10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Rouen That You Shouldn't Miss

September 18, 2021 Christa Meece

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1. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Bayeux

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Explore France’s history and discover the jewels in the crown of Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise from Bayeux. Follow a private guide through the medieval streets of Bayeaux and admire famous landmarks including Bayeaux Cathedral and the UNESCO–listed Bayeaux Tapestry. Explore the Church of Saint-Maclou, 11th-century Rouen Cathedral, and Rouen’s pretty Old Town, then visit the Abbaye aux Hommes and the castle of William the Conqueror in Caen. This private 8-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Bayeaux hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks

Reviewed By Pathfinder771695

Igor Rosen was an excellent tour guide, informative, engaging, pleasant to be with and full of interesting information. We would highly recommend him!

2. Two Days Private Tour to Normandy from Paris

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Two days driver/guide tour to Giverny, Rouen, Bayeaux & Normandy D-Day landing beaches. Day 1 - visit of Claude Monets gardens at Giverny, sightseeing of historic center of city Rouen and visit of its cathedral. Evening and night in the famous town Bayeux. Day 2 - visit sites such as Omaha beach, the American cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Winston Churchill's artificial harbor and other interesting sightseeing of American, British and German sites of WW2.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel accommodation (to be paid on the second day morning, directly to the hotel reception +/- €150 per room), Entrance fees and tickets to any attractions or museums (whenever applicable), Food and drinks, Lunch (approx EUR 20), Dinner

Reviewed By cperks427

This tour was perfect for our family. We wanted to go to Normandy but were not confident figuring out all of the trains to/from Paris so finding one that left from Paris was just what we needed. The weather was touch and go leading up to our scheduled tour date but Josef was in constant communication with us on what to maybe expect, if some things might be closed, what possible back up plans could be... thankfully we said lets just do and we are so glad we did! Josef was great, super knowledgeable and informative. It ended up being such a perfect day!

3. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen

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Discover the hidden secrets and top attractions of Normandy on this private day trip to Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise from Rouen. Explore the medieval streets of Rouen with a private guide, and take in famous landmarks including the Church of Saint-Maclou and 11th-century Rouen Cathedral. In Caen, visit sites of interest such as the Abbaye aux Dames and Caen Cathedral. Then, marvel at the UNESCO–listed Bayeux Tapestry in Bayeux. This private 8-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Rouen hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks

Reviewed By Pathfinder771695

Igor Rosen was an excellent tour guide, informative, engaging, pleasant to be with and full of interesting information. We would highly recommend him!

4. Private day tour to Giverny Gardens and Rouen from Paris

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This combo private day trip from Paris allows you to visit Giverny, and its not-to-be-missed Claude Monets gardens as well as one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, Rouen. Delight within its medieval city center and its famous cathedral. Get picked up at your hotel early in the morning, travel toward Normandy by way of a spacious luxury van, and take a panoramic sightseeing tour passing the French countryside.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All transportation fees (petrol, parking, highway charges)

Exclusions: Entrance fees (approx. €9.50 per person for Claude Monet House and Gardens; €7 for the Impressionist Museum), Food and drinks

Reviewed By cperks427

This tour was perfect for our family. We wanted to go to Normandy but were not confident figuring out all of the trains to/from Paris so finding one that left from Paris was just what we needed. The weather was touch and go leading up to our scheduled tour date but Josef was in constant communication with us on what to maybe expect, if some things might be closed, what possible back up plans could be... thankfully we said lets just do and we are so glad we did! Josef was great, super knowledgeable and informative. It ended up being such a perfect day!

5. The Great Paris Layover: Best of Paris in a Day!

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Tight on time and want to see it all...This is the tour for you. We will cover all the highlights and some unexpected spots along the way. You could never navigate to these monuments fast enough on your own. Make the most of a layover or short trip. Free up that cafe time by getting the major sightseeing done in one grand adventure. *Los recorridos en español y francés deben organizarse previamente *Les visites en espagnol et en français doivent être organisées à l'avance

Inclusions: Local guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, gratuity

Reviewed By SusieJSN

Having visited Paris on a number of occasions, I thought I'd seen all there was to see in Montmartre, but Allison showed me sights and told me stories that I'd never heard before. I spent a very enjoyable and informative couple of hours in her company.

6. Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and The City of Rouen Day Trip from Paris

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Explore Normandy coast, the D-Day landing beaches of World War II and the beautiful city Rouen, capital of Normandy. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, the visitor center and learn stories about the World War II and on our way back enjoy the lunch at a restaurant in Rouen. In Rouen we will visit The Cathedral of Notre Dame where is burried Rollo, the founder of Duchy of Normandy and the place where Jeanne of Arc was burnt in 1431. Rouen is famous because is the capital of the region of Normandy and it was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. This last stop will mark the end of our authentic tour while also having time to exchange traveling impressions. We know this tour will prove to be a unique and wonderful experience for you and we will kindly ask you for reviews as this will help other travelers make their choice.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to Normandy, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs(available to purchase)

Reviewed By DortB

Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.

7. Discover the Dday beaches in Normandy.

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The Dday beaches is a must-see place by its History that has hurt the world. Travel in a sedan or a van Mercedes with a private driver / Local guide from Normandy. It's a ride through the Normandy countryside where wonderfull landscapes and History blend. Is possible to make a customized tour to change the car or start from every where in Normandy or parisian region.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Restaurant, souvenirs and snack are not included in the price.

8. Private Tour: Rouen and Giverny Day Trip from Bayeux

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While in Bayeux, take a day trip to Rouen and Giverny to discover Normandy’s medieval past and visit the places that inspired Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Admire the Gothic architecture of Rouen Cathedral and visit the square where Joan of Arc was executed. Then, visit Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny to see the settings that inspired the artist's renowned water lily paintings. The itinerary on this tour can be customized to your preferences, but all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people), Private guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Guide's lunch (approximately €20), Tickets fees

Reviewed By schulsi

I struggled to find a tour from Bayeux to Omaha Beach at first, as many tour companies are currently not operating (or not operating on weekends). Finally I came across Normandy Sightseeing Tours and I'm very glad I joined their half-day tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American cemetery. Guide Adrien was very knowledgeable and friendly, and conducted the tour in both French and perfect English. We were a small group of just three people, so there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions. We also had a bit of free time to walk around and take pictures in Omaha Beach and the cemetery, which I appreciated.

9. Giverny and Rouen Small Group Day Trip from Paris

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On this small group day trip with a private professional guide from Paris, discover two of the most iconic sites of Normandy with a professional private guide. You’ll explore the fabulous city of Rouen, its cobbled streets, its half-timbered houses and its sumptuous cathedral. You’ll also discover Claude Monet’s gardens and house in Giverny. His flower gardens, the Clos Normand but also the water garden, and its Japanese bridge. An incredible place, rich of inspirations for the artist.

Inclusions: Small Group Tour - Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By twokids246

I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!

10. Rouen Small Group Day Trip from Paris

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Explore one of Normandy’s famous medieval cities on this 9-hour small-group day trip to Rouen from Paris. Follow a guide through Rouen’s historic streets and take in key sites of interest including Rouen Cathedral and the Jeanne d'Arc Tower. Stroll through the pretty Old Town to Rue du Gros Horloge. Admire famous works by Monet and Rubens in the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy personal attention from the guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Inclusions: Small Group Tour - Exclusive services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Skip-the-Line access & Priority admission.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By twokids246

I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!

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