Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris
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Paris, France
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Claude Monet's iconic gardens on a half-day trip to Giverny from Paris, which saves you the stress of making your own way there. Discover the peaceful surroundings that inspired the famous Impressionist artist. Skip-the-line access to Monet's house and gardens saves you hours of waiting around, too. Explore the lush Clos Normand garden and the tranquil Water Garden, home to the Japanese Bridge and lily ponds.
- Save hours of waiting time with handy skip-the-line entry
- Stroll through the vibrant Clos Normand garden at your pace
- Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
- Enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque village of Giverny
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A choice of small-group or private tours creates a more intimate experience of Monet’s masterpiece.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned Minivan
- Local English Speaking Driver/Escort
- Small-group tour limited to 8 people (If Small Group Tour Option selected))
- Private Tour (IF Private Tour Option is selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless Private Tour Option Selected)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Paris TRIP41 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Fondation Claude Monet
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Giverny
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All clients must make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Late comers will not be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 138 reviews
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Cindi_S, Jun 2026
If I could give zero stars I would. No one responded to any of my messages. There was an accident in booking wrong date which I reached out immediately several times and called. No response and was still charged.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Guest,
If we may ask, are you the person who made the reservation?
We are genuinely sorry that you made a mistake when booking the wrong date. Mistakes happen; we are all human beings, aren't we?
However, it is difficult to understand why our business should receive a zero-star review for an error that was not ours.
Your reservation was submitted on June 29, 2026, at 12:02 AM (GMT+2), which was the middle of the night in Paris. Two minutes later, at 12:04 AM, you sent us the following message:
"I booked wrong day I was supposed to be July 4th can I reschedule"
Then, at 12:54 AM, you wrote:
"Sorry it reverted the date when I changed it to 1 person and I didn’t notice."
At that time, we were still asleep.
Our office opens at 8:00 AM. When we started work that morning, we had received no phone call or email from Viator Customer Service informing us of any urgent issue. Apart from the messages left in the Viator Extranet overnight, there was no other communication.
If Viator Customer Service had contacted us that morning, we would very likely not be having this conversation today.
Later that day, at 2:04 PM, you sent another message:
"Hello can this be changed to Saturday? It reverted to wrong day when I changed to one person."
Unfortunately, by then it was already too late. Our licensed guide had already gone to the meeting point, waited 20 minutes, and eventually left. You were the only participant booked on that tour, yet we still honored the reservation. We did not cancel it because there was only one guest. In fact, we even purchased the required entrance ticket and incurred the costs necessary to operate the tour exactly as booked through Viator.
Did we make a mistake? Yes.
Our mistake was not noticing your overnight messages in the Viator Extranet before the guide departed. We readily acknowledge that.
But does overlooking messages sent while we were asleep justify being described as unprofessional or deserving "zero stars" when the original mistake was simply that the wrong date had been booked?
We never judged you for your error. We understand that booking mistakes happen. That is part of life.
Yet you chose to judge our entire business based on a situation that began with your own booking error.
You mention calling "many times." We can only ask: at what time? During the night, when our office was closed? We have no record of any communication from Viator Customer Service alerting us to an urgent issue that morning.
We have built our reputation by being reliable. We honor reservations—even when there is only one participant—because we believe every guest deserves the experience they booked.
Had you allowed us to discuss the situation calmly before posting this review, we would have gladly explored a possible solution. Unfortunately, once such an unfair review is published, it leaves little room for constructive dialogue.
We wish you all the best and hope that, despite this unfortunate misunderstanding, you can appreciate that we acted in good faith and fulfilled the service exactly as it was reserved.
Thank you,
Arnaud
Hannah_M, Jun 2026
Matthieu was excellent - so polite, knowledgeable, and a true local expert. He drove us in a lovely air conditioned van to Giverny at 8am, and shared some history and local anecdotes along the way. We arrived quicker than expected, and generously took us to the grave of Claude Monet before the museum opened with our extra time. He walked us to the entrance of the museum and met us after our exploration back at the exit. Our drive back to the city was smooth and pleasant. We loved our experience - one of the highlights of our family trip to Paris! Merci Matthieu!!
Paul_B, Jun 2026
Ask for Matthew on the 8 person van. Very informative, gardens were beautiful and the house was amazing. Beat all the crowds as were on the 8:00 am tour. Even visited church in town (Monet’s tomb). Again Matthew was the best !
Charles_L, May 2026
Dario was a fantastic host and guide as we were the only two on the trip. And the gardens and home were a great place to visit and enjoy Monet!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Giverny and Monet’s gardens, it’s such a special place to visit.
It’s also great to know that Dario helped make the trip even more enjoyable for you, especially in such a small and personal group. We’ll make sure to pass on your kind words to him.
We hope to see you again soon for another beautiful experience from Paris.
Kind regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Victoria_S, May 2026
It was a wonderful experience. Summer is hot 🔥 dress lightly. If you are a handicapped anyway , be warned that you must walk stairs to go in the house and the gift shop. It is well worth the trip! Beautiful french countryside on the way.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Giverny and Monet’s gardens, and that you appreciated the beauty of the French countryside along the way.
