Visit Monet’s Giverny and Versailles in one day
Attractions & guided tours

Visit Monet’s Giverny and Versailles in one day

4.8/5

Excellent
4 reviews
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£121.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll enjoy skip-the-line access to Versailles, saving precious time on your day trip
  • It is a chance to explore the opulent Palace of Versailles and its magnificent Gardens
  • You can discover Monet's exquisite Giverny estate, a paradise of colours and inspiration
  • The tour takes you to the charming house where Monet lived and worked for 43 years
  • It's a perfect combination of royal grandeur and artistic beauty in one memorable day
What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable day trip that marries the grandeur of the iconic Palace of Versailles with the serene beauty of Claude Monet's estate at Giverny.

Your journey begins in the morning as you head towards Versailles, a symbol of royal opulence in Europe. With priority access, an expert guide will lead you through a fascinating two-hour tour of the King and Queen’s Apartments, the Chapel, the Coronation Room, and the resplendent Hall of Mirrors. As you explore, you'll be regaled with tales of Louis XIV and the splendour of French court life. Following your palace visit, you'll have ample time to meander through the meticulously maintained Gardens of Versailles, spanning 1800 acres. On certain days, you can witness the Musical Gardens or Fountain Show, where water features perform a mesmerising dance.

Take a moment to relax or savour lunch before continuing your adventure. In the afternoon, bid farewell to Versailles and traverse through the tranquil Normandy countryside to reach Giverny, once home to Claude Monet. After a brief introduction, you're free to discover Monet’s house and gardens at your leisure using a self-guided audio app filled with insightful commentary about his life and inspirations. Wander across the renowned Japanese bridge, admire the water lily pond, and step inside his vibrantly decorated home.

The day concludes with a peaceful return journey to Paris.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Audio guide
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Roundtrip transportation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du Général Kœnig, Paris, France

Meeting point:
Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The tour representative will be standing on the right side when facing the church, holding a City Wonders sign. Arriving by metro: Take metro Line 1 to “Porte Maillot”, take exit number 4 “Avenue Charles de Gaulle”, located 10 minutes away from the meeting point. When exiting the metro, you will see a big brown Tower and a big rectangular building named “Palais des Congrès”. Walk towards the big brown Tower, up the Boulevard Pershing keeping the “Palais des Congrès” building to your right. Once you reach the big brown Tower, look to your left, you’ll see a Church surrounded by trees. This is where your meeting point is. Arriving by taxi: Ask the driver to drop you off at Place du Général Koening 75017, beside the church.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

Not allowed:

  • Strollers or baby carriages
  • Hot beverages and food are not permitted on the bus
  • No flash photography is permitted inside the Palace

Know in advance:

  • Entrance fees to Monet's house and gardens, as well as to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, are included
  • Please download the Pop Guide app for the self-guided tour before the visit to Giverny. You'll find the instructions and code to activate the audio tour on the voucher after booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline
  • Please note that on some occasions, return transportation to and from Versailles will be provided using a comfortable and modern train, allowing you to travel like a local!
  • Please note that round-trip transportation is provided from the specified location in front of the main entrance to the Architecture Museum at the Palais de Chaillot
  • Please note that the Musical show/Fountain Gardens at Versailles Gardens may be subject to last-minute schedule changes
  • The local supplier will do everything within their power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond their control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
  • Please note that many sections of some venues are not air-conditioned (as A/C is not standard practice in France)
  • France’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip-the-line access and careful planning limit the crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours

Remember to bring:

  • An infant or child seat if you're travelling with infants
  • Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the House and Gardens of Monet
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in summer
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.8 /5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers


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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    1 November 2025

    Emma our guide on the bus to Gierverny was excellent. Her information was interesting, especially about Claude Monet made the gardens & house come alive. She was very knowledgeable and gave good advice & guide on how to spend our time at Monets home village. Emma left us at Versailles.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    7 October 2023

    Michelle (Monet house) und Natalia (Versaille) waren toll. Michelle ist eine sehr intelligente und liebe Touristenführerin. Der Tag mit euch war perfekt.

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    Jennifer

    Verified booking

    5

    18 September 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    4

    1 August 2022

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