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Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Rouen
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Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Rouen

By Normandytour
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 8h
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Audio guide: English
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • ROUEN or anywhere within 30 km or ROUEN. CRUISE SHIP Shore Excursions. RIVER CRUISES Shore Excursions.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Boos Airport, Rouen France
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Marina, Bureau du port, Bd Emile Duchemin, 76000 Rouen, France
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection, 15 Pl. de la Pucelle, 76000 Rouen, France
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17417P15

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • A maximum of 6 people per booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17417P15

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        • Normandytour
          29
          France
          Joined in January 2016
        • Artemis927
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Disappointed
          Mont-Saint-Michele has been on my bucket list for over 20 years. So when Disney Cruise Line offered a cruise to Iceland that happened to call on Cherbourg, I jumped at the chance to hire a private guide to drive us through the French countryside and take us to the Mont. I found Igor on Trip Advisor and booked the tour directly through his website after reading so many wonderful reviews. My expectations were that he would pick me and my husband up from the cruise port, drive us through the countryside (approx 2 hours each way) to the Mont-Saint-Michele -- all the way regaling us with stories and history of the area, and take us on a tour of the Mont that would also include historical anecdotes that only a tour guide who was passionate about the area could give us. Unfortunately, when I emailed him a few days before our trip, he let me know that his car was in the shop and he would not be able to take us on our tour. He had set up another driver. It was plainly obvious that the driver he set up was no tour guide. He let us know that he packed us bottled water and then literally didn't speak any more words to us the entire day. He dropped us off at the Mont and stayed with the car. There was no lunch at the restaurant. There was no tour of the Abbey. There was just me and my husband, marveling at the Mont with no context except what I quickly looked up on Wikipedia because I was expecting my guide to provide this local color. We've hired many private guides before. We pay a lot of money because we know we're going to get a tailored experience. But when I want a driver, I hire a driver. As we made our way back to the ship an another wordless 2-hour drive, I couldn't help but wonder why Igor didn't accompany us? The thought was amplified after three more private guides toured us through Iceland and Norway (and the Norwegian guide hired a taxi to drive us around while she narrated the experience). I reached out to Igor to voice my frustration and disappointment and all he had to say was that he did, in fact, provide service to Mont-Saint-Michele. When I responded that I didn't want a full refund but something as the service didn't remotely meet expectations, he neglected to reach back out to me. I'm sure he's a very good tour guide when he shows up but the experience I had for my once-in-a-lifetime trip was disappointing to put it mildly. Definitely not what I paid for.
          Written 4 August 2023
        • labington21
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful day out and learned lots about WW2, D-day, and Normandy.
          We had a wonderful day touring the D-day/Normandy area. I went with just me and my 12 year old son (both from Michigan, USA) and we were able see everything that we wanted to see and learned all about WW2 and D-day. Igor is a wealth of knowledge, a real professional, and gave lots of interesting historical context and information. I'd recommend this tour for anyone that would like to see the area and learn more about it.
          Written 3 April 2023
        • Bkelyy317
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Normandy Beaches & Mont Saint-Michel
          What a fantastic tour- extremely informative and very moving. Igor's knowledge of everything Normandy is beyond impressive. From the D-Day battles to the geography/cuisine was amazing. As we drove to/from each site, Igor had videos playing in the car which provided additional historical details. I don't belive there was a question the 4 of asked during the entire day which Igor could not answer with great information. The next day's tour to Mont Saint-Michel was magical. Igor not only had unbelievable information, but knew every alley to avoid the crowds at Mont Saint-Michel. Finished the day at St Malo which capped the tour at a wonderful town/city, with dinner at a fantastic seafood restaurant. Need a tour- Igor is the answer!
          Written 27 August 2022
        • DanDDS3386
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Great tour, so much to see and would not muss it for the world! Definitely recommend this private operator, he was so knowledgeable about DDay.
          Written 22 July 2022
        • Ice R
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing - prepared, friendly tour guide that was the highlight of our France trip!
          Amazing! Igor is so organized and prepared, friendly and accomodating and a wealth of knowledge. He was willing to flex to what we wanted to see, he prepared in advance for people with unusual requests, he had a multimedia presentation with videos, interviews, and other items we could watch while we drove from one place to the next. Igor is a must to book for an informative Normandy tour!
          Written 7 July 2022
        • Beckie M
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Marine honoring fellow servicemen
          What we were able to visit was memorable but with a wheelchair options are limited. At first the driver was not going to take us because of the wheelchair
          Written 11 June 2022
        • Shell42264
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Tour of Mount Saint Michel & Food Tour
