2 hour guided tour of Mont Saint Michel, abbey ticket included
Description
History buffs will be delighted to visit Mont Saint-Michel on foot for two hours, accompanied by a generous Guide in the stories it will tell you: the human, spiritual and cultural adventures of the mythical Mont Saint-Michel through the centuries. The general French and international culture will also be present throughout the visit. The itinerary of your visit will include passing through the ramparts, through unusual alleyways and little frequented by the majority of visitors to the Mt. You will then discover secret places. Your Guide will also make you laugh with his good sense of humor. You will have a good time of cultural discovery but also relaxation in a friendly and friendly atmosphere. The tour will be provided from a participant whatever the weather!
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Itinerary
From the Information Centre, you will go to the Mont by free shuttle or on foot, depending on your choice. Your guided and told tour will last two hours through the cobbled streets of the village to the foot of the abbey. You will then know all the secrets of this unique site: the tides, the dam, the bay ecosystem, the entire history of the Mount, from its construction to today, its legends with an experienced guide who will make you love this place and will amuse you with funny and exciting anecdotes. At the end of your tour, the guide will give you the entrance ticket to the abbey, a place that will enhance your experience at the Mount, and avoid queuing at the ticket office.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the shuttle, only small dogs are accepted in a transport bag.
- Maximum 20 people per group.
- Many stairs to climb and descend all along the circuit.
- The circuit and the number of stairs in the Mont village can be adapted according to the physical conditions of some participants.
Reviews(126)
A bucket list dream come true… Our marvelous tour guide Alice of Avranches walked us up the hill and through the history and mysteries of this magnificent monument to human faith and achievement. Our weather was perfect and the views both above and below were spectacular. Although it was very busy during this holiday season tour, Mont St. Michel did not disappoint…
Mont Saint Michel is visually stunning. It was worth the drive. The hike up to the abbey was tough, especially on a very hot day. Our guide stopped along the way to give people a chance to catch their breath while he shared some of the history of the place. The abbey was not nearly as ornate as other Catholic cathedrals we have seen, but the views from the outside porch were impressive. We ate a late lunch at a restaurant on the way down. French air conditioning leaves a lot to be desired. Walked out on the sand that surrounds the mont and watched the tide begin to come in. Had to wait for 20 minutes or so in a long line to shuttle back to the parking area once we were done, and no AC in a very crowded bus. Bring your walking shoes when you visit Mont Saint Michel and plan on a shower as soon as you get back to your hotel.
We were lucky to have our guide all to ourselves. The visit was rich in stories, very pleasant and interesting, our guide was lively and knowledgeable. We quickly noticed that she loves her work. We also appreciated that she gave us advice to continue discovering the history of the Mont in Avranches.
Wonderful stories and history
It’s a must at Mont Saint-Michel in order to understand the history of this place!
Very interesting and lively, the guide was very engaging and cheerful, I recommend this visit to everyone.
The Guide was friendly and engaging but did not pay attention to the time restrictions on the access to the treasured Abbey @ Le Mont Saint Michel. We had paid tickets but he kept us too long as nd they closed the Abbey at noon and we're not allowed in!
We had such a phenomenal experience on our 2-hour guided tour of Mont Saint Michel with our guide, Honoré. He is such a wealth of knowledge and the way he told us of the history and lore of the Mont/surrounding area was engaging, interesting, and fun. We both enjoyed our time and learned a lot - a win-win! The people in our group ranged in age from 10 years to 75 years, and everyone was engaged. It was a very hot day when we did our tour, and Honoré took care to find our stopping points in the shade to keep cool. I would absolutely love to do another tour with Honoré, and for us, his Mont Saint Michel tour is a must-do.
Competent, friendly, very good english
Lots of steps and steep slopes. But very interesting! Alice was knowledgeable of the tides and their impact on the road/bridge/causeway
