14 Mont Saint-Michel Day Trips from Paris, Compared

1.Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,876 reviews · 14 hours · from $153Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from the Eiffel Tower area to Mont-Saint-Michel, with an abbey ticket included. Choose independent exploring, an app-based audio guide or a live guide in English or Spanish. Expect a very early start, a long drive each way, steep lanes and stairs, and several hours to see the island and abbey.

“Overall, the tour guide was good in terms of information and organization. However, I felt uncomfortable on the way back to Paris when he asked everyone to sit in their seats, as his tone was loud and not very polite. I hope that in the future he can communicate in a calmer and more respectful manner. I would also suggest that the buses be equipped with a restroom, at least for basic needs, since the trip is relatively long. In addition, it would be better if the price of the tour were lower or more reasonable compared to the services provided. Dans l’ensemble, le guide touristique était bon en termes…”

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2.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,750 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $131

Ride from central Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel with an English-speaking guide, a restroom stop and roughly four hours for the island. Your abbey ticket and offline audio app are included, so you can climb the medieval lanes at your own pace. Guides on past departures have included Maja, Asma, Ash, Lawrence and Onome.

“Good trip, long bus ride (4 hrs) from Paris, pretty comfortable ride, nothing too fancy, the tour guides (Lawrence and Maja) do a great job in keeping the group entertained with stories/facts. The bus driver tried to steal my Airpods, thankfully with tracking I was able to recover them.”

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3.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,970 reviews · 14 hours · from $128

Ride from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel with an English-speaking guide, then take a walking orientation, visit the abbey with an audio app, and explore independently. Guides including Lawrence, Asma, Maya, and Mathilde have earned praise for lively historical commentary. Expect a long coach day and about four hours on the island.

“Amazing trip! I’m so happy I went. Asma and Laurence were amazing, very knowledgeable and gave us some good tips what to explore next.”

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4.Mont Saint Michel Guided Day Trip with Abbey Entry from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,254 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave Paris at 7:15 am for Mont Saint-Michel, where a licensed guide leads you through the medieval village, its fortifications, and the Benedictine Abbey. Abbey entry and round-trip coach transport are included. Expect a full day, steep paths and many steps, plus about four hours on the island.

“Definitely go with a tour guide so you hear about the history and the secrets of Mount Saint Michel.”

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5.Full-Day Mont Saint-Michel Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 14 hours · from $194

Ride a comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Paris through Normandy to Mont Saint-Michel, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, abbey admission, and time to explore the medieval village. Expect a long day, hundreds of steps, and around four to five hours on the road each way. Lunch is not included.

“The trip was long but well worth it. It's a magical place. The large number of participants were managed effectively and split into reasonably sized groups. I would strongly advise avoiding busier times of the year, though.”

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6.Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 381 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $167

Travel from central Paris by air-conditioned coach for an independent visit to Mont-Saint-Michel. Abbey admission is included, and an optional audio guide works through a phone app in 10 languages. A multilingual host shares a brochure and practical tips. Expect a very long day, steep lanes and stairs, and roughly three to four hours on the island.

“The coach ride was comfortable and the site itself was magnificent. It was very memorable experience. The ride back was equally easy”

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7.Mont Saint-Michel Small-Group Trip with Cider Tasting from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $266Top rated

Leave Paris at 7:00 am in an air-conditioned minivan with no more than seven other people. Your driver-guide takes you to Mont Saint-Michel for the abbey, cloister, Gothic church, medieval lanes, and ramparts, then to Saint-Gervais Basilica and a cider tasting. Abbey entry and round-trip transport are included; food is not.

“Our guide, Nick aka Rocky was awesome!! He was very funny and nice! He made our experience a lot of fun!! I would request Nick, if you can, on any other tours! We traveled with a nice group of people that we met for the first time. We LOVED to see Mont Saint-Michel and learn of the history there. It was well worth the trip and nice to have a guide!!”

