Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach
4.5
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This historic beach was the primary point of landing on June 6, 1944, for the entry of American forces into World War II and saw some of the most intense fighting in the entire war.
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from €77.00
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  • BenVerona
    Verona, New Jersey408 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Huge historical impact with a muted emotional feel
    This is one of those historical places that you must see because of what happened here in 1944, but unless you had a good tour guide (which we definitely did) it would be difficult to visualize on your own what occurred here. Plus, it's surrounded by a touristy town (unlike Utah Beach), which made it harder to imagine "being there" during the invasion. If you go, go with a good guide.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 May 2023
  • Life is a Journey
    62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    To stand on the beach, WOW!
    We took a half day tour from Bayeux and there are no words to say how amazing this experience is. The history told from the tour guide and to actually stand on the beach was incredible. Check the weather because it could be a bit cool. Enjoy all the history surrounding you in this region.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 June 2023
  • helenandpaul13
    Worcester, United Kingdom1,645 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place but eerie
    Really Eerie place. When you arrive and park your car in the free car park, you can see the beach in front of you. You can imagine what was facing them as they came ashore with Germans dug into the cliffs behind. There was a a coach there when I arrived and there is a memorial on the beach.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 October 2023
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Julie O
Gold Coast, Australia335 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Expansive sand beach with such a very sad history of war. Was there near the end of day so missed the cemetery. Certainly a stop for those interested in war history.
Written 1 December 2023
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Jane L
Evanston, IL269 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Your experience at Omaha Beach will be enhanced by visiting some of the other D-Day sites, such as museums and cemeteries, before setting foot on the beach. That way you will have some context for the incredible significance of this spot and the sacrifices that were made here.
Written 15 October 2023
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helenandpaul13
Worcester, UK1,645 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Really Eerie place. When you arrive and park your car in the free car park, you can see the beach in front of you. You can imagine what was facing them as they came ashore with Germans dug into the cliffs behind. There was a a coach there when I arrived and there is a memorial on the beach.
Written 8 October 2023
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SeeTheW0rld62
Sunnyvale, CA1,499 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We visited Omaha beach at low tide to get an idea of what it was like when the troops landed. The beach is huge! It's so peaceful now, what a difference from the events that took place in June 1944.
Written 13 September 2023
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WeekendTreker
Charlotte, NC395 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Great photo opportunities on the beach with lots of historical markers for guidance. The local shops nearby provide sovineers and alcohol that is similar to what the soldiers experienced an apple brandy.
Written 31 July 2023
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AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,832 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
To get a true sense of the magnitude of what took place here, the beach is best viewed in conjunction with American Cemetery and the Overlord Museum.
The beach is encroached by a growing town which is quite commercial (unlike Utah beach) with the exception of a pier and a couple of bunkers. You can walk on the beach but there is not much to see.
Written 14 June 2023
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Life is a Journey
62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
We took a half day tour from Bayeux and there are no words to say how amazing this experience is. The history told from the tour guide and to actually stand on the beach was incredible. Check the weather because it could be a bit cool. Enjoy all the history surrounding you in this region.
Written 3 June 2023
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JaakkoTapio
Helsinki, Finland657 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Perhaps the most emhpatic monuments of D-Day monuments & signs - Omaha Beach area. After having a good lunch, we continued into coast , now famous about invasion of american soldiers during WW2. Especially part of it, soldiers cemetery incl. thousands of crosses. Also one (new) monument just on the beach. When sea level is at down point, it's fascinating long beach, easy to walk. Nice place, hard to believe what really had happened there from 6th of Jun 1944 forward.
Written 28 May 2023
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BenVerona
Verona, NJ408 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
This is one of those historical places that you must see because of what happened here in 1944, but unless you had a good tour guide (which we definitely did) it would be difficult to visualize on your own what occurred here. Plus, it's surrounded by a touristy town (unlike Utah Beach), which made it harder to imagine "being there" during the invasion. If you go, go with a good guide.
Written 25 May 2023
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gsgman777
Columbia, IL721 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We visited as part of a tour so I can't comment on the drive to get there.

I don't know why but I didn't realize the area was still bordering people's fields and property. The beach was such a major factor in the war and it was incredible to be standing there in the same place as all of those that were lost and the heroes that survived.
Written 13 January 2023
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Omaha Beach admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €79.01, while a popular guided tour starts around €47.20 per person.



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