Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
The contemplative art of the Impressionists. The Baroque excess of Versailles. Travelling by comfortable private bus, sample both these very different sides of French architecture on this day trip. From Paris, you’ll visit the Impressionist Claude Monet’s Giverny estate, then Skip-the-Line at the extravagant Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering Versailles
Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in Versailles. Only very small bags are allowed
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.
Please note that your self-guiding app should be download on your smartphone prior to tour. Credentials and download instructions will be provided on your voucher upon booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline. Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the House and Gardens of Monet.
Please note that the Musical show/Fountain Gardens at Versailles Gardens may be subject to last minute schedule changes that are not under our control.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Self-guided app for the Monet house and gardens (to be downloaded prior to tour)
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Entrance ticket to Monet's house and gardens
Entrance tickets for Versailles Palace and Gardens
Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Expert, English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Fondation Claude Monet
Begin your day by boarding your comfortable, air-conditioned private bus in central Paris. Once inside, you’ll meet your tour co-ordinator, a local expert who’ll accompany you throughout your trip to provide you with insights and stories about the sites you’ll visit. Your first stop is the Fondation Claude Monet in the village of Giverny. After a brief but fact-packed orientation tour, you’ll be free to explore the Impressionist master’s estate at your leisure using a convenient self-guided audio app. The house has been restored to how it was when Monet himself lived and worked there, and many features of the estate are familiar from his great works – like the ponds carpeted in luscious water lilies.
Palace of Versailles
Then it’s a short bus ride from Giverny to Versailles, where an official palace guide will escort you past the line, directly into the Sun King’s opulent seat of power. With over 700 rooms and 2,000 acres of gardens, Versailles is magnificent inside and out. You’ll see highlights like the Hall of Mirrors and Salon of Abundance, fountains and secret garden groves, and an art collection to rival the finest museums. In keeping with the surroundings, the royals and courtiers who populated Versailles at its height were larger than life; your guide will share some of the wildest moments of the palace’s history.
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Monet’s House, Giverny, & Versailles Fully Guided Day Trip from Paris
Reviews
580 reviews
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Powell R,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lawrence was first rate and did an excellent job. He was informative without being overly so. I would recommend him to others.
This was a very...
Rosemaria G,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00This was a very disorganized and too long of a trip. Some information on bus about Giverny. None at Giverny. No information about Versailles on way there. Only an hour with tour guide in palace....then 3 hours left for you to roam the gardens...too long a time. We were all back at meeting station at least an hour before scheduled time to meet. Coordinator arrive 5 minutes AFTER the scheduled time so we all waited 65 minutes extra in the hot sun as you were not allowed back into palace or restaurant area after to visited gardens. Waste of time and money and highly dont recommend.
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Margaret P,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00Monet garden was beautiful and garden was tranquill and beautiful Too many in line up for house ran out of time too busy.
Incredible tour and guide!!
Jonathan R,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is magical - the gardens are amazing and our tour guide Daniel is THE BEST!!! We gained so much knowledge about Monet and Givenchy.
Really awesome...
Jake G,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00Really awesome experience. As per other reviews please be aware of timings and locations of pick ups. Confirm with your guide. The Giverny portion isnt so much a tour more just entry to the house and gardens. RUN to the house to line up when youre allowed in, the line gets so long and you dont want to miss out. The Palace was beautiful and our 2nd guide was super knowledgeable about the Palace. You dont have a lot of time in the gardens so if wandering and looking is what you want, probably dont go on this or any tour.
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