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Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

4.8 · 280 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Paris TRIP Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The landing beaches in a small group from Paris, rated 4.76.

The focused version: more time at the sites, less time boarding.

In our comparison: #46 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €285 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
  • Driver/guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Children from €285 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
280 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 263 of 280

Star breakdown of all 280 ratings

5 stars
233 · 83%
4 stars
30 · 11%
3 stars
15 · 5%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the small groups and historical insight, but some report receiving little explanation from their guide.

Praised

  • Many praise the guides' detailed explanations of wartime history
  • A personal atmosphere with room for conversation in small groups
  • Comfortable vans for the journey from Paris
  • Routes planned to avoid crowds at the sites
  • Moving visits to the landing beaches and American Cemetery

Complaints

  • Some receive little historical explanation while others praise detailed commentary
  • Some find museum visits too brief while others report enough time at the stops

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 August 2023 to 3 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The Meeting Point will be in front of "Brasserie Le Maillot." Address: 78, avenue de la Grande Armée - 75008 Paris Access: Metro Line: 1 - Exit: Avenue de la Grande Armée Meeting Time: 6:50 am --- Departure Time: 7:00 am · Open in Google Maps
Departure
07:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through March 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Paris TRIP; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the Normandy D-Day sites on this day-trip, from Paris to the beaches of Normandy, in a small-group. Your will travel in the comfort of a van (Maximum of eight participants) to guarantee more intimacy. Visit Point du Hoc and its famous cliffs, the American Cemetery in Colleville with its 9,387 Headstones, as well as German Bunkers, plus walk on the sadly famous Omaha Beach also called “Bloody Omaha“. You day with your guide will be filled of Memories you'll never forget. When booking, you'll have the option to include hotel pickup or not.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €285 ages 4 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

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Ranked #46 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 22 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 63 Day Trips

From €285 per adult