Top 15 Le Havre Shore Excursions

1.D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend about 10 hours tracing D-Day from Le Havre with guides such as Bertrand, Sam, or Ash. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the German cemetery, and Normandy American Cemetery. Your packed French lunch includes a baguette sandwich, water, chips, and dessert.

“Four family members travelled together for the DDay experience. 2 of us had done it previously. Sam, our guide , was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much history about the event. He was also very organized and kept us on time by giving us specific times to be back on the bus. We really enjoyed our lunch on Omaha Beach. It was a well-organized tour and we enjoyed it immensely.”

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2.D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $147

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Normandy’s key D-Day sites from Le Havre. Guides such as Sam, Ash, Norman, and Bertrand bring the landings to life, while a baguette lunch, port pickup, and return make this a practical cruise excursion.

“This was an extraordinary tour. My husband & I had Sam as our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and he was friendly, organized and seemed to really enjoy his job. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Sam was the guide.”

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3.From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

See two very different Normandy towns in six hours. A guide leads you through Honfleur, with its old harbor and wooden Saint Catherine Church, then takes you through elegant Deauville by coach before free time near the beach, boardwalk, shops, and casino.

“DEAUVILLE is a quick stop but lovely. Honfleur is a quaint little fishing town with amazing old buildings and excellent seafood. Cute little shops with local artisans. Lawrence was an excellent guide.”

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4.Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine, and see the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées. You get major sights in one long day, but no interior visits and limited free time.

“A great adventure. Tour guide was superb. Time to do things and enjoy the city was just about right. Wished the tour could have been longer but tour based on cruise ship schedule. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Le Havre to Paris with port pickup, a licensed Paris guide, and a one-hour Seine cruise. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Champs-Élysées, then return to your ship with time to spare. Guides such as Amir and Maarten add lively stories and practical help.

“Our tour guide Amir was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the tour with the cruise and the various stops that were provided.”

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6.Private tour landing beaches from Le Havre cruise terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Le Havre cruise terminal to three major D-Day sites with private guide Jonathan Dale. See the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, walk Omaha Beach, and pay respects at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. The nine-hour English-language tour is for up to three people.

“Jonathan was very knowledgable and showed us so much in the short time we had while our ship was in port. Thank you for a very informative and wonderful experience in Norrmandy!”

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7.Parisian Tale for Cruise Passengers from Le Havre & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $98

You travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet an English-speaking guide in the city, visit the Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, Notre-Dame, and key squares, then cruise the Seine before returning to your ship. Guides have included Mary and Anna.

“We loved Paris! Our guide, Mary was excellent—very patient with our many questions, friendly, and spoke great English. The coach ride was comfortable, but be ready for the long journey; it took about 3 hours there and 2.5 hours back. We enjoyed all the highlights and the romantic atmosphere of Paris. We had a lovely lunch at the galleries. Overall, we highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Paris in a day.”

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8.Full Day Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, with a guide joining you in the city. See the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Place de la Concorde, then take a one-hour Seine cruise before returning to your ship.

“Almost all time on the bus/boat- would have preferred to be dropped off and have a walking tour for more of it. Good guide and driver however.”

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9.Mont St Michel Shore Excursion from Le Havre Guided Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Le Havre to Mont Saint-Michel by air-conditioned coach, with guide-led village walks, Normandy stories, and free time for lunch, shops, photos, or the abbey. Guides such as Maya, Maja, and Onome have been praised for keeping the long day friendly, clear, and on schedule.

“We had Maya as our guide and she was fantastic. Super knowledgeable, warm, and very generous throughout the whole tour. I’d happily join another tour with her, and I’ll be sure to refer her to friends as well”

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10.Full Day Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Le Havre to Paris with port pickup, an English-speaking licensed guide, landmark stops, and a one-hour Seine cruise. You’ll see the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro, Notre-Dame, Place de l’Opéra, and more before returning to your ship.

“Expect at least 5.5 hours total travel time to get to and from Paris from LeHavre. Check to see if there are any local events scheduled in Paris before booking this tour. Due to a foot race along the Seine River, it seemed as though we traveled in circles over and over. The tour guide was disappointing. She "pre-told" us about sites we visited, staying back while we were given a short period of time at various attractions. There was very little time to even shop for souvenirs, much less get a quick bite to eat due to us driving around throughout the day. The main attractions we saw were…”

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11.Mont Saint Michel Shore Excursion from Le Havre Cruise Ship Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $107

Ride from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel in an air-conditioned coach, hear English commentary, tour the lower village, then choose the abbey’s 350 steps or free time below. Guides such as Onome, Maya, Maja, and Ash have led departures.

“Maja the tour guide and Fransschwah the driver did a great job. Do keep in mind there is a bit of walking. Overall great trip it.”

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12.Private 10-hour Shore Excursion to Paris from Le Havre (official guide in Paris)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,246

Travel from Le Havre to Paris in a private vehicle, then spend four hours with an official guide visiting icons such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Montmartre, and the Arc de Triomphe. Guides including Joanna, Claudia, and Chris have led this flexible English-language outing.

“We were picked up at the port for a 2.25 hour drive to Paris. Nice driver but he did not understand much english. Once we got to Paris we meet our tour guide Chris. She was great, we seen all the highlights of Paris and learned a lot of the history. Its a beautiful city and we seen and learned a lot. We even had a bit of time for shopping before our ride back to the port. Was quite expensive, but we decided it was worth it.”

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13.Paris Full Day Journey from Le Havre Cruise Port & Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Le Havre to Paris, where an English-speaking guide leads a fast-paced tour past the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Opera, and more. Finish with a one-hour Seine cruise before returning to your ship on schedule.

“The Seine cruise was my favorite part . Floating between the bridges, with views of Paris all around, was simply unforgettable. The whole day was planned beautifully.”

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14.Paris: Hassle-Free Round-Trip Transfer for Cruisers in Le Havre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $58Best value

Meet Vexperio’s team at Le Havre cruise terminal, ride an air-conditioned coach to Paris, and enjoy four hours on your own. Start near the Eiffel Tower, then return from the Arc de Triomphe. The trip takes about 10 to 11 hours, with a rest stop on the drive.

“This was a convenient comfortable way to travel to Paris from the cruise port at half the price the cruise company charges.”

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15.Private Normandy DDAY Tour from Cruise Port Le Havre or Honfleur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery, and Arromanches. Pickup is available at your cruise terminal, with guide Eve praised for vivid stories and thoughtful local routing.

“This is our 4 or 5 tour with Viator and the experience never disappoints us. It’s just such a reliable safe professional company to deal with this tour was no different our tour guide Eve was over the top outstanding very knowledgeable took us all around really educated us in all things we were interested in definitely felt like he took us on an experience and not a tour. We went to parts that I don’t think alone tourist would find or know about. His personality was friendly and professionally his stories kept us entertained as well as taught us new things. Highly recommend this tour and Eve as your…”

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