France, United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Rouen

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rouen. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 8-hour day trip through Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, and Falaise
02 Explore Rouen old town and see the Gros-Horloge
03 See Mathilda’s grave and William the Conqueror’s grave
04 Discover the UNESCO-listed Bayeux Tapestry
05 Visit the birthplace of William the Conqueror in Falaise
06 Learn about Normandy and England through medieval history
07 Travel by private air-conditioned minivan
08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rouen included

Discover Normandy’s medieval heritage on a private day trip from Rouen to Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, and Falaise. Travel with your private guide to explore historic churches, old town streets, and landmarks linked to William the Conqueror, while learning about life in France during the Middle Ages.

Along the way, see highlights including the Gros-Horloge in Rouen, Mathilda’s grave, William the Conqueror’s grave in Caen, the remarkable Bayeux Tapestry, and Falaise Castle. With private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this 8-hour experience offers a comfortable way to dive into the history of Normandy and England.

Along the way, see highlights including the Gros-Horloge in Rouen, Mathilda’s grave, William the Conqueror’s grave in Caen, the remarkable Bayeux Tapestry, and Falaise Castle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Caen, Rouen, Bayeux

Languages English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit the Church and learn about life in France in the middle ages.

One of the most gothic place of France, terrible witness of the black plague of 1437 in RouenSee Mathilda's grave. Mathilda of Flanders was William the Conqueror's wife and best ally until she died from the plague in 1059.See William the Conqueror's grave in CAENSee and learn about the history of Normandy and England with the amazing Bayeux Tapestry, made nearly 1000 years ago and preserved as if it wad done yesterday. The best history book one can ever dream of.Visit the birth place of William the Conqueror in Falaise.

The Falaise castle will allow you to see and learn everything about William the Conqueror and of his legacy to Richard the Lion Heart.

The actual dukes of Normandy are waiting for you in the castle to tell you about their life.Visit Rouen old town and see the Gros Horloge, the best old clock of the early Renaissance, a real proof of the wealth of "the town of the hundred bell towers."

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rouen. 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Guide-Drivers are Covid-19 vaccinated.
Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Price per car with a maximum of six people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Rouen or anywhere within 30 k radius from Rouen.
Rouen cruise ship terminal
Rouen river cruise terminal