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Mont-Saint-Michel Island Audio Guided Tour + Abbey Tickets

Visitors walking towards Mont Saint-Michel Abbey on a sunny day in Normandy, France.

Cloister arches of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, France, with garden view.

Visitor photographing Mont Saint-Michel with abbey in background, Normandy, France.

Narrow street in Mont Saint-Michel with tourists and historical signs, part of audio-guided tour.

Open today

09:30am - 06:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.5/5

(3,586)

Carlo

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Purchasing tickets is easy and the assistance for entry into the hotel area is also good. Too bad there was a general strike in France that day and the ticket was useless because you get in for free.... M. s.Michel Abbey is fascinating, the location and the tidal phenomenon very striking. Too bad that, like other monuments in France (for example, the Palace of the Popes in Avignon), the abbey is completely bare inside.

Heuß

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I personally found the place and the abbey very worth seeing. I was there at the beginning of October, around 10.00 am. At that time, the number of visitors was still okay. I can't imagine what it's like in the high season. I recommend buying a ticket for the abbey online at least one day in advance. It saves queuing at the entrance. The ticket costs 13 euros.

Gisela

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Good organization from the parking lot to the monastery with the shuttles. Fortunately, the crowds weren't too big, so we weren't pushed through the alleyways. There was a mass in the monastery church. It was interesting to witness this. One minus point is the high parking fees. Maybe think about a day ticket instead of paying by the hour.

Explore the highlights of Mont-Saint-Michel at your own pace with an audio guide for the island, perfect for travelers seeking flexibility and depth without a group tour.

Enter the Abbey at your reserved time slot and access its most iconic spaces, from the grand refectory to the serene cloisters and panoramic terrace.

Discover the island’s history and legends with an audio guide available in multiple languages, featuring expert narration, a suggested walking route, and insights into monastic life, medieval pilgrims, and the island’s natural defenses.

No guides or printed maps needed, just pick up your audio guide and start exploring on your schedule.

Entry to the Abbey

Information booklet in 12 languages

Audio guide for the island in 7 languages

Offline map with marked routes

17 audio recordings by a professional historian

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Freya
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The large parking lot with shuttle bus drove us there and back quickly. Parking lot, if you are there all day, 24€ incl. shuttle. Mont Saint-Michel is very impressive. An unforgettable experience with a great view, lots of shopping and restaurants. The many stairs provide enough exercise 😅.
Heuß
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
I personally found the place and the abbey very worth seeing. I was there at the beginning of October, around 10.00 am. At that time, the number of visitors was still okay. I can't imagine what it's like in the high season. I recommend buying a ticket for the abbey online at least one day in advance. It saves queuing at the entrance. The ticket costs 13 euros.
Jan
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a truly sublime experience of the highest order — an easy and convenient online ticket booking, with natural and well-paced guidance throughout the entire tour. It was a fantastic experience where you could really feel the breath of history from a thousand years ago.
Brun
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Our visit went very well. Only small problem, arriving with our tickets we went through the "already have a ticket" line and we didn't get a tour brochure... which can be found at the cash desk...
Stefan
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Booking in advance saved us a lot of waiting time on site. The monastery itself is very impressive and the view of the surrounding area from the monastery is sensational

Explore Mont-Saint-Michel with an audio guide and Abbey entry, uncovering centuries of history in a 2-hour self-paced tour.

Getting Started

Begin your visit near the main entrance to Mont-Saint-Michel, where you’ll receive your audio guide for the island in your selected language. After a quick ticket check, set off on a marked route from the shoreline to the Abbey, following the audio commentary at your own pace.

What to Expect

Mont-Saint-Michel Island Audio Guided Tour And Abbey Tickets

Mont-Saint-Michel is a UNESCO-listed island fortress, renowned for its medieval abbey and dramatic tides. This tour reveals how the island’s unique location shaped its history, from its origins as a strategic stronghold to its role as a center of pilgrimage.

Features

Follow a 17-point itinerary with insightful commentary on the island’s history, the Abbey's construction, and the daily life of its monks.

With the audio guide, you can learn how powerful tides protected Mont-Saint-Michel from invaders and influenced its architecture.

Discover the traditions of medieval pilgrims, including rituals to test their sincerity and the significance of the abbey as a spiritual destination.

Hear about the island’s museums, local legends, and cultural insights that draw visitors from around the world.

Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

Monday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking on the cobblestone roads, and to carry warm clothing in the winter.

What's not allowed

Access to the Abbey is not allowed with suitcases or large hiking bags. Small bags (smaller than cabin size) are accepted.

Carrier bags, knives, and scooters are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

The site is challenging for visitors with reduced mobility, but assistance devices and adapted tour options are available. However, some areas may still be difficult to access despite these accommodations.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed inside the monument. Other pets are not allowed.

Additional information

The audio guide covers the island and exterior; only entry to the Abbey is included with your ticket for further exploration.

The last admission to the Abbey is 1 hour before closing time (7pm from May to August and 6pm from September to April).

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket redemption points

Mont Saint-Michel

Redeem your tickets at Mont Saint-Michel Tourist Office.

Address : Le Bas Pays, 50170 Beauvoir, France.

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Mont Saint Michel Abbey

Redeem your ticket at Mont Saint Michel Abbey.

Address : L'Abbaye, 50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France.

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