
Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris
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Is Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris worth booking?
Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris is a 5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $85 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4/5 rating across 388 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (388)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Discover the home of Claude Monet, his workshop, and the impressive garden surrounding his home outside of Paris. Your audio-guided tour will depart from Paris, with a travel time of about 1.5 hours on an air-conditioned
What you get
- Mobile app to download
- Visit on your own of the house of Monet, the workshop then free time in the gardens.
- Round Trip Transportation From Paris
- Audio-guided visit in 10 languages
- Service of a multilingual host
About this experience
Discover the home of Claude Monet, his workshop, and the impressive garden surrounding his home outside of Paris. Your audio-guided tour will depart from Paris, with a travel time of about 1.5 hours on an air-conditioned bus. Giverny, a quaint village in Normandy, attracted many Impressionist painters in the 19th century; they followed the lead of the movement’s founder, Claude Monet On arrival, you will have 2 hours to tour the home and grounds, visit in complete freedom with your audioguide the Master’s house where the spectacular colors and enchanting garden were designed like a work of art. Walk through history as you see how Monet lived and was inspired by his surroundings. You will be dazzled by the flowerbeds and plants, and you will sense the artist’s emotions in front of the famous water lilies and weeping willows in the water garden. Enjoy the audio commentary from our APP to download on your device, bring your headset for a complete high experience
What's included
Included
- Mobile app to download
- Visit on your own of the house of Monet, the workshop then free time in the gardens.
- Round Trip Transportation From Paris
- Audio-guided visit in 10 languages
- Service of a multilingual host
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Wi-Fi is not available on the coach
- Restroom facilities are not available on the coach
- Headphones
What you'll see and do
Giverny
After about a 1h30 min trip through the verdant countryside, you will arrive in Giverny. Enter this world famous village, famous for its pictural nature.
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The Clos Normand - Fondation Claude Monet
The visit starts with a stroll through the luscious Monet garden, which was the main source of inspiration for this indisputable founding father of impressionism. Cross the Clos-Normand, where you will find flowers from the Far East. Finally, you’ll come upon the magnificent water garden, famous for its water lilies, weeping willows, and the celebrated Japanese bridge spanning the pond.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Fondation Claude Monet
Thanks to your audio-guide, you will have two hours to tour Monet’s home, his studio and vibrantly colored gardens. Claude Monet lived with his family for more than 40 years in this Normand village. Follow in Monet’s footsteps as you visit the house, which includes the “blue sitting room,” his reading room which opens into the “pantry” where he kept tea, oil, spices and eggs. Continue on to the dining room, which houses the private apartments and one of the world’s largest Japanese print collections.
45 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 The return back to Paris is expected at 1.30 pm for morning departures and 7.45 pm for afternoon departures.
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 The return back to Paris is expected at 1.30 pm for morning departures and 7.45 pm for afternoon departures.
Options you can book
Audio Guided Giverny 2026
Audio Guided Giverny
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Paris CityVision
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- A downloadable audio app for your smartphone 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 388 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
388 verified traveler reviews for Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This was such an amazing...
This was such an amazing experience, I will absolutely be back! I absolutely recommend this experience (10/10). Arther & our driver (I’m sorry I’m forgetting him name) were wonderful and helped create a great memory. Much love from New Yorkers (:
via Viator
Great way to see the countryside
Really great way to see Giverney. Pick up and drop off was easy. The bus was comfortable and air-conditioned. Recommend it,especially for hot days and when train service is iffy!
via Tripadvisor
Admin needs to improve
I found out by chance that the trip time had been altered. I texted a number of times and yet when we did get to the meeting place there was no record of us. In the end we were booked onto the couch under a different name as there was no mention of ours. We were not told that we had to download the tour and bring headphones - we assumed that we would have the device to take around with us so we missed out on that and we were not the only ones on the tour. We were under the impression that lunch would be provided. The driver and tour guide - Arthur were excellent. Arthur was very interesting. Its a pity we were not informed of the various issues - my complaint is with the administration.
via Tripadvisor
Quick visit to Monet’s garden
Good that you got group entry and didn’t have to queue for tickets but quite expensive for transport there and back and only two hours at the garden
Response from the operator: Dear Judy, Thank you for your comment. We are very sorry that the time in the gardens did not meet your expectations, as well as the price. We will look into options that may be more convenient for customers. We hope you were able to enjoy the experience. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
via Viator
Disappointed with the tour guide
Not enough time to see the gardens and Monets garden. Waste of money regarding the audio guided tour as we were not given headsets but a QR code download which didn’t work due to wifi problems. Tour guide Crystal wasn’t interested in helping us and basically said - you can complain to the operator and ignored us from then on. Disappointing
Response from the operator: Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your comment. We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced during the journey. The comfort of our clients are a priority, so we will forward your comments to the relevant department so that the issues raised can be reviewed and to help ensure that situations like this do not happen again. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 136
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris take?
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Plan for about 5 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 & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 388 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris?
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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 & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris?
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Around 136 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giverny & Monet's House Audio Guided Half-day Tour from Paris 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 Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). 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.
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