Giverny Monet’s House and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Venture beyond Paris' city boundaries and get a unique perspective on French art and history on this half-day guided tour of Monet’s exquisite Giverny estate.
See where Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, lived and worked for almost 43 years. Stroll through Monet’s beloved gardens at your own pace using our self-guided mobile app (download instructions provided on booking confirmation).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
If you select the full day option, you will have an afternoon visit of the Palace of Versailles, starting with a guided tour of the Palace's interior and followed by free time in the gardens. You will be back in Paris at 7pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour leader
Access & Free Time in the Palace of Versailles Gardens [if Full Day option selected]
Free time in the village of Giverny
Entrance fee to Monet’s house and gardens
Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles [if Full Day option selected]
Self-guided app for the House and Gardens of Monet (to be downloaded prior to tour)
Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Gratuities
Food/Beverages
What To Expect
Embark on a journey to Claude Monet’s bloom-bursting estate at Giverny and learn about the hugely influential Impressionist art movement. Travel from Paris to the quaint country village of Giverny by air-conditioned coach. On the drive, which takes around an hour, your guide will provide a detailed explanation of the day’s agenda
Fondation Claude Monet
Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet where you’ll be treated to a brief but informative introduction to the estate where the Impressionist master made his home. After the orientation tour, you are free to explore the House and Gardens of Monet at your leisure using a convenient self-guided audio app. Stroll around the lily pad-peppered ponds of the garden that were made famous by Monet’s own masterpieces. Admire the fabulous explosion of blooms which change depending on the season. Make your way around the artist’s ivy-clad house which has been restored to show how it would have appeared during the painter’s lifetime. You can also grab lunch in one of the town’s tranquil bars or restaurants which exude provincial charm. After lunch, we’ll regroup and make the short trip back to Paris with enough time to spare for you to enjoy another fun-filled activity in Paris. Take advantage of this unparallel experience to one of France's most photographable and unique destinations.
Options
Upgrade: Giverny & Versailles
Full Day Giverny & Versailles: Upgrade your experience to a full day, visiting Giverny in the morning and the Palace of Versailles in the afternoon!
Giverny Monet’s House and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris
Reviews
1,732 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Gardens
jean g,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a beautiful location. Even in October, the flowers are still in bloom. Just wish we had more then 2 and a half hours to explore
Great flower gardens even...
Robert S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great flower gardens even in the fall! Many lunch choices available. Easy ride by bus from Paris to Giverny.
Tour not worth it, but Monet’s gardens/ home were stellar
mark p,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00The starting point was confusing. The church was not well marked. The drop-off point was not the same as the starting, so we were disoriented when we got off the bus. They made a huge deal about downloading an app that you only needed if you wanted to listen to the audio guide, which was boring because you’re too busy looking at Monet’s beautiful place. We followed the guide into Giverney, but there were not clear directions on how to get back to the bus, only the time and “there’s an underpass”, which you can’t see from Rue Claude Monet. We walked right past it and for a bit until we realized we didn’t recognize stuff there and turned around. We nearly missed the bus back. The guide told us some things about Monet on the way there and some things about Paris on the way back, but aside from transportation to Giverney, I didn’t feel like this was worth the nearly $100 per person. I wouldn’t do it again. I would figure out the metro or uber for the same price.
It was absolutely...
Beverly H,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was absolutely wonderful. I mistakenly missed my returning bus, but they stopped to pick me up. Therefore, next time I will be better organized.
Giverny was lovely from...
Jennifer H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00Giverny was lovely from the self Guided touring of both Monet’s home gardens and the charming town. Guide was informative during the the trip to Giverny
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