Normandy D-Day Beaches All-American Private Day Tour from Paris

Awesome Experience

Our tour guide, Josef, an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging person, who’s ability to recreate the historical details of the D-Day occurrence while taking us the whole length of the beach landings, including the airborne drop areas, made for a truly memorable and meaningful experience.

Emilie was a great guide,...

Emilie was a great guide, very knowledgeable of the history of Normandy D-Day. The American Cemetery will forever hold our respect and honor in our hearts. We will never forget this eye opening experience.

Incredible journeys provided by charismatic and knowledgeable guide

Professional, knowledgeable, affable, and trustworthy best describe the custom tours provided by this family-owned business. We booked “Private Trip” several months in advance for a six-hour tour of the sites of Paris and a separate full day tour to Normandy. The booking process via email was simple, and Deborah was very communicative about the details and the pricing. Through his near perfect English, his prior experience in the five-star hotel industry, and his incredible knowledge of and passion for history, Jozef provided us with two very memorable days. He took great pride in imparting us with in-depth and detailed analyses, coupled with interesting stories, to fully explain the highlights and historical significance at each destination. On the day of our Paris tour, Jozef promptly picked us up at our hotel in a new Volvo XC60. At each stop, he constantly provided not only information as to what we were seeing, but he offered in-depth historical background and context, inclusive of all the “who, what, where, and why”. By the end of the day, which lasted longer than advertised six hours (without any additional cost), we encountered most of the major attractions and many of the lesser-known landmarks of Paris and acquired a vast historical perspective which greatly enhanced our overall experience. Our second excursion was to Normandy, including Omaha Beach, the American military cemetery, and a tour of the surrounding areas. Standing on the beach, Jozef recreated D-Day, including who was positioned where, the troops involved on each side, the backgrounds of the troops, the impact of the weather, the lines of fire, the weaponry and vehicles, the natural and man-made obstacles, etc. With each step it become more evident that Jozef knew every inch of the terrain and he had read dozens of books from which he pieced together multiple historical accounts from a variety of perspectives. This was a once in a lifetime adventure lead by the perfect guide who pays impeccable attention to detail and his clients’ experience. In addition to the tours listed on their website, Jozef and Deborah also offer customized tours to fit individual interests. We plan to return for personalized tours of Champagne country and other WW1 and WW2 battle sites. The experiences provided by Jozef and Deborah of “Private Trip” are worth every penny (or Euro).

You Won't Be Disappointed

Jozef was an amazing guide - funny, serious, compassionate, and most of all, knowledgeable. We had an incredible day, one that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. Absolutely would book something else with him in the future.

Normandy at its finest!

This tour was on our bucket list and Joseph exceeded our expectations He gave great details and shared stories that made history come to life! I will be recommending him for our friends to use!

Awesome experience

Jozef was great. He was knowledgeable and very courteous. He had a great stories. We enjoyed him so much, we booked him for another private tour to Belleau Woods even though I was already going there with another company, He even arranged a once in a lifetime experience. I would recommend him to everyone.

Jozef is the Best way to see Normandy beaches

6 family members did a private tour with Jozef, he went above and beyond to make sure our experience was awesome. Very knowledge and personable to make it a fun and educational time! Would do any tour that he guides!

First Class Experience

Let me add to the list of glowing reviews for this tour service. At the outset, setting up the tour with Deborah was smooth and professional. All of my questions were answered promptly. The day before the tour I received a text from Jozef to confirm arrangements and to advise on Normandy weather conditions. Jozef met us at our Paris hotel at 6:30 AM. He has a comfortable van which easily held the 4 of us. As we drove to Normandy we got to know each other and Jozef began to give us background on the events surrounding D Day. We marveled at Jozef's depth and breadth of knowledge. He is a treasure trove of information, and conveyed that information with passion and respect for the subject matter. It is impossible in a short post to review the entirety of the day. Suffice to say we started with the events in the zone in which American paratroopers deployed, moved to the D Day beaches and ended at the American cemetery. A very moving day. We all agreed the the tour with Jozef was the highlight of our 18 days in France! Jozef has even provided me with a list of follow up books on the subject. Can I give 6 stars? When we return to France we will be using PT/Jozef for other tours.

