Half-Day Tour to the British D-Day Beaches Including the Gold Beach Sector from Bayeux

Bayeux, France

A morning guided tour of the important locations in the Gold Sector of the British D-Day landing sites. Guided by a professional English-speaking guide, you will discover the locations where British forces landed in the early hours of D-Day morning to secure the beach code named as, "Gold." You will also visit the German gun battery at Longues Sur Mer and see the impressive remnants of the Mulberry artificial harbor at Arromanches.

This half-day tour is perfect for clients looking for a short tour of the British Gold Beach sector of the D-Day invasion. British forces assaulted this area on the morning of June 6th, 1944; the starting point for the liberation of Europe.

Conducted in English only with an experienced professional guide, this tour is a perfect balance of stories, facts, and anecdotes. Sufficient free time for you to look around at your leisure is also permitted.

The sites you will visit on this tour are:

Longues Sur Mer - the incredible German gun battery that still has its guns located in the concrete casemates
Arromanches - You will be amazed when you see the remnants of the Mulberry artificial harbor built by the British
Gold Beach - Understand the assault made by the 50th British Division
Ryes War Cemetery - Pay your respects to the Commonwealth soldiers who fell in the battles in this area

Although this is only a short tour, it is packed with a lot of information to ensure you leave Normandy with lasting memories.