--- title: Versailles and Giverny Tour Hotel Pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-and-giverny-tour-hotel-pickup/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 249 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 51 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-and-giverny-tour-hotel-pickup/ --- # Versailles and Giverny Tour Hotel Pickup **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 (table below). ## Overview 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 ). ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 525 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 8 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (not included) - Children from €239: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 525 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €249 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: PARIS WEBSERVICES - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.59 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 39. - 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 (2016-07-21 to 2026-09-04); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - 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) ## Not included - 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, ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (6m) - Pickup from your Hotel or Meeting point to Versailles 2. **Palace of Versailles** (3h; admission included) - Guided Tour 1:30 hours (palace)+ Garden and free time (1:30h) 3. **Fondation Claude Monet** (2h; admission included) - 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... 4. **Paris** (1h) - Pickup from Giverny to Paris ## 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 Meeting point in front of the Hotel Marriott Ambassadeur Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJm1ENljlu5kcRnm27BoMNl7c Pickup points listed by the operator: 525 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - 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. - 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 - Lunch not included - Our vehicle is not equipped for people with disabilities and we do not have a trunk for wheelchairs. - Motorized wheelchair prohibited in the museum - 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. - 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 . ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 67** | €249 | 9h | 4.59 (39) | shared, max 8 | | [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 | | [Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits](/france/paris/tours/paris-wine-day-tours-exclusive-champagne-tour-incl-3-visits/?format=md) | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared | 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. 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/versailles-and-giverny-tour-hotel-pickup/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md