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8.Small-Group Mont St Michel Tour & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 14 hours · from $259

Travel from Paris by minibus or van with an English-speaking guide, then explore Mont Saint-Michel’s steep lanes and Benedictine abbey at your own pace. The day also includes a brief stop in Avranches and a Normandy cider tasting. Guides such as Philippe, Guillaume, and Julie have led past departures, but your guide may differ.

“Aaron, our guide was awesome. Even though it was very busy at Mont St Michel, he did was able to take a shorter route and get us in quickly. He gave us some great history that really made our visit more memorable. Even the cider tasting was interesting and delicious. Although it was a long day, I definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Mont Saint-Michel Tour with Hotel Pickup Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 71 reviews · 14 hours · from $222

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach to Mont Saint-Michel, with a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Tour the 11th-century abbey, then use your free time to walk the village and find lunch. One guide on a recent trip was Ruben; guide assignments can vary.

“Mont St Michel is on the English channel in Normandy near the border with Brittany. The best way to access it for a day trip is by bus. We were picked up as promised at 6:30 am and taken to the meeting place where we could buy a coffee and a small croissant for €8. The price of the trip did not include any food or drink. The bus has no for tests and no toilet. The rest stops, taken half way into the trip both ways, we're actually very nice, clean, and reasonable places to get for and drink. Our guide managed the difficult balancing act of providing interesting…”

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10.D-Day Landmarks and Mont Saint-Michel Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $113Best value

Travel from Paris by coach to Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, then spend about two and a half hours at Mont Saint-Michel. A bilingual guide leads the trip in English or Spanish. Abbey admission is included only with the selected option; lunch is extra. One guide team included Feyra and driver Marius.

“It was a wonderful tour! Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, respectful and engaging, wich made the experience even more enriching. The comfortable bus ride made it easy to relax between destinations. If you're in Paris and want to experience both natural beauty and profound history, this is a unmissable tour.”

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11.Mont Saint-Michel Small-Group Day Trip from Paris with Abbey Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 14 hours · from $199

Travel from Paris with a trilingual guide in a minivan for up to eight, then explore Mont Saint-Michel, its tidal bay, and the hilltop abbey. Your abbey ticket is included, and you get free time for food, shops, and the ramparts. Guide Jean Batiste has been praised for his cheerful manner and broad knowledge.

“The site we visited was awesome!! The mini van was two cramped for six people and the driver was not a tour guide. We thought booking a small group tour is a better option. If we had booked a larger group tour, the bus would have been more comfortable, and we would have paid less.”

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12.Mont St Michel and Loire Valley 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 2 days · from $560

Leave Paris by air-conditioned coach for a guided visit inside Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, then spend the night in a four-star hotel in Angers. Day two brings Loire Valley stops at Langeais, Chenonceau, and Chambord. English and Spanish guides are offered, and guides or buses may change between legs.

“Two parts - Paris to Mont St. Michel with one guide and then change buses and change guide for Mont St. Michel to Angers (overnight in hotel) to CastlesLoire on second day. All was fine, guides were very good, hotel was fine.”

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13.Mont Saint-Michel & Chateaux Country 3-Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · 60 hours - 3 days · from $849

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley for guided visits to the abbey and several châteaux. Two hotel nights, buffet breakfasts and a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide are included. Route details differ across the tour information, so confirm which Normandy stops and Loire sites are on your departure.

“Une magnifique excursion! Des sites riches d’histoire. Notre guide donnait beaucoup d’informations, un peu trop parfois, mais bon, elle s’y connaissait.”

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14.Private Mont Saint-Michel trip from Paris Calvados tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 14 hours · from $654

Leave Paris at 7:30 am in a Mercedes E220 or minivan for a private day in Normandy. Stop at Calvados Christian Drouin for a tasting and a short presentation, then visit Mont Saint-Michel Abbey with an English-speaking abbey guide when available, or an audio guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Excellent trip !! Lovey and the driver made it extra special,: on time, courteous; clear instructions/ directions, very polite and knowledgeable of the area; His driving skills made me relaxed … enjoying the ride and scenery; Thanks”

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