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Normandy Battlefield (own vehicle required)

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Registered on April 28, 2023

I am Sergio, a historian specialized in World War II and owner of a You Tube channel with more than 250,000 subscribers. I have been organizing trips to the area from Spain with groups of fans for 3 years. I now live in Normandy. Do you want me to show you the main places of the battle? You can talk to me privately for any questions.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The beaches of Normandy are one of the most iconic and important places of World War II. Are you ready to discover all its secrets ? Unique Tour in Normandy in Spanish.

What will you see and discover on that tour?:

When you visit a place like Normandy on your own, you run the risk of overlooking most of the details that occurred in every corner of the battlefield . When you book this free tour you will have an experienced guide , with whom you will be accompanied at all times, and who will explain what happened in each position in great detail. Furthermore, and as you will see, this guide is one of the greatest disseminators of the Second World War in Spanish.


We will start at the American Cemetery where the scene from the movie Saving Private Ryan was filmed. There we will analyze in depth the strategic approach of the Allied landing in Normandy and the great battle that followed.

Next, we will visit the cemetery and see the most iconic tombs and monuments within it. We will see graves of generals and soldiers who have won the Congressional Medal of Honor . Finally, we will enjoy a documentary and a small exhibition in which we will see weapons, uniforms and war material.

Next, we will walk down to the German defensive position where German soldier Heinrich Severloh , nicknamed “the Beast of Ohama” was, after single-handedly killing more than 1,000 Americans during D-Day. There we will analyze how the bloody landing occurred. , and where the Americans penetrated the German defenses. We will see the monument to the 1st American Infantry Division and the tribute to a Spanish soldier.

Finally, we will drive to the Overlord Museum, just 3 kilometers from the cemetery, and we will see the most iconic tanks of the American Army and the famous German 88mm cannon. At the end of the tour, the guide will give you the relevant recommendations to continue visiting iconic places from the Battle of Normandy.

End of the Tour at the Overlord Museum around 12:30 p.m. (If you see that the day is full, you can talk to me privately to study an alternative)

Total itinerary 3 and a half hours.

  1. American Cemetery.
  2. Omaha Beach. Colleville Sector
  3. American Battle Tanks.


Important: It is necessary that each client has their own vehicle for travel.

- Furthermore, at the end of the tour, Sergio will offer several alternatives to continue the afternoon on your own. We have prepared a list of recommendations for you to discover the most spectacular places in Normandy.

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    945X+79M Colleville-sur-Mer, France
    945X+79M Colleville-sur-Mer, France
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    I will be right at the entrance to the American Cemetery at the cemetery information board.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Cementerio Americano de Normandía
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Big Red One Denkmal
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Stellung Heinrich "Hein" Severloh
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Vierville-sur-Mer
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Longues-sur-Mer

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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