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

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D-Day Tour

2 Adults x $199.20

$398.40

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$398.40

D-Day Tour

2 Adults x $199.20

$398.40

Approx Total

$398.40

D-Day Tour

2 Adults x $199.20

$398.40

Approx Total

$398.40

D-Day Tour

2 Adults x $199.20

$398.40

Approx Total

$398.40

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French
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

Overview

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.

Meeting points

In Caen, you will be picked up by your guide at the mainline railway station. Your guide will be waiting in the main hall. Follow the signs ‘SORTIE Place de la Gare’ to go to the main hall. Your guide will be near the ‘Point de Rencontre’ sign and will have a board marked Memorial de Caen.

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Bayeux Railway Station

Itinerary

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
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
Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach was one of five beach landing sectors designated for the amphibious assault component of Operation Overlord during the Second World War. On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded German-occupied France with the Normandy landings. "Omaha" refers to an 8-kilometer (5 mi) section of the coast of Normandy, France, facing the English Channel, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer on the right bank of the Douve River estuary. Landings here were necessary to link the British landings to the east at Gold with the American landing to the west at Utah, thus providing a continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast of the Bay of the Seine. Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, with sea transport, mine sweeping, and a naval bombardment force provided predominantly by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, with contributions from the British, Canadian and Free French navies. (Wikipedia)

40 minutes
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial that honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II. A memorial in the cemetery includes maps and details of the Normandy landings and military operations that followed. At the memorial's center is Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves, a bronze statue. The cemetery also includes two flag poles where, at different times, people gather to watch the American flags being lowered and folded. The cemetery, which was dedicated in 1956, is the most visited cemetery of those maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), with one million visitors a year. In 2007, the ABMC opened a visitor center at the cemetery, relating the global significance and meaning of Operation Overlord. (Wikipedia)

1 hour

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

Partially Refundable

January 31100% refund

February 06No refund

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Long but very enjoyable tour

Published on Jan, 2025

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.

Long but very enjoyable tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Long but very enjoyable tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Long but very enjoyable tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Great day

Published on Sep, 2024

We had the best guide, unfortunately i don't remember her name but she was from Germany and now living in Caen. She was so polite and really made the tour interesting and relaxing.

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