Bayeux

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux

Bayeux, France
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Enhance your experience of one of France’s most iconic attractions on a private full-day tour of Mont St-Michel from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise along the picturesque coast of Normandy and take an insightful walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder of Mont St-Michel. Discover the quaint cobbles and charming architecture of the village on an independent stroll and choose to visit either Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy St-Lô, Balleroy, or Villedieu-les-Poêles before returning to Bayeux in your luxury vehicle.
  • Private day trip to Mont St-Michel from Bayeux
  • Travel to the Normandy coast to one of France's most famous monuments
  • Discover the significance and history of this UNESCO World Heritage site on a walking tour
  • Visit the 8th-century abbey, walk along the preserved ramparts, and enjoy views over the bay
  • Enjoy free time to explore the surrounding village at your leisure
  • Follow with a visit to St-Lô, Balleroy, Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy or Villedieu-les-Poêles (time permitting)

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Abbey entrance fee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Guide's lunch (approximately €25)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

Bayeux train station and city center

What To Expect

Depart from your Bayeux hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and get acquainted with the fascinating history of the island as you travel along the scenic Normandy coast. As you approach the UNECO-listed enclave of Mont St-Michel, located on a rocky island in the midst of a majestic bay, marvel at the unique beauty of the village’s architecture. 

Hop out of your vehicle and embark on a guided walking tour of the village’s magnificent Benedictine abbey; delve into the ancient history of the ecclesiastical structure and enrich your knowledge of the fortification’s cultural significance. After exploring the structure, browse the intriguing exhibitions of the island’s museum and gaze at the natural splendor of the sea during some leisurely free time. 

Time permitting; opt to visit a selection of historical treasures on your journey back to Bayeux. Discover the opulent designs of Louis XIII in Balleroy; explore the ‘Capital of the Ruins’ at St-Lô; observe one of the best preserved examples of Norman architecture at the Abbey of Cerisy; or appreciate the prized crafts of Villedieu-les-Poêles. 

After thorough exploration, return to Bayeux in your luxury vehicle and bid farewell to your knowledgeable guide.

