Location: Bayeux
Top Things to do in Bayeux
Things to do in Bayeux, Normandy: The Best Sightseeing Tours
The northern French town of Bayeux is best known for the eponymous tapestry that depicts the 11th-century Norman Conquest. You can see it, of course, on display at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. The cloth’s original home was the Bayeux Cathedral, which still towers over the area, looking a bit like a Gothic wedding cake. Inside you’ll find beautifully detailed murals and haunting crypts. Bayeux makes an excellent jumping off point to tour nearby historic WWII sites.
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1. Two Days Private Tour to Normandy from Paris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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!
2. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Caen
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Your family or small group up to 6 people can visit historical Normandy with your guide/driver in a spacious air-conditioned minivan. Spend a fantastic day in Normandy with a local guide, and see Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, and Falaise. Your licensed guide with a MA in History, and with a real passion for his country and history, will be delighted to show you the places where Rollo the Viking founded Rouen, where he is buried, and where Joan of Arc was buried in Rouen in 1431 CE as well as the castles of the great Normand King William the Conqueror.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Private tour, 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!
3. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
4. Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
5. Full-Day Private Tour of Historical Normandy Sites from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Enjoy a full day Normandy American heroes private historical tailored tour for a moving memorable trip of the Dday landing sites and key American battlefields in Normandy. You will not only discover what happened historically during the Second World War in Normandy but also get to know better the region patrimony and culture.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Convoy private tour
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By 923RichE
Every five star review written on Trip Advisor is correct - Rudy’s tours really are that good. Time for a mea culpa - I’m really picky. I mean really picky. The amount of vacation time granted in the US is shameful and I want the tiny amount of time we do get to be perfect - there’s just not enough time for a do over. I can’t find one fault from our time with Rudy. It was simply the best. After reading the Trip Advisor reviews we sent Rudy an e-mail asking for an in depth tour of Normandy. We explained that we’re both WWII history buffs and really want to understand what the Allies went through. Rudy wrote back almost instantly and advised that we needed a minimum of two full days to hit the highlights. Rudy explained why two days (or even longer) is necessary - distance to cover, number of things to see, etc. Rudy picked us up at our Normandy B&B on the first day and headed to Brecourt Manor where we were able to speak one of the longtime owners whose Grandfather and Father operated Brecourt during the occupation. The pictures, stories, and walk down a hedge lined road to the gun battery placement started to bring into perspective just how horrible these hedge rows were for the Allies and the advantage they gave the Germans. Seeing it on countless documentaries, reading about it in several books, it’s hard to realize the magnitude without being there. Rudy takes you to places off the beaten path that I’m sure aren’t even on other tour companies radars. You’ll pull over to the side of the road, get out, walk a bit, and Rudy will take out his iPad, show a picture of a soldier or soldiers and engulf you in a story of what happened to those very soldiers in the spot that you’re standing in. It brings it all to a whole new reality. Rudy’s stories are wonderful, unbiased, and captivating. The time spent at Point du Hoc, Omaha, and Utah beaches was just amazing. Rudy never rushes you - he knows where to send you and stays back giving time to really reflect and attempt to put yourself in the shoes of the soldiers. It’s sobering, to say the least. Our time at the American Cemetery was so educational. I learned things that still have me in awe now one month later...and am not ashamed to say that the tears flowed when taps was played in the evening as the flag was lowered. Take a tour with Rudy - it is worth every penny. Rudy’s sense of humor, stories, outlook, and being an all around great guy make for a wonderful trip. If you are a true WWII history buff don’t waste anymore time looking. Book with Rudy. We will be back for another tour.
