Private tour in Le Havre Svetlana V

D-Day Landing beaches from Le Havre

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Svetlana V.

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Since I started work as a D-Day guide in 2013 I have had that great honour to welcome over 30 American WW2 veterans on my tours. Many families of D-Day veterans have asked me to help them discover the places where their loved ones fought and the sobering facts about their lives in Normandy. I moved from Moscow to Caen in Normandy in 2012 as I have a great passion for the history and culture of Normandy. I started my career as a Tour Guide with 5 weeks of theoretical and practical courses at the Caen Memorial Museum after which I worked for the Museum for almost 4 years as a tour guide on the D-Day beaches. Starting my own business was my big dream as "knowing the history of this place I have an almost an irritating desire to share it with people all over the world". Specializing mostly in Private Guided tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Battle of Normandy, I also provide other tours and suggest other options to my clients so they can better understand the historical importance of this region. For me, Normandy has become my second home. This region is like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle - sprawling across France's northwestern corner. Normandy with its surprising charms, beautiful coastal landscapes, pebbly beaches, excellent museums, quiet pastoral villages and architectural gems was the perfect destination to start my career as a guide. I love traveling and have a passion for showing people from all over the world the beauty of Normandy. I am very enthusiastic and know how to communicate well with everybody, and I understand the importance of listening and respecting the others. With my tours you can spend an unforgettable time visiting the major tourist destinations in Normandy: Caen, with the spectacular Abbeys for Men and Women, St. Peter's Church and even the Castle of William the Conqueror; Bayeux: with it's splendid Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and the beautiful untouched medieval buildings; Lisieux, a town that is world-famous thanks to Saint Therese of Lisieux; and the stunning Mont-St-Michel, one of the greatest sights in all of France. Ready to taste something new and special? Book the "Tasty" Tour and let me take you to the best restaurants and local farms producing Camembert cheese and cider, the makers of homemade chocolate and biscuits, and sample the local fresh fish and seafood at local stalls. I came to Normandy as a foreigner, I started discovering it as a stranger but now I am enthusiastic and happy to be able to show you this magnificent region with all its authentic beauty! I am ready to share my knowledge and my passion for my tours with you - are you ready to join me?! P. S. my dearest potential clients/ travelers, all my tours can be customized and adapted to your presences/ age/ interests/ hobbies/ pace. The standard itineraries that I'm suggesting can't work for everyone! I think one of my greatest qualities as a tour guide is my flexibility. I'll listen to you and take all your expectations into my account to make your short/ long stay in Normandy unforgettable and pleasant! -Full time job as a local tour guide since December 2013 -Professional Tour Guide Card delivered by the state of France as the prove of my skills and experience -5 years as a local guide in Normandy for the museum "Mémorial" of Caen -Special training classes of 5 weeks studying the DD landing, the Second World War history and the local history of Normandy - Special training courses in History of Art -Second Master's Degree in the Cultural Mediation -Master's degree in foreign languages

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Overview of your Le Havre tour

Since 2013, I have been specializing in Private Guided tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Battle of Normandy. I will be glad to share my knowledge about the most impressive naval campaign. With me you'll discover the carnage unleashed here in Normandy on 6 June 1944. This tour can involve lots of action/walking about/exploring bunkers and travel back in time depending on how energetic you feel. For my clients I am trying to show as much as I can in the time we have( the original weapons, the German defensive areas) adding personal stories, anecdotes and trying to make this day an unforgettable experience. About the weather in Normandy- it could be really nice, sunny, warm. It could equally be cold, windy, raining when you're here. Unfortunately we can not see 5 landing sites in one day. Therefore I will be happy to create the best itinerary for you given your interests, just reach out.

Recent Reviews

Wayne N.United States
July 2026

Very informative. We had an interesting, very learned day.

Mark E.United States
November 2025

We had a private day and half tour of the Normandy WW2 sites with Sveta (Alex was the driver). My wife, adult daughter and myself thoroughly enjoyed our tour Sveta is like a college professor with her extensive encyclopedic knowledge of WW2 and the area. We learned so much from her; yet her presentation was not overwhelming. We highly recommend you book a tour with Sveta for the Normandy region. You will not regret your choice. Mark Embree

Sanford F.United States
September 2025

Svetlana was wonderful; our Normandy tour exceeded our expectations. She has an extensive knowledge of Normandy and showed us all the important sites. We would not hesitate to recommend her to our friends in the future.

Heidi L.United States
August 2025

Svetlana's wealth of knowledge of the history of the area and the time period is outstanding! Before getting to the beaches, she made sure that we understood what lead up to the landings and why they occurred when and how they did. She spent the day bringing an incredibly moving area to life for us. Her tour was a highlight of our trip!

Elizabeth H.United States
June 2025

Svetlana was an amazing guide to take us to the beaches of Normandy. She tailored the tour for our interests and arranged transport to/from our hotel to make the day seamless and easy for us. She was incredible my affable, easygoing and communicated well before the tour to make sure she was planning the perfect day for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to see the Normandy beaches and experience the history firsthand.

Wayne H.Canada
September 2023

Svetlana was very well organized, knowledgeable and provided information on a clear, concise manner. She focused on the "Canadian" story, was engaging, and did a fantastic job putting things in perspective. It was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster between hearing of the heroics and sacrifice these young men made during the landing @ Juno and pressing inland in the following months, against the beauty of the current surrounding landscape.

Your Le Havre tour itinerary

8. 00 or 8. 30 My driver pick you up at your cruise terminal. I get on the way near Caen. This tour usually includes the visit of the US Paratrooper Sites, Omaha beach, the American Cemetery. If we are really quick, the Longues sur Mer Gun Battery or the Mulberry Artificial Harbour at Arromanches can be seen. The Canadian sector includes: Juno Beach, Canadian Cemetery, Garden of the Canadiens at the Abbey of Ardennes near Caen. The UK zone:Sword Beach, Bayeux Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge. P. S. my dearest potential travelers, all my tours can be customized according to your age/ interests/ hobbies/ pace. I normally don't recommend/ don't do Utah beach sector from Le Havre ( too long drive-3 hours).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

For groups up to 6 travellers you will be traveling in a nice VW minivan or a deluxe air-conditioned Mercedes (contact me for the additional information) with a driver and me as your guide. *I can customize the tour for smaller or bigger groups*

What's included
Other: Guided Normandy tour on the landing beaches by minibus/car with live commentary includes: My services as your tour guide; The transportation in a nice/ modern VW minivan 9 places WITH a Professional DRIVER!; Numerous stops on the landing areas; Bottles of water in the minibus/car; PLEASE NOTE: THE PRICE for this this tour includes the transportation with a driver ( this is a if advantage as I'll be able to use my microphone explaining you the DD details while driving)
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Museum entrances.
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Meeting location

Quai Pierre Callet, Le Havre, Normandie, 76600, France

If you are docking at a different address, please let me know.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
219230
Languages
English
French
Russian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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