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Normandy WWII Private Half-day Sidecar Tour From Bayeux

Badge of ExcellenceBayeux, France

4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Gloves, helmets, motorcycle glasses, rain gear

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Bayeux Tourist Office
Rue Saint-Jean, 14400 Bayeux, France
The tourist office is right at the center of Bayeux, at Rue Saint-Jean and rue Saint-Laurent crossroads.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Reminder: ( 1 or 2 Passengers = 1 sidecar ) ( 3 to 4 Passengers = 2 sidecars )

What To Expect

Bayeux

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arromanches-les-Bains

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Longues-sur-Mer

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Normandy American Cemetery

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ferme de la Sapiniere

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bayeux (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
We will be riding on countryside roads for about 1h45mn.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

23 reviews

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Amazing Experience

Michelle_D, Apr 2024

Thierry chauffeured my wife and I from HÔTEL D’ARGOUGES in Bayeux to Utah and Omaha beaches. The weather was cool but he came equipped with Gore-Tex lined gloves, fleece under layers, and nylon windbreakers to make the ride very comfortable. Additionally, he had new LS2 helmets with clean, soft and supportive padding and easy to use ratchet-style chinstraps. The helmets also had flip-down sun visors/windshields. The motorcycle, a Kawasaki 650cc, was specially geared with a reverse gear and 4 speed transmission with plenty of torque. Starting, stopping, and turning was always comfortable and safe. The sidecar has a trunk and both it and the passenger seat have their own suspensions to make even bumpy roads feel smooth. The sidecar has its own disc brake. Thierry keeps a very well maintained and very clean motorcycle. Everything on the bike was in top condition. The sidecar was spacious, and although I’m only 5’10” I easily had another 5 inches of leg room in front of me. Also, the tonneau cover for the sidecar, when pulled forward to reveal the seat, functions as a leg blanket. It was about 50 degrees on our day, but I would have been plenty warm even if it was much colder. The best part of the trip was Thierry. He is well-versed in the region’s history as well as Operation Overlord and WW 2 in general. He was courteous, thoughtful, and a gentleman throughout. Thierry was also a patient listener, eager to hear of our own experiences but never nosey or pushy. We saw the beaches, artillery and mortar bunkers, the floating bridges, the U.S. cemetery for fallen soldiers, sailors, and airmen, and many spots that our generation will recognize from Hollywood productions. To see them in person is humbling and breathtaking. Thierry expertly narrated the stories behind these historically significant places, as well as the history of the region itself. He took different routes there and back, so we were able to take in everything ranging from cows lounging in the countryside to castles to suburban towns. Thierry is a safe and expert rider who took zero risks and navigated around road closures and construction with zero confusion or hesitation. He was happy to take photos of us anywhere we asked. His English is fluent and he speaks better than many native speakers. You will feel like somewhat of a celebrity as whenever we left the bike to walk the sights we returned to people taking photos of the bike or themselves with the bike. It really is a show-stopper. For the price, you will not find a more incredible experience. To whizz through the towns and countryside on a motorcycle/sidecar and see such history with a person who treated us like family is something to envy and the experience of a lifetime. I received zero compensation for this review and am writing it as I take a train to Paris; it was that important to me that I share this feedback with my fellow travelers in hopes that you consider this experience. I believe the sidecar would be appropriate for any age traveler, and this certainly beats a tour bus or transit van.

What a ride!

JoAnn_A, Apr 2024

This was our favorite experience of our anniversary trip to France! Manuel was full of interesting lesser known WWII stories about what we were seeing, he was professional and polite, and gave us a fantastic ride through the countryside. The ride was safe yet adventurous. We could not have asked for a better way to experience and learn about the DDay sites. Thank you Manuel for making this day the best it could be!

American history tour in Normandy

Jonathan_B, Apr 2024

Came over from the US for a wedding and had a half day to myself. I chose this tour and had a really great day with Manual. Smooth ride, safe and a lot of fun being in something different. We saw all the great sites and he was super friendly and knowledgeable about the history. Highly recommend.

