Mont Saint Michel: Full Day Historical Tour from Bayeux, A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Experience the rich history of Mont Saint Michel on a full-day tour from Bayeux. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the abbey, and learn about the life of a monk in this incredible architectural masterpiece.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - We will first drive 1h30 to Mont-Saint-Michel.
    Mont Saint Michel is the most visited site in Normandy and one of the most visited sites in France. The first construction on the rock was built in 708.
    A few decades later, it became a major pilgrimage site for all Christians in the world. Thanks to the work of the religious…
What's Included
  • Experienced and certified guide
  • Admission to the abbey
  • Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the chronicles of 13 centuries with our skillful guides. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Mont-Saint-Michel is a stunning architectural wonder surrounded by one of Europe’s most expansive bays’ picturesque scenery.
Your guide will initially introduce you to the island’s village, home to shops and eateries for a…

Location
Place du Québec
Your guide will pick you up at the excursions parking space ("excursions" painted in yellow on the asphalt), in front of the white sign saying "pick-up for excursions"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ronald
Jun 29, 2025
Mont St Michel 2025 - Our guide, Gwen was fantastic. I learned a lot about the architecture of Mont St Michel. I learned a lot about its history as well. He was very attentive to any questions that were asked. It made for a thoroughly enjoyable day.
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Sara
Jun 28, 2025
Mont Saint Michele - the living history - Awesome tour with Gwen (and intern Louis). The tour of Mont Saint Michel was so much more than expected. The insight and information about the abbey and lifecycle surrounding the abbey made the tour take life. The experience is much more than what can be seen now, the true value is the history behind how we got here.
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Jenifer_p
Jun 22, 2025
It was a wonderful day.... - It was a wonderful day. The ride to Mont-Michel was pleasant and I learned a lot from our tour guide. It turned out that my daughter and I were the only ones on the tour so it was very personalized.
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Pearl_z
Jun 22, 2025
Ask for Gwen - Gwen was an exceptionally good guide, knowledgeable, caring, and helpful. He even gave us tips on driving routes and places to eat.
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Robert_f
Jun 8, 2025
Getting to the abbey... - Getting to the abbey requires walking on a crowded, narrow street and climbing approximately 300 steps. Well worth the effort though!
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Patrick_b
May 15, 2025
Gwen Exceptionsl - Gwen was an EXCEPTIONAL tour guide who transformed our visit to Mont Saint-Michel into an unforgettable experience! Her pacing was absolutely perfect—allowing us time to absorb each section while keeping the tour engaging and dynamic. Gwen's fascinating historical anecdotes brought the ancient abbey to life, revealing hidden stories behind the architecture and tidal phenomena that I would have completely missed otherwise. Her knowledge was impressive, but it was her genuine passion and warm personality that made the tour truly special. She answered all our questions thoughtfully and even recommended the perfect spot for lunch afterward. If you're visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Gwen is the guide you MUST request—she'll elevate your experience from ordinary to extraordinary!"​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Sheila_g
May 13, 2025
very wonderful tour... - very wonderful tour guide, told us the history and great stories of the Mont St. Michel. Concerned about our comfort and safety.
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Neils3097
Apr 26, 2025
Mont St. Michel - Mont St. Michel was a beautiful place. The long walk up to the Abbey was amazing. Views and the History of the Abbey were unbeatable. Would definitely recommend this tour. You need to be able to do many steps to the top to start the tour of the Abbey. Shuttle buses took you from the parking lot to the island entry that was very convenient.
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Linley
Apr 21, 2025
Mont-Saint-Michel - Kuren was our driver/guide to Mont Saint Michel April 2025. It was a full day trip from Bayeux in a very clean and comfortable van. There were only 2 couples on our tour. Kuren was an excellent and safe driver. She made sure we were all comfortable in and out of the van. Kuren’s knowledge of history and her ability to share that knowledge was exceptional. Walking up 330 steps did not seem difficult because she stopped and talked about different areas and the history of the Abbey. We are sure we had the best tour of the Abbey possible. We were fascinated by the history she shared. Kuren knew the history of every room in the Abbey. We feel so fortunate we had Kuren as our tour guide. She bought it all to life. Karen helped to make this trip a life long memory.
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Paula_y
Oct 31, 2024
Breathtaking views of... - Breathtaking views of Mont St Michel and amazement at 11th century construction. Our guide and driver Yannick was knowledgeable and friendly.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).