Why choose this 2 day British landing sector tour ?

Ideal for visitors interested in British strategy and heroism, the British landing sector tour offers a full immersion in the British D-Day landings and inland battles. Coverage of both Gold beach and Sword beaches as well as airborne operations. Expert historian guide for accurate context and storytelling.

What is included in the British landing sectors 2 day tour ?

The British landing sectors 2 day tour includes a private licensed guide and private transportation. Museum entrance fees, hotels and meals are not included.

Is there a 1 day British landing sector tour ?

No, but the 1 day British and Canadian highlights tour is a perfect way to get the essentials of the British Army’s role in the Overlord operation.

Is Pegasus Bridge included ?

Yes, day 2 covers the airborne operations of the 6th British Airborne Division, including Pegasus Bridge, Ranville and Merville.

British D-Day Landing Sectors 2 Day Tour

Embark on a two day tour dedicated to the British landings in Normandy, from Gold beach and Sword beach to the airborne assault at Pegasus Bridge.

Follow the advance of the British Army and the 6th Airborne Division inland toward Bayeux, Tilly-sur-Seulles and Villers-Bocage.

Longues-sur-Mer Battery

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Arromanches

The British D-Day Landings and Inland Advance

The British D-Day Landing Sectors covered some of the most strategic objectives of Operation Overlord, securing bridges, neutralising coastal batteries, and repelling German armour inland.

This tour offers a full two-day immersion into the Gold beach and Sword beach operations, the Pegasus Bridge airborne missions, and the critical battles for Hill 112 and Villers-Bocage.

Complete coverage of British beach and airborne operations.
Private guide with expert historical context.
Perfect for visitors willing to get the complete picture of the British operations in Normandy.

Ranville Cemetery

What You’ll See on the British D-Day Landing Sector Tour

1st day : Gold Beach and Western British Sector

Longues-sur-Mer Battery : German artillery emplacement with original guns still in place.
Arromanches : Mulberry Harbour remains and Musée du Débarquement.
Gold Beach : landing of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division.
La Rivière, Creully & Creullet : inland advance and Montgomery’s HQ.
Luc-sur-Mer and Langrune-sur-Mer : fierce coastal engagements.
Bayeux : first liberated town in Normandy.
Tilly-sur-Seulles & Villers-Bocage : major armoured battles against the Panzer Divisions.

Sword Beach and Airborne Operations

Bénouville & Pegasus Bridge : first Allied victory of D-Day, captured by the 6th Airborne.
Ranville Cemetery : final resting place of many airborne soldiers.
Merville Battery : audacious airborne assault on German gun positions.
Sword Beach : landing zone of the 3rd British Division.
Hillman Strongpoint : key German defensive position inland.
Hill 112 : fiercely contested high ground overlooking Caen.
Troarn, Bavent & Bréville : battles that secured the Orne bridgehead.

Practical Info about your 2 day British Landing Sector Tour

Start : Your guide meets you on arrival at Bayeux train station for private pick-up.
Duration : 9h / day.
Group size : private tours for couples, families and small groups.
Moderate walking.
Museum entrance fees, accommodation and meals are not included.

Less time or want to explore other D-Day sectors ?

If you wish to explore all five landing beaches, see our 5 D-Day beaches 2 day Tour (/d-day-tours/2-day/5-d-day-beaches).

5 D-Day beaches 2 day tour

If you prefer to focus on American operations, discover our American landing sectors 2 day Tour.

American landing sectors 2 day Tour

For a customized itinerary based on your interests, see our custom D-Day tours.

Custom D-Day tours

Why choose this 2 day British landing sector tour ?: Ideal for visitors interested in British strategy and heroism, the British landing sector tour offers a full immersion in the British D-Day landings and inland battles. Coverage of both Gold beach and Sword beaches as well as airborne operations. Expert historian guide for accurate context and storytelling.
What is included in the British landing sectors 2 day tour ?: The British landing sectors 2 day tour includes a private licensed guide and private transportation. Museum entrance fees, hotels and meals are not included.
Is there a 1 day British landing sector tour ?: No, but the 1 day British and Canadian highlights tour is a perfect way to get the essentials of the British Army’s role in the Overlord operation.
Is Pegasus Bridge included ?: Yes, day 2 covers the airborne operations of the 6th British Airborne Division, including Pegasus Bridge, Ranville and Merville.

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