--- title: Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/giverny-small-group-half-day-trip-with-monet-s-gardens-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 1996 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Monet by minivan, max eight rank_in_category: 52 of 63 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/giverny-small-group-half-day-trip-with-monet-s-gardens-from-paris/ --- # Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris **Guidekin's take:** Monet's gardens in a small group rated 4.76 by 1996 travelers. Same lily ponds, fraction of the crowd around your guide. In our comparison: #52 of 63 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the unparalleled beauty of the home and gardens of Claude Monet where he lived and painted for the last 40 years of his life. Visit off-the-beaten-path gems like Monet’s grave and Giverny’s church. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please be there at least 15 min before… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food or drinks. Tour ends next to the… - Age 7+: Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 1996 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.76 from 1996 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1876 of 1996. - 5 stars: 1718 (86%) - 4 stars: 158 (8%) - 3 stars: 66 (3%) - 2 stars: 27 (1%) - 1 star: 27 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the gardens and convenient transport; some expected guided commentary inside the house and gardens **Praised:** - Engaging background on Monet's life, art and family - Comfortable minivans make the journey from Paris straightforward - Flower gardens and water lilies that bring Monet's paintings to life - Visits to Monet's grave and the village add context to his life **Complaints:** - Some enjoy exploring independently, while others expected guided commentary in the house and gardens - Crowded garden paths and long queues for the house - Some find time sufficient, while others miss the house or want longer in the gardens - Commentary can be hard to hear without microphones or audio headsets Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-19 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - A tranquil and calm time during your visit to a busy city! - Entrance fee - Small Group Tour limited to 8 people - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - Expert Guide and Chauffeur ## Not included - Tips aka Gratuities for a guided visit well done. - Food or drinks. Tour ends next to the Champs Elysées and a dozen different great places to eat. ## Itinerary 1. **Giverny** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the beauty of Giverny, the peaceful village where Claude Monet lived and found his inspiration. With its untouched charm and authentic atmosphere, it feels like stepping into a postcard. 2. **The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet** (1h 30m; admission included) - There are two distinct gardens on Claude Monet's property. The lovely Clos Normand has hundreds of types of flowers in bloom throughout the spring, summer, and fall. You'll for sure recognize the bold purple Iris' lined pathways and the spicy, orange and yellow Capucines that... 3. **Fondation Claude Monet** (30m; admission included) - Waterlillies!!! The Japanese garden on Claude Monet's estate is the most famous as it has a green bridge and a waterlily-filled pond. Your guide will lead you directly to it and help you get the best souvenir photos! You'll see the precise spots where Monet painted from and... 4. **Fondation Claude Monet** (30m; admission included) - Monet's Colorful Home: Claude Monet lived here for more than 40 years and raised 8 children. Inside you will see his artist workshop as well as the personal decor and colorful paint that he put in every room. Groups are not allowed into the home as space is very limited... 5. **Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny** (30m) - Graveside visit: Visit the final resting place of Claude Monet and pay your respects to the great man himself. His tomb is hidden away in a little countryside church's graveyard. Your guide will take you to it and share many of Monet's life stories that went beyond his art... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 14:00 - 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 Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJX4Sgcetv5kcRtcJyPgEhdvg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years old. - The paths are gravel and there are steps to climb on this tour. Walkers are not very helpful. - Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking on their own. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 63** | €130 | 4h 30m | 4.76 (1996) | 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 #52 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-small-group-half-day-trip-with-monet-s-gardens-from-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md