Fabulous day in Normandy!

Emilie lead us on a wonderful trip to Normandy from Paris! My husband and I have been there before on our own and we wanted to show our 22 yo History Major son the WWII sights. Emilie had some out of the way sights and history to show us that we had never seen and would not be able to in a big group. Definitely important and interesting facts that we all enjoyed. Emilie turned us on to some related historical movies to watch that will enhance our understanding of the times and mood of WWII. Highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to get more in-depth understanding of the war and its sights. Emilie is a gem!!

Private Day tour to Normandy from Paris with Friends

Our day trip to Normandy was an experience of a lifetime! Jozef picked us up promptly at our hotel and from that point forward, he made the day a most memorable one for us. He was engaging, extremely knowledgable, very accommodating, used visual charts as well as audio clips to give us an authentic experience of how the events of the D-Day invasion occurred. Our visit to the American cemetery was a very somber and humbling experience as well. He took us to a seaside restaurant for lunch and as we traveled back to Paris, later that afternoon, he gave us so much more information about France, Paris, and other sights we may want to see on a return visit. He is certainly deserving of a 5 star rating and I would highly recommend Jozef for this and any other tour!

Normandy with Family

Our family (2 adults, 3 teens) took a one day trip to Normandy with Josef. It's a looooong drive but worth it. We loved Omaha, Point du Hoc, and the American Cemetery. Very powerful. We skipped the airfields (our choice). We had a delicious lunch in a small town (I can't remember the exact name but it was away from the crowds). Joe told great stories, asked trivia, and is passionate about history.

It was a WOW!

Jozef's tour exceeded all expectations. He is a unique combination of a WWII historian...entertaining story teller....and a great guy. There is nothing he doesnt know. It was perfect. 12 hour day that clearly gives you an unbelievable sense of the historical event.

Not to be Missed!

The tour with Jozef to Normandy was the highlight of our trip to France. We were fortunate enough to book right before the 75th anniversary of D-day, so there were many re-enactors in the area. People dressed up and many army vehicles and tanks driving around which made it seem more authentic. The booking process was super easy with Deborah and Jozef picked us up right on time at 6:30am at our apartment in his very comfortable van; there were 6 adults in our group ranging from age 18 to 56. Jozef was very knowledgeable about the history of the region approaching Normandy and of course it was so interesting to get insights as to what it was like for the Americans and Germans who landed here on June 6th. We stopped at Pont -du-Hoc, Omaha Beach, a quaint Calvedo shop for apple brandy, We ate lunch at Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, a quaint fishing village, and finished our tour at the American Cemetery which is very moving. Jozef will tailor the trip to whatever you want so if there is something in particular that you want to see then I would tell him ahead of time and I am sure he will do his best to make it happen. Besides being a wealth of information about D-Day and WWII, he's just a really cool and fun guy to be around. I hope that we get to come back and do a wine tour with him. This tour is well worth the time and Euros and it was so nice to get out of Paris for the day.

Amazing visit to Normandy

My wife and I had a wonderful visit to Normandy with Jozef. There were some specific things we wanted to see and he customized our tour to accommodate while also visiting the must-see spots at Utah and Omaha beaches. A highlight of our trip to France, we highly recommend this tour with Jozef!!

Full day tour

Joe was an excellent guide. We were picked up at our hotel and enjoyed a full day. Since we had family the was at Normandy we were able to have our tour customized. Joe showed us places that we would not have seen lin a group tour. I would highly recommend this company and joe.

A must for all visitors to honor our Freedom !

We went to France to celebrate the year of our 40th anniversary. We looked forward to Paris and Bordeaux for the wonderful art , food and wine, but would never go to France without visiting Normandy. My mother's uncle Joe was shot on the beach during the invasion and recently passed. Our tour guide , Joe Prihoda , was a tremendous guide. The trip was extremely well planned, which was most important to us as we only had a one week vacation and did not have time for trains, busses and an overnight. The investment was the best thing we did on this trip. Joe picked us up at 6:30 AM at our hotel and we returned at 8:30 PM. His vehicle was great and he had well planned stops for breaks and lunch. More importantly, Joe was an expert. He brought us to sites inland of the beach and really brought us through the background leading up to the invasion from the towns, churches , fields and beaches. We were able to pay our respects on the beach and in the American cemetery. We will never forget this day. Well worth the investment. Thank you Joe. Ralph and Patti--Exton, PA.

