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Overview

This group tour is exclusively in English. Our city tour enables the visitor to discover the best of Bayeux and Normandy history. Admire and identify the architectural features of its medieval buildings and its superb cathedral. Let your guide regal you with stories of ancient trades and old customs. Learn about major events and little anecdotes over many centuries. This tour is perfect to complement your visit to the D-Day beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Museum of Arts and History, the War Memorial Museum and the Bayeux cathedral. We aim to provide an enjoyable and informative tour. Our guides are fluent, knowledgeable and fun! Suitable for >8 years old. All participants should have a good level of English.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

RDV: Tourist Office. Please arrive a few minutes before. Guides wear a green hat or scarf. NB: our tour is guaranteed with 2 adults. If your booking is for 1 and you are the only client on the tour, you will be offered to pay for another adult, for the 2h tour OR the tour will be reduced to 1h.

End Point

End point

The tour conveniently ends in the heart of Bayeux near museums (Tapestry, Art & History, Lace) and the cathedral. Listed on this page is only a few of the many stops included in this tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. OFFICE DE TOURISME DE BAYEUX

The 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

Duration: 5 mins

2. Rue des Teinturiers

Learn about medieval industries such as tanning and dyeing and how river Aure is at the heart of these activities

Duration: 10 mins

3. Allée des Augustines

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! In this alley, we will also stop in front of the Tapestry Museum, now closed until October 2027, so we will explain talk about 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. We will also talk about its historical importance, the methods of its fabrication together with more facts and figures.

Duration: 25 mins

4. Arbre de la Liberté

Understand why this 200+ old sycamore tree is called Liberty Tree and learn about French Revolution

Duration: 10 mins

5. Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Learn about the different stages of the construction of Bayeux cathedral and discover its many architectural features

Duration: 20 mins

6. Rue Léonard Lambert Leforestier

Let your guide explain the origins of Bayeux dating from Celtic times and admire the ruins of the Roman castrum

Duration: 15 mins

7. Place Charles de Gaulle

Let us tell you about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and the first visit of General de Gaulle in this square

Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

A comprehensive rich commentary illustrated by a large selection of photos of old times

An interactive and fun way to discover our lovely medieval town with a knowledgeable guide

Walking guided group tour of Historic Bayeux exclusively in English

The 2h tour is guarantied with 2 paying adults: if only 1 is present, the tour is reduced to 1h

Exclusion

Please bear in mind that recording or taping the guide is not permitted.

This tour doesn't include any museums or the inside of the cathedral

Simultaneous translation is not permitted. Every participant should have a good level of English.

No luggage storage facility at the Tourist Office. Only backpacks can be brought on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The many standing stops might become tiring for back sufferers or pregnant ladies: we recommend you bring a foldable stool. We will also use public benches wherever possible.

Be mindful that there are no "nature call" stops during this 2 hour tour, therefore it is recommended to plan ahead.

Supplied by Discovery Walks Bayeux