--- title: Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/normandy-d-day-small-group-day-trip-with-omaha-beach-cemetery-cider-tasting/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 265 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 3030 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Minivan, max eight, cider rank_in_category: 13 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/normandy-d-day-small-group-day-trip-with-omaha-beach-cemetery-cider-tasting/ --- # Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting **Guidekin's take:** D-Day sites in a small group with a cider stop, 3030 reviews at 4.85. History handled seriously, the day still allowed one Normandy pleasure. In our comparison: #13 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the most important D-Day sites in Normandy on this small-group day trip from Paris. You'll walk on Omaha Beach, go inside of German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum, peer over the 110ft tall seaside cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed it all at the American Cemetery. In order to bring a little sweetness to your visit you also enjoy a local Normandy Hard Cider tasting. ## Before you book - Meeting point: A café called La Flamme (with a black… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (except for the already… - Age 7+: Minimum age to participate in tour is 7 years old. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €265 per person - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 3030 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.85 from 3030 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2925 of 3030. - 5 stars: 2764 (91%) - 4 stars: 161 (5%) - 3 stars: 57 (2%) - 2 stars: 16 (1%) - 1 star: 32 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and small groups; a recurring caveat is the amount of walking on uneven ground. **Praised:** - Detailed D-Day explanations and patient answers to questions - Small groups that allow personal attention and easy movement between sites - Routes adapted to weather, tides and crowds - Comfortable vehicles with regular stops for refreshments and toilets - Enjoyable lunch stops and cider tastings **Complaints:** - Some find the historical commentary limited, while others praise its depth - A lot of walking over uneven ground - A lot of time spent driving to and from Paris Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-20 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Guaranteed to skip-the-line at the Overlord Museum - Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum - Entrance fee for the Overlord Museum - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - Expert Guide - Normandy Apple juice and Hard Cider tastings ## Not included - Food and drinks (except for the already mentioned Cider tasting) - Gratuities (aka: tips) In France they are called "Pour boire" ## Itinerary 1. **Omaha Beach** (30m) - was known to be the most difficult military objective when the invasion of Normandy was being planned. In order to be sure that the Allied forces took it the youngest and most foolhardy soldiers were assigned to it, most of them were American. You'll walk on the same sands as... 2. **Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach** (1h; admission included) - Operation Overlord was the code name given to the Allied Invasion of northwest Europe. This museum has an unequaled collection of military equipment that was used to either defend or attack the coast of Normandy. Such as a full-sized authentic Higgins boat, with its front... 3. **Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer** (45m) - This German Battery has a fully intact Command Bunker and 3 other bunkers that are still armed today. You'll climb inside the bunkers with your guide and find out what happened on the morning of D-day from the Axis perspective. Learning about Rommel's defenses known as the... 4. **For lunch, you will stop at a mom-and-pop style restaurant such as the l'Host...** (1h) - For lunch, you will stop at a mom-and-pop style restaurant such as the l'Hostéière. On the coast, there are no fancy restaurants. There are only little places with fresh local foods such as salads, omelets, barbecued meats, and crepes. We do not include your lunch in our tour... 5. **Pointe du Hoc** (45m) - Pointe-du-Hoc was a strategic German defensive point and on D-day, it was a top priority to capture. Here you will walk around huge bomb craters to the edge of a 110ft tall, seaside cliff. Learn how Rudders Rangers climbed it with rocket-powered grappling hooks and their... 6. **Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer** (1h) - Here 9,388 white marble tombs stand in perfectly straight lines. You'll walk among the Crosses and Stars of David with your guide and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything. You'll visit Medal of Honor winners and also the Niland brothers whose real-life story... 7. **Ferme de la Sapiniere** (20m; admission included) - Before there was a war there were apple trees to tend in Normandy. The apple orchards in Normandy grow dozens of different varieties of apples and turn them into amazing apple juices, hard ciders, and strong liquor called Calvados. We'll stop at one of the local orchards and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point A café called La Flamme (with a black front). Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour. Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJlXx0cetv5kcRh53EBFeYwBY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Small-Group Tour of 8 persons max - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Minimum age to participate in tour is 7 years old. - We cannot accommodate children younger than 7 years old. - In case of exceptional closure, the Overlord Museum may be replaced by the American Cemetery Visitor Center. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 63** | €265 | 12h–13h | 4.85 (3030) | shared | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #13 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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