6. Bike Tour to Le Mont Saint Michel
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A full day to "Le Mont Saint Michel " Start at 8AM until 6PM - A shuttle from you hotel to " Le Mont Saint Michel " for the start of the bike trip - 3H30 of free time for visit " Le Mont Saint Michel " - A very good electric bike ( with more than 100km (62miles) of autonomy). - A guide, with you all the bike tour for 2 things : - Explain few story all along the road and Show you some very nice small road with a minimum of car for the security. - A small snack with local apple juice and local biscuit.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Transport by private vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jackir2014
We had such a great day with Hugo. We met near our hotel and took quiet backroads all the way to the American Cemetery. The ride was terrific. Hugo kept the pace steady. At all times he was in control. Even the rain did not stop the ride. He kept up a steady stream of information to prepare us for our visit. Our bikes were excellent trail bikes in great condition. Hugo even brought us a snack of local apple juice and cake. And he took us for a fun lunch. It is clear that Hugo is an experienced rider and a great tour guide. We felt safe and had loads of fun. I would highly recommend taking one of the bicycle tours he has put together. The price is right, and you won’t be disappointed with the ride either. Thanks Hugo, hope to see you again soon.
7. Dday experience Half Day Tour US Sector
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Discover the D-Day landing beaches by the us sector. - The Half Dday Tour Experience by the US sector is the best way to visit and understand the Dday sights and do a duty memory tour. Your tour guide will explain you all the objectives of the Allies Army on that most import day in the year 1944. Come back into the History and be able to follow the footsteps of the US soldiers along your journey in a confortable air conditioned mini bus with a maximum of 8 persons.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By karzee9578
Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, however it was a little too technical for me. He used good visuals.
8. Normandy WW2 Full Day Classic Jeep Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
N’avez-vous pas toujours rêvé de monter à bord d’une jeep d’origine. Ne tardez plus, embarquez pour notre circuit journée complète en Jeep afin de vivre une D-day expérience.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Jeep
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By sylverem2021
Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !
9. Full Day Private Tour: American D-Day Beaches from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
→ Our D-Day Private Tour is a great way to discover the landing sites of Normandy in your own Private party, accompanied by a professional native English-speaker Guide (multilingual options too: Fr/De/Es) → All of the D-Day sites listed – as well as other brief stops on our planned route – have been carefully chosen to include the major sites in The American D-Day landing sector. At major sites there is ample free time to walk around and take photos. Plenty of rest stops if required → Our of our D-Day Tours are fully customizable → You will have your own dedicated native-speaker guide for the entire duration of the Private Tour, who will go out of his / her way to make your day memorable and endeavor to answer your every question → Our D-Day Private Tours are conducted in luxury 8-seat Mercedes: Leather reclining seats, tinted windows, fridge with soda & water, coffee & tea, Wi-Fi, USB for your devices. Our vehicles are also equipped with the latest in security & safety technology
Inclusions: Hi-rez visual material presented on sites in an informative manner , Hotel pick-up / drop-off, Private Tour exclusively for your party, We serve hot Coffee, Tea, water, sodas throughout the day, USB charging ports, Wi-Fi, neck cushions
Exclusions: Lunch, Option Cavados Cidre Tasting at famous orchard €10 p/p, Museum / Visitor Centre entrance fees, Lunch & drinks bought outside the vehicle
Reviewed By SSLSL
Our family of 6 had a terrific time visiting Mont St Michel and the DDay sites. Iain customized an itinerary that worked perfectly for us. He was a pleasure to work with as we planned our visit. We started with an early morning pickup at CDG and an interesting drive along the cheese route to Mont Saint Michel. After seeing the incredible sunrise over the MSM Abbey, we continued onto Bayeux and this was where Iain shined. His knowledge of the DDay sites and WWII history was incredible and he kept everyone's interest, which is notable as we ranged in age from adult, to college students, to an 11 year old. Unfortunately, we were forced to change our plans for our last day in Normandy due to illness and Iain was very flexible and supportive. He drove us back into Paris that evening. I would highly recommend NormandyONtour.
10. Private tour D-Day landing beaches
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and discover the biggest military invasion of WWII visiting the most famous sites of this D-Day and pay tribute to all those allied soldiers who sacrified their lives for our freedom and ideals of democracy.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
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