Private tour in Dunkirk Emmanuel C
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Emmanuel C.
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Hi, I'm Emmanuel. I have been living in a village near Dunkirk for 15 years. I worked as a travel agent for a few years before beginning as a tour guide on a WWI site in Belgium, near Ypres in 2014. Right after that, I was offered the chance to work in Dunkirk, and I couldn't miss this opportunity! I consider myself lucky to live in a place with a rich history like Dunkirk. I have been passionate about the history of WWII since I was a child, and I love guiding people around, telling them about the history of the city, especially about Operation Dynamo. Many visitors had their father or grandfather in Dunkirk in 1940, and I sometimes learn a lot from them. In my opinion, a pleasant tour is more a conversation than giving a monologue, so every tour is different from the previous one. I easily adapt so feel free to ask if you have any wishes regarding the tour you would like to follow, and remember that talking about the war won't stop us from having a good time together. Hope to see you soon in Dunkirk!
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During this tour, you will discover why the beaches of the Dunkirk area could not be the main place to evacuate, why the Little Ships were needed, and how the whole Operation Dynamo was organized. Let's evoke images from these days, crowd and chaos all around, hundreds of thousands of people whose voices are making a deafening noise. Thousands of vehicles, cars scattered around, weapons abandoned. . Anxiety that can be felt. Despair and hope. Spite and indifference. I will take you to the beach where this was happening, but also in the port to see the famous East Mole, to the British Memorial and Military Cemetery, and you will see how Dunkirk was rebuilt after being destroyed by the non-stop German bombings. Join me and experience firsthand one of the most inspiring stories of all time.
We had an amazing tour of Dunkirk with Emmanuel! His deep knowledge of the region’s history was evident in the many detailed stories he shared. He was super engaging and we are so happy to have booked this tour. Highly recommend a tour with Emmanuel!
We spent the entire day with Emmanuel - the beach, the city center, the site of the massacre, the cemetery, and the museum. He explained every moment of history with great depth of knowledge and compassion. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide!!
What a fantastic experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour that Emmanuel customized for us. He brought to life so much history for us. He's very passionate about Dunkirk - and it comes through in the tour. The process for booking was easy and we stayed in contact throughout to make sure everything went as planned. I would highly recommend both Tours By Locals - and in particular Emmanuel as a fantastic guide!
Emmanuel was an amazing tour guide. He was able to paint the picture of what the scene was like those days in May/June. He is a great story teller and I highly recommend a tour with him.
If you're looking for a phenomenal tour of Dunkirk, stop right here. Emmauel is the very best. Armed with a wealth of knowledge, complete with stories, relics and photos, Emmanuel brings the city to life. He transported us to 1940, describing Operation Dynamo as if we were there. He is a gifted guide, tailoring the tour to his guests and accommodating every request. If we could have rated him 10 stars we would have. He's a credit to his profession.
Emmanuel was an amazing guide. He not only delivered a very thorough and interesting experience for the tour that we booked in Dunkirk but was also willing to use his connections to put us in touch with a Dieppe guide to further the experience. Emmanuel was punctual and patient and very well versed in the history of the area. His tour through the area was well planned and well executed. He was personable and kind and we were even able to continue talking over dinner that evening. Thank you for it all!
The port of Dunkirk and the East Mole British Memorial and Military Cemetery The rebuilt center town and the Princess Elizabeth Little Ship The evacuation beach at Dunkirk This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!
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We use your vehicle for this tour. If you need a private transportation with my vehicle, please contact me
Rue des Chantiers de France, Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, 59140, France
We usually start the tour in front of the Operation Dynamo Museum, but we can meet anywhere you want in Dunkirk
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