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Based in Normandy,our tour agency invite you to discover the most poignant locations of the 1944 Normandy Landing,including the key landing beaches, war museums, and battlefields. Recommended by Veterans.
Bayeux, Basse-Normandie, France
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Historical Tours
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Historical Tours
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James S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Our family of 5 (two adults, a 16 year old, 14 year old and 10 year old) spent the day on a private tour with our guide, Antoine Muriel. Mr. Muriel was absolutely wonderful. The knowledge he was able to share with us was impressive. The fact that he could keep three kids attentive and interested for the length of the tour was impressive. It's not a tour to plan without great thought on how much time you will actually need to stand alone quietly and think about what you have just learned. To let the gravity of the events settle in yourself. If you need those moments this is the tour to take. You feel you know the events of D Day much more intimately and you will feel you understand the people of Normandy better than you ever would. I have taken many wonderful tours throughout the world and this rates as one of the most impressive. Thank you Overlord Tours and Antione Muriel.
Written 1 December 2023
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Max B
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Nov 2023 • Family
My family (including two teenagers) took a personalized day-long tour of the D-Day highlights through the Overlord tour company. We lucked out with an amazing tour guide — indeed, the best tour guide we’ve ever had anywhere— a local fellow named Guillaume.
Guillaume picked us up in Bayeux and took us to several locations, all while providing a running commentary of fascinating details related to D-Day. We were astonished at how much, as Americans, we simply DID NOT KNOW about June 6, 1944, especially given that D-Day was perhaps the most important date of the 20th century.
I am especially grateful that Guillaume was willing to share his own family’s personal stories about the occupation which added significant color to narrative. I am also pleasantly surprised that he was able to keep the attention of our teenagers!
We recommend Overlord Tour, and especially Guillaume, when you are in Normandy.
Guillaume picked us up in Bayeux and took us to several locations, all while providing a running commentary of fascinating details related to D-Day. We were astonished at how much, as Americans, we simply DID NOT KNOW about June 6, 1944, especially given that D-Day was perhaps the most important date of the 20th century.
I am especially grateful that Guillaume was willing to share his own family’s personal stories about the occupation which added significant color to narrative. I am also pleasantly surprised that he was able to keep the attention of our teenagers!
We recommend Overlord Tour, and especially Guillaume, when you are in Normandy.
Written 29 November 2023
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caroline h
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We weren't sure what to expect booking a tour of Omaha + Utah beaches for late Nov, but this tour highly exceeded our expectations. The weather cooperated, we practically had the place to ourselves, and were accompanied by the best guide - Thierry. Thierry was very informative and engaging, and a phenomenal story teller. His interest in the subject matter was palpable and infectious. This is certainly not "just a job" for him, instead you can tell Thierry prides himself on being able share the area's history with its visitors. He's the kind of person you'd want to spend a full day with - and that we did. The van was spacious and clean. We had options for lunch, and our stops were perfectly timed to ensure we were able to see & do everything on our itinerary. This review is an easy one to write, and we won't hesitate to get in touch with OverlordTours if we make it back for further exploration of Normandy.
Written 27 November 2023
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jammro18
31 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Outstanding, all-day tour of WWII Normandy sites. You can't cover everything in a day but we covered a lot!
Written 27 November 2023
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Gary A
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I have an avid interest in WW2 and have a family member buried at the American Cemetery, first time to Europe. I researched several "D-Day" tour companies and was a bit late in doing so, discovering many tours were already booked a few months before our trip. Fortunately there were two spots available for a full day beaches+St. Lo tour with Overlord which had mostly favorable reviews onine.
Very professional operation and our guide Remi was outstanding with a deep knowledge of every place we visited (and there were many). Not only did Remi educate the group of about 8 (all couples from the States) about the "big picture" pre, during, and post D-Day but he added multiple layers of nuanced detail and information of the areas we visited. Remi's English was perfect (he has the best darn hair!) and the flow of the day was just right.
Comfortable van
Umbrellas provided
Pacing-timing perfect
Private time to reflect at the cemetery and at the beaches
Highly recommend, book early.
Very professional operation and our guide Remi was outstanding with a deep knowledge of every place we visited (and there were many). Not only did Remi educate the group of about 8 (all couples from the States) about the "big picture" pre, during, and post D-Day but he added multiple layers of nuanced detail and information of the areas we visited. Remi's English was perfect (he has the best darn hair!) and the flow of the day was just right.
Comfortable van
Umbrellas provided
Pacing-timing perfect
Private time to reflect at the cemetery and at the beaches
Highly recommend, book early.
Written 24 November 2023
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Gfett
Williamsburg, VA4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My family of four (two adults and two kids 15/9) had a great experience on a one-day WWII tour of Normandy, expertly guided by Guillaume with Overlord Tours. Guillaume's deep knowledge of history and passion for storytelling brought the events of D-Day vividly to life. The tour both informative and deeply moving, as Guillaume's beautifully intertwined historical facts with personal stories. The tour was well-organized, covering key sites like Omaha & Utah Beaches, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, and the American Cemetery with enough time to reflect and absorb the significance of each location. Guillaume's deep respect for history and his engaging approach made this tour a memorable and highly recommended experience
Written 22 November 2023
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Charles
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Nov 2023 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the beaches with Overlord Tours. Thierry was a wonderful guide. He provided interesting insight to the battle that occurred and to the soldiers who fought there. We asked to change our tour a little and he was very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 21 November 2023
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Meagan C
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Nov 2023 • Couples
We had a great experience with Overlord Tours. We did a private full day tour with Guillaume. He was extremely knowledgable and we enjoyed spending the day with him! I would highly recommend him and this tour company to anyone wanting to experience Normandy!
