--- title: Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-and-giverny-private-guided-tour-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 688 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 78 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [ru, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Go private? rank_in_category: 22 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-and-giverny-private-guided-tour-from-paris/ --- # Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris **Guidekin's take:** Visit the Palace of Versailles before an afternoon at Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny. 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. **Go private?:** Choose Versailles and Giverny by private vehicle: guide and entry, 9h at €688 per person; minimum two guests. 4.88 from 78 reviews. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; lunch extra. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #22 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Combine 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 2106 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €45: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 2106 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €688 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Parismatic Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.88 from 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 75 of 78. - 5 stars: 73 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the personal attention and easy transport, though some want more historical detail. **Praised:** - Guides explain Monet, Versailles and French history through engaging stories - Comfortable private transport with convenient hotel pickup - Guides tailor the pace and itinerary to family needs and mobility limits - Skipping entry lines and planning around crowds make visits easier - Lunch reservations and restaurant suggestions simplify the day **Complaints:** - Some find the historical commentary too sparse, while others praise its depth - Heavy crowds at Versailles and Giverny can make exploring uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-17 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private transportation - Expert local guide - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - VIP service ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (2h; admission included) - 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,... 2. **Giverny** (2h) - After 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... 3. **The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet** (2h; admission included) - Rejoin 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 2106 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1376 | €688 | | 4 | €1588 | €397 | | 6 | €1800 | €300 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €69 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 67** | €688 | 9h | 4.88 (78) | private | | [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 #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. 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