Private guided British D-Day Tour from Bayeux

On this full day tour of the British sectors on D-Day, we will visit the following sites: Pegasus Bridge, Hillman strongpoint, Sword Beach, Gold Beach, Arromanches/Mulberry Harbour, Longues-sur-Mer Gun Battery, British War Cemetery at Bayeux. At most sites there will be some free time for you to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pegasus Bridge, avenue Major John Howard, 14860 Ranville France

Pegasus Bridge and Horsa Bridge
Learn how glider assaults by men from the British 6th Airborne Division captured the bridges across the Caen Canal and Orne river.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hillman Site, 64 rue du Suffolk Regiment, 14880 Colleville-Montgomery France

Hillman strongpoint
This fortification was part of the German defence, positioned behind Sword beach on high ground. Learn how elements of the British 3rd Infantry Division overcame this obstacle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sword Beach, Ouistreham Calvados, Bassa Normandia, 14150 France

Sword Beach
The Eastern landing beach of the invasion was to be assaulted by the 3rd Infantry Division. Hear about the German defence system and the British plan of attack that would smash into them.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gold Beach, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer, France

Gold Beach
We visit the second British landing sector and see how the men of the 50th Infantry Division were able to break through.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vestiges du Port de Mulberry, Rue Lucien Joly Arromanches beach, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France

Arromanches
Here we will see the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbour.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, West of Arromanches-les-Bains, Longues-sur-Mer France

Longues-sur-Mer Gun Battery
This large German gun battery still has its original artillery pieces in place.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bayeux War Cemetery, 1945 boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France

British War Cemetery at Bayeux
Time for reflection at the British War Cemetery, final resting place and memorial for 6452 soldiers.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: 14400 Bayeux, France
Traveler pickup is offered
I pick up from all hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, gîtes, airbnb's in Bayeux. Other locations are possible, please ask.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• All Fees and Taxes

Not Included

• Lunch
• Optional museum entry ticket

Facilities