Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Mont St-Michel
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Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Mont St-Michel
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Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Mont St-Michel

1 day
Private
About this activity
When your ship arrives at the Le Havre port, you’ll be picked up from the cruise terminal for your private shore excursion to Mont St-Michel, located about two hours away just off the Normandy coast. As you approach Mont St-Michel, you’ll be greeted with postcard-worthy views of the iconic abbey perched on a rocky island in a vast bay.
Follow your private guide on foot up to the hilly village until you reach the 8th-century Benedictine abbey located on the top of the mount. On your narrated walking tour, you'll learn all about the history, significance and architecture of the abbey, which was founded as a monastery by Archangel St Michael but over the years saw many other uses, including a prison, a strategic fortification and a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most recognizable attractions in France.
Visit the church cloister and walk along the top of the fortification wall, built during the Hundred Years' War, when Mont St Michel became a castle. At the top of the hill, enjoy views over the bay, and don’t miss the amazing spectacle of the tide coming in and surrounding the entire island!
Your guide will then take you through the surrounding village. Wander cobblestone streets, browse shops and have lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). You'll then be escorted back to your vehicle for the return drive to Le Havre.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Le Havre port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guide's lunch (approximately €20)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, including a number of steps and uphill paths to get to the abbey
  • Good walking shoes are recommended
  • Not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
40%
Reviews
5.0
3
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Debra S
5 | 2019-07-29

Our guide Romain was a wealth of information. We were able to skip the lines and make the most of our time. We were visiting on a cruise ship. Although this was a bit more expensive than the excursion the ship offered, we were able to leave an hour later in the morning and we still arrived back to the pier almost two hours before the cruise ship buses returned. This was after a full 8 hours of touring and a stop for lunch. We were even able to do a little shopping and catch-up on e-mail before we had to be back on-board. It was well worth the extra money for the personal service and the great guide. Everything was at our pace and it suited our interests.

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