Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris
Overview
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9 hours
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Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the 14th Palace and outstanding French Gardens in Versailles and also discover the inspiration Claude Monet found in his colorful home and Clos Normand gardens in Giverny. Visit off-the-beaten-path gems like Monet’s grave and Giverny’s church.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small Group Tour 8 persons max
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 7 years
This tour requires that all participants are able to walk well, even on hot summer days. If you have trouble walking or get faint in the hot sun then this is NOT a good tour for you.
What To Expect
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
Wander through the flower garden that provided the inspiration for Monet’s most famous paintings.
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
Cross the lovely green footbridge that is in so many paintings and admire the water lilies in the pond.
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Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris
What‘s Included
Guaranteed Versailles entry timed ticket
Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
Driver/guide
Monet's garden ticket.
Palace Versailles tickets + trianons + Marie-Antoinette Hamlet
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Tourist10630660537,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Very efficient yet flexible to individual needs. Our guide Marceau was well informed and very engaging. Highly recommend. Worth it even in the extreme heat!
A pleasant trip
anntE5859LL,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant trip even though the weather is hot. Thanks for our lovely guide M😁
Excellent
347alexaa,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the nicest time on this small group tour. Perfect number of people to have a fun and intimate experience, the gardens were beautiful, and our guide Marceiulle (I am totally spelling his name wrong) was fantastic and very accommodating and full of great anecdotes!
Great Day getting out of Paris!
drbrianl,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ryan was very knowledgeable and personable. Which provided our group a fun day trip from Paris. We traveled to Giverny about an hour from Paris in a very comfortable 8 passenger van. Toured the cemetery where Monet and his family were buried. This gave us a chance to ask questions and to learn about Monet's background and history. We then walked to the group tour entrance where we had about 90 minutes to explore Monet's home and gardens. The gardens were beautiful! From there we drove about an hour to Versailles. We were given an hour to grab lunch before moving inside. Where we had roughly 90 minutes inside the palace on our own before touring the fountains and gardens of Versailles with guide. We finished with a quick walk through the hamlet before returning to Paris about 6:30. In all, 15,000 steps, a lot of laughs and great day getting outside of Paris.
Great day trip from Paris
jojoma27,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day exploring Giverny and Versailles. Our guide was Ryan and he was amazing. Shared great info before both Monet Home/Gardens and the Palace of Versailles. Spent time before the gardens and walked through the cemetery where Monet was buried and then strolled down the streets of Giverny to the home and gardens. Gardens were beautiful and the time we had to explore was the right amount of time for us. We went in shortly after opening and while their were many other visitors were still able to get great pics. Both this and Versailles were on our own which is to my preference so we could go at our own pace. Drove to the town of Versailles and had time for lunch on our own before entering the palace. Ryan again shared lots of great info while in line (the downpour was not so fun) and then he met us at the exit after the allotted time at the Palace. Versailles was very crowded and while I am glad we saw it, we enjoyed the palace gardens much more . Ryan met us at the exit and guided us through the gardens then drove us to the home Marie Antoinette lived in when she wanted to be away from the palace and we had time to explore her private hamlet she also had built. Total of 8 in our group and if I had one negative it was sitting in the third row seat which was not to great for anyone tall, but luckily the couple in the second row switched with us for part of the trip which was much appreciated. Learned lots of new info about the French Monarchy as well as the French Revolution. While the pick up and drop off location was a ways from our hotel, it was close to the Arch de Triumph so we were able to cross another site off our list. Thanks Ryan for the amazing day.
A truly inspiring day trip
Tour14558526157,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This one-day tour to Giverny and Versailles completely overwhelmed me in the best way possible. Monet’s gardens were breathtakingly beautiful, and Versailles was beyond impressive. The experience ignited a deep interest in French history that continues even after I returned home — I’ve been researching and reading more about it ever since.
Let Blue Fox drive and enjoy the sites
Venture558569,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the highlights of both Versailles and Giverny in one day. Our guide, HP, was informative and kept us on track by pointing out potential surges of other tourists in certain areas that could cause bottlenecks and waste time. We found it helpful to have done some advance research and study on both locations.
Informative and entertaining. Information had enough detail, not to be boring.
stuartk340,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A, is very easy to understand and accommodating. With the heatwave at 90 degrees for tour day, we all were very tired and heat exhausted. A, made sure the AC was turned on in the van before we arrived from the venues and parked the Van in the shade and close to the exists for shorter walks back to the Van. Stories were entertaining. Wished he was able to accompany us during the self tour of Giverny and Versailles.
Wonderful Trip and Guide
emilysK6312WG,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marceau was a wonderful guide!! The day was so magical going to both Giverny and Versailles. The van was also really nice to ride in during the trip - high quality and a smooth trip with air conditioning. Even though a meal is not provided, they have good options to go to for lunch so no need to bring anything! Highly recommend this tour
Full day Monet’ Garden and Palace of Versailles.
Hetty52,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did full day tour including Monet’s Garden in the morning and Palace of Versailles in the afternoon with Blue Fox Tours. Clemintine was our guide. Our group of 8 left Paris at 8am, arriving in the village and visit to the church at 9am. It was very good to enter the gardens as they opened at 10am, as the entry queues were very long when left. The gardens were glorious. The group does their own self tour within the gardens and Monet’s house which is very easy. Our guide met us outside and we continued to Versailles. Our guide organised for us to eat lunch at a crepe cafe to save time. Our timed entry was easy, again self guided inside, but the inside of the Palace was so busy and overcrowded that it was difficult to see everything. Our guide met us and we had a lovely walk around the gardens and then drove to the Queens Hamlet for a short visit before driving back into Paris. A small group of 8 was very good.
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