Go on a guided walk through the narrow, cobblestone streets and ramparts of the old village of Mont Saint-Michel. Journey through more than 1,300 years of the history of the Breton people and France.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, French
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Highlights

Stroll the narrow, cobblestone streets of Mont Saint-Michel with a local guide
Journey back to the Middle Ages and hear anecdotes from history
Get panoramic views as you ascend the 83-meter tall granite rock

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See the highlights of the fortified village of Mont Saint-Michel, built on an 83-meter high cliff of pure granite. Learn the history of the settlement, from 708 AD when the Archangel Michael is said to have made an appearance and ordered a monastery be built on top of the rock. Enter the medieval village and walk to the abbey listening to stories about the island's history along the way. Discover how it became a strategic stronghold for the Bretons and French, and how it resisted invasion from the English during the Hundred Years' War. Go to the historic dungeons, and discover a mix of religious and military architecture in different styles.

Includes

Local tour guide
Ticket to the abbey
Guided tour inside the abbey

Transportation
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Mont Saint-Michel. Pass the fortress's main entrance and wait for your guide at the bottom of the wooden stairs.

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Important information

Know before you go

The abbey will be closed 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
At high tide, access to Mont-Saint-Michel and the abbey may be disrupted. This will happen: 29th March, 30th March, 27th April, 28th April, 26th May, 27th May, 7th October, 5th November, 6th November, 5th December & 6th December

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4 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Service
3/5
Organization
3/5

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A top guide who listens to her clients! An excellent moment which had started badly with a delay of 15 minutes ...... but totally compensated by the professionalism and the kindness of the guide ... it was perfect! I am used to private guides all over Europe, but this one is in the top 5!

July 25, 2020

we had an excellent lady guide, Mrs Gaëlle Lotton, who not only knew the History of the place perfectly well, but also how to tell it in an entertaining and interesting way. Despite the Covid-restrictions in place, we enjoyed our visit thoroughly (the more so as for once there were less people around, the masses of tourists during the summer normally being somewhat overwhelming)

July 24, 2020

The guide was attentive, cultivated, interesting. The Mont Saint Michel was crowded with people, without it, we would have made the visit by passing by lots of things.

August 21, 2019

Private Mont Saint-Michel Family Walking Tour

Private Mont Saint-Michel Family Walking Tour

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