We also really appreciate you sharing your helpful tips for future visitors, especially regarding the summer heat and accessibility within the house. This kind of feedback is very valuable for helping others prepare for their visit.
We’re so pleased to know that you found the experience well worth the trip, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable journey from Paris.
Kind regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Barbara_B, May 2026
Don’t miss this great side trip. The gardens are breathtaking and the house is interesting. The trip
From Paris was comfortable. The guide was delightful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you and your mom enjoyed your Versailles tour with Julie.
It’s great to know that her explanations in Spanish helped make the visit both interesting and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your message to her.
Thank you again for choosing Paris TRIP for your Versailles visit.
Warm regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
danny_o, Apr 2026
Very lovely but go early to avoid crowds & heat. The gardens do not disappoint, & the village is sweet
Diane_M, Apr 2026
Sadly could not give 5 stars. Do not pay premium price for skip the line tickets, as they do not exist, 45 minutes wait in warm sunshine, no side gate for small groups!
However our guide Matthew gave us plenty of info about Monet and the garden on the way, trip very comfortable. He gave us some extra time because of the wait.
The gardens themselves very picturesque but far too many people to enjoy it. Lots of shuffling around and big coach tour groups who kept stopping for their guides to give them info.
I contacted Viator after the trip, they reached out to the tour provider, going to receive a very small token refund in the near future, overall disappointing.
Karen_t, Apr 2026
I purchased a "skip the line" ticket for a premium price for the Monet gardens and home. We ended up waiting on line 40 minutes to enter the garden. Our guide kept repeating "I've never seen this. This isn't my fault" and while he did extend the departure time of our departure, he repeatedly noted that this was on his own time if he extended it. Don't waste money buying this type of ticket.
Robin_C, Apr 2026
Nico, our travel guide, was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable and personable, he made our trip an outstanding experience.
Karin_M, Oct 2025
The small group trip was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and prepared us with Monets history so we can go off on our own to explore the home and beautiful gardens.
Nadine_F, Jul 2025
Comfortable van for ride; driver was friendly; could understand him; guided us through with some explanation. A few hours on property is adequate.
Robert_H, Jul 2025
The gardens are phenomenal, just exquisitely beautiful. If you take photos, they will be fabulous. You will have the best experience if you go early in the day when it is less crowded.
Laura_J, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful time at Monet’s Gardens and House in Giverny. Dario was a great guide and gave us some history while on the way in the mini van. He took us to and explained the gardens and then we were in our own. Great experience! Thank you!
Anthony_J, Jun 2025
Great experience. Beautiful place. Very much worth the trip. Tour guide was very friendly and informative.
Barbara_G, May 2025
The ride to Giverny was comfortable and quick. Skipping the long line was appreciated. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. After the formal tour, we had time to see more of the gardens. The quick trip back made the outing easy.
Michele_C, May 2025
This is a van ride to/from giverny, not what I would call a “tour”. The driver was nice and did a good job driving, but not much of a talk in the car describing what we would see. When we got there he gave us our tickets to get in and told us he’d see us again in 2 hours at the van. There’s no skip the line to get in to the house, but we were early on a Monday morning so we beat the crowds.
Rene_M, May 2025
Just enough time to see the house and gardens because you don't have to stand in line for tickets (big plus). Go early in the morning for the best experience, can get crowded in the afternoons.
Damien_J, May 2025
The guide was well informed, friendly and very patient. He navigates the traffic very well and answered my many questions.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Damien,
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris! 🌸
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that our guide made your visit memorable. It’s wonderful to know you found them well-informed, friendly, and patient, and that they handled both the traffic and your questions with ease.
Your kind words truly mean a lot to us and will be shared with the team, especially your guide, who will be thrilled to know their efforts were appreciated!
We hope to welcome you back on another Paris TRIP adventure very soon.
Warm regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Diana_L, May 2025
Too crowded & bad signage. The overall experience was very disappointing. Our driver was great, the letdown was at Giverny. They need to seriously get some help in signage & how to navigate people through the entire site.
Jo_C, May 2025
Very special with a small group, very friendly.
Guide Nickolai was excellent, we all learned so much, knew his history and extremely informative.
The gardens were beautiful, and we certainly were not rushed.
Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Jo_C,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback!
We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had a special experience on our Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip. It’s fantastic to know that the small group setting and the beauty of the gardens made your visit memorable — and we couldn’t agree more, Monet’s garden is truly a magical place.
We’re especially thrilled to hear your praise for Nicolas. He is indeed a passionate and knowledgeable guide, and we’re so happy he helped bring the history to life for you and your group. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him — they’ll mean a lot.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’d love to welcome you back on another Paris TRIP adventure whenever you're in town again.
