4.6 · 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor87% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by PARIS WEBSERVICES Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
9h
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 525 pickup points
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Pair a guided Versailles Palace visit with time to explore Monet's house and gardens in Giverny independently.
Admission and return transport are included; pickup covers selected Paris districts only, and children must be at least six. 4.59 from 39 reviews at €249 per person for 9h.
In our comparison: #51 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Round-trip small group transfer by air-conditioned minivan or car
Entry / Admission : Versailles Palace, Garden, and Monet House
Guided tour at the Palace 2:30 hours (up to 20 people in a group)
Minimum age: 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking.
Spend 30mn with a guide in the garden, 2 hours at Giverny visiting at your own pace
(*) Pickup and drop-off only in district : 1st, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16th, and 2, 5, 14, 17th (west only)
English speaker driver guide for Giverny (small group 8 pax max)
Hotel or Residence outside Paris (zipcode 75 only) and Paris 3,9,10,11,12,13,18,19,20 districts
No guide at the Monet’s house is self-guided by the guests,(not allowed)
Food and drinks (not included)
We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old,
Children from €239 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
4.6
39 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 39
Star breakdown of all 39 ratings
5 stars
32 · 82%
4 stars
2 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 5%
2 stars
2 · 5%
1 star
1 · 3%
What reviewers say
Reviewers value the guides and convenient transfers; the recurring caveat is limited time in the Versailles gardens.
Praised
Knowledgeable Versailles guides add historical context and welcome questions
Hotel pickup and return transfers make visiting both sites straightforward
Friendly drivers share local knowledge and help with practical needs
Comfortable vehicles for travelling between Paris, Versailles and Giverny
Priority entry helps avoid the long public entrance queues
Complaints
Limited time to explore the Versailles gardens
Heavy crowds inside the palace
Faulty or unreliable audio headsets at Versailles
Some faced transfer delays and poor coordination, while others found pickups smooth
Written by Guidekin from the 39 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 July 2016 to 4 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Meeting point in front of the Hotel Marriott Ambassadeur, Meeting point in front of the boutique "Philipp Plein", Meeting point in front of boutique " Amorino", Meeting point in front the restaurant "Le Fumoir", Meeting point in front of the restaurant 'Chez Gladine", Meeting point in front of the FedEx
, Metro Line N*8 : Station : École Militaire
Stay near the restaurant Vesper · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, daily except Mon; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 525 pickup points (525 pickup points listed by the operator, 524 of them hotels)
Operator
PARIS WEBSERVICES; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Paris
Pickup from your Hotel or Meeting point to Versailles
6 min
2
Palace of Versailles
Guided Tour 1:30 hours (palace)+ Garden and free time (1:30h)
3h · Admission included
3
Fondation Claude Monet
The guided visit of Monet’s gardens in Giverny lasts approximately 30 minutes with a guide.
The visit of Monet’s house is self-guided by the guests, without a guide, as guides are not allowed to accompany groups inside the house. Due to the very limited space inside the house, guests visit it individually at their own pace.
2h · Admission included
4
Paris
Pickup from Giverny to Paris
1h
About this tour, from the operator
Explore the two of the most popular attractions outside Paris with convenient transportation from the city. Discover the story and life of Versailles on an 2 hour and 30 minutes guided visit of Versailles Palace in a group of no more than 18 people. Then enjoy some free time on your own in the Gardens. Next, head to Giverny to visit on your own Claude Monet's house and gardens in the afternoon (8 pax maximum ).
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please be ready and on time at the meeting point (Hotel reception or outside the apartment) or you will miss your tour, and it will not be refunded. No delay will be accepted Please note: Entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace security procedures: the control at the Entrance can slow down the access
Participants must be able to follow their guide for approximately 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles is very crowded, and we must adhere to the scheduled visiting times. Additionally, the guide will not be able to provide personal assistance. If you have walking difficulties, health issues, or any other concerns, we suggest reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.
Children
Minimum age: 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We do not accept undeclared clients (baby, child under 6 yo), and your reservation will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
Accessibility
Our vehicle is not equipped for people with disabilities and we do not have a trunk for wheelchairs.
Motorized wheelchair prohibited in the museum
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Lunch not included
Versailles tour at the palace with your guide for 1:30 or 2:30 hours( depend the option) and then enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the gardens at your own pace .
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food not included Food and drinks (not included)
Children from €239 ages 3 to 17
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #51 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 24 of 67 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 67 Day Trips