Landmark
St Michael's Mount
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St Michael's Mount is a dramatic tidal island rising from Mount's Bay, connected to the mainland by a granite causeway. Visitors can explore the medieval castle, home to the St Aubyn family for centuries, with its armor, tapestries, and rooftop views. The island also features a 12th-century church, subtropical gardens, and a harbor with shops and cafes. At low tide, you can walk across the cobbled causeway; at high tide, take a short boat ride from Marazion. The mount's silhouette is one of Cornwall's most photographed sights.
Don't miss
- Walk across the granite causeway at low tide, following the path pilgrims once used.
- Tour the medieval castle with its armor, paintings, and rooftop views of the bay.
- Explore the subtropical terraced gardens, home to exotic plants and a lily pond.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit St Michael's Mount
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inQuicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel4.9★ · 32 travelers~1 hourFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Best full dayHistoric Gibraltar Rock and St Michael's Cave Tour from Seville4.3★ · 602 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$150 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMONTE SANT' ANGELO private tour: amazing St. Michael Sanctuary4.7★ · 26 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$290 per personSee dates →More attractions in Penzance