Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tour really 100% private?
Yes — every tour is completely private. You will never share your tour with strangers. The entire day is planned exclusively for your group of 1 to 7 guests.
Where does the tour depart from?
We pick you up directly at your Paris hotel or accommodation — door-to-door. No need to find a meeting point, take the metro, or deal with logistics. We handle everything.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes: private luxury air-conditioned minibus, expert English-speaking historian guide and driver, door-to-door Paris pickup and drop-off, and all road charges, parking and highway tolls. Meals, museum entrance fees and personal travel insurance are not included.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for summer dates. However, we do our best to accommodate last-minute requests. Contact us by WhatsApp or email and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
Can you research my family's military history?
Yes — ancestral and military research is one of our specialties. Tell us your relative's name, unit, or division and we will trace their movements, find the exact ground they fought on, and build your tour around their personal story.
How long is the Normandy tour?
The Normandy Beaches tour is a full day — approximately 13 hours, departing Paris at 6:30 am and returning around 7:30–8:00 pm depending on traffic and your chosen itinerary.
Do you specialise in tours for American travelers?
Yes — the great majority of our guests are American families and history enthusiasts. Our tours are built around American military history, sites, WWI and WWII battlefields, and the places that matter most to US visitors. Jozef speaks perfect American English, knows US military history in depth, and has guided hundreds of American families through Normandy, Bastogne, Belleau Wood and beyond.
What makes your Normandy tour better than a group tour?
On a group bus tour you share a coach with 50 strangers and spend 10 minutes at each site. With Private Trip France, you have an expert historian entirely to yourself. You walk Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery at your own pace — spending as long as you want. We also offer personalised ancestral military research: tell us your relative's name, unit or division and we trace their exact movements and build the tour around their story.