--- title: Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-timed-entrance-ticket-and-giverny-small-group-day-trip-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 294 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Versailles, max eight guests rank_in_category: 38 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-timed-entrance-ticket-and-giverny-small-group-day-trip-from-paris/ --- # Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please be there at least 15 min before… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 7+: Minimum age is 7 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 294 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.81 from 294 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 279 of 294. - 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 (2025-05-31 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Food ## Itinerary 1. **The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet** (30m; admission included) - Wander through the flower garden that provided the inspiration for Monet’s most famous paintings. 2. **The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet** (30m; admission included) - Cross the lovely green footbridge that is in so many paintings and admire the water lilies in the pond. 3. **The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet** (30m; admission included) - For more than 40 years Claude Monet lived in and personalized every aspect of decoration in his home. 4. **Fondation Claude Monet** (15m; admission included) - Pay your respects to the man behind the paintings when your guide takes you to his humble grave. 5. **Eglise Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny** (15m) - Your guide will take you to the cemetery in Giverny where Claude Monet and some of his close family members are buried. 6. **Palace of Versailles** (15m; admission included) - Learn about France’s last queen and the scandals leading to the French Revolution. 7. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (30m; admission included) - See the meticulously planned out French Gardens in Versailles. 8. **La Galerie des Glaces** (15m; admission included) - Walk through the Hall of Mirrors and see the extravagance of King Louis XIV. 9. **Palace of Versailles** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy timed entry entrance into the Palace of Versailles and free time inside. 10. **Le Hameau De La Reine** (40m; admission included) - Walk the private village of Marie-Antoinette ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP6Q4X5Nv5kcRnuI_EGlt11k Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Small Group Tour 8 persons max - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Minimum age is 7 years - 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 67** | €250 | 9h | 4.81 (294) | shared | | [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 #38 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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