Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point
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Is Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point worth booking?
Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point is a 5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $40 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 740 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (740)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or at a designated meeting point in Paris. Hotel pickup is available only in the western arrondissements, If your accommodation is outside these areas, a meeting point near the
What you get
- Guests will explore the site independently.
- Minimum age : 3 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking.
- Entrance to Monet’s house and gardens
- English-speaking driver or driver-guide only in English
- Pickup is available from your hotel in western Paris or from a meeting point near the Eiffel Tower
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
About this experience
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or at a designated meeting point in Paris. Hotel pickup is available only in the western arrondissements, If your accommodation is outside these areas, a meeting point near the Eiffel Tower will be provided after booking. You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan 8 to the picturesque village of Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted many of his masterpieces. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will give a 20-minute introduction about Monet’s life, his gardens, and the must-see highlights. Then, enjoy free time to explore the house, gardens, and village at your own pace. Giverny — 3 Possible Options 1/ 8am: 2–2.5h in Giverny, 5–5.5h total. 2/ Afternoon: 2.5–3h on site, 5.5–6h total. 3/ 2pm: 2h on site, 5h total. Guide gives a 20-min intro, then guests visit independently. Round-trip transport included.
What's included
Included
- Guests will explore the site independently.
- Minimum age : 3 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking.
- Entrance to Monet’s house and gardens
- English-speaking driver or driver-guide only in English
- Pickup is available from your hotel in western Paris or from a meeting point near the Eiffel Tower
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
Not included
- Food and drinks are not included
- Hote/Residence outside of Paris (zipcode 75 only) and Paris 3,9,10,11,12,13,18,19,20 districts
- We do not accept children under the age of 3 years old
- It does not include a guided tour of Giverny with a licensed tour guide.
What you'll see and do
Paris
Your driver will pickup you at your hotel or meeting point in Paris ( west side only)
60 minutes here
Fondation Claude Monet
Spend 2:00-2:30 hours visiting on your own at your own pace. Monet’s Gardens: Stroll through the Clos Normand and the Water Garden with the iconic Japanese Bridge and water lilies. Monet’s House: Visit his studio, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and admire his collection of Japanese prints. Giverny Church: See the resting place of Claude Monet at Sainte-Radegonde Church. Lunch or Snack: Enjoy one of the many restaurants, cafés, or tea rooms in the village. Extra Discoveries: Wander through Giverny’s charming streets, visit the Museum of Impressionism, or explore local art galleries. 3 Options 1. Morning (7:45 AM – 2:00-2:30): Peaceful and efficient visit before the crowds. 2. Midday (11:45 AM – 3:00-3:30): Relaxed tour with extra time to explore. 3. Afternoon (2 PM – 2:00 h): Quick and focused for tight schedules.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Paris
After 2:30-4 hours (depend the option) at Giverny your driver will pickup you infront the Monet House to return to Paris
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
In front boutique Philipp Plein
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
In front boutique Philipp Plein
Options you can book
Giverny Private Tour
Private roundtrip: Paris-Giverny. 3 hours in Giverny. Roundtrip transfer + entrance tickets. Guide and lunch not included. Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Minivan ( 8 seats ) : Round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned
Half Day tour Hotel Departure
Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Departure from your hotel or Apartment (only Paris :1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16) By Minivan or Car 8 pax max Half day Giverny: Pickup from 7:30-8 am morning / 11:30-12:30 afternoon /3 hours in Giverny (entrance tickets included) Pickup included
Half Day tour Meeting Point
Meeting Point Address:: 44 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France ( right bank ) The guide will assist guests :: for approximately 15-20 mn inside the house, providing the main explanations & directions. Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( shared roundtrip ) Meals are not included. Free Time: After that, guests will continue and complete the visit on their own. Minivan 8 people Maximum
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PARIS WEBSERVICES
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for participants is 3 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 3 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases
- Entrance tickets Monet's house and Garden and transportation are included
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time and traffic conditions
- Giverny Tour: 3 Options Morning ( from 8 AM –2:-2:30 hours ): Peaceful and efficient visit before the crowds.
- Midday ( from 11:30 AM – 3:30 ): Relaxed tour with extra time to explore.
- Afternoon ( from 2 PM – 2 hours ): Quick and focused for tight schedules.
