Omaha Beach Half Day Tour

Caen, France
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Situated to the west of Omaha Beach, the first stop on this tour is La Pointe du Hoc.
In the early hours of the morning of the 6th of June 1944, 260 of the 2nd Battalion of the United States Rangers, stormed the headland with its 90 foot cliffs. Their mission, to capture and silence the German artillery battery of 6 long range guns that posed a significant threat to the American landing beaches, the remains of which can still be viewed today. A short drive from La Pointe du Hoc, is the tour’s 2nd stop, Omaha Beach. Here on D-day 33 000 American soldiers landed, the largest number of men to land on any of the 5 D-day landing beaches. An operation which unfortunately turned out to be the most costliest in terms of lives lost on D-day. The tour finishes rather poignantly at the US Military Cemetery at the eastern end of Omaha. This Cemetery is by far the largest of the 25 military cemeteries in Normandy from the 2nd World War and is a fitting tribute to the 9 387 servicemen buried there.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entry fees for museumes etc that you may wish to visit

What to expect

  1. Pointe Du Hoc Memorial
    1h
    Situated to the west of Omaha Beach, the first stop on this tour is La Pointe du Hoc.
    In the early hours of the morning of the 6th of June 1944, 260 of the 2nd Battalion of the United States Rangers, stormed the headland with its 90 foot cliffs. Their mission, to capture and silence the German artillery battery of 6 long range guns that posed a significant threat to the American landing beaches.
  2. Omaha Beach
    1h
    Here on D-day 33 000 American soldiers landed, the largest number of men to land on any of the 5 D-day landing beaches. An operation which unfortunately turned out to be the most costliest in terms of lives lost on D-day.
  3. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
    1h
    The tour finishes rather poignantly at the US Military Cemetery at the eastern end of Omaha. This Cemetery is by far the largest of the 25 military cemeteries in Normandy from the 2nd World War and is a fitting tribute to the 9 387 servicemen & women buried there.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your driver or guide will have a sign with the lead passengers name on it.

Meeting point

Your driver or guide will have a sign with the lead passengers name on it.

End point

Your driver or guide will have a sign with the lead passengers name on it.

End point

Your driver or guide will have a sign with the lead passengers name on it.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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