6 Best Tours in Bayeux

Bayeux is a medieval town that has kept its historic centre intact despite its wartime past. Its cobbled streets and old houses are home to elegant palaces dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is also in Bayeux where you will find the famous Queen Matilda tapestry, almost 70 metres long, which is an undisputed icon of the city and tells the story of the Duke of Normandy's conquest of England.

All of the above is reason enough to want to get to know this charming city, and what better way to do it than on a guided and organised tour? In this article I will tell you which are the best tours you can do in this historic city and why these visits are among the best things to see and do in Bayeux.

On this tour, an experienced local guide takes you on a two-hour tour of the best of Bayeux and Normandy, seeing its stunning architectural gems and learning all about the history behind what you'll have the chance to visit. You'll learn about the most important events that took place in the region, the origins of the buildings, ancient trades and much more.

The walking itinerary starts at the Bayeux tourist office and includes stops at sites such as Rue des Teinturiers where you'll learn about the medieval tanning and dyeing industry. You will then pass the Allée des Augustines, where you will learn about the Augustine sisters and see the famous Bayeux Tapestry.

Other stops on this tour include the Place Charles de Gaulle, Rue L L le Forestier and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. This tour is ideal if you're short on time in the city and don't want to miss out on anything.

Details of interest:

• Price: from €23 per person.
• Duration: the experience lasts about two hours in total.
• Means of transport: the tour is on foot from the meeting point.

If you love the outdoors and nature, this is a tempting way to discover the best of Normandy. You will set off from Bayeux to reach the starting point of the adventure, where your bike will be waiting for you , fully equipped with helmet, bag for your belongings, fresh water bottle, extra battery, anti-theft device and GPS.

Thanks to the bike you will be able to reach places that you could not reach by car. You will enjoy the fresh air and beauty of sites such as Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, the German battery site of Longue sur Mer, and the artificial harbour of Arromanches among others.

It should be noted that the guides accompany you up to a certain point and then leave you some time to explore and enjoy at your own pace. In any case they provide you with everything you need to get your bearings and tell you which are the unmissable places to visit.

Details of interest:

• Price: from 62 euros per person.
• Duration: average between 5 and 12 hours in total.
• Means of transport: you will be driven in an air-conditioned minibus.

This tour is inspired by the literary work of the renowned American historian Stephen Ambrose, which was later made into the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.

With this tour you will learn about the most important historical events in Normandy. You will see places like Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and follow the action of the "Band of Brothers". A great opportunity to learn history in an interactive and dynamic way. This experiential experience will leave you with a wealth of knowledge about the interesting historical context of the region.

Details of interest:

• Price: from 143 euros per person.
• Duration: the activity lasts for 9 hours in total.
• Means of transport: you will be taken aboard an air-conditioned minibus.

This tour takes you to the most memorable sites of the Battle of Normandy with an emphasis on events that had a bearing on the British armed forces. A most fascinating experience.

Sites on the itinerary include Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Pegasus Bridge, Merville Battery Museum, Sword Beach and Hillman Bunker.

The starting point for this tour is either Bayeux train station or Place de Quebec. Both are easily accessible by public transport.

Details of interest:

• Price: from 121 euros per person.
• Duration: the tour takes about 9 hours in total.
• Means of transport: you will be driven in an air-conditioned minibus.

The historical sites related to D-Day in Normandy are attractive to tourists interested in World War II in France. While many tour itineraries focus on American and British units, this tour from Bayeux takes you to sites in Normandy that were historically related to the Canadian army.

The tour includes stops at sites of interest such as Juno Beach Center, the Canadian Underground Bunkers, Bernieres and Saint Aubin, the Canadian Cemetery, Hell's Corner, the Abbey of Ardenne, Carpiquet and Caen. This is a very interesting activity to be able to complement with other excursions to get a comprehensive understanding of the history behind this interesting French region.

Details of interest:

• Price: from 115 euros per person.
• Duration: the tour lasts about 8 hours in total.
• Means of transport: you will be driven in an air-conditioned minivan.

This tour offers a different way to discover Normandy, aboard an off-road jeep. In this unique vehicle you will get to know the most important historical sites of the region, listening to your guide.

Among the key places you will visit are those related to the Second World War. These include La Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, part of the D-Day landing beaches, the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and Port-en-Bessin-Huppain.

This is a tour that will take you beyond the historical event to understand the human side of a war by getting a close-up look at the people who fought it.

Details of interest:

• Price: from 830 euros per person.
• Duration: the tour lasts approximately 8 hours in total.
• Means of transport: you will be driven in an air-conditioned minivan for the transfer, then an off-road jeep.