15 Tours in Le Havre to Build a Day Around

1.D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend about 10 hours tracing the Normandy invasion from Le Havre. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the German War Cemetery, and the American Cemetery with guides such as Bertrand, Ash, Sam, or Thelma. A homemade baguette lunch, water, dessert, port pickup, and return are included.

“Four family members travelled together for the DDay experience. 2 of us had done it previously. Sam, our guide , was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much history about the event. He was also very organized and kept us on time by giving us specific times to be back on the bus. We really enjoyed our lunch on Omaha Beach. It was a well-organized tour and we enjoyed it immensely.”

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2.All-in-One Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and Lunch from Le Havre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Normandy’s D-Day sites from Le Havre. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Sam, Bertrand, Ash, or another local expert, leads you to La Cambe, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. A packed lunch, port pickup, and timely return are included.

“This trip was unexpected and worth the time! It was very emotional and gave us the experience by taking us back to history.”

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3.Outdoor Escape Game in Étretat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Explore Étretat through a two-hour outdoor escape game built around its cliffs, beaches, history, and treasure hunt. Choose independent play with a mobile device or the VIP version, where a guide meets you in town and explains the clues and local history. English is offered, and the private format suits families and friends.

“Learned a lot about the city and history of the area. Fantastic tour guide Julie. Challenging but accessible clues. We won!”

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4.Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Ride through Deauville and nearby Trouville in a vintage sidecar with a local driver-guide such as Thomas, Florent, Nico, Rémy, or Thierry. In about 45 minutes, you’ll pass grand hotels, churches, racecourses, historic villas, military sites, and high viewpoints. Helmets, gloves, goggles, and rain gear are supplied.

“A great way to see the area, fabulous fun with knowledgeable, fun and experienced riders. I would recommend it as the best way to enjoy the fresh air and see the sights.”

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5.Guided Tour of the Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

Walk 3 km through Rouen with Elodie or another local guide in French or English. See Joan of Arc’s final square, the Gros-Horloge, Rouen Cathedral, Saint-Maclou Church, and Saint-Ouen Abbey. This $28 tour gives you a useful first look at Rouen, though monument entry fees are not included.

“Revealed to us in good English many things about the history and architecture of Rouen that we never would have found on our own.”

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6.Private sidecar tour and cider tasting from Deauville or Honfleur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $136

Ride through Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie in a retro motorcycle sidecar with a local driver such as Nicolas, Remy, or Thomas. You’ll stop at seaside viewpoints, Notre-Dame de Grâce, the Vieux Bassin, and a cider distillery. Hotel or port pickup can be arranged, and the private format suits couples, families, and small groups.

“This is the best adventure; one of the most memorable vacation experiences I've had. My guide was knowledgeable, charming, and informative. The motorcycle ride itself is such fun! Very safe and a great way to see the countryside. If you are in the Honfleur area, don't miss this opportunity!”

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7.Best of Paris: Stress-Free Tour with River Cruise from Le Havre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, then see the city from the Seine and on foot. You’ll photograph the Eiffel Tower, pass the Louvre and Notre-Dame by boat, and visit the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Martin, and Kat lead the Paris portion. Pastries, sparkling wine, and port pickup are included.

“Great value! The excursion offered by the cruise line was very expensive so I opted for a more reasonable alternative. This was a good decision as this tour company was top notch. The bus driver was very cautious and was able to get us to and from Paris under the estimated times. The tour guide (Cat or Kat) was A1. She was a great ambassador for the city. The tour company even had snacks/water/champagne for us customers. Overall 5 stars for sure!!!”

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8.D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $147

From Le Havre, spend 9 to 10 hours at Normandy’s key D-Day sites with a live English or French guide. Visit La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. Guides such as Sam, Ash, Norman, and Bertrand are praised for clear storytelling. A baguette lunch, water, and dessert are included.

