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
707 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monet Garden
Chamroeun P,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anyone who wants a fun and safe guided tour with exceptional experience and friendly tour guide. Amazing tour and services by Viator.
Rude - awful customer service
Maria B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
1.00We actually weren’t able to be attend the tour. The tour company “City Wonders” pickup location name/ address has two places in Paris with the exact address. We went to the wrong one. We were there more than 15 minutes early, when we didn’t see anyone arriving to pick us up, we reached out to the tour company and informed them of the mistake, and they were so rude and didn’t care. We understand that we wouldn’t been 23 minutes late due to the mistake, but the way the handled the situation with such little empathy and care was what upset us the most. They did r even send us a confirmation message the day before or nothing. They didn’t even reach out as to why we were not at the pickup location . That showed us that they only cared about money. We asked for a refund and did not receive, we should’ve received at least a partial refund. We understand not receiving a refund for the entry tickets, but for the rest we should’ve received something. I use Viator all the time to travel, and I was truly disgusted how this situation was handled.
Giverny/ Versailles, Beautiful!
Rosa R,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00The overall experience was nice; the tour is divided in two, with two very different guides - this is not inexpensive, I expected a bit more from the second half - I’d do a bit more research before recommending the tour, this may just be the way it is: GIVERNY; amazing! Lawrence was incredibly thorough, funny and full of fun facts to share. His genuine passion for the location was palpable. On arrival we was gracious said good-bye to each in the large group and transferred us to the next guide. VERSAILLES; beautiful! An overwhelming location filled with incredible history. Fredrick, I believe was his name, was nice but very rushed, most of the tour was a listen, ‘walk-by and catch-up’ type of feel. He explained we were on our own for the last 2-hours at the gardens and asked we would not miss the bus departure. Never saw him again. A nice young lady took a quick headcount on the bus at 6pm, got off the bus and off we went to Paris. On arrival, we got off and that was the end of the tour - no rep from the company onsite.
Gardens at Monet and Versailles worth it
Eleanor M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00A long day but worth it for the experience. The gardens at Monet’s house and at the palace were well worth it
Our trip to Monet and...
CELIA G,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our trip to Monet and Versailles was wonderful. The house was as I expected it to be but the gardens are unbelievable. Versailles is a must...so much to see and appreciate history. I recommend both places to everyone.
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