Private Full Day By Bayeux Shuttle

Private American-sector day from Bayeux by minivan: Omaha Beach, the cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mere-Eglise and Utah Beach.

Overview

Bayeux Shuttle runs this eight hour private D-Day tour out of Bayeux, collecting guests from centrally located hotels and dropping them back at the end of the day. The vehicle is an air-conditioned minivan, a professional guide stays with the group throughout, and only your own party travels, with a maximum of 7 people per booking. It is built around the American landing sector.

The route moves from Omaha Beach to the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, then to Pointe du Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Utah Beach and Angoville-Au-Plain. Stops range from 20 minutes to an hour and a half, and most site access is free, with admission to the stop at Sainte Mere Eglise included. Reviewers repeatedly credit the guides with deep knowledge of the landings and say they adjust the day to the group's areas of interest.

It suits travellers who want a full day on the ground with a dedicated guide. Museum entrance fees, food and drink, and gratuities are not included. The tour runs in all weather, so come dressed for the Normandy coast.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in BayeuxPickup and drop-off from centrally located Bayeux hotels is included, with the group traveling by air-conditioned minivan.
2. Omaha BeachA 45 minute stop at the landing beach. Admission is free.
3. American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer45 minutes at the Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer. Admission is free. One reviewer described the flag lowering and taps here as deeply moving.
4. Pointe du HocA 40 minute stop at Pointe du Hoc. Admission is free.
5. Sainte Mere EgliseThe longest stop at 1 hour and 30 minutes, with admission included.
6. Utah Beach50 minutes at Utah Beach. Admission is free.
7. Angoville-Au-PlainA 20 minute final stop at the village. Admission is free.
8. Return to BayeuxDrop-off back at the hotel or pickup point in Bayeux.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most from a full day on the landing grounds.

• Dress for weather. The tour operates in all weather conditions and travellers are asked to dress appropriately. Bring layers and rain gear so the coast weather does not slow the group down.
• Pace and fitness. A moderate level of physical fitness is required.
• Share your interests. Several reviewers said their guides expanded on the areas the group was most interested in and answered questions throughout the day. Think ahead about what your group most wants to see.
• Food and drink. Food and drinks are not included unless specified. Bring water and plan to pay for any meal on the day.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates, up to 7 people. Reviewers consistently described the format as flexible, with guides adapting the day to the group's interests.
• Photography. One reviewer thanked their guide for kindly offering to take family photos at the sites. Bring a camera if you want pictures of the group at each stop.

Common issues. Museum entrance fees are not included, so budget separately for any museums you enter beyond the admission covered at Sainte Mere Eglise. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours and is subject to availability. Because it is a full day outdoors in coastal weather, dress for whatever conditions the day brings.

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