“We had a great tour day to Normandy on August 24, 2025. Our guide was "Norman" from Normandy and he provided valuable information. He did not feel the need to chat during the entire 2 hour bus ride. We appreciate that! When he had something of interest, he shared it with us. We were very pleased with the entire day! The bus driver Allison was very skilled and helpful as well. I highly recommend this tour. Our Veterans, who gave their lives deserve your time to learn more of what happened in Normandy. It was a very moving day. I will bring my nephews and niece here to understand the…”

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9.From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Meet at Le Havre cruise terminal for a six-hour coach excursion to Deauville and Honfleur. Expect a guided drive in Deauville, a walking tour in Honfleur, free time for cafés and shops, and return transport timed for your ship. Guides have included Lawrence, Bastien, Maureen, and Igor.

“Lawrence is an excellent guide. This was our final port adventure - a lovely drive through the quaint towns. Relaxing and enjoyable.”

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10.Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine past the Louvre and Notre Dame, then visit the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Guides may include Amir, Maarten, Martin, Amber, or Daniel. The tour lasts 10 to 11 hours and focuses on major sights from outside.

“We bought this trip because we could not get an excursion to Paris on the Norwegian Getaway. Overall the excursion was good. The one big problem was the bus and driver. The bus was dirty. Windows were very dirty. Large bird droppings on front window. The restroom was not working. Seats were not working correctly, torn netting on backs of seats. Bus driver did not keep the bus cooled. Very old bus. He also did not stop on the way back to the ship for a restroom break which we were told would happen. When we got to Paris we picked up Maarten, our tour guide who was excellent and…”

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11.Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide such as Amir or Maarten, cruise the Seine past the Louvre and Notre Dame, photograph the Eiffel Tower, visit the Arc de Triomphe, and enjoy about an hour of free time before returning to your ship.

“Great quick one day tour of Paris from the cruise ship. They picked us up from the cruise terminal The driver was amazing. Drove the big bus so smoothly. Great driver. Tour guide joined us when we arrived to Paris. He was very knowledgeable (Maartin) We saw everything we wanted to see touring the city from the river boat tour. Also apart of this tour. We got off the bus for photos of the Ethiel tower and walking around the arc de triumph for shopping. The tour arrived back to the ship with a hour to spare. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this day trip to…”

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12.Private Guided Tour by Vintage Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 45 min

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Deauville Tourisme and ride through town in an authentic vintage sidecar. Guides such as Thomas and Rémi share local stories while you stop at Le Normandy, the racecourse, Villa Strassburger, Saint Lawrence Church, and Tourgeville Military Cemetery. The private ride costs $159 for up to two people.

“Très bon guide et visite super sympa, je pensais pouvoir piloter le side-car c’est dommage mais on a passé un très bon moment, pas donné pour 45mn mais c’était cool.”

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13.Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel by air-conditioned coach from your Le Havre cruise terminal to Paris, with a drop-off near the Eiffel Tower and four to five hours to explore independently. You may hear helpful Paris tips from a host such as Kat, then return from the Arc de Triomphe with a ship-time guarantee.

“Very organized. Maximized our time in Paris. The drive to Paris took just around 2 hours. It took a little longer on the way back because we stopped at a random gas station. The bus was clean. Be aware there are no USB charging ports on the bus.”

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14.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Set out from your Rouen hotel or a central meeting point with a private English- or French-speaking guide. Shape the walk around Joan of Arc, churches, museums, food, shopping, or local life. Guides such as Felipe, Pranita, Serhan, and Clara have helped visitors connect major sights with lesser-known corners.

“Sehran has beeen a very good guide, clear, prepared, kind, helping. We spent a eonderful time in Rouen, receiving many advices and learning much about this beautiful city”

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15.Private 3.5-hour sidecar tour & cider tasting from Le Havre port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $294

Meet your English-speaking pilot at Le Havre’s cruise terminal for a private 3.5-hour ride in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Visit Honfleur’s Vieux Bassin, wooden Sainte-Catherine Church, Notre-Dame de Grâce Chapel, and Mont-Joli before tasting organic cider, pommeau, and calvados at Manoir d’Apreval. Nicolas, Remi, or Thomas may guide your group.

“Nicolas was an amazing tour guide and driver! He has a great sense of humor and took us to some very beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour! Riding in the side cart was a first for me and absolutely so much fun!”

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