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Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French
Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe
$118.81
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The "ladies in a green hat" of Discovery Walks are the expert guides on Historic Bayeux and have been running their informative and enjoyable tour since 2014. This city tour enables you, your friends and family to discover the best of Bayeux history in a fun and engaging manner. Admire the architectural features of its medieval buildings, including its superb cathedral. Let your guide regal you with stories of ancient trades and old customs. Learn about the origins of Normandy and the famous Norman kings of England starting with William the Conqueror. Our guides are fully bilingual French / English, knowledgeable and fun!
Check the available slots here. If none online is suitable, please contact us to check if we can accommodate another date or departure time, subject to availability, or if your group is larger than 4. Please advise if there is a wheelchair user and the age of the children. For the "foot pick-up" option, see list of proposed hotels or ask if possible from yours.
Check the available slots here. If none online is suitable, please contact us to check if we can accommodate another date or departure time, subject to availability, or if your group is larger than 4. Please advise if there is a wheelchair user and the age of the children. For the "foot pick-up" option, see list of proposed hotels or ask if possible from yours.
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Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Customized itinerary depending on the meeting location
- Private walking guided tour for your group only
- If your hotel is on the suggested list, foot pick-up is offered automatically
- Duration, stops and commentary adapted to your private group according to ages and interests
- If your accommodation isn't listed, ask in "Special Requirements", if foot pick-up is possible
- The private tour can be in English or French
- This tour is only up to 4 people: for a larger group, please contact us.
- Reminder: the recording and filming of the guide is not permitted
- The inside of the cathedral can only be included in the 2h service if it is authorized on the day.
- This tour doesn't include any museums
- The pick-up option, when possible, is on foot, not with a car
Meeting point
Bayeux Tourist Office. Please arrive a few minutes before. Guides wear a green hat or scarf.
Return details
The tour conveniently ends in the heart of Bayeux, near the main street or the cathedral. The tour may end at a different location depending on the foot pick-up as arranged between us and, therefore, the customized itinerary.
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L’Office de tourisme de Bayeux IntercomThe tour starts here. Not all stops are listed below. More than 20 stops will give us the opportunity to teach you about linguistic expressions, old habits, famous historical figures, architecture, events... our commentary is cheerful and informative
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Learn about medieval industries such as tanning and dyeing and how river Aure is at the heart of these activities
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Learn about the impact of the Augustine sisters on the Bayeux community and how one of them left her mark in a country we now call Canada! Locate the famous Bayeux Tapestry in this alley: needless to say your guide will explain the many events and characters surrounding the famous Battle of Hastings and the accession of William the Conqueror to the throne of England, illustrated on the famous 11th century embroidery, namely The Bayeux Tapestry, a must-see during your stay
- During the city tour we will pass in front of the famous Tapestry Museum and we will explain what the building previously was. (pass by)
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Let your guide explain the origins of Bayeux dating from Celtic times and admire the ruins of the Roman castrum
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Cathedrale Notre-DameLearn about the different stages of the construction of Bayeux cathedral and discover its many architectural features
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Understand why this 200+ old sycamore tree is called Liberty Tree and learn about French Revolution
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Let us tell you about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and the first visit of General de Gaulle in this square
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Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French
Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe
$118.81
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!