Mont Saint-Michel Guided Tour with Optional Abbey Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Be enchanted by the magical silhouette of Mont Saint-Michel, the "pyramid of the sea", on a guided walking tour that unveils nine centuries of history, legends of dizzying tides and postcard-perfect medieval corners. Meet your guide at the walkway linking the mainland to the island and ascend the cobbled lanes to the ramparts, enjoying endless views over the bay.
At the end of the 2-hour walk, decide whether you want to explore further on your own or add the optional entrance to the famous Benedictine Abbey, with priority access and audio guide. Ideal for travellers looking to combine expert explanations, free time and the freedom to adjust the visit to their own pace.
- Book in advance and avoid the crowds on busy dates.
- Unhurried exploration of medieval corners with an accredited guide.
- Choose your experience: tour only or tour + abbey with audioguide
What’s included
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Mont Saint-Michel (English and French)
- Small group (max. 18 persons) and individual audio system when needed
- Priority access and audioguide to the abbey (only if you select the corresponding option)
- Transport to/from Mont Saint-Michel
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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start
Step by Step
The adventure begins on the footbridge that crosses the marshes. As you walk along, your guide narrates the apparition of the archangel St Michael to Bishop Aubert in 708 and the miracle that gave rise to the sanctuary.
After passing through the King's Gate, you meander along the Grand-Rue, lined with 15th century brick and timber houses. At each stop you will discover why the tides can rise at the speed of a galloping horse and how the monks transformed the island into an impregnable fortress.
On the Place du Marché you will learn the history of Mère Poulard's famous "omelettes soufflées" and, climbing the Grand Degré staircase, you will enjoy panoramic views over the World Heritage-listed bay. The guide will also point out secret viewpoints for your best photographs, away from the beaten track.
If you have chosen the ticket option, your guide will see you off at the priority ticket office and you will go straight inside with an audio guide. Visit the cloister suspended over the sea, the abbey church in flamboyant Gothic style and the monastic refectory where the Benedictine silence still resounds. You can stay as long as you wish before descending back to the walled village.
