A Day Trip from Paris to Monet's Home in Giverny and Versailles Palace
746 Reviews
Paris, France
Full-day Tours hosted by City Wonders Ltd
11 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- 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's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atPalace of Versailles
Your day begins in central Paris, where you’ll board a comfortable, air-conditioned coach for the short journey to Versailles. Upon arrival, enjoy Skip-the-Line Access and a fully guided tour of the palace with an expert local guide. Step into the world of Louis XIV, the Sun King, as you walk through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Apartments, and more. Hear fascinating stories about court life and the dramatic history of Versailles, all while surrounded by some of the finest interiors in Europe.
2 hours (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atJardins du Chateau de Versailles
After your guided visit of the inside of the Palace of Versailles, you will be taken to the extravagant gardens of Versailles. Here, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, wandering along the canal, marveling at the fountains, and enjoying the final part of the tour at your own will
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atFondation Claude Monet
In the afternoon, leave the grandeur of Versailles behind and head into the peaceful Normandy countryside to Giverny — the final home of Claude Monet. During your scenic drive to the Fondation Claude Monet, your guide will give you an introduction to Monet’s life and legacy. 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.
2 hours (approx.)・Admission included
- 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.
- Tickets for the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens are added automatically to the price when running. 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
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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747 Reviews
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So worth the money & time.
Deb_G, Dec 2024
On thé bus to Giverny, Heidi, our guide, provided a detailed history of Monet, his private life & his art. Monet’s garden & home was the only part of the tour I wanted to experience. First, we roamed his gorgeous garden & Heidi took individual pictures of the us on the bridge over the lily pond. My granddaughter & I were lucky- we had the bridge to ourselves. I use a cane & could not access the 2nd story of Monet’s home, but the kitchen & dining room were picture worthy.
Dreadful bus experience
Leonie_W, Dec 2024
The bus journey was awful - no toilet on board and the seats were extremely close together. As tall people we were jammed in and when the seat in front reclined, our knees were badly impacted.
The bus left us at Versailles and we were told it would be in the car park at a certain time. It was not there when we returned to embark. It was over 30 minutes late and we became very stressed that the group had been left behind. The Guide finally arrived and he had to make phone calls to locate it.
Well worth the price to immerse yourself in beauty and skip lines!!
Theresa_M, Dec 2024
Wonderful tour! Appreciated that we arrived early to Giverny and missed the larger crowds, when we left it was very crowded. Tour guide for this portion was friendly and knowledgeable! Arrived at Versailles, very grateful that we had skip the line tickets because the regular lines were looong! Tour guide was also knowledgeable, but talked non stop the entire 2.5 hours. I had to take my ear piece out to be able to get a break.
Monets Garden
Shelley S, Dec 2024
Great tour with Henrichs as a guide. He was very friendly and inclusive. Also very well informed on all aspects of Monets history including art, garden health and eyesight.
I would highly recommend.
Excellent day trip
F8799GGcatherineh, Dec 2024
It was a full day (10 hours) and well timed. We got to Monet’s Gardens before the crowds arrived and had enough time to walk around the village and get something to eat. Versailles was lovely too. Both tour guides were excellent, as was the bus driver. Good walking shoes were critical.
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