ABOUT US
"Born and raised in Normandy, we've always been passionate about our region's history. With 18 as private tour guide, Jonathan and his team lead customised and unique tours with a concern for detail."
Normandy History Tours"
Licensed guides and passionated, the Normandy history will bring you back in time.
From the Romans to the German occupation during the 40s. « Understand the world of yesterday that shapes the world of today. »
A unique way to visit with the insider experience.
Jonathan was an amazing guide. He picked us up right on time from the port. His communications leading up to our tour were clear and timely. Jonathan is a wealth of knowledge about all things Normandy, WWII and travel. He supplemented his talking points with photos, videos and other interpretative methods to really give us an educational, interesting and interactive tour. His suggestion for lunch near Omaha Beach was amazing. It is the best sole I have had in my life. Off the tourist row so we felt a tad bit more French! He was kind and allowed us to go at our own pace while keeping g us on track to arrive back at our ship well before we needed to depart. In addition, Jonathan is just a really nice and interesting person! We talked travel and sports and personal stuff while driving…best day of our cruise for sure.
Jonathan gave us an outstanding and memorable tour of the American beaches in Normandy a few weeks before the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We recommend him unequivocally. The magnitude of the beaches and cliffs, were overwhelming and the added tales and historical facts Jonathan provided us brought back to that June morning. In fact, we similarly arrived at low tide but the héros of that day enabled us to be greeted by trotting racing horse being exercised instead of bullets from an overhead bunker..
From the moment we meet Jonathan at our B&B in Bayeux until when he dropped us off we were entertained with historical facts, stories, and current day life. Above all he has an entertaining personality which makes the time fly by.
We went off the beaten path for a delightful lunch providing us more energy to carry on with the outstanding full day tour.
Our family had an incredible experience with Sophie as we toured the Normandy coast. Sophie tailored the day to our interests and is extremely knowledgeable about the D-Day sites and WWII history, including the events leading up to June 6, its aftermath, and the types of military equipment used during the combat. As a local, Sophie added additional perspective on the role of the community in the invasion. We highly recommend Private Tours and Sophie. The tour was easy to book, and Private Tours stayed in communication about where to met and structure our day. Having a guide greatly deepened our understanding and appreciation for the efforts and sacrifice made to preserve our freedom.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PRICE
The price mentioned is for the whole tour. Which means the more you are (up to 6 people) the more advantageous it is for you.
Be aware that museum fees, which are usually from €5 to €7 per person, lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
CANCELATION
- If you cancel your tour more than 90 days from the tour date, a full refund will be given.
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- If you cancel your tour less than 90 days and more than 60 days from the tour date, you will be refunded the 90% balance. The 10% deposit in this case will not be refunded.
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- If you cancel less than 60 days and more than 30 days from the tour date, I will refund 70% of the total tour payment.
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- If you cancel less than 30 days and more than 14 days from the tour date, I will refund 50% of the total payment.
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- If you cancel less than 14 days from the tour date, I will refund 30% of the total payment
In all cases - please check your holiday insurance for coverage.
If for any reason the tour is cancelled by Normandy History Tours, then you will be entitled to a full refund.
PAYMENT
All tours are to be paid in euros in cash or credit card (+ 2% commission) at the end of the tour.
A 50% deposit is charged through bank wire prior to the tour as a guarantee and confirms the reservation.
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The outstanding balance will be settled by the end of the excursion. An invoice can also be provided if asked before the tour.
GALLERY
CRUISE SHIPS & OTHERS
LE HAVRE / CHERBOURG / HONFLEUR (cruise ship, ferry terminal) :
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990 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 3/4 people)
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1100 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 6 people)
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1300 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 8 people)
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540 euros TTC Full day tour (guide + vehicle or coach hired by the customer)
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​DEAUVILLE (hotels) :
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790 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 3/4 people)
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890 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 6 people)
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990 euros TTC Full day tour, usually 9 hours (guide + vehicle up to 8 people)