Private tour in Bayeux Graham O

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 826 USD

Low Season Tour (Ocober to April) In the wake of William the Conqueror

Tour #983530
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 6 people

10 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Bayeux tour:

Normandy was the birthplace of probably the most famous of all dukes, William The Conqueror, but not being content with this title, he went on to meet Harold Godwinson in battle at Hastings. Head of the most powerful family in Anglo-Saxon England and recently newly crowned King thereof, and won! This tour takes you to his birthplace, Falaise castle, then on to his most strategic castle in Caen, built in 1060, after the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes in 1047, and finally the two abbeys he built with his Flemish wife, where both William and Matilda have rested for over 930 years. William's grave, marked by a marble slab, was destroyed in 1562 and the bones scattered and lost, with the exception of one thigh bone. Matilda, who died in 1083, was buried in the Choir under a slab of black marble. What better way to learn about one of the most crucial points in European history, by walking in the footsteps of the greatest General, Duke and King of the middle ages? Guilielmus Victor.

Your Bayeux tour itinerary

We start this historic tour at the birthplace of William. This impressive medieval castle, built on a natural high point with natural sheer drops, Falaise Castle, the view is impressive and allows for superb photo opportunities. We then move on to the castle in Caen, the stronghold of William after his battle of Val-ès-Dunes and henceforth to become the stronghold of Normandy. This is also a very impressive structure in the heart of Caen. Our tour then continues to the two Abbeys, Abbaye Aux Hommes and Abbaye Aux Dames, built by William and new bride Matilde, to appease Pope Leo IX. A thousand years of history is all around us. These two beautiful monuments also in the heart of Caen old town, housing the remains of King William and Queen Matilde for more than 930 years. Lastly we move on to the 900-year-old Bayeux tapestry, testimony and sequence to 'The Battle of Hastings. Bayeux is the medieval capital and has many sights to see and photograph. All within 2 hours train ride from Paris.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Luxury 7 seater

What's included
  • Other: My service as your private guide for all the tour.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Collection more than 50 miles from Bayeux or Caen may require a small surcharge. Hiring of a 9 seater vehicle will be extra. This tour does not include the entrance fees to the monuments/museums.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Bayeux, Normandy, 14400 France

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Day Trip

Architecture

Layover

Languages
Fluent

English

Conversational

French

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

10 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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$ 826 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

10 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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Select tour start time

View our Cancellation policy

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