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2 hour guided tour of Mont Saint Michel, abbey ticket included

4.61

4.6(121 reviews)

2 hours

English, French

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

French

2 hours

Mobile ticket

History buffs will be delighted to visit Mont Saint-Michel on foot for two hours in the company of a guide who is generous in the stories he will tell you: the human, spiritual and cultural adventures of the mythical Mont Saint-Michel through the centuries. General French and international culture will also be on the agenda throughout the visit. The itinerary of your visit will include a walk on the ramparts, in unusual alleys that are little frequented by the majority of visitors to the Mont. You will then discover secret places.

Your guide will also make you laugh with his good sense of humor. You will have a good time of cultural discovery but also relaxation in a friendly and convivial atmosphere.

The visit will be provided with two or more participants whatever the weather!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In the shuttle, only small dogs are accepted in a transport bag.

Maximum 20 people per group.

Many stairs to climb and descend all along the circuit.

The circuit and the number of stairs in the Mont village can be adapted according to the physical conditions of some participants.

What To Expect

Mont Saint-Michel

From the Information Centre, you will go to the Mont by free shuttle or on foot, depending on your choice. Your guided and told tour will last two hours through the cobbled streets of the village to the foot of the abbey. You will then know all the secrets of this unique site: the tides, the dam, the bay ecosystem, the entire history of the Mount, from its construction to today, its legends with an experienced guide who will make you love this place and will amuse you with funny and exciting anecdotes. At the end of your tour, the guide will give you the entrance ticket to the abbey, a place that will enhance your experience at the Mount, and avoid queuing at the ticket office.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Guided tour of the Mont

Duration: 2 hours Mont Saint Michel

What‘s Included

Free shuttle from the car park to Mont Saint Michel

Entrance ticket for the abbey

Guided tour of the village of Mont Saint Michel in French and English

Guaranteed visit from one person

Guaranteed visit whatever the weather

Snacks

Gratuities

Parking Fees

Guided tour inside the abbey

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.61

121 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic tour with excellent guide
alexandrasG6854BQ,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a phenomenal experience on our 2-hour guided tour of Mont Saint Michel with our guide, Honoré. He is such a wealth of knowledge and the way he told us of the history and lore of the Mont/surrounding area was engaging, interesting, and fun. We both enjoyed our time and learned a lot - a win-win! The people in our group ranged in age from 10 years to 75 years, and everyone was engaged. It was a very hot day when we did our tour, and Honoré took care to find our stopping points in the shade to keep cool. I would absolutely love to do another tour with Honoré, and for us, his Mont Saint Michel tour is a must-do.
Every minute worth
Kohtensteller,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Competent, friendly, very good english
Mont St Michel....a strategic castle
Julie G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of steps and steep slopes. But very interesting! Alice was knowledgeable of the tides and their impact on the road/bridge/causeway
Honore gave excellent tour
Shannon B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Honore was an excellent tour guide! There are a lot of stairs but worth it. Incredible experience to be standing in history. We were there close to low tide. You can do a separate tour at low tide and walk out onto the sand surrounding the town. If you want to see water around the town, go closer to high tide. We had a great meal just inside the parking entrance called La Ferme St. Michele. Pork medallions (like pulled pork) and lamb (shoulder) chop. You have to pay to park-max 22€ to go to Mont St Michelle and this restaurant. You can book a hotel to stay on Mont St Michele. Food at the restaurants on the island all looked same from their menus.
Beautiful
Jennifer H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Make sure you are able to walk a lot of stairs, many are also steep. Try and get there as early as possible to avoid the crowds. There is ample parking.
Great tour!
rlefort,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alice was a fabulous guide that share the history, known (and fables) of the Mont Saint Michel. A very interesting and informative tour! Thank you very much!
The guide was very nice....
Kathleen K,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The guide was very nice. I was not aware of quite how challenging the climb would be and my husband was not able to do the tour
great guide
annwU9707TR,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Honore was very knowledgeable and a great guide. He knew exactly when and where to take us to avoid the crowds. He shared good stories and left us right at the entrance to the Abbey at the end of the tour. He was personable and kind! We had a very small group -- just us two and one other person -- so it was a great experience.
Wonderful Tour
Linda H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Honoré gave us such a great tour of this magnificent site. Very interactive and fun to walk to and then up Mont Saint Michel with him and several others who were also on the tour. He knew this history and shared many stories of this site.
Beautiful visit!
laurel0506,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful morning spent in the company of our guide Alice! Thank you for this discovery of the Mont, its stories, peculiarities, and hidden treasures (special mention for the little seagull).