Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Private Day Trip from Paris

Amazing full day tour!

We had such an amazing time touring Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny. I had broken my foot right before our trip to Paris, and our guide, Jean Paul, was extra understanding and accommodating about it. He came to pick us up from the hotel that morning, drove us from Versailles to Giverny, and dropped us back off at the hotel so we didn't have to deal with the stress of navigating a place we didn't know or finding an Uber to take us there. He was very knowledgeable and ready to answer questions. What a great way to see such historic places!

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Touring with a disability

If someone uses a wheelchair having a private guided tour makes this experience so much better. We could not have navigated these sites on our own. It was a wonderfull experience.

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Awful, deceptive, there is no skip the line at Giverny.

This was very unprofessional experience. Please do not use this company for your tour. There is no such thing as skip the lines at Giverny, it’s a scam. Our driver, while very nice showed up late, had no water in the van for an hour and quarter drive. He left us and told us to meet him at the exit and didn’t give a number to contact him, needless to say, we waited over 10 min for him at the exit we knew. Really awful We have 2 kids and a 76 year old woman with us. The woman Sarah at the this company is combative and rude, 0 customer service. Spend you thousands of dollars w a reputable company. Really no excuse to spend 2k on a tour that is like this w the worst customer Service.

Response from the operator: Dear Madam, We’re truly sorry your day didn’t meet your expectations. It’s always frustrating not to enjoy a beautiful place like Giverny—especially when the frustration seems to begin before even stepping into the van. Let us gently correct a few points: - Our guide was less than five minutes late, which in Paris traffic is practically early. - Fresh water was offered and declined. Perhaps hydration might have helped the mood? - Yes, there is such a thing as skip-the-line access at Giverny—for entry, not for the exit. (We’re still working on helicopter service for that part.) - The driver clearly explained the meeting point for pick-up. A 10-minute wait in a garden, while not ideal, isn’t exactly a crisis—even with kids and a 76-year-old. As for being called "combative and rude"—well, I will always stand up for my team, especially when they’re being treated disrespectfully. A poor review may be intended as leverage for a refund, but unfortunately, that's not how we operate. We love what we do, and our many happy clients reflect that. But of course, it’s hard to please someone who brings their frustration along as carry-on luggage. Wishing you calmer travels ahead,

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A long and wonderful day at Giverny and Versailles

we were picked up by our guide, Jean-Paul, conveniently right outside our flat in the 9th arrondissement. We drove to Giverny first, and he took us around the gardens, the house, and even did thoughtful things like move the car throughout the day so that we watch part of the way, but then the car would be waiting for us. He was so knowledgeable about the history, the artist that we saw, they connected things to modern day, Paris. He was very responsive and engaging with our children as well. We had a lovely crêpe lunch, and then headed to the Versailles Gardens, to include the hamlet that Marie Antoinette designed, and lastly, the palace. I'm so grateful we booked this tour!

Response from the operator: Dear Erin, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day with Jean-Paul, and that both the adults and children in your group felt engaged and well cared for throughout the tour. At our company, we take great pride in working exclusively with guides conférenciers—certified tour guides who are the only professionals authorized to provide commentary inside France’s historical monuments, such as Versailles and Giverny. Their deep knowledge and passion for art, history, and culture ensure a rich and insightful experience for our guests, just as you described. We’re especially pleased that Jean-Paul’s attention to detail, storytelling, and flexibility helped make your day so smooth and enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing to explore with us—we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards,

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Booking problems

If you make reservations with other people make sure you pay together. We made the reservations on the phone but gave 2 different credit cards and told them we wanted to be together in the same car. That day they put us in different cars. The poor tour guide didn’t know what to do. He tried to call his office with no answer. We call Viator but took a while to get anyone but then my husband was able to chat via text. He was told it was basically our fault due to not paying together even though we booked the tour by phone and was assured that there will not be a problem. It all worked out at the end due to a wonderful tour guide. It was just very stressful. We have used Viator many times and this has never happened. Hopefully it will never happen again.

Response from the operator: Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry for the confusion and the stress it caused at the start of your tour. We completely understand how important it was for you to be in the same vehicle, especially when traveling with friends or family. In this case, two separate bookings were made with different payment details, and we did not receive any indication prior to the tour that you wished to be grouped together. Had we been informed during the booking process, we would have arranged it without hesitation. That said, we’re very glad that our team—and especially your guide—was able to quickly adapt and ensure that you could continue the day together. We’re proud of our guides, who always do their utmost to create a seamless and enjoyable experience, even in unexpected situations. We appreciate your feedback and your continued trust, and we hope to welcome you again in the future under smoother circumstances. Warm regards,

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