Monet’s Garden at Giverny: the 15 Best Tours

1.Giverny, Monet’s Home & Gardens Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 6 hours - 690 minutes · from $89Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Giverny, where an English-speaking guide such as Liz, Thelma, or Daniel introduces Monet’s life before you explore his house and gardens with an audio app. You also get free village time and a stop at Monet’s tomb. Choose the longer option to add Versailles.

“Liz was an excellent guide and shared her knowledge about art history in a very relatable way on the bus ride to Monet's House and gardens. She was also very clear with her instructions and compassionate in helping such a large group get organised! it was wonderful to see all the flowers in bloom and enjoy some wonderful weather even at this time of the season. A great day out - thank you!”

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2.Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,836 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Ride from Paris to Giverny with an English-speaking guide, then explore Monet’s restored home, flower gardens, and famous water-lily pond at your own pace. You’ll also have free time for lunch, cafés, small shops, or Monet’s tomb. Guides such as Aya, Liz, Daniel, and Thelma have been praised for their art-history commentary.

“The coach was a comfortable and convenient way to get to Giverny, which is lovely. The guide provided lots of historical context on the way there.”

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3.Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Travel from Paris to Giverny in a minivan with a group of no more than eight. Your guide leads you through the Clos Normand flower garden, Japanese water garden, Monet’s colorful home, and his gravesite. Guides such as Kenny, Lucy, Frankie, and Marius are praised for lively art and local stories, while free time lets you explore at your own pace.

“It shouldn’t be missed! Nicholas was informed, professional and lots of fun. He’s a great driver as well.”

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4.Guided Day Trip to Monet’s Garden in Giverny

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 751 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Travel by minibus from central Paris to Giverny with an English-speaking guide such as Laurent, Tim, or Etienne. See Monet’s house, flower garden, Japanese water garden, and modest grave. The small-group format makes the one-hour transfer easy, while early departures can help you avoid the heaviest crowds.

“Etienne our guide was awesome. This is a fun half day trip and i would recommend it if you’re in Paris.”

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5.Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 678 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $163

Ride from western Paris to Giverny in an eight-seat air-conditioned minivan, with Monet’s house and gardens included. Driver-guides such as Frederic provide background on the journey, then leave you to explore independently for about three hours. Choose a morning, midday, or afternoon departure, with hotel pickup or an Eiffel Tower area meeting point.

“Fred the driver was very knowledgeable and gave us all the info we needed to explore the garden on our own.”

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6.Monet’s House and Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 645 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Spend two hours at Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny with a licensed French- or English-speaking guide. Visit the Japanese bridge, water-lily pond, Clos Normand, and Monet’s home while learning how plants, light, and color shaped his paintings. Groups are limited to 10, and skip-the-line entry is included.

“Our guide was Bridget who was phenomenal. Polite, informative and very interesting. She brought the house and gardens to life. Thoroughly recommended and essential of you want to make the most of your visit.”

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7.Giverny Village Walking Tour & Skip-the-Line to Monet Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 595 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $64

Walk through Giverny with a live English or French guide, hear how Monet shaped the village and gardens, then enter Monet’s House and Gardens with priority access. Guides such as Marine, Sheila, Bertrand, and Mwamini have been praised for clear storytelling, useful photo advice, and giving visitors time to enjoy the grounds independently.

“The guide was very informative and very patient especially when other people were walking off and speaking over him. A difficult job when you need to keep a head count of everyone. Thankyou Bernard. 👌”

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8.Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Picnic Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 513 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

This nine-hour English-language tour takes you by bus from Paris to Vernon, where you gather market food, cross the Seine by bike, picnic riverside, and pedal about 5 kilometers to Giverny. Loaner bikes, helmets, transport, and garden admission are included. Guides such as OJ, Nick, and Rory add local stories and a relaxed pace.

“Monet’s Garden is so peaceful and inspirational! I loved riding a bike to get there from Vernon. Wonderful guides, both kind and very informative.”

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9.Giverny Monet’s Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266

Travel from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven other people. Visit Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, then explore Van Gogh’s final lodging, village, and gravesite in Auvers-sur-Oise. Guides such as Alice, Izzy, Clement, and Brune add art stories, local advice, and an easy pace.

“Wonderful experience. Trip was seamless and very interesting. Van was comfortable and guide very knowledgeable”

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10.Giverny Monet House and Gardens Skip the line Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · from $63Best value

Walk through Giverny village, then enter Monet’s house and gardens through a special entrance with a guide. See the pink house, Japanese prints, lily ponds, bridge, and flower beds that shaped his paintings. Groups are capped at 15, though busy days can still feel crowded. Meet at La Capucine Giverny.

“The gardens are spectacularly beautiful. My kids loved it and couldn't stop taking pictures of the flowers. A peaceful and serene setting despite thousands of people visiting. The extra information from the guide enriched the experience. Highly recommended!”

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11.Giverny’s House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $387

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from near the Eiffel Tower to Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, then enjoy lunch with drinks at the riverside Moulin de Fourges before a guided visit to Versailles. Groups are limited to 16, with free time at both sites and the Musical Fountain Show on eligible dates.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. This was a good mix of guided time and time on our own to explore and experience both locations.”

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12.Monet Garden & Giverny Bike Tour and Picnic Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 8h 30m · from $140

Spend 8.5 hours traveling from Paris to Normandy by coach, shopping at Vernon’s market, cycling roughly 5 kilometers to Giverny, and visiting Monet’s house and gardens. English-speaking guides such as OJ, Toby, Eliza, and Amir add art history, practical help, and steady bike-route support. Lunch is bought separately for a riverside picnic.

“We had a fantastic Saturday tour with our guide, Amir. There were only 15 people on the full day trip, and after 45 minutes in a luxury bus, we wandered the local Vernon markets buying food for a picnic. We picked up our 3-speed bicycles and took off! We travelled a short distance across town and stopped on the river for lunch. After another fabulous story from Amir about Monet and his contemporaries, we cycled 4.5km to the village of Giverny. We had two whole hours to explore Monet’s Gardens and his home before wandering back to our bikes around 3:30. The leisurely ride back along the Seine in the…”

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13.Giverny Half Day Guided Trip with Monet’s House & Gardens from Paris by minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel from central Paris to Giverny in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. At Monet’s restored home and gardens, you explore independently after receiving your tickets and practical advice. Morning departures help you avoid heat and the heaviest crowds, while guides such as Simon, Serge, Roland, and Jean Baptiste add useful stories along the way.

“Harry was great! He was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, good driver, pleasant to chat with. Great way to see giverny while still leaving evening time for other sightseeing too.”

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14.Monet’s Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $520

Travel from Paris by private air-conditioned vehicle to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. An art historian guide such as Chris, Andre, Neda, or Anne Laure provides context, priority entry, and time to explore. The half-day visit also includes a short walk through Giverny village and hotel pickup and return.

“actually seeing the gardens where Monet painted. went with the whole family. the guide took great care of us. has a great lunch at the cafe before heading back to Paris. All in all, a wonderful day.”

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15.Giverny Monet’s House & Gardens Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 85 reviews · 5 hours · from $113

Travel from central Paris to Giverny in an air-conditioned minivan with a multilingual guide. Explore Monet’s restored home, studio, Clos Normand flower garden, and lily pond at your own pace. Guides such as Jean-Baptiste, Michel, and Philippe have been praised for clear commentary and friendly help. Allow five hours, including about 2.5 hours at the estate.

“A lovely day! Only problem was the large crowd at Giverny”

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