10 Vespa Tours in Bayeux Worth Booking

1.2- to 6-hour sidecar excursion on the D-Day Landing Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Meet Rémi, Philippe, Thomas, or another Gentleman Sider in Bayeux, gear up with helmets, gloves, goggles, and rainwear, then ride a vintage sidecar through Normandy’s D-Day sites. Choose a two-hour sector tour, half day, full day, or six-hour route with Pointe du Hoc.

“Our knowledgable and courteous guide Philippe was happy to share information about the D-Day beaches that you just wouldn’t get without the guide experience. The bikes were so much fun and the countryside scenery and off main roads were immensely better than the main roads. My sister and I are early 50&51 -great time!”

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2.Private vintage sidecar tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Ride through Normandy with Philippe, Remi, or Thomas in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. This private 3.5-hour tour covers Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with helmets, goggles, gloves, rain gear, and personal stories included.

“Fantastic experience . I would recommend this - it was 10/10 experience . Family of 5 with a 6 year old . We all enjoyed it very much !! Our guided were amazing !”

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3.Normandy WWII Private Half-day Sidecar Tour From Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Manuel and Thierry take you from Bayeux through Normandy’s back roads in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Over four to nearly five hours, you visit Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and an optional cider tasting. Gear and pickup are included.

“We had the bet time going to Normandy. We took the train out from Paris with our two kids and they loved it! We enjoyed riding on the bikes and learning about Dday. Manuel and Terry were so knowledgeable and great with the kids! Do not wait just do it!”

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4.2-hour tour of the D-Day beaches, by vintage sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 2 hours

Meet Philippe, Remy, Thomas, or another Retro Tour Normandy guide in Bayeux, then ride a military-style vintage sidecar through the Normandy countryside. Visit the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Longues-sur-Mer battery, and Widerstandsnest 62 with time for photos and guided stops.

“The guides! Philippe was fantastic, such knowledge and passion, I learnt more from him about the D-Day Landings than any lesson at school. I was totally engaged, and in admiration of his detailed knowledge. I have real respect for how he is honouring the people that went through that. He was so thoughtful and caring with my 83 yr old mother too! We weren’t rushed at all and went quite a way over the time. Jack his colleague came along, a friendly and humorous bonus addition. They both wanted us to have a great and educational time. We covered a lot of ground and really were walked through what started…”

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5.2-hour private sidecar tour in Normandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Philippe, Thomas, Remy, Michael, Flo, or another Gentleman Sider for a two-hour private ride from Bayeux. You will gear up with a helmet, gloves, goggles, and rain gear before visiting selected D-Day sites by vintage motorcycle and sidecar.

“Our guide Phillipe was Knowledgeable, personable and engaging. Gave us a thorough tour of Omaha Beach and the US cemetary. The hilight was the stories of just some of heroes buried there. Highly recommend. AND riding in a motorcycle and sidebar was super cool!”

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6.Half-Day Normandy WWII Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3h 30m

Travel by WWII-style vintage sidecar with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Philippe, Rémi, Thomas, or Thierry. Over 210 minutes, visit Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin, and the American Cemetery, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“What a great tour. Remi was a great guide and took us to some amazing sites. Full of knowledge, and some pieces of history we’d never have found. Highly recommended if you’re in Normandy and looking to get a guide, plus want a little adventure with a motorbike and sidecar.”

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7.Normandy World War II Private 2 Hours Sidecar Tour Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours

Manuel, Thierry, or another Normandy Time Riders guide collects you near Bayeux for a private vintage sidecar ride. Expect quiet lanes, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and personal D-Day commentary. Each bike carries one or two guests, with helmets, glasses, and rain gear supplied.

“If you’re on the fence about booking this- DO IT! It was the highlight of our trip in Normandy. Manuel was SO NICE and was an excellent and extremely knowledgeable guide. The drive through the French countryside on our way to Normandy was absolutely gorgeous and the side car was so fun to ride on! We spent ample time at the cemetery and the beach, and it was something we’ll never forget! It was amazing and humbling all at once, and seeing all of the American flags hanging on the French houses was so cool to see. 10/10 experience, I know you will have the same! I can’t say enough…”

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8.Normandy World War II Private 2 Hours Sidecar Tour From Bayeux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159Best value

Ride from Bayeux in a classic motorcycle sidecar with guides Thierry or Manuel. This private 2 to 2.5-hour tour visits Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and a Normandy cider farm, with helmets, glasses, gloves, and rain gear supplied.

“The is one of the best things we did all week. It was absolutely magical. The guys are so kind and were so great with my kids. Both kids have been talking about it nonstop and thought it was so cool. My husband and I feel that it was worth every euro! Would definitely even do it again if we ever returned.”

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9.Normandy WWII Private Half-day Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours

Manuel and Thierry take you by vintage motorcycle sidecar from Bayeux through Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. Expect four hours of open-air riding, serious D-Day history, country roads, and an optional cider and Calvados tasting.

“It was fantastic!! Emmanuel and Thierry were really great! Knowledgeable on a lot of the history and clearly love giving these tours. Riding to the beaches and Normandy cemetery was an incredibly fun and unique way to see the countryside and is an experience we will not soon forget! Merci beaucoup for a wonderful day.”

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10.Bayeux Full Day Sidecar Tour: Omaha, Arromanches & Pointe du Hoc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $399

Ride a private motorcycle sidecar from Bayeux with guides such as Manuel or Thierry, visiting Arromanches, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, German bunkers, and a Normandy cidery. Expect about 6 to 7 hours, English guiding, countryside back roads, and weather-dependent travel.

“Thierry was very knowledgeable, included a number of locations on the tour, and took the back ways to show the countryside and avoid traffic. Great way to tour the Normandy/invasion beaches area.”

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