelers ask
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How much does From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches cost?
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Prices start at $2199 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Paris: Private Full-Day Tour of the D-Day Beaches start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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