Don’t miss this experience!

Michele_P, Apr 2024

This was an absolutely amazing day! Thierry and Manuel provided exceptional care for us. The history and stories they shared and the genuine concern they showed to ensure an unforgettable experience exceeded my expectations. I cannot stress enough how much you should not miss this opportunity! It truly was one of the best days. It was both exhilarating and deeply moving, creating a unique and unforgettable experience. There is no better way to explore Normandy and its historical sites than this. We brought my Dad (82) and Aunt (78), and they absolutely loved riding in the sidecars. Thierry and Manuel were incredibly helpful and attentive, looking out for every possible scenario making this day even more special for us. Thanks guys! We’ll see you on our next trip!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Michele, Thank you Lisa, It was an amazing day for the both of us too....and we definitely hope to see you on your next trip!

A unique and exhilarating tour

Tracy_C, Mar 2024

What an amazing adventure for my husband, two boys (10 and 12) and me. Manuel and Thierry were fantastic guides— extremely knowledgeable and funny to boot. Riding through the French countryside on a motorcycle with side car was a once-in-a-life-time experience. When you have some many choices, doing something out of the ordinary and exhilarating as this was beyond our expectations. We’re all still grinning!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Tracy, Thank you so much for your kind review. Meilleurs souvenirs :) Thierry

A Day we Soon Won’t Forget

Michael_R, Feb 2024

What an amazing time seeing the historic sights of Normandy with Manuel and Thierry as our guides. Seeing the beautiful French countryside while riding in the open air is an experience we will soon not forget. This trip was extra special as my 87 year old father was paying tribute to his 3 brothers that fought in France during WW2. We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the battle scenes of Normandy and there’s no better way to do it than sitting in a sidecar motorcycle. Thanks to Manuel and Thierry for a memorable day!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Michael for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Normandy's historic sights with us. It's touching to hear that your father, honoring his brothers' WW2 service, found our tour meaningful. We appreciate your recommendation and I will pass along your gratitude to Manuel. We'd love to host you again for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Thierry PS: thanks for all the pics!

Informative WW2 Sidecar Adventure

Blake_C, Feb 2024

This was a fantastic tour and I had a great time with my guide Emanuel! I originally wanted to go on a large group tour but it wasn’t available this time of year and I’m so glad for that! It was amazing having a personalized tour experience, several people from larger tour groups approached us and asked my guide questions because they couldn’t get personalized information like that in a large group. Emanuel was so knowledgeable about the history of d-day and WW2 in general, but I was also able to ask him anything else about French or local history and he was a wealth of information! The cost was fantastic as well, not much more than the large group tours and the value you get far exceeds the extra cost. My tour was in mid February but behind the windshield of the sidecar and with the gloves and helmet provided I was perfectly comfortable temperature-wise. He had blankets and other jackets to offer but I was comfortable as is. We got to take countryside roads from one location to another, I imagine busses could not fit on these roads, it was very scenic and made for great pictures. I would recommend this to anyone who wants an unforgettable Normandy WW2 tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Blake, thank you so much for your so kind review. This will help for sure. It was such a pleasure to meet you and spend some good times with you. Take care!

A unique and memorable experience of Normandy

Rick_M, Aug 2023

Hands down the best way to experience Normandy. Amazing time riding through side streets and back roads where tour busses cannot take you. Among the incredible history we learned on this tour of the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Point Du Hoc and Arromanches we also found that, just like riding on a Jetski, it’s impossible not to have a constant smile while being in a sidecar. They were amazing to spend the day with, were incredibly generous with their time, knowledgeable and it was awesome getting picked up and dropped off at our chosen locations. Bike was basically brand new. All gear was brand new and well maintained. Easily stayed warm and dry with their supplied gear and sidecar bivy on a rainy day. Thanks again!