Written 17 November 2023
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Maggie N
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Nov 2023 • Couples
This tour was AMAZING!!! Antoine was our guide and he was simply the best. From lending us his rain jackets, to taking us the a cute local creperie, he made the tour. He customized the tour for my boyfriend to see the airborne sights. He gave us so much interesting history my boyfriend said “he felt like was in a movie.” And the cherry on the cake was that he took us to a local cheese shop and bakery for a charcuterie board to have when we got home. I cannot recommend the tour and Antoine enough. All THE STARS ⭐️
Written 16 November 2023
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Andrew P
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour - our guide crammed an awful lot into a single day - this was the best tour of our cruise. At the end of the day the entire group had bonded and we ended up going for dinner that night!
Written 16 November 2023
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434justinj
Cincinnati, OH9 contributions
We will arrive in Cherbourg via cruise on May 2, 2023. We are scheduled to be in port from Noon until 7:30PM (19:30). Do you run tours to Omaha Beach & American cemetery from Cherbourg? If no, can you provide options to visit this area from Cherbourg? Thanks for any information or suggestions you may have.
Darrel V
Idaho Falls, ID24 contributions
This question should go directly to Overlord Tours, thanks
Bob S
36 contributions
Our cruise ship docks in La Havre on May 8. There are 4 of us (2 couples) from the USA and would like to arrange a private tour of Normandy -- D-day landing, Omaha beach, US cemetery & related sites. We would expect this to be a full day tour with pick-up & drop off at the ship. Please let us know the options & related costs, and any other suggestions (do's & don'ts) that you have.
Chesnel A
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, France
Hello, we do have a private tour option with pick-up & drop-off in Le Havre. For specific enquiries please contact us directly usign the email address found on our website. (We are not allowed to include the link in our answer here)
Kind Regards
Overlordtour
julietl33
London, United Kingdom11 contributions
Hi
I am planning to arrive in Caen in the overnight ferry getting in at 6:45. I am hoping this will give us plenty of time to get to Bayeux for an 8:20 start.
In your experience is this do-able?
Many thanks
Chesnel A
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, France
Hi, it is around a 45min taxi ride from the ferry terminal in Caen to our meeting point in Bayeux.
If you opt to join a Group tour and you are late the group will leave without you. You could opt for a Private tour - if you are late the guide will wait for you.
Kind regards,
Overlordtour
I want to do a tour of Normandy beaches relating to the British. Is there such a tour?
Chesnel A
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, France
Hello, yes we offer a British/Canadian group tour.
Please contact us directly so that we can check availabilty.
Kind regards
OVERLORDTOUR
Hi! I am interested in the private tour of the D day beached in mid-April 2020. My father wants to follow the specific path my grandfather took when fighting in WW2. He landed on Omaha beach, traveled to Saint Lo, then to Mortain (My father has the specific spots my grandfather wrote about being in). Would this be a possible path for the private tour or do we need to stay at the D day beaches? I believe Mortain is about 1.5 hours drive from Bayeux. Please let me know
BruceLSU
Saginaw, AL76 contributions
Annie... I’m not sure but I know our tour guide tailored our tour to the physical limitations of some of those in our party. My suggestion to you is that your contact them directly to arrange your specific tour.
I need to Change the date of a tour on June 3, 2022 June 4, 2020. How do I do that
Rebecca D
Puybrun, France3 contributions
Hello, for any changes or modifications you need to contact us directly. You can find our email address on our website - I am not allowed to include it here!!!
Thanks in advance
Kind Regards
Overlordtour
I booked a tour for June 3 2020 I need to change it to June 4, 2020. It is the Overlord tour, the one all day both beaches
MBQ
Detroit, Michigan82 contributions
I’m not associated with the tour company. I just took one of their tours. So I’m not sure if this is a question and if it is, why it would be directed to me.
Linda K
New York City, NY2 contributions
We are arriving on a cruise in LeHavre on 9/19/19. There are 2 couples traveling together. We are interested in a private tour including WWII/D day sites. What do you suggest and what would the cost be. We are overnight in LeHavre so we don’t really have a time restriction. Thank you. Linda kane
Suept
Rehoboth, MA43 contributions
Linda, contact Overlord Tours directly. I can't say enough positive about their preparation and depth of knowledge about the D-Day sites. They will give you pricing and details of what they can do to tailor a tour for you. We saw Omaha/Utah beaches, the American Cemetery, and Ste-Mere-Eglise. We were also docked overnight at the cruise port in LeHavre, so it is a long day (8 am - 5 pm) but SO worth it! Enjoy ...
aaron s
4 contributions
Does anyone know a good website for the train schedules between Paris and Bayeux? The earliest train I see gets in around 10am which makes the full day private tour difficult if your staying in Paris...thanks!
Don M
Tucson, AZ163 contributions
If you’re just interested in seeing Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American cemetery, the half day tour is adequate. If you also want to see Utah Beach and St. Mere Eglise you’ll need to stay overnight in Bayeux and take a full day tour.
Dave M
Westfield, NJ1,190 contributions
The all day tours list 17 or so site--did you feel you had enough time at each stop, especially Omaha Beach? Thanks
James F
San Francisco, CA73 contributions
Not sure what you mean by “17 or so site” but we had more than enough time at each stop. They were very good and never did I feel rushed.