
Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 1,447 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio worth booking?
Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio is a 5.3-hour experience in Paris, France, from $71 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 1,447 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (1,447)
- Duration
- 5.3 hours
- From
- $71 per person
Like nature? Love Impressionism? Read on! Let us whisk you away on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny where Monet and other Impressionists set up home in the 19th Century. After a short one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris, you’ll find yourself in this quaint little village in Normandy, where you’ll visit Monet’s exquisite house and gardens. Your art historian guide or audioguide will animate your tour around the flowerbeds that proved a source of inspiration for Monet, past the water lily pond made famous in the Nymphéas series and across the Japanese bridge that pops up so often in his work. Then you’ll explore Monet’s house, almost untouched by the passage of time.
What you get
About this experience
Like nature? Love Impressionism? Read on! Let us whisk you away on a half-day trip to the village of Giverny where Monet and other Impressionists set up home in the 19th Century. After a short one-and-a-half-hour ride from Paris, you’ll find yourself in this quaint little village in Normandy, where you’ll visit Monet’s exquisite house and gardens. Your art historian guide or audioguide will animate your tour around the flowerbeds that proved a source of inspiration for Monet, past the water lily pond made famous in the Nymphéas series and across the Japanese bridge that pops up so often in his work. Then you’ll explore Monet’s house, almost untouched by the passage of time.
What's included
Included
- Guided or Audio guided tour of the gardens according to option selected
- Free time to visit Monet's House
- Round Trip transportation by luxury coach from Paris
- Entrance ticket to Giverny (gardens and house)
- Service of a licensed guide if option selected
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Headphones (if audio guided option selected)
What you'll see and do
Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie Vernon
After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny.
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Maison de Claude Monet a Vetheuil
Expect a feast for your eyes on this half-day tour to Claude Monet’s home in Giverny. You’ll alight at Monet’s property and extensive gardens, where he indulged in his green-fingered passion.
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Fondation Claude Monet
First, you’ll visit the front gardens and orchards with your expert guide, to gaze upon an array of vivid blooms (depending on the season). Next, you’ll be enthralled to see the legendary water lily pond in real life and cross the oft-painted Japanese bridge.
45 minutes here · Admission included
The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
Don’t forget to take a few pics, be the star of your own Impressionist-style landscapes! Take a while to enjoy the tranquility of the weeping willows and bamboo trees.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Paris
Time to drive back through the landscape of the Eure French Region. You will be dropped back at the departure point.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00
Options you can book
Multilingual Audio-Guided PM
Multilingual Audio-Guided PM
Multilingual Audio-Guided AM
Multilingual Audio-Guided AM
English Guided Tour PM
English Guided Tour AM
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Extime Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Excellent souvenir shop with a wide range of reproductions of Monet's paintings, crockery, table sets (dominant in Monet's favourite blue and yellow colours) and even a range of flower seeds.
- The collection of Japanese engravings inside Monet's home is one of the most important in the world.
- During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
- If option selected, a downloadable audio app for your phone is available in 10 languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Make sure your phone is fully charged and your headphones are ready to fully enjoy the experience.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,415 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
1,415 verified traveler reviews for Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Monet's Gardens are beautiful and our guide was wonderful.
A lovely half-day trip to Giverny, with a lovely guide. Crystal (I hope I've spelled that correctly) was an excellent guide and very nice of her to sort out the charging of my headphones (MacGuyver!). Giverny itself is beautiful and obviously such a huge inspiration for Monet. it was a really enjoyable tour.
via Viator
Monet's Artful Life and Gardens
It was a beautiful day. Our guide was informative, and left us time to explore and admire this iconic place. Although it was crowded there was a flow to viewing the house and the gardens. Very enlightening and enjoyable.
via Tripadvisor
Gardens Galore
Had an amazing time! Giverny was beautiful. Loved the water lilies. Versailles gardens were gorgeous. Lots of walking but not difficult. It was cool at times and warm at others. Bring a light jacket this time of year. Our bus driver Ryan was excellent! Our guide Clemence was very informative.perfect amount of time for our first visit.
via Tripadvisor
fun day out
was very nice experience, very helpful and had lots of fun
via Tripadvisor
Giverny
Gardens were lovely. Instructions for navigating the site were not great. Walk back to bus was confusing and people who didn't pay for the guided tour came along and had guided tour for free!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $71 to $75
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 506
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Paris CityVision, who run 80 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.3.
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Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio cost?
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Prices start at $71 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio take?
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Plan for about 5.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 1,447 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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Around 506 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 5.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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Included: Guided or Audio guided tour of the gardens according to option selected; Free time to visit Monet's House; Round Trip transportation by luxury coach from Paris; Entrance ticket to Giverny (gardens and house); and Service of a licensed guide if option selected. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Gratuities (optional); Food and drinks; and Headphones (if audio guided option selected). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00 Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Paris. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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Across 1,447 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Giverny and Monet's House Half Day Trip from Paris Guide or Audio?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Multilingual Audio-Guided PM, Multilingual Audio-Guided AM, English Guided Tour PM, English Guided Tour AM. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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