Highly Recommend!

So glad we did this tour as it was definitely a bucket list for us. Jozef picked us up from our hotel and all along the way to Normandy, was extremely informative about all things history. It was cold and blustery, so he was kind enough to give us choices of how we wanted to go about our tour. The stops along the way were great too, which included lunch at a cute cafe and a stop to visit where Calvados is made. We happened to be there during the start of the Yellow Vest Protests and I'm pretty glad he was there to explain just what was going on and why. Overall, he's the kind of guy you'd want for a friend, just to sit down and absorb the wealth of knowledge he has to offer! If we ever go back to France, I'd love to find him for any other tours he has to offer!

First Class Tour All The Way

From the minute Joe picked the 6 of us at our hotel (he was actually there early), we had a fantastic narrated tour of the Normandy D-Day beaches and surrounding area. The drive itself took about 3 hours but we were very comfortable in his very roomy van and were treated to various tidbits about France and its culture and traditions, daily life, and the history of the area we were visiting. Once we arrived at the beaches and the American cemetery, the amount of detail he provided was amazing. And it was all presented in an easy, relaxed tone that made us understand and appreciate why this area is so important not just to Americans but to all who value the sacrifices that were made for our freedom. A special bonus was the restaurant where he took us for lunch. It was nestled in a beautiful French village and featured fresh seafood cooked to order, accompanied by a complimentary glass of a homemade liqueur. A definite 5-star experience.

All day Omaha beach / Normandy tour

We were in Sweden, Denmark, and France for three weeks and this was my highlight of the trip. Simply awesome. Jozef ("Joe") was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, kind, and funny. The historical pictures he brought were a wonderful touch. He would show you a picture from the invasion or the next day after and then say, "you are standing where this picture was taken" and show you identifying marks in the picture. It was surreal. My wife and kids (17 and 13) had a great time too. We all loved it and would definitely recommend. Well worth the money. Oh, and the place where you have lunch which Jozef knows the owners is really, really good. This is all in addition to being at a historically relevant military event which is sobering. I was in awe the entire time.

Great Day in Normandy

This is a wonderful tour to Normandy. I traveled with a friend and our two teenage daughters- Jozef was the perfect tour guide- Despite bad weather (torrential rains) causing road closures leaving Paris- Joe expertly navigated side roads and got us to Normandy without a delay. I initially thought we would not make it or would have to miss many sights. He kept us feeling safe and we saw so much and learned so much from Jozef. Very moving sights. Joe then took us to the cutest seaside village where we had a delicious lunch. I hope to return to France and would book more tours with Jozef. He is also a wine sommelier! We booked directly with their website and Deborah and Jozef are very easy to deal with- I also believe you receive a discount when dealing direct. I highly recommend a tour with Jozef.

A Piece of History

What a wonderful trip. Private Trip (France) was a breeze to work with. Deborah was helpful by email and offered a variety of options. Our tour guide Jozef picked us up from our Paris flat and we drove three hours to Sainte Mere Eglise and then Utah beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha, and the American Cemetery. Jozef is a very personable guide and kept up both informed and entertained. It was so humbling to see the places where young American soldiers made the great (and in many cases, ultimate) sacrifice to begin freeing a continent. Returning from the new world to free the homes of their ancestors was a brave and selfless act. To see firsthand the sites you have read so much about was an experience any American, or freedom loving person, would treasure.

Josef gave a great tour of the...

<p>Josef gave a great tour of the American sectors of D-Day at Normandy. It was a challenging day with temperatures in the low 30s, snow, rain and wind but his energy never flagged and we completed the entire tour. He had a detailed knowledge of the sites and relevant history. This tour is a long day but it never dragged and we had good conversations on the ride to and from Paris.</p>