- The tour is only in English
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 741 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
741 verified traveler reviews for Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Monet house and gardens
Absolutely beautiful. Really a must do. Due to the warmer than usual weather, the water lilies were in full bloom. Fred was a great driver with great advice.
via Viator
Just stop and smell the roses...
The tour was well organized, and with good communication from the provider. Pick-up at our hotel was very convenient and our guide was right on time. The 8- passenger van was comfortable, however recommend sitting towards the front if you have motion issues, the back seat was a bumpier ride. There was a short video about Monet that played as we headed to the garden, that gave very good information. Our guide, Frederick was excellent - very knowledgeable about Monet and his history - and he had a very good sense of humor. We arrived around 10 when the garden opened, and it wasn't too crowded, but it filled up quickly. We never got in to see Monet's home because the line was just too long. We were really more interested in the gardens anyway. Suggest you arrive as early as possible and start with the house, then move on to the gardens. Be prepared to share space with a lot of other visitors. There is a tunnel you go through to get to the water lily garden, with steps down and up, so accessibility is going to be an issue if you have a stroller or mobility issues. The Gift Shop was very busy, with a very long line, there is a small store at the exit with similar items and short lines, so maybe a better option if you are in a hurry. We were given almost 2 hours to wander around and have lunch on our own, not included. A take-away window and a couple of sit-down restaurants were available, although also crowded. We decided it would have been a good idea to bring along a picnic lunch, I am sure it would have been OK, although the guide did ask us not to eat or drink in the van. All in all, I felt the tour was well worth the cost.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Escape
Giverny is a beautiful escape from the city. This tour gave us an afternoon to take in the beauty of the French countryside while experiencing life from Monet’s perspective. The visit to his gardens and home is a good hour. After that walk 10-15 minutes on the mostly flat road into the village. On the left side of the road are two garden cafes overlooking the valley. La Dîme is excellent small dishes and good wine overlooking a small garden and B&B. Our driver, Frederic, was friendly and engaging. He shared a short video biography of Monet and added some local color. Fred was great. We highly recommend this half day / 5 hour tour.
via Viator
An Excellent Tour
Frederick was excellent ! Very knowledgable on French painters in general, and Claude Monet in particular. First Class. An excellent tour, which takes 5 + hours. Highly Recommended
via Viator
disappointing Viator experience
After using Viator with success in Italy, this experience was awful. We got conflicting info on pick-up so we contacted them the morning before our tour, only to be told they were waiting until the end of the day to see if another couple booked the tour; they wouldn't take just 2 people. They offered a tour two days later, but we were booked for another event. Since our time in Paris was limited and we wanted to see Monet's garden, our only option was to pay for two more people so they would run the tour. The gardens are beautiful and our tour guide was excellent, but the experience with Viator was not. If we had not checked on the situation the morning before our scheduled tour, we would have missed the gardens. Go see Giverny and Monet's home but book with some other tour group!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify the situation because several points in your review are inaccurate. As clearly stated in our booking conditions, this tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate. On the day before your tour, there were only two people booked, and we explained the situation honestly when you called us. We did not cancel your tour without offering alternatives. Instead, we proposed another available departure, which you declined because it did not fit your schedule. You called our office several times asking whether an exception could be made. We explained each time that we could not operate the tour under those conditions. The decision to purchase two additional seats was entirely your own. At no time did we require, pressure or oblige you to do so. It was your personal choice in order to keep your preferred date. For future reference, we will likely follow a stricter policy. Instead of spending considerable time trying to find solutions and accommodating repeated requests, we may simply decline any modification that does not comply with our operating conditions. This situation demonstrates that making exceptional efforts can unfortunately lead to criticism rather than appreciation. Finally, Viator is not responsible for this matter. Viator is only the booking platform. We are the local tour operator that organizes and operates the excursion. Your comments regarding the tour itself confirm that the gardens were beautiful and that your guide provided an excellent experience. The only issue concerned your personal decision after being informed of our operating conditions. We always strive to be transparent with our guests. However, transparency should not be interpreted as poor service. Our reservation policy is clearly communicated before departure, and in this case it was fully respected.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $580
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 259
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
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Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point 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 Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 740 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 Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point?
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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 Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point?
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Around 259 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 Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point 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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