Things to do in Honfleur, Normandy: The Best Tours

March 28, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Honfleur, a harbor in Normandy, was popular with Impressionist painters like Monet and Boudin. They found its changing light and picturesque quays inspiring—and even today, if you return to the same spot every day to take a photo, you'll find no two are the same. On Saturday, visit the town's lively market and stock up on local cheese.
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1. Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur

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Discover two out of three gems of Normandy while in port in Le Havre on this full-day private shore excursion to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur. Your guide will show you Normandy's beauty through the eyes of Impressionist painter Claude Monet as you visit his house and gardens in Giverny, Gothic-era Rouen Cathedral and the picturesque old port in Honfleur — all captured in many of his paintings. You'll see other historic sights as well, including the square in Rouen where Joan of Arc was infamously executed and St Catherine's Church in Honfleur, touted as France's largest wooden church.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

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

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.

2. Honfleur and Cote Fleurie Small Group Day Trip from Paris

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Follow in the footsteps of famous French Impressionist painters on this small-group day trip to Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie from Paris. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Honfleur as a guide points out key landmarks including the bell tower, the Old Port and Sainte Catherine Square. Explore the Côte Fleurie to the charming seaside villages of Trouville and Deauville. Along the way, take in sweeping views over the cliffs of Normandy and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Inclusions: Small Group Day trip - Exclusive Services, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Local products tasting (wines, food), Transport by air-conditioned minibus

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!!!

3. Private Tour : Normandy Specialties Food Tour from Bayeux

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Experience the best food Normandy has to offer on this 1-day tour. You will discover this beautiful region, off the beaten paths, and enjoy wonderful views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way to the best restaurants in Normandy. Your local guide will take you to visit Camembert, Pont L'évèque, Cider and Calvados Producers, and show you how all the specialties are made. This tour is suited for up to adults.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Private tour

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

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. Honfleur and Pays d'Auge Small Group Day Trip from Paris

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Explore the towns and admire the views which inspired the great Impressionists on this small-group day trip to Honfleur and the Pays d'Auge from Paris. Visit the quaint coastal town of Honfleur with a guide and soak up the atmosphere on the pretty harbor. See sites made famous by painters such as Claude Monet, and discover top attractions including the Old Port and Sainte Catherine Square. Sample fine local cheeses in the Pays d'Auge and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Inclusions: Small Group Day Trip - Exclusive services, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Local products tasting, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

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!!!

5. Full Day Private Tour of Historical Normandy American Sites from Honfleur harbor

Honfleur, France Normandy American Heroes
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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. Honfleur cruise terminal is 1 hour 45 minutes from Utah beach, you will be able aboard your deluxe SUV to relax, watch a movie, listen to music or simply have a conversation with Rudy, Interpretive Guide and Specialist of the Normandy American campaign Upon your arrival at Utah beach you will travel back in time and history… Be aware we do not do the Disney tour! Why? Simple, we want you to take your time and comprehend fully what the Americans had to achieve on Dday and beyond.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By ronaldcM9324LQ

I am a Vietnam War veteran and my wife gave me a tour of Normandy Beach as a present for my 70th birthday. When I found Rudy’s tour company, I checked it out on TripAdvisor and read the reviews. Of the 75 reviews listed, all were rated “Excellent.” After taking a personalized 2-day tour of Omaha and Utah beaches in February 2020, I know that all the ratings were well deserved. On the tour, I joked with Rudy that it must have taken him a very long time to write all those reviews. He just laughed. All reviews were spot on. Our tour group consisted of my wife and me, one of my sons, his wife, and their two sons aged 5 and 3. Rudy picked us up at our hotel in Bayeux in his OD green 7-passenger car. Our son was smart enough to bring the children’s car seats from their home in Paris for they were not provided on the tour. Rudy drove us around for two days and made a point of letting us know this was our trip. He directed us but never rushed us. He catered to all our needs, from youngest to oldest. He is a consummate teacher and an expert on the allied invasion. The tour of the U.S. Cemetery and the flag lowering ceremony were worth the trip alone. Rudy is certainly the guide to use. You will learn so much. You will feel so much. You will not be disappointed.

