From Paris: Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Picnic Stop

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

To begin your Giverny and Monet's Garden Bike Tour you will travel from Paris to the quaint town of Vernon, located in Normandy. On the way, you will pass beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.

We will make our first stop at the open-air market in Vernon. Here, you can enjoy an array of local specialties, such as cider, and organize your picnic basket for the perfect riverside lunch.

We will then pick up our bikes and enjoy an effortless cruise from Giverny to Monet's famed-estate. We'll stop along the Seine river for a picnic lunch next to a picturesque mill, all while appreciating in breathtaking views of the French countryside.

You will have plenty of time to explore Monet's gardens and home in Giverny, and then we will enjoy a leisurely ride back to Vernon before returning to Paris.

Round trip transportation to and from central Paris makes this day trip to these special gardens a breeze!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

There is no age minimum or maximum - this tour is suitable for everyone as long as you can ride a bike!

If a children's bike is required, you must advise at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Use of bicycle (if you select bike tour option)

Use of helmet

Roundtrip transfer to and from Paris

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop off

Food and drinks

Rain gear is available at a fee of 2EUR paid direct

What To Expect

Meet here to connect with your guide and board the bus to Giverny.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Seine River

Once in Vernon visit the charming farmers' market to buy picnic supplies. You'll then hop on your bike and pedal across the river to a beautiful park along the banks of the Seine for lunch. At lunch you can also sample the local's favorite drink: cidre.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Monet's Garden Bike Tour

Bicycle: Enjoy roundtrip transportation to and from Paris as well as a bike tour through Giverny and Monet's Gardens!

Reviews

4.71

512 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

407

Oh was great!
Kristina M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had fun and our guide OJ was great about keeping a good pace and sharing fun information. We would absolutely book again!
Wonderful day trip to Monet’s house & garden with a picnic stop & bike ride from Vernon to Giverny
SherryLynne17,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Toby as our fabulous tour director. He was very knowledgeable, funny, kind & helpful during our day trip. During our bus ride from Paris to Vernon, Toby did a great job explaining the history of Monet. We had a picnic lunch stop near the river then proceeded on bike to Giverny. It had been a while since I last rode a bike so I found it a little challenging (but manageable) on the bike tour. Most of the path was flat & easy to navigate but I found going up the bridge & the roundabouts challenging. Toby was so kind & patient & assisted me through these challenges. The gardens & Monet’s house were beautiful! Loved spending time in his gorgeous garden! I highly recommend this day tour; it was awesome!
Great tour
Graham h,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour great food and wine good information about both as well as local sites Highly recommend
Experience the fun of a well-planned bike tour of Giverny!
edflavor,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The bike tour of Giverny was one of the highlights of our Paris trip. Our guides, Toby and Eliza were truly amazing! They were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We appreciated the well-planned tour and the background information about Monet that was provided during the bus ride in a very interesting and entertaining way. Toby and Eliza were both excellent communicators which made the day's events more enjoyable. They even went above and beyond to help us by calling a restaurant for us to move our dinner reservations 30 minutes later. We highly recommend this tour and Flat Tire!
Bike Tour
Jennifer L,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highlight of our Paris trip. Tour guides were very organized and knowledgeable. Loved Vernon and exploring Monet’s place
A fun day
luis d,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rory and OJ were our guides, and they were great, both are very knowledgeable and helped make the trip enjoyable. it was a big group, yet everything was timed so we had enough time to shop for picnic, and the bike ride was fun, a flat tire was repaired and while that was being done, we heard a very interesting story...lol.....no time was wasted i would definitely recommend and do this tour again. the Monet house is wonderful and the gardens are awesome.
Rain or shine this...
Roanne M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rain or shine this beautiful bike ride is easy and an absolutely wonderful guides OJ and Nick were incredible with great historical knowledge of Giverny and Monet! Go dont hesitate we went in the rain and had an absolute blast!
Beautiful day trip to Monet Gardens
Anne S,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful way to see Monet Gardens. Nick and David were great guides and host. Loved picking up lunch at the market and picnic along the River. Fun and easy bike ride to the gardens.
Very enjoyable and a great experience
Andreareaf,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed the bicycle tour and visit to Monet's house and garden. A fantastic way to combine history, art, fresh air and exercise. Feedback re helmets. Please ensure all people including those in the long WC line at the starting point are aware that helmets are only available there and not where the bikes are collected. I missed this information and would have worn one as some travel insurers do not provide cover if you hurt yourself and are not wearing one.
Great way to enjoy Giverny
CoryJack,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As advertised and exceeded expectations. Rory and Nick made it fun while trying to keep us out of harm’s way. Monet’s garden is a must-see and this is a great way to make it an enjoyable adventure.