Warmest regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Richard_S, May 2025
A packed Givernay was only accessible with a guide, and our guide gave us a personalized tour. Small van with running commentary, lots of details of Money and his garden/house and shortcuts into an overwhelmed tourist site. Not all problems went away, but she guided onto the quickest path possible as we maneuvered through hordes of people view the beautiful gardens at the spring peak!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Richard,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our Giverny and Monet’s Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, especially the personalized insights and smooth navigation through the crowds, courtesy of your guide. Giverny in the spring is truly magical—but as you experienced, it does come with its fair share of visitors! We're thrilled our guide helped make the most of your visit, sharing detailed commentary and finding the best paths through the beauty and bustle.
Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We’re grateful you chose to explore Monet’s world with us and hope the memory of those blooming gardens stays with you for a long time.
If your travels bring you back to Paris, we’d love to welcome you on another adventure!
Warm regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Janet_E, May 2025
Our guide Nickolas was excellent. His knowledge of Monet and the gardens was very impressive. He was friendly and enthusiastic. Highly educated on many subjects and the history of France we were delighted to learn so much more than we ever anticipated. He is a gem of a guide!
Joannie_D, Apr 2025
The ride to and from Giverny was lovely. Would have been nice if the driver provided a small bottle of water for each person in the bus!!!!
Kevin_B, Apr 2025
Our driver Mathew was friendly and on time. During the drive he gave brief talk about Monet's life. Once at the garden he explained the best route to take inside and where to meet afterwards. The gardens were in bloom and very pretty. This tour is basically just transportation to and back and includes the entrance fee. The guide doesn't actually guide you through the garden.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Kevin,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris!
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time exploring the beautiful gardens and appreciated Mathieu’s punctuality and informative commentary on Monet’s life. It’s always our goal to offer smooth, comfortable, and enriching experiences, and we’re glad that Mathieu could help make your visit even more enjoyable with his thoughtful guidance and helpful tips.
You’re absolutely right—the tour is designed to provide convenient transportation and entrance to the garden, allowing our guests to experience Monet’s world at their own pace. We’re happy to know you made the most of your time there, especially with the gardens in full bloom!
Thank you again for your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure with us soon!
Warm regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Cheryse_B, Oct 2024
Enjoyed the day despite some light rain. The tour guide, Nicolas, was knowledgeable and engaged in interesting conversation and swearing questions during the drive to Giverny. It was a great experience. Being there brought Monet’s paintings to life.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Cheryse,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review of your Giverny and Monet’s Garden Half-Day Trip with us! We’re thrilled to hear that, despite the light rain, you had a great experience and that the beauty of Monet's garden truly brought his paintings to life.
We’re especially glad to know that Nicolas, your guide, made the trip even more memorable with his knowledge and engaging conversation. He takes great pride in ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures with us!
Best regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Karen_B, Sep 2024
The garden was beautiful. Time of year makes a difference - I visited in April and more flowers were in bloom - just mentioning if someone has option to plan time of year for visit.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Karen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the garden!
We appreciate your note regarding the timing of your visit in April and how it influenced the bloom of the flowers. This is a wonderful insight, and we will be sure to share this with future guests so they can consider the best time of year to visit, based on their preferences.
Your feedback helps us enhance the experience for all of our travelers, and we're grateful for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure with Paris TRIP soon!
Best regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Judith_M, Sep 2024
The gardens and our guide who was most informant, really helpful and friendly. A perfect visit. The Normandy tarte was so tasty too.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Judith,
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of our Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip from Paris! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect visit and that you enjoyed the experience.
We’re especially happy that you appreciated the beautiful gardens and that Nicolas made your trip so informative and enjoyable. He’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. And we couldn't agree more – the Normandy tarte is always a tasty treat!
We look forward to welcoming you on another Paris TRIP adventure soon.
Best regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Patricia_J, Sep 2024
Beautiful gardens and charming house that shows how Monet chose to
live with his family. The kitchen is a perfect vision of life in the French countryside.
Not to be missed for any devotee if Monet.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Patricia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review of your experience on our Small Group Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful gardens and Monet's charming house.
It’s always a pleasure to see that the care Monet took in crafting his home and surroundings resonates with guests like you. We couldn't agree more — it truly is a magical experience for anyone who admires Monet and his artistic vision.
On behalf of the Paris TRIP team, we’re delighted you found the visit unforgettable, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Warm regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
Kathleen_F, Sep 2024
Meeting place easy to find, Michelle was Amazing, so knowledgeable, fun facts, really proud of her country, really enjoyed our tour!!!! Giverny, Monets home, the gardens, lake and lily pads everything was so beautiful! Would highly recommend this small tour!!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Kathleen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful 5-star review of our Small Group Giverny and Monet's Garden Half-Day Trip! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us.
We're especially delighted to know that Michelle made such a positive impact on your tour. She truly is passionate about sharing the beauty and history of her country, and it's great to hear that her knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to your visit.
It sounds like Giverny and Monet’s home and gardens made a lasting impression, and we're glad you found everything as magical and beautiful as we do. We really appreciate your recommendation and are so pleased you had such a memorable experience with us.
On behalf of the entire Paris TRIP team, thank you once again for choosing us for your trip. We hope to welcome you back to Paris in the future for more adventures!
Best regards,
The Paris TRIP Team
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