Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio
Overview
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5 hours 15 minutes
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Like nature? Love Impressionism? Read on! Let us whisk you away on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny where Monet and other Impressionists set up home in the 19th Century. After a short one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris, you’ll find yourself in this quaint little village in Normandy, where you’ll visit Monet’s exquisite house and gardens. Your art historian guide or audioguide will animate your tour around the flowerbeds that proved a source of inspiration for Monet, past the water lily pond made famous in the Nymphéas series and across the Japanese bridge that pops up so often in his work. Then you’ll explore Monet’s house, almost untouched by the passage of time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Excellent souvenir shop with a wide range of reproductions of Monet's paintings, crockery, table sets (dominant in Monet's favourite blue and yellow colours) and even a range of flower seeds.
The collection of Japanese engravings inside Monet's home is one of the most important in the world.
During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided or Audio guided tour of the gardens according to option selected
Free time to visit Monet's House
Round Trip transportation by luxury coach from Paris
Entrance ticket to Giverny (gardens and house)
Service of a licensed guide if option selected
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie Vernon
After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny.
Maison de Claude Monet a Vetheuil
Expect a feast for your eyes on this half-day tour to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny. You’ll alight at Monet’s property and extensive gardens, where he indulged in his green-fingered passion.
Options
Audio Guided tour of Giverny
Duration: 5 hours: Return to Paris is scheduled for approximately 1:30 pm or 7:45 pm, depending on the selected departure time.
GO: Half Day Audio Guided Tour of Giverny from Paris
Guided Giverny in English
Duration: 5 hours: Return to Paris is scheduled for approximately 1:30 pm or 7:45 pm, depending on the selected departure time.
GI: Half Day Guided Giverny from Paris
Reviews
1,299 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Far too crowded
jmw912,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Super, super crowded (even in September) to the point where it's actually hard to see and experience anything, even though the grounds are lovely. Just kept getting pushed through. The audio "guide" stopped working 1/2 way through and guide was no help. I was really looking forward to having a Monet experience, but not so much in reality. Disappointing and wouldn't recommend
Best Giverney Tour
Joel H,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on the Giverny tour. Our guide, Alex, was brilliant. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled at keeping the group together and on task. We arrived at the gardens just after a rain shower, and the sun broke through, which made the flowers and water lilies even more beautiful for photos. We didn’t take the time to see the village or Monet’s house this time, but that gives us a reason to return. I’d happily recommend this tour to anyone interested in Monet and his gardens. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the restaurant where the group met. Best to choose your own spot before or after the tour.
Unmissable
celia g,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00Unmissable, interesting to know the house, its history, the place weekend was inspired to paint lis nenufares
Beautiful day in Givency
Jyll B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a lovely day it was. Our tour left on time, our tour woman was very knowledgeable. Monet’s home was everything I had expected beautiful, colorful and amazing.
Worth the crowds
Frederick n,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00Bus departed from assigned point precisely on schedule. Our guide Phillipe was excellent, the gardens were beautiful, and Monet's house was very interesting. Inevitably, everything was very crowded, but we recommend the tour.
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