Shore Excursion from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint-Michel
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit France's most picturesque UNESCO world heritage site.
- Your guide shines a light on the abbey’s colorful history.
- Enjoy some free time for personal discovery.
Full description
Discover the enchanting island village and its legendary abbey with an expert English-speaking guide who will unlock the secrets of Mont Saint Michel’s colorful history, from medieval marvels to stunning tides that transform the landscape. With free time to wander at your own pace and savor a local lunch (not included), this tour promises a truly personal experience. Whether you’re mesmerized by sweeping bay views or the architectural splendor of the Abbey (entrance available as an extra), you’ll return to your cruise ship with cherished memories. Book now for the ultimate day trip to Normandy’s crown jewel!
The construction of the abbey as we know it nowadays was finished in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the grand chancel was replaced in the 15th century. Those hundreds of years of architectural prowess have left us with a magnificent monument, now referred to as the “Wonder of the Western World”.
It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. During your Mont Saint Michel day trip, you will start by traveling from Saint Malo Cruise Port to the Mont Saint Michel, which you will access via a shuttle and the bridge in accordance with local requirements. While on the road, make sure to take it all in and observe the beauty of the Normandy coastline. Your group will be transported in a private vehicle adapted to the number of people present.
Once we reach Mont Saint Michel, you will have sufficient time to tour on your own. You can reach the abbey itself, at the very top of the mount, as you walk along the narrow streets. Please note that this is a challenging climb as it is done on cobble street stones.
If you do decide to visit the abbey, then follow your tour guide and the history of its construction will be explained in detail and while you are there, make sure to snap some pictures of the amazing views on the surrounding bay! Entrance fees to the Abbey can be purchased during the booking process.
The Mont Saint Michel is also a lively small town, boasting dozens of shops, restaurants and museums
Another option is to explore the village at your own pace and bring back some souvenirs for friends and family. Your guide will suggest some great restaurants for lunch. Of course, if you still have some questions about the history or the architecture of the Mont Saint Michel, your private guide will remain available for you.
This Mont Saint Michel private tour can take in small groups of 2 to 7 persons maximum. The tour takes place in a fully equipped A/C minivan. An English-speaking driver/guide will be with you all day and ready to answer any questions you may have.
After the tour, it will be time to make our way back to St Malo.
Included / Excluded
- Visit of Mont Saint Michel with your guide
- Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Saint-Malo
- Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
- English-speaking qualified guide/driver.
- Entrance fees to Abbey can be booked as extra
- Personal insurance and expenses.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Saint-Malo, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Entrance fees to Abbey can be booked as extra
- Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reserved departure time at Place du Québec.
- You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours prior to departure (Paris Time Zone) > no cancellation fees except the booking fees 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!