Mont Saint-Michel Tour from Bayeux: Private Day Trip
Your own driver collects you in Bayeux, takes you to the abbey island and brings you back the same day. No train changes, no shared coach, no fixed timetable.
A private Mont Saint-Michel tour from Bayeux costs €699 for 1-3 travelers and €799 for 4-7 travelers with a driver only. A licensed guide adds €499. The Mount is about 127 km and 1 hour 40 minutes by car from Bayeux each way, so it is a full-day trip.
Driver onlyFrom €699 per group
Licensed guide+€499, English, Spanish, Italian or German
Group size1-3 or 4-7 travelers per vehicle
DriveAbout 1 h 40 each way, 127 km
Pick-upFree, at your Bayeux hotel, any time
CancellationFull refund up to 48 hours before
Why Book a Private Mont St Michel Tour From Bayeux?
Mont Saint-Michel sits on the far side of Normandy, in the bay on the border with Brittany. Reaching it from Bayeux on public transport takes planning and changes. A private tour takes that work away: you step out of your Bayeux hotel and your driver does the rest. It is one of seven private tours from Bayeux that start and end at your door.
One vehicle for your party only, so the price is per group, not per person.
You choose the pick-up time and how long you stay on the Mount.
Add a licensed guide if you want the history of the abbey explained.
Read what past guests wrote about their driver, their guide and the pace of the day. You can also read our reviews on Tripadvisor.
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Lori Seigal
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Steven was an amazing driver.. timely, pleasant and helped make our day to Normandy perfect.
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Mc Steven Catacutan
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Pick up from Roissy CDG was on Time, Roissy to Le Havre was good, thank the driver Tibo
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Brittni Battaglia
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We used Normandy Private Tours for our two different stops in France. Tibo was our driver both times. Communication prior to the trip was great. Tibo was on time, gave us lots of information and knew all of the great places to stop. We will definitely book again when we visit next.
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Richard Blakeman
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Kelly Connor
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Fantastic time! Trust Tibo to show you a lovely day in Normandy! He’s very knowledgeable about both the area and world history, giving context and color to the day.
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Wayne Ruth
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Beautiful historic scenery enroute, with a perfect driver
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Randy Goodman
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This was more of a private driver than a "tour." In the end, it's all we really wanted. We were on a cruise and we needed a ride from the Port of LeHavre to Rouen, and then a return ride at the end of the day. And that's what we got. Our driver was nice and he did what we needed. We were driven in a clean Mercedes Van. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the price. 899 Euros (over $1000 US) was pretty hefty to drive 4 people about an hour each way. Our concern was that we wanted to be sure that we had a ride, and we were willing to pay, so this isn't a complaint. More of an observation.
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Deena Clausen
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Eliza was a fantastic guide - her knowledge of all the WWII sites was phenomenal and really enhanced our Normandy experience. And she was very friendly and fun! We really enjoyed our day with her!
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Susan Gibson
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Our tour guide Elisa Denis was exceptional in showing us the Canadian and UK sectors. She had a lot of easy to read pages with invasion routes and old photos etc that really gave context to D Day. She was incredibly knowledgable, passionate and fun to be with. Highly recommended!
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jon goldmark
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Wonderful and polite service. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Mont Saint-Michel Tour Price From Bayeux
Prices are per group. One private vehicle carries your whole party, up to seven travelers.
Group size
Driver only
With a licensed guide
1-3 travelers
€699about €233 each for 3
€1,198about €399 each for 3
4-7 travelers
€799about €114 each for 7
€1,298about €185 each for 7
The guide option adds €499 to the driver price. Per-person figures are the group price divided by the number of travelers, before lunch, abbey entrance and gratuities.
Bayeux to Mont St Michel: Distance, Drive Time and Options
The Mount is about 127 km from Bayeux, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes by car, on a route that is mostly motorway. Whether you search for Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel by shuttle, train or car, these are the three ways to do it.
Our pick
Private tour
Door to door from your Bayeux hotel. Your party only, your timing, one price per group from €699.
Public transport
Train, bus and shuttle
It usually means changes, fixed timetables and a longer day. Shared shuttle day trips from Bayeux also run at set times, per person.
On your own
Self-drive or taxi
You plan the route, pay for fuel, tolls and parking, and drive the 127 km twice, or pay a long-distance taxi fare.
Gratuities (recommended: 10% for guides, 5% for drivers)
The licensed guide, unless added (+€499)
Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
Payment: 30% deposit at booking. Remaining 70% due 30 days before the tour.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel 48+ hours before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux?
Mont Saint-Michel is about 127 km from Bayeux. The drive takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes each way, mostly on the A84 motorway, so the return trip adds up to about 3 hours 20 minutes of driving in a day.
How much is a private Mont Saint-Michel tour from Bayeux?
A private tour with a driver only costs €699 for 1-3 travelers and €799 for 4-7 travelers. A licensed guide adds €499, which makes €1,198 or €1,298 per group. The price is per group, not per person, and pick-up in Bayeux is free.
Is there a shuttle from Bayeux to Mont St Michel?
Shared shuttle day trips from Bayeux exist, but they run at fixed times and charge per person. Our tour is private and leaves when you choose. Once you reach the Mount, the visitor car park is linked to the island by a free shuttle, so you do not need to walk the full distance from the car park.
How do I get from Bayeux to Mont St Michel without a car?
Without a car, you need public transport with changes, or a shared tour. A private tour is door to door: your driver collects you at your Bayeux hotel and brings you back, so you skip timetables and transfers.
Is one day enough for Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux?
Yes. One day is enough to walk the Grande Rue, the ramparts and the abbey, and to have lunch. Plan for about 3 hours 20 minutes of driving in total, and ask us to start early if you want more time on the island.
Can we go inside the abbey on the tour?
Yes. You can visit the abbey if you wish, but the entrance fee is paid on the day and is not part of the tour price. Opening hours change with the season, so tell us your date and we plan the day around them.
When is the best time to see Mont Saint-Michel surrounded by water?
The bay has some of the biggest tides in Europe, and on the highest tides the Mount can be surrounded by water. Send us your travel date and we check the tide table before we confirm your day.
Should I choose a driver only or a licensed guide?
Choose driver only if you want to explore freely and read about the abbey yourselves. Add the licensed guide (+€499) if you want the history explained. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian or German, and the tour stays private either way.
How many people can come, and where do we meet?
One vehicle takes 1-3 or 4-7 travelers. We collect you at your hotel, Airbnb or the station in Bayeux, at the time that suits you, and bring you back to the same place. For a bigger party, ask us for a coach quote.
What is the payment and cancellation policy?
You pay a 30% deposit at booking and the remaining 70% 30 days before the tour. If you cancel 48 hours or more before the tour, you get a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.
