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Omaha and Band Of Brothers Full Day Tour

Name: Omaha and Band Of Brothers Full Day Tour
Brand: OVERLORDTOUR
SKU: 59799P6
Price: 155.44 USD
Rating: 5.0 (626 reviews)

Bayeux, France

9 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Perfect for World War II history buffs—particularly those who read Stephen Ambrose’s famed tract, Band of Brothers (or who saw the Band of Brothers miniseries), this small-group tour will help you discover many of Normandy’s key historical landmarks. Meet your guide in central Bayeux, and venture to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and more. In the afternoon, follow in the footsteps of the “Band of Brothers” and visit the very locations where the action took place.

See a new perspective on Normandy on this Band of Brothers-themed tour
A small-group tour lets you get up close and personal with the sights
Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and other key D-Day landmarks
Learn all about the region and its WWII history from your guide

What's Included

Driver/guide

Food and drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Place du Québec
Pl. du Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France

Start time

08:20 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

World War II buffs will love this tour in Bayeux, which takes you to Omaha Beach, plus shows you where the action happened in “Band of Brothers.”

You’ll easily meet your guide/driver in Bayeux, and then get settled into your vehicle. This is a group tour, so you might just make a few new like-minded history-enthuthiast friends.

Your full day tour is split into two parts. The morning covers Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. In the afternoon, you’ll head out to learn more about WWII with a tour of the locations of events covered in “Band of Brothers.”

OverlordTour

9 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

626 reviews

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DON’T MISS THIS AMAZING TOUR

nhawran, May 2024

My husband, a history and WWII enthusiast couldnt say enough or praise our guide Guilamine(spelling) enough after a very full day of visiting just about every important place that was significant to the Normandy Invasion. We were all especially interested in the fabulous series The Band of Brothers and he took us to see the chronological advances the Easy Company went through and even bringing in facts from the Longest Day. We looked under bushes for hidden bunkers, we went to the American Cemetery, we were all somber walking on Omaha beach and we visited the towns that were so very involved and affected by the battle. I think we were in awe of our guide’s personal experiences with veterans who came for the many memorials and celebrations. He gave us so much on a tour that was so important to us. He made it very much real to us who only know about it from parents and grandparents who rarely talked about the war. Guillamine was the best guide who gave us his all to an audience who very much appreciated his knowledge. There just arent enough words to praise him and this tour. If you get William, you will be fortunate!

Don’t miss Ben’s tour!

Frederick_B, Apr 2024

This tour was amazing! Ben, our guide was a a wealth of WEII knowledge and insight. He created a beautiful experience for me and my 10 yr old son. I can’t say enough about how great Ben and the tour was. A+

Wonderful tour

Barry_S, Apr 2024

Our guide Ben was absolutely wonderful. He was knowledgeable and funny and personable. We spent the entire day and never felt rushed or put upon. I would recommend this tour highly

Band of Brothers

Teressa_L, Apr 2024

Fantastic tour with Guilliane who is so knowledgeable. It was a very cold and windy day and he went above and beyond to make sure we were all comfortable. All the sights we visited were explained in detail.

Amazing tour

Robert_K, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Antoine, Was very knowledgeable and gave a lot more insight than what we expected. It was the perfect day and allow us to go back and revisit some of the locations a little longer later in the trip.

Band of Brothers tour

Chris_E, Apr 2024

Very knowledgeable historian for our guide. Very moving to see the American Cemetary. group was small just 4 of us so lenty of opportunity to ask questions.

There Aren't Enough Words...

Scott_M, Apr 2024

My teenage son and I went through Band of Bros and Saving Pvt Ryan before making this trip. It's rough material, but I wanted him to appreciate the sacred ground we'd be trodding. Antoine was an amazing guide: having grown up in Bayeux, with an intimate understanding of local culture and of Allied soldiers, and attention to detail in stories shared. I cannot say enough good about this tour. It was over 8 hours of very well-spent time. Antoine took us through the Airborne museum, sharing personal tidbits along the way that gave us the highlights rather than getting bogged down in the display minutiae. From standing on the beach, to the bunkers of Pointe du Hoc, to the fields of Brécourt Manor, every stop was full of detail and seemingly fresh memories of those fateful first days of the invasion. For those concerned about logistics... this is a very full day. There are stops that include bathrooms (the cemetery, etc). We brought a bag with water and light snacks to grab during stops. Lunch in Ste-Mère-Église is more than sufficient; there are plenty of cafes, etc. Our transport was an 8+1 van and was comfortable. Coastal weather can be unpredictable. In April, we brought jackets and ponchos for the forecasted driving rainstorms, but needed neither with sunny skies!

