--- title: Pointe du Hoc,Omaha Beach, American Cemetery - Day trip from Paris to Normandy lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/pointe-du-hoc-omaha-beach-american-cemetery-day-trip-from-paris-to-normandy/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 270 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 95 duration_minutes: 780 duration_max_minutes: 840 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/pointe-du-hoc-omaha-beach-american-cemetery-day-trip-from-paris-to-normandy/ --- # Pointe du Hoc,Omaha Beach, American Cemetery - Day trip from Paris to Normandy **Guidekin's take:** Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with a stop at the Overlord Museum to see armoured vehicles. Museum admission, a driver-guide and air-conditioned transport are included; food and drinks are extra. 4.87 from 95 reviews at €270 per person for 13h–14h. In our comparison: #23 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Paris See the 100 feet high cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha) Visit the American War Cemetery Discover the pretty little town of Arromanche and the vestige of the artificial port Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944 Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach ## Before you book - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 06:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €140: ages 7 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €270 per person - Duration: 13h–14h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 95 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ADRIAN ROADS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 06:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 95. - 5 stars: 87 (92%) - 4 stars: 6 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the detailed historical commentary and personal attention; the long drive from Paris is a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations with photos and soldiers' stories tied to the sites - Guides who engage children as well as adults with historical stories - Comfortable vans and careful driving - Moving visits to the landing sites and American Cemetery - Well organised stops covering beaches, the cemetery and museums **Complaints:** - The long drive from Paris is a recurring caveat - Some find the pace unhurried, while others want more time at the sites and museums Written by Guidekin from the 84 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-10 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Admission tickets to Overlord Museum - Air-conditioned vehicle - Driver Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Pointe du Hoc** (40m) - With your driver-guide you will travel to the Normandy beaches in an air-conditioned minivan. Once you arrive in the Calvados county in Normandy, you will stop at “The Pointe du Hoc”, 100 feet high cliffs between Omaha and Utah beaches. In mid 1943 the german TODD... 2. **The National Guard Monument** (20m) - sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought... 3. **Omaha Beach** (20m) - At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach : Monument « Signal of the Liberation » (photo stop on the spot) This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of... 4. **Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach** (30m) - The monument of the 1st US Infantry Division (Red Sector / Easy) in the form of a commemoration-obelisk. The obelisk stands in the middle of the area of Wiederstandsnest (WN62). WN62 was one of the strongest defending positions in that area. WN62 or Widerstandsnest 62... 5. **Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach** (1h; admission included) - Overlord Museum chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy. Personal items from individual soldiers and armoured... 6. **Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer** (1h) - The guide is now taking you to visit the beatiful maintained American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer which overlooks Omaha Beach nearby. The 180 acre site contains 9,387 perfectly aligned white crosses and a memorial chapel which adds the finishing touches to this moving... 7. **Vestiges du Port de Mulberry** (20m) - Arromanches is remembered as a historic place of the Normandy landings and in particular as the place where a Mulberry harbour artificial port was installed. This artificial port allowed the disembarkation of 9,000 tons of material per day. It was on the beach of Arromanches... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 67** | €270 | 13h–14h | 4.87 (95) | 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 | | [Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits](/france/paris/tours/paris-wine-day-tours-exclusive-champagne-tour-incl-3-visits/?format=md) | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared | Ranked #23 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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