Private Sightseeing Tours in Normandy

Discover Normandy's vivid past and often intense history on a full-day trip from Caen. First explore Bayeux, a historic city with a towering cathedral and an illustrious piece of can't-miss art: the Bayeux Tapestry. Stroll the city on a guided sightseeing tour before heading back to Caen for a look into the life and times of William the Conqueror. See the archaeological ruins of his palace and visit the abbeys of St-Etienne, home to William's remains, and Ste-Trinit e. This private tour is customizable to fit your interests.

Tick off the best bits of Normandy in one day on this private tour from Bayeux. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you marvel at the famous Bayeux tapestry, then follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc and Rollo in historic Rouen. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror's Castle, then take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

Explore some of the most famous battlefields of World War II during this private Normandy tour from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches, where Allied soldiers invaded northern France on June 6, 1944. See the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy, pay homage to the fallen at national cemeteries and visit area museums. Your expert guide can personalize this private tour to suit your interests.

Indulge in a day of good French food and drink on this tour around Normandy. As this is a private tour you will receive personalized attention from your guide and be able to customize the itinerary to suit your tastes. See how local specialties are produced and visit local restaurants, all while learning about regional French cuisine and being inspired by delicious food.

See the world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel, and don't worry about navigating big crowds, on this private, full-day tour from Cherbourg. Following hotel or port pickup, you'll travel via air-conditioned minivan to Le Havre, where your guide will meet you and share coffee and croissants. From there, continue onwards to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an omelette lunch at La Mère Poulard, the island community's popular bistro (own expense) before visiting the Abbey, seeing the sights, and learning more about its history.

Enhance your experience of one of France's most iconic attractions on a private full-day tour of Mont St-Michel from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise along the picturesque coast of Normandy and take an insightful walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder of Mont St-Michel. Discover the quaint cobbles and charming architecture of the village on an independent stroll and choose to visit either Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy St-Lô, Balleroy, or Villedieu-les-Poêles before returning to Bayeux in your luxury vehicle.

Visit the Normandy landing beaches of World War II on this customizable, private day trip from Caen. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan with your private guide - a local whose family lived through the Nazi occupation. Spend the day exploring D-Day sites such as Arromanches, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Delve into the landings at the Airborne Museum, pay homage at the American Cemetery, and enjoy a 'calvados' (apple brandy) tasting. This is a private tour, so inform your guide if there's anything you want to see more of.

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy saw some of the most significant battles in World War II history, but many of the sites sit far apart. This private 9-hour bus and walking tour from Bayeux makes it possible to take in key sites with ease. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with a private guide, see the Pointe Du Hoc gun battery, and explore Omaha Beach and Utah Beach - where soldiers on all sides laid down their lives.

Step back in time to June 1944 with a private day trip to Normandy's D-Day beaches from Bayeux. With an informative local guide, hear insider tales of the World War II Allies' landings and visit the key locations of Sword Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. See the Longues sur Mer German bunkers, visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the Airborne Museum, and enjoy lunch overlooking Arromanches beach, the site of Mulberry Harbour. As this is a private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your preferences.

Delve into Normandy's vast and often turbulent history on a private day tour through the region. Depart from Caen to Bayeux—home to the impressive Bayeux Tapestry, which illustrates (literally) the Battle of Hastings. Then head to Honfleur, a lovely port town sporting colorful timber homes and a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. See France's largest wooden church before stopping in Pays d' Auge. Here you have a chance to sample regional delicacies such as Camembert cheese and Calvados brandy. Cider is also ubiquitous to the area. 

Walk in the steps of those who landed on Normandy's beaches on D-Day in June 1944 on this private day trip from Rouen, with an expert local guide. With a flexible itinerary adjustable to your wishes, the tour focuses on key World War II D-Day beaches including Omaha Beach, Longues du Mer and Arromanches. Visit the Pointe du Hoc and pay your respects at the American Cemetery, and as you explore, gain direct insight into the campaign from your guide, whose family lived in the area during the war.

The Allied landings of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy were among the most memorable events of WWII, and thousands of visitors return to the battlefields each year to pay their respects. This private full-day tour from Bayeux will help you trace the path of the American soldiers, with a customized itinerary that takes in sites such as Omaha beach, Utah Beach, Brecourt Manor, and the Normandy American Cemetery, as well as optional extras like the UNESCO-listed Mont Saint Michel.

Gain insight into France's war history on this private day trip to Normandy from Paris. Leave France's busy capital behind and travel into rural Normandy with your private guide. Discover World War II landing sites and learn of the profound sacrifices the soldiers made during battle. Visit the German military cemetery at La Cambe. Discover the Pointe du Hoc lookout position, and see the famous Omaha Beach. Explore an American cemetery then head to Longues-sur-Mer, a German battery position. Discover sites including Arromanches-les-Bains, Port Winston Churchill and Gold Beach.

Follow in the footsteps of historic icons like William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc and Rollo on this full-day private tour of Normandy. Discover the dark secrets and major events of French history as you explore Rouen, Caen and Bayeux with an expert guide. Start with a visit to historic Rouen to view the magnificent Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), explore the port town of Caen, including William the Conquerors's castle and the Abbaye aux Hommes, then marvel over the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.

Make the most of a day ashore when your cruise ship docks at Le Havre by prebooking this private Normandy US D-Day excursion. Avoid the hassles and hurrying of going independently or in a large group tour, and visit the landing and battle sites at your leisure. See Utah Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and more, and enjoy commentary from your guide tailored to you. Lunch, admissions, and private transport included.

Delve into the rich history of Normandy on a private full-day tour of Bayeaux and Caen. Discover the historical highlights and cultural delights of Bayeux as you visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum and its majestic cathedral, and then head to Caen to see the sights of the city home to William the Conqueror. Pay your respects at the historical figure's tomb in the Château de Caen, and visit the intriguing burial site at the Romanesque Abbey of St-Etienne. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour, the itinerary of which can be adapted according to your interests.

Covering Normandy's World War II D-Day locations in a day from Le Havre is near-impossible by public transport. With this private tour, see US and other Allied landing points with a private vehicle to whisk you smoothly from one to the next. View Omaha Beach, Arromanches' floating harbor, the Normandy American Cemetery, and more; all as your guide recounts stories of the landings and locations that you might miss alone.

Explore the Normandy coast on a customizable private day trip from Caen. Your first stop is Honfleur, a port city along the Seine's estuary that was a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. Tour the cobbled streets while learning about Honfleur's intriguing history before heading off to the illustrious waterfront resort of Deauville. Then make your way to Trouville, a working fishing port sporting 19th-century mansions and home to a superb fish market. Shop here for lunch (own expense) or splurge on a galette—a popular treat among locals.