Band of Brothers D-Day Experience - Group tour from Bayeux

Leadership Monument featuring Richard Winters

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Starting at a convenient hour, this tour is designed to allow you to have breakfast in your hotel before meeting your guide at the tour departure point in the center of Bayeux. Once onboard, you will be transported in a modern air-conditioned van/ bus to experience the highlights of the Airborne sector, the most western edge of the Normandy landings on june 6th, 1944.
you will have the privilege of seeing Saint-Mère-Eglise or Brecourt Manor, and many other places where Easy Company and members of the Screaming Eagles stayed during the first days of the Invasion.
Our seasoned guides will take you on a journey of discovery, bringing you closer to the action. You will have lasting memories of your visit including, walking the grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery while Taps is being played.

If you want a tour that will take you to all the main sites in the Airborne sector of the D-Day Normandy landing beaches and, want to book individual seats, then this is the tour for you!

What's included

Round-trip travel from central Bayeux by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

Sainte-Mere-Eglise
30m

This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would need to mobilize much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Pass by

MEEHAN CRASH SITE

Aircraft “66”, a Douglas C-47, flew over the English Channel on the night of June 5-6, along with hundreds of other aircraft carrying US paratroopers. The plane “chalk” 66 is unfortunately hit by the fire of the German anti-aircraft defense: it attempts a landing, but explodes against a hedge. The Easy Company pilots and paratroopers are dying on the spot.
Manoir de Brecourt
15m

BRECOURT MANOR
Fans of Band of Brothers will love this short stop. We will show you the location where Richard Winters and men of Easy Company silenced four 105mm guns that were shelling Utah Beach on D-Day morning.
Major Richard Winters Memorial
5m

We will stop briefly to show you a great monument that overlooks Utah Beach. Erected in 2012, this monument features Major Richard Winters and is in acknowledgement of Leadership.
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HEDGEROW BATTLES
As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Pass by

We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.
Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain
30m

Situated approximately 5 miles from Carentan, the small village of Angoville-Au-Plain witnessed heavy fighting between the German Paratroopers and American Paratroopers that dropped close by at dropzone D. After our 101st Airborne briefing, you will then hear the incredible story of two Airborne Medics. Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright displayed not only courage but also humanity during the desperate struggle to take this small area of Normandy.
Carentan
10m

The battle between the Nazis and the Allies for the city of Carentan took place from June 10 to June 15, 1944. It was marked by intense fighting both within the city and at its approaches in Carentan. Securing Carentan was crucial to wresting it from German control, enabling the establishment of a continuous defensive line to repel anticipated German counterattacks and linking the Utah Beach and Omaha Beach frontlines.
Pointe du Hoc
45m

One of the famous German gun battery was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.
Omaha Beach
30m

The US 1st Infantry and 29th Infantry Divisions, as well as elements of the US Army Rangers were tasked with opening up 5 exit points to start the movement inland. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha".
Depending on the tide, you will have the opportunity to walk on the sand and see the beach from the soldiers perspective. From this point of view, the high bluffs that once had machine guns firing down, are very intimidating.
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
40m

The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the visitor center before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The official starting point for all tours from Bayeux is located at Place De Quebec. This is a central location close to a lot of hotels. GPS co-ordinates on Google Maps are: 49.275601, -0.700619

End point

The official starting point for all tours from Bayeux is located at Place De Quebec. This is a central location close to a lot of hotels. GPS co-ordinates on Google Maps are: 49.275601, -0.700619

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Large items of luggage are not permitted on board. Only small carry on cases or overnight bags will be accepted
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.

Cancellation policy

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

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