Packed Tour

John_D, Apr 2024

This jam packed tour is about 10 hours long so if you are only casually interested in World War II, this is not the tour for you. If you are like me and many others and are very interested in the stories and some of the unsung heroes, then this is your tour and for me the time at the American cemetery was too short. I returned by bicycle the next day and spent a couple more hours exploring the welcome center there. The tour is more generally about Normandy the beach landings, and not specifically focused on Band of Brothers. You learn the stories of soldiers you’ve never heard about and the things they did during the beach landings. The afternoon of the tour carries you to some of the highlights and locations around Utah that are specific to the HBO series band of Brothers. This balance is what I really wanted and our Australian hat guide did not disappoint. Looking back I would have liked to spend some time in Carentan and spending more time focused on the route and stories of coming into the town. The reality it there is only so much time in one day.

Incredible!

Nikki_W, Apr 2024

Incredible! So knowledgeable and clearly passionate about this subject. Well worth the investment and once in a lifetime experience! Therry was an awesome tour guide!! Wow! Our group of 12 loved this day!

Benjamin was a fantastic...

Robert_G, Apr 2024

Benjamin was a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the sites we visited made the story come to life. We truly enjoyed the experience- thank you Ben!

Antoan is pleasent, full...

Jelena_J, Apr 2024

Antoan is pleasent, full of knowledge, enthusiastic. Tour covers everything one would want to see from Omaha beach to monument to 101. Airborn museum is a must

Excellent, the tour was in full detail

Gareth_N, Apr 2024

Just how detailed Guilliame told us about Dick Winters and the band of brothers, the beach landings, the 2 medics in the church helping Allied and German soldiers ,Point du Hoc, St.mere eglise and the story of John Steele, the museum at St Mere Eglise.Guilliame was excellent and gave us great insight to the tour.

David with Overlord Tours is the best!!

Deborah_R, Apr 2024

David with Overlord Tours was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgable and very fun to spend the entire day with as we toured the D-Day sites. I highly recommend him as a guide for anyone interested in learning about D-Day!

2nd Tour Booked to Share with My Father

Eli_T, Mar 2024

Guillaume, our guide, was excellent. The experience was so good I booked a second tour to do with my father in a couple of weeks. Coming back! Thank you OverLordTour for such a great experience.

Worth the Price

Ron_E, Mar 2024

Thierry was an excellent tour guide! The tour was a great combo of D-Day highlights and Band of Brothers reference. Our guide was extremely informed and helped make for most delightful experience. Highly recommend.

Great tour

Ann_B, Mar 2024

We truly enjoyed the wealth of knowledge Guillaume showed and presented to us. We totally learned and appreciated the tour.

Superb, stunning and emotional

Daniel_C, Mar 2024

Excellent tour lead by our great guide Ben who’s knowledge and story telling brought the whole day to life, we made memories that will last forever. Thank you.

A Tour Not to Be Missed!

Robyn_P, Mar 2024

One of the best tours I’ve taken! Ben was our guide for the day, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. He shared stories and details of WW2 that kept us captivated and impressed the entire day. Ben came prepared with maps and photos that helped create an authentic image of the days leading up to and after D-Day. From bunkers, to villages, bridges, and fields, Ben brought to life historical events that you only read about or see in a movie. Highly recommended!

Highlight of a week long WWII and D-Day vacation

Scott_H, Mar 2024

Guillaume was a fantastic guide! He knew his history and the local area and told us great stories and provided a lot of insight into the events of D-Day and Band of Brothers events. It was very cool to actually walk in the footsteps of the 101 506 from the Band of Brothers mini series and actually walk through and view the field where the assault on the guns at Brecourt Manor took place. He was very accommodating, answered all our questions and was flexible with some of the other members of the tour. This was the highlight of our D-Day vacation in France.

First class

Deborah_R, Mar 2024

Remy was an incredible tour guide, gentleman and historian. Wow, his knowledge was incredible. If only I had experienced teachers like him at school ! I have learnt so much, and cannot recommend this tour highly enough. It was a long day but Remy’s telling of the D Day invasion totally held my attention from start to finish. The stories of the lives, experiences and sacrifices of these young men was told with such respect, and accuracy of detail.

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