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Private 2-Hour Sidecar Tour in Normandy from Bayeux
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25 Ratings
Bayeux
Embark on a private 2-hour sidecar tour in Normandy from Bayeux and discover the iconic sites of the Normandy Landings. Visit Omaha Beach and its military cemetery, and journey along scenic country roads that witnessed the historic events of D-Day. Immerse yourself in the history of June 6, 1944, on this exclusive and captivating experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bayeux - Your Gentleman sider (Guide/pilot) will meet you with his retro sidecar at the pick-up location chosen by you, or at the Bayeux tourist office, or at the Bayeux bus station.
He will help you equip yourself with helmets, gloves and retro glasses, so you can finally settle in.
There will of course be stops along the way to take breaks and take photos.
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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain - Note: This step can be excluded if your guide feels there is not enough time.
Liberated on June 8, 1944 by the 47th Royal Marines Commando, during Operation Overlord, Port-en-Bessin became the network head of a pipeline system of approximately 120 km intended to supply the Allied armies on June 16. in fuel. At the end of August 1944, this system was completed by Operation PLUTO, which saw the laying of oil pipelines between the Isle of Wight and Querqueville near Cherbourg. - Omaha Beach - Note: This step can be excluded if your guide feels there is not enough time.
Omaha Beach remains one of the most iconic D-Day landing sites, holding undeniable historical significance. You’ll stand here on the same sands where thousands of American troops bravely landed amid intense gunfire and artillery barrage. Your guide will give you a moving account of the challenges the soldiers faced during this fierce battle. As you walk the beach, take a moment to pay your respects at the memorials and reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought here.
- Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, perched on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach, is a poignant and deeply moving tribute to fallen soldiers. As you wander among the rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, you will be imbued with a deep sense of gratitude and respect for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Your guide will share stories about the individuals resting here and offer illuminating perspectives on the significant impact their sacrifices had on the course of history.
- Bayeux - Return to the starting point (duration 15 min)
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Rainwear
- Vintage glasses
- Gloves
- 1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our driver and one person in the basket)
- Helmets
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
On this 2-hour excursion aboard a vintage sidecar, explore the essential and emblematic sites of the Normandy Landings. This exclusive experience will take you to Omaha Beach and its military cemetery. Travel the scenic country roads that witnessed the pivotal moments of June 6, 1944. Join us for a total immersion in history, where every turn takes you back to the epic tale of D-Day.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Bayeux
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Greg_f
Aug 5, 2024
Tres Magnifique! - Fantastic way to see Normandy and experience the history. the guides are fantastic and own a wealth of knowledge to share.
highly recommended!
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Carriec226
Jul 6, 2024
Great experience - This was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. At first we didn’t know how it would be but loved it so much we ended up extending as they were able to accommodate. Thomas and Phillippe really made the experience - they were so great and made sure we did what we wanted. Even the 8 year old loved this experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone considering this and go for the longer time!
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993johann
Jul 4, 2024
Sidecar - Lot’s of fun and time efficient. Good guides with interesting stories. We went to Omaha beach and the American Cemetery.
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140catherineu
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing Normandy Tour - This was an absolute one of a kind experience! It was a fabulous day all around. Our tour guides, Phillip and Thomas, were full of history and perspective that made this day fascinating and fun. And riding through Normandy in a sidecar was incredibly fun!
They arrived to our hotel early and were waiting for us. We were given the choice of which sites were most important to us to see and they customized to suit our interests and time. As we were a group of women traveling with a child, they were most gracious, accommodating, and ensured that we all had a great time and learned as much as we wanted. We were eager for the history, but also appreciated the story telling and fun facts.
One of the highlights of our trip for sure! I would highly recommend this tour for all!
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Lori_m
Jun 25, 2024
Unforgettable Tour and Experience - Our pilot Thomas made this experience unforgettable. Riding on his army green bike and side car made our tour as authentic as possible. Thomas answered all of our questions as we safely rode around the area. When booking your tour look for the army green side car - you won’t be disappointed!
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Lhaskell
Jun 24, 2024
A fun, memorable way to see Normandy! - Unfortunately we didn’t have too much time to spend in the Normandy region so the sidecar tour was perfect because it allowed us to hit all the things we wanted to see. Our tour guide Thomas was amazing! He was flexible and even kept us a little later because he didn’t have another tour scheduled. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this experience!!
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G7624bxsm
Jun 10, 2024
Fantastic - Absolutely fabulous excursion only wish was that we should have booked the longer tour. A big thank you to our tour guides Remi & Thomas who are very knowledgeable and makes the experience so much fun. Highly recommended and couldn't find any fault whatsoever.
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Pascalmp1296sb
Jun 10, 2024
Just one word to say.....AWESOME! - Frankly, if you want a magnificent memory etched in your memory of the landing beaches, take this retro stroll. Indeed, Thomas (in a 3/4 khaki jacket in the photo) and Philippe (in American military uniform from 1942) are 2 top guides to help you discover this page of our history. Several possibilities for circuits departing from Bayeux are available to you. For our part, we chose Arromanches and then the Longues battery where the legendary scene was filmed in Major Pluskat's blockhouse at the time of the appearance of the landing fleet. We had an appointment at the Bayeux tourist office but there are several starting points in Bayeux. A little advice, you have to come around fifteen minutes before the departure time because you must equip yourself with helmets, gloves and possibly rain gear. Another big thank you to Thomas and Philippe for this hike that we will not soon forget. The Picards Pascal, Véronique, Bruno and Catherine.
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615maddier
Jun 9, 2024
Highly recommend if you’re visiting Normandy! - This tour was such an exciting way to get a glimpse of the beautiful French countryside while learning some of the history behind WW2. Remy was my tour guide and I had the absolute best time with him. He had such a great personality and kept me laughing the whole trip. He was such a fun driver and always made sure I was comfortable. He was also very knowledgeable surrounding the DDay landings. This is an absolute must do if you’re in Normandy and love history. I will definitely book with Remy again if I’m ever back in the area!
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Cullen
Jun 8, 2024
Knowledgeable and Fun - Remy knew his facts and was very helpful as we navigated through the swarms of people in town for the 80th anniversary of D-day.
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