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Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

4.8 · 294 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair Versailles with Monet's garden in Giverny in a small shared group of up to eight.

Minivan transport, a driver-guide and entry tickets are included; participants must be at least seven and able to walk well, including in hot weather. 4.81 from 294 reviews at €250 per person for 9h.

In our comparison: #38 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €250 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Guaranteed Versailles entry timed ticket
  • Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
  • Driver/guide
  • Monet's garden ticket.
  • Palace Versailles tickets + trianons + Marie-Antoinette Hamlet
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities
  • Food

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
294 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 279 of 294

Star breakdown of all 294 ratings

5 stars
259 · 88%
4 stars
20 · 7%
3 stars
11 · 4%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and organisation, but some expected a guide inside Monet's house and Versailles Palace

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain Monet's life and Versailles history
  • Small groups and guides attentive to individual needs
  • Comfortable van journeys with air conditioning
  • Early arrival at Giverny helps visitors explore before crowds build
  • Well organised transport, entrances and lunch stops

Complaints

  • Some enjoy exploring alone, while others expected a guide inside Monet's house and Versailles Palace
  • Crowded palace rooms at Versailles can leave visitors shuffling through
  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others want more time at Giverny or Versailles
  • Extensive walking makes the combined visit physically tiring

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 May 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover two of the most iconic homes and gardens in French culture on this small group day trip from Paris! You’ll explore King Louis the 14th Palace and outstanding French Gardens in Versailles and also discover the inspiration Claude Monet found in his colorful home and Clos Normand gardens in Giverny. Visit off-the-beaten-path gems like Monet’s grave and Giverny’s church.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour requires that all participants are able to walk well, even on hot summer days. If you have trouble walking or get faint in the hot sun then this is NOT a good tour for you.

Children

  • Minimum age is 7 years

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 7+ Minimum age is 7 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #38 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

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