6. Mont Saint Michel & Honfleur Private Day Trip from Paris

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An Exclusive Experience to enjoy one of the most magical site of France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mont Saint Michel and its Bay, a wonder of the world. Mont Saint Michel: Succumb to the charms of its mysteries. Beyond the splendor of its architecture and the richness of its history, it is fascinating. ​Mont Saint Michel's bay: Faced with this vast wilderness that surrounds you, wherever you look, the bay of Mont Saint-Michel is a marvel. Mont Saint Michel's Abbey: Once a major pilgrimage site, the Benedictine abbey is one of the most remarkable examples of medieval architecture. Honfleur: Enjoy this pleasant fishing port, its narrow cobbled streets, its artists and art galleries. Local Product tasting: Appreciate the local specialties with a tasting of Calvados, Pommeau and cider.

Inclusions: Private Excursion - Exclusive Services, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Priority Admission Skip the line Entrance, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Paris, Transport by air-conditioned minibus

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!!!

7. Retro excursion Great escape Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur

TOURIST INTERCOMMUNAL DEAUVILLE, Quai de l'impératrice Eugénie, 14800 Deauville, France RETRO TOUR NORMANDY
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Come live the Retro Tour adventure ! Just relax and get seduced by the wonderful view from the seaside called the « Côte Fleurie ». Our Gentlemen Siders will take you to the greatest treasures and secrets of those wonderful cities.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, Local Guide, Professional Driver, Use of Helmet, Gloves and Goggles (if necessary)

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Reviewed By EstherJ253

We did the tour with our guide Romain. He was really nice. He took the time to explain everything and answerd all our questions. It was so much fun to do! I would recommend it to every body. You learn alot about the village. Thank you Romain for the nice tour!

8. Half Day tour in Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle : Best Visit of Flower Coast (3h)

Cruise Terminal Le Havre, Quai Roger Meunier, 76059 Le Havre, France RETRO TOUR NORMANDY
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Visit Normandy (The Côte Fleurie) on our Sidecar Motorcycle Ural with our Gentlemen Sider. You opt for the most complete way to discover Normandy. Take time to stroll in the authentic and unique Normandy in sidecar Motorcycle. Soak up the atmosphere of Deauville,Trouville and Honfleur in 3 hours, let yourself be transported and admire the coast under all its seams. Enrich your knowledge of Normandy by drawing on the experience of our Gentlemen Sider; Anecdotes, incongruous legends, they will surprise you. Do not visit Normandy, live it! This tour will be fully customized according to your expectations, to enjoy the best views of Normandy. You will meet a local, feel free to ask question about lifestyle and tips for restaurants and recommandations! You can ask your Gentlemen Sider for a Hotel drop-off or anywhere else in the Flower Coast considering your program.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, Use of Helmet, Local Guide, Professional Driver, Gloves and Goggles (if necessary), Hygiene cap / Charlotte (COVID-19 protection), Protective visor / Visière de protection (COVID-19 protection), Hydro-alcoholic gel / Gel hydro-alcoolique (COVID-19 protection), Equipment disinfection / Désinfection des équipements (COVID-19)

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9. Honfleur Tour from Le Havre (Shore Excursion)

Havre Railway Station, 12 Rue Magellan, 76600 Le Havre, France Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus
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Normandy Private Tours by NAVETTE PLUS - Indicated price is per car (6 persons max) - English speaking chauffeur Visit the charming village of Honfleur and admire the views which inspired some of the great Impressionists. Stroll along cobbled streets & quaint harbors while soaking up the seaside atmosphere. To maximize your day, this tour is combined with Etretat, Deauville or Rouen.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Site Entrance Fees

Reviewed By Vacationer812674

Rouen is a Great day trip from Paris. It’s a small town so easy to see the major sites and you won’t want to miss the cathedral that Monet painted!

10. Honfleur Highlights Walking Tour

Église catholique Saint-Léonard à Honfleur, Place Saint-Léonard, 14600 Honfleur, France Honfleur Tours
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This 1.5-hour highlights and hidden corners walking tour is an essential guide to Honfleur. Take a journey with a local guide through the many centuries of history and uncovers many of the city’s hidden gems that visitors often miss. Learn through fun historical anecdotes and entertaining stories about a city made famous by its church, painters and musicians with a modern and vibrant outlook.

Inclusions: A local guide will lead the tour

Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities

Reviewed By katflers2019

Fascinating and informative tour of Honfleur with our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Pierre. A great way to learn about the history of the town and very good value for money. We would highly recommend you take this tour...you won't regret it.

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