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, including a number of steps and uphill paths to get to the abbey
  • Not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties
  • Good walking shoes are recommended
  • Please note: The additional visit to St-Lô, Balleroy, Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy or Villedieu-les-Poêles will only be possible if there is time and will last for a maximum of one hour. If your group spends longer at Mont St Michel, there will not be time to go anywhere else.
  • NST provides you with masks as well as hydroalcoholic gel. Our vehicles are disinfected after each use and the distance is respected.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great experience
Della_H, Apr 2024
We had a great day with Manon! She was the perfect host… personable, extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and never boring! You will not be disappointed!
Awesome!
Caroline_P, Apr 2024
Rose was awesome! She made sure to take awesome pictures of our family. Being from Bayeux she also new of the local areas and information only a local would know. She was personable and took care of us making sure we enjoyed the entire trip! She took time to go out of the way to areas not other tourist would get too.
Such Beauty!!!
Brad_S, Feb 2024
Our tour guide Adrian was fantastic. His knowledge of Mont Saint-Michel and the Normandy region was excellent. I highly recommend this tour.
We had the BEST experience ever,
Terri_W, Sep 2023
We had a wonderful time with Rose! She was so knowledgeable, friendly & knew the ‘tricks’ to speed up our travels too. Every thing went just as planned. Additionally, two of us get motion sick and she was such a cautious driver and kept that in mind. She also knew so much about our fathers troop &where they traveled in Normandy at D-Day so we went home from MontStMichel via that route! AMAZING BONUS! We’d use Rose again & Viatar too.
Great experience!
Michelle_B, Sep 2023
Caroline was absolutely amazing. She was so knowledgeable and patient throughout the day. She even heard that we were going to the American Cemetery the next day and called them for us so that we could have a ceremony for our ancestor. She helped us order lunch and gave us so much history on the drive. I very much recommend!
Great day at Mont St. Michel
Elizabeth_W, Jun 2023
Our tour guide Marion was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She gave us options and wanted us to enjoy our experience! Travelers should know on crowded days it is a great deal of walking as the lines for the shuttle bus were very long. We chose to walk rather than wait in a very long line for the bus.
Great tour with Gwen
Barbara_R, Jun 2023
Gwen was a wonderful tour guide. He told us all about the beaches on the way to Mont Saint Michel and then when we got closer to our destination he started talking about the monastery. He was a wealth of information about Normandy beaches, mont Saint Michel, and about the town of Bayeux.
A great experience
Joe_P, Apr 2023
Our tour guide Mathieu did a great job. He was on time, knowledgeable and personable. I would definitely recommend him to anybody wanting a great tour.
Great Tour of Mont Saint Michel
Ian_W, Apr 2023
We had a fantastic day with Adrien exploring Mont Saint Michel. He is an amazingly knowledgable guide, speaks perfect English, and was very patient with some of our physical restrictions on the climb up to the abbey. Definitely recommend booking this tour and requesting Adrien as your guide!
Mt st michael
Steven_E, Nov 2022
Rose was excellent. Very knowledgeable and thorough. Thoroughly enjoyed her presentation during the entire tour
Very strenuous but worth it.
Ray_P, Sep 2022
The tour was excellent. However be aware that there are lots of stairs to climb. This tour is very strenuous but worth it.
Great day at Mt Saint-Michel
Judith_J, Aug 2022
Everything about our experience was great. Manoon was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and perceptive. She gave us just the right amount of information without overwhelming us. She really brought Mt Saint-Michel to life
Breathtaking. Worth every penny.
Patrick_G, Oct 2019
We were lucky enough to have the same guide for two excursion days and he was THE BEST! While he drove us to our sites, we were able to converse all about architecture, history, politics, French life, etc. He was personable, funny, and great with our children. He alone was worth the tours. Mont Saint Michel itself is a magical place. It is super special and unique. You won't regret booking this tour.
Outstanding!
CATHY_D, Sep 2019
Amandine was wonderful! She had incredible knowledge of the site and especially the history that she shared with us! The stairs and climbing could be daunting, but she paced the tour perfectly! It was an incredible experience and one not to miss if you are in the area! And Amadine made the whole experience outstanding!
Private tour to Mont St. Michel with Adrian
Michael H, Jul 2019
We had a great trip. Adrian was very great. He was on time, provided a lot of information about Mont St. Michel, and very accommodating. Would highly recommend this tour.
Majestic
Andrea_S, Jun 2019
Private tour is the best way to see Mont Saint-Michel. Our tour guide Roman was outstanding, we couldn't image anyone better! Roman is incredibly personable and knowledgable with all of the war history of Normandy and Mont St Michel. We all wished we'd had him on our DDAY tour the following day. Pros: Pickup was efficient. Being driven through Normandy to Mont St Michel is picturesque. Roman gave us the history of the region as we drove to Mont St Michel. Roman navigated us effortlessly thru Mont St Michel crowds giving us very informative and detailed accounts of the history of Mont St Michel. Cons: There are long lines all of the time but that's to be expected and worth it.
This was a great day and our guide gave...
Diane C, Feb 2018
This was a great day and our guide gave us a terrific tour!
This tour was fantastic - our tour...
Colleen R, Apr 2017
This tour was fantastic - our tour guide Rose was really knowledgable about both Mont Saint-Michel as well as the surrounding cities and areas. It was such a great day for my family!
At first I thought this was a pricey...
Donna W, Oct 2016
At first I thought this was a pricey tour but it was worth the money! Not having to drive and worry about directions was nice. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He showed us every spot at Mt. St. Michel. He was able to recommend and book a yummy and authentic lunch.
Our guide, Adrien, picked us (and it...
Julie_H, Jul 2016
Our guide, Adrien, picked us (and it was a private tour) up at the agreed upon time and we drove 90 minutes to Mont St. Michel. Adrien explained a lot of things in preparation and we were well prepared as we rose to the top. He explained a great deal to us. And he four the best place for lunch.
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