A private tour for your party includes a guide, entry tickets and return transport from Paris in an air-conditioned vehicle; lunch is extra. 4.88 from 78 reviews at €688 per person for 9h.
Best for: Choose Versailles and Giverny by private vehicle: guide and entry, 9h at €688 per person; minimum two guests. 4.88 from 78 reviews. Giverny & Monet’s Gardens comparison
Trade-off: Minimum two guests; lunch extra.
In our comparison: #22 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €688 per adult.
Children from €45 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 75 of 78
Star breakdown of all 78 ratings
Reviewers praise the personal attention and easy transport, though some want more historical detail.
Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 October 2019 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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After pickup from your chosen meeting point in Paris, the day starts with a short 45-minute journey to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Enter with your personal guide and begin your visit, exploring the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, and the beautiful gardens decorated with 55 fountains.
2h · Admission includedAfter your visit of Versailles your expert guide will drive you to Giverny through the picturesque landscapes of the French countryside that inspired one of the world’s great Impressionist painters. Enjoy the comforts of your luxury transportation as you peer out your window to see the lush green hills dotted with small farms. It's easy to see what inspired artists like Monet. After an hour-long drive, you'll arrive in Giverny and enjoy a break for lunch at your own expense before heading into Fondation Claude Monet (also known as his house and gardens).
2hRejoin your guide to skip the line into Monet's House and Gardens. Start in the Clos Normand flower gardens, admiring a variety of blooms. Your guide will point out what you're seeing, and you may even pick up a handy calendar offered by the Claude Monet Foundation to see what flowers bloom each month here. Next visit his studio and take a stroll through the beautiful water gardens, where you'll spot the Japanese bridge and lily pads from his Water Lilies series, among other paintings. After you have visited Fondation Claude Monet, take some time to enjoy the village of Giverny on your own, walking past flowered houses, browsing art galleries, and stopping in cafes.
2h · Admission includedCombine Versailles and Giverny on private, full-day tour with an exceptionally knowledgable local guide. During the first part of the day, spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles, before heading to Giverny in the afternoon to visit the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Not only will you get to see these two famous sites in one day, you'll be able to avoid crowds and larger groups with included tickets and private, luxury roundtrip transportation from Paris.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #22 of 67 | €688 | 9h | 4.88 (78) | private |
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| Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared |
| Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared |
Ranked #22 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