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





Description
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.
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Itinerary
Wander through the flower garden that provided the inspiration for Monet’s most famous paintings.
Cross the lovely green footbridge that is in so many paintings and admire the water lilies in the pond.
For more than 40 years Claude Monet lived in and personalized every aspect of decoration in his home.
Pay your respects to the man behind the paintings when your guide takes you to his humble grave.
Your guide will take you to the cemetery in Giverny where Claude Monet and some of his close family members are buried.
Learn about France’s last queen and the scandals leading to the French Revolution.
See the meticulously planned out French Gardens in Versailles.
Walk through the Hall of Mirrors and see the extravagance of King Louis XIV.
Enjoy timed entry entrance into the Palace of Versailles and free time inside.
Walk the private village of Marie-Antoinette
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(284)
A wonderful day with Victor of Blue fox travel ! Would highly recommend. It was our first time in Paris and our tour day was the same day as the last day of the Tour de France in Paris sooooo getting back to our apartment was a bit of a challenge but our guide managed to work out a seemless adventure for us on the return and all went smoothly as he went above and beyond !!
He’s(Karim) so friendly often funny jokes make this tour fun.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Karim made the tour fun and enjoyable with his friendly personality and humor. We hope to see you again! - Alice
This tour was amazing. Our tour guide Ryan was outstanding. He was so personable and knowledgeable. He interacted with us the whole time giving us facts and stories. I would recommend this tour 100%
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Versailles and Giverny tour. We’ll share your kind words with Ryan, who will be happy to hear that his knowledge and stories made your experience special. Thank you for your recommendation! - Alice
Wonderful day out. Antoine (?) was a great guide who made sure our day was enjoyable. His knowledge of our destinations was fantastic.
Loved this visit! The timing was especially great at Giverny since we departed Paris early enough to join the first available queue time at the gardens. I was astonished how empty it was when we first got started! Our guide Marceau was also a great sport about the hot weather and made sure to take good care of our group with great parking spots, umbrellas, etc. Be prepared for a zoo at Versailles, but this isn't the company's fault at all. Would absolutely recommend this tour to others!
Augustine was so funny and was a great guide! We enjoyed our trip and all the things we learned! Thank you for helping us enjoy some of France's rich history!
Our guide Karim was exemplary. He deftly navigated lines and entry times on behalf of our group while simultaneously providing excellent commentary on the history of Monet's home and garden as well as the Palais of Versailles. No small feat on an extremely hot early July day with a group that included our family of four (jncluding two teenagers) and another American family of three which included two elementary-school age children. Karim was sensitive to everyone's differing levels of knowledge and energy and brought a welcome wry sense of French humor to the proceedings. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that Karim made your day so enjoyable with his knowledge, organization, and enthusiasm. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! - Alice
Fantastic trip, a very long day but that is kind of the point so you can fit in both places in 1 day. I felt there was more than enough time seeing Giverny and Money's garden and house and also Versailles. We had a lunch stop in between. Out guide was lovely and helpful and very knowledgeable and accommodating. Gave us umbrellas for walking in the hot sun and answered all our questions. Tour stuck to time and all included stops and tickets were part of the tour. Nice air conditioned van ride both ways and convenient pick up and drop-off points. Highly recommend.
Wonderful guide Marceau who drove us from the meeting point in Paris in a comfortable, clean van to the venues. This trip includes transportation and entry tickets but you are on your own within the spaces. That’s fine at Giverny as it is all about the gardens and at Versailles you can get an audio tour if you’d like. Unfortunately the audio tour is not great. Marceau was really helpful pointing out lunch spots at Versailles, giving us a nice brief history lesson between the palace and garden tour. I The whole tour was well explained and efficient. Would be a 5 if we liked Versailles more.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the comfortable transport and found Marceau helpful and informative throughout the day. We appreciate your feedback about the audio guide at Versailles and will keep it in mind. We hope to welcome you again for another tour in the future! - Alice
It was perfect! The number of persons on the tour and transportation was comfortable. Our guide was a transplanted American and was easy to understand, yet very knowledgeable about the tour aspects as well as Parisian living. He made it fun and interesting. He was very thoughtful. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make the most of the day visiting Paris to see Versailles and Monet historical sites. It was a trip of a lifetime!



