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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

(3,525)

Quinten

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

As soon as you head off to the abbey by foot from the parking, you see more and more of the astonishing details. We arrived around 4 pm with my partner and toddler (2yo), who we brought with the stroller. In the beginning, the entrance was a bit overwhelming because it was very busy, but as we got close to the abbey the crowd had spread out and it became more pleasant. The visit itself was quite impressive, you can't stop to wonder how this was all created. The only 'downside' was that there were no signs with information, so if you don't take the audio guide / tablet, you only get to admire the architectural beauty, but you don't really leave smarter than you arrived. The weather was partly sunny, partly clouded, which gave us the benefit of seeing it in different shades and lights.

Coriene

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I loved the the experience being in this magnificent preserved middle aged city, abbey and chapel. Ik loved the building construction and the story of development the plans, the patience and the longterm thinking aiming the target. I am curious about the 8-8-8 lifestyle of the monks. Some lessons I will take home to slow down life and live more mindful with small targets.

Miguel

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Everything was fine, we had no problems to access, we were even able to enter a little earlier than the scheduled time. Le Mont Saint-Michel is an impressive place, it is the 3rd time I visit it and it always surprises me, this time we could see the rising of the tide in a spectacular and impressive way from the top of Mont Saint-Michel, a unique spectacle.

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
Ralf
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We can only pass on the tip to get there as early as possible. This way it was relatively relaxed and we even saw Le Mont Saint-Michel "rise" out of the fog. It's worth buying a ticket in advance so you can get in relatively easily.
Alessio
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Arriving early and having made the first available reservation we hardly had to wait in line and could visit the superb abbey without too much crowding, impeccable shuttle service
Christopher
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Having pre-paid tickets made the entry quick and easy, and allowed us to have a full tour of the abbey! No need to wait in a line for tickets and we were able to go through the full abbey. A truly amazing experience
Quinten
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
As soon as you head off to the abbey by foot from the parking, you see more and more of the astonishing details. We arrived around 4 pm with my partner and toddler (2yo), who we brought with the stroller. In the beginning, the entrance was a bit overwhelming because it was very busy, but as we got close to the abbey the crowd had spread out and it became more pleasant. The visit itself was quite impressive, you can't stop to wonder how this was all created. The only 'downside' was that there were no signs with information, so if you don't take the audio guide / tablet, you only get to admire the architectural beauty, but you don't really leave smarter than you arrived. The weather was partly sunny, partly clouded, which gave us the benefit of seeing it in different shades and lights.
Paola
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The visit to Mont Saint Michel was a beautiful experience: as I approached the abbey, an enchanting view opened up to my eyes. Arriving at the top, the abbey held something special for me both religiously and architecturally. I will forever carry with me the great emotion of this magical place!

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.

Get directions to the redemption point

Mont Saint Michel Abbey

Redeem your ticket at Mont Saint Michel Abbey.

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

Get directions to the redemption point