          The tour at Mount St. Michel was amazing. Igor provided us with his own personal audio guide for the Abbey. The audio guide was full of history and interesting facts about the Abbey. He was very knowledgeable about the history and pointed out all the unique things to see at the Abbey. We visited in November and there were hardly any crowds. It was a perfect time to go. We were able to take our time seeing the Abbey. The tide was out in the morning when we visited, but the views were still spectacular. Igor took us to an amazing seafood restaurant for lunch. We all tried something different and the food was amazing. After lunch we walked around the town and tried the local macaroons and stopped at a local coffee shop. When he dropped us off at our hotel, he helped us get reservations at a local restaurant for dinner. Igor is very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for an amazing day.
          Written 6 December 2021
        • DanDDS3386
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          D Day tour and more
          Igor Rosen was a very knowledgeable guide, even though I was familiar with most of the history of D Day, seeing it with an expert in person was incredibly moving. Igor took us to many of the important sites, and gave us many in sights into the battle.
          Written 16 October 2021
        • John M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour
          Awesome! Igor is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Great day of learning. A full day of fun. Well worth it.
          Written 20 August 2021
        • cynthia b
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dday Beaches
          The tour was very organized and we saw numerous important sites. Very informative and we also enjoyed the lovely countryside.
          Written 17 July 2021
        • cynthia b
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Mont St. Michel
          We had a perfect day. We learned a lot, saw a magnificent monument and ate a delicious meal. I highly recommend Igor's tour.
          Written 17 July 2021
        • jim22021
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          D Day
          Igor brought us right into the battle with his history and knowledge of WW 2. My father landed on Utah beach at 10:30 in the morning. Igor personalized that day for us. He was very revenant of the Americans who fought that day for freedom. Thank you Igor. A trip we’ll never forget. Jim Finger
          Written 13 May 2021
        • Jim K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Custom Normandy tour
          We had been to Normandy and Rouen before, so we had definite ideas as to what we wanted to see, Igor organized two full days through the region, taking us to a number of small villages and out of the normal path of tourists. He was very accommodating adjusting the itinerary as we went.
          Written 13 May 2021
        • ewaldpajak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour
          What a fantastic and knowledgeable guide ! I can only veru highly recommend. Not only I had a lot of fun, but also learned a lot. Very nice Van, clean, fresh water always ready. Perfect guide
          Written 3 June 2020
        • fredpruja
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A day at M’ont Saint Michel
          The guide, Igor, picked us up at our rental house in a comfortable car. Organisation was great. He is very nice and helpful. His knowledge about mont saint michel is very extensive. The place is so beautiful, Mont Saint Michel Abbey, the views, architecture... A must visit!
          Written 11 May 2020
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        Martin
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021
        We had a fantastic tour of D-Day beaches. Igor, the tour operator picked us up and returned us to our hotel in Rouen. We had excellent communication with the tour operator both prior to and during tour which was so helpful. He spoke very good English! Igor was very knowledgeable of the D-Day invasion, the beaches, and the countryside.
        I highly recommend this tour.
        Written 28 August 2021
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you very much for this very kind review. I wish a wonderful end of the summer ;o)
        Written 29 August 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Pathfinder771695
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2020
        Igor Rosen was an excellent tour guide, informative, engaging, pleasant to be with and full of interesting information. We would highly recommend him!
        Written 14 May 2021
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        Thank you very much for this very kind review. Take care and maybe see you soon again in Normandy.
        Written 15 May 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Jim K
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2019
        We did not have the tour of the beaches and battlefields as we wanted to see other parts of Normandy. Igor for the two days structured a tour to our interests, adjusting it along the way as we provide feedback. I would certainly have him again.
        Written 1 May 2020
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        Barbara R
        Gainesville, VA193 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2019 • Couples
        We booked this tour and were picked up from our Viking ship by a driver in a small Mercedes C class sedan. We were 4 adults and the sedan only had 4 seats including the driver's. I immediately protested but was told by the driver that Mr. Rosen had booked him to pick us up in a sedan. He proceeded to drive us to Normandy and we saw the sights as outlined, but he was a chauffeur, not a tour guide (by his own admission and business card) so we had no information given about the sights. We were so cramped in the car that we could not take pictures or see much of the countryside.

        We tried to speak with Mr. Rosen, the owner, directly, but he hung up on me. Fortunately, we had pictures and proof of what we received versus what we had been promised and Viator gave us a refund. I cannot stress enough that Igor Rosen is not a man to be trusted. You will see from my many previous trip advisor reviews that I do not routinely complain but I felt that we had been totally "taken" by this man.
        Written 30 April 2019
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        Hello Ms Reynolds, I am really sorry about your experience with that tour. I tried to explain you that the car used by Nicolas D. for this tour was equivalent to the one I usually used. I could not do myself this tour as I had another booking that day. I did hung up after you started insults on me . I was trying to explain you that the tour you had was as shown in the tour description, and that you had even spent more time on the sights as scheduled, but you did not leave me end. I am really sorry about the fact that your experience did not go as expected. Best regards.
        Written 30 April 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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