--- title: Giverny Monet's Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-home-versailles-palace-day-trip-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 134 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.56 reviews: 1118 duration_minutes: 690 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Both sites by coach rank_in_category: 63 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-home-versailles-palace-day-trip-from-paris/ --- # Giverny Monet's Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris **Guidekin's take:** Giverny and Versailles stitched into one coach day,1118 reviews. The efficient double for travelers with one day and two must-sees. In our comparison: #63 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €124: ages 2 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €134 per person - Duration: 11h 30m - Rating: 4.56/5 from 1118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.56 from 1118 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 987 of 1118. - 5 stars: 859 (77%) - 4 stars: 128 (11%) - 3 stars: 65 (6%) - 2 stars: 29 (3%) - 1 star: 37 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the informative guides and comfortable coach travel; heavy crowds at Versailles and Giverny are the main caveat **Praised:** - Guides explain Versailles history and Monet's life through engaging stories - Comfortable coach travel to and between the sites - The contrast between Versailles and Monet's gardens - Freedom to explore Monet's house and gardens at a personal pace **Complaints:** - Heavy crowds at Versailles and Giverny make the visits uncomfortable - The amount of walking is too much for some visitors - Some find the timing balanced, while others want less time at Versailles and more at Giverny - Some enjoy exploring Giverny independently, while others want more guidance through the house and gardens Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-27 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Round-trip transport from Paris by comfortable air-conditioned coach - Audio headsets when required for clear guide commentary - Versailles Palace & Gardens entry tickets - Self-guided app for Monet’s House and Gardens (to be downloaded before tour) - Expert English-speaking guide - Entry to Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (2h; admission included) - Leave the bustle of Paris behind and travel in comfort by air-conditioned coach to the magnificent Palace of Versailles. With skip-the-line entry and an expert guide leading the way, you'll uncover the fascinating stories of French royalty as you explore one of the world's... 2. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (1h; admission included) - After your guided palace tour, enjoy free time to discover the spectacular Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Stroll tree-lined pathways, admire elegant fountains and sculptures, and take in the grand vistas that made Versailles the envy of Europe. Whether you choose to... 3. **Fondation Claude Monet** (2h; admission included) - In the afternoon, trade royal grandeur for the peaceful beauty of the French countryside as you journey to Giverny, the beloved home of Impressionist master Claude Monet. During the drive, your guide will share the story of Monet's life, artistic vision, and lasting influence... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzaOK64tv5kcRInbaKJNIrZk Ends: This service ends at Porte Maillot. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained. - 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 - 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #63 of 63** | €134 | 11h 30m | 4.56 (1118) | shared | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #63 of 63 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 22 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/day-trips-from-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-home-versailles-palace-day-trip-from-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md