Giverny Monet’s House & Gardens Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Paris
6 hours 30 mins (ID: 163569)
Your journey begins in Paris with a comfortable departure by Minivan Mercedes or VW with adjustable seats. During the drive, your English-speaking guide shares insights into Claude Monet’s life, the birth of Impressionism, and the history of Giverny as an artists’ village.
In Giverny, explore Monet’s pink house, stroll through the vibrant flower gardens, and admire the iconic Japanese bridge and water lily pond — motifs that appear throughout Monet’s most celebrated works. The small-group format allows for a relaxed visit, meaningful explanations, and time to enjoy the atmosphere.
After the visit, enjoy free time in Giverny village. Wander along peaceful streets, relax at a café, or visit the nearby Museum of Impressionism to deepen your understanding of Monet and his contemporaries.
This half-day small-group tour is ideal for art lovers, couples, and travelers seeking a cultural escape from Paris without the crowds.
08:00 Departure from Paris to Giverny
08:00 Hotel Pick up if the option booked or meeting at Opera Garnier. Departure destination Giverny. By Live-guided option the Guide will welcome You and give on the way You general Information about the French history and Impressionism. There are approx. 70 km to drive from Paris to Giverny. It takes up to 1,5 hours.
09:15 - 11:00 Giverny Claude Monet's house
09:15 - 11:00 Arrival in Giverny. Visit of the Claude Monet's home in Giverny to admire the nature that inspired one of the most famous French painters and founder of Impressionism. Visit the house and Norman flower gardens and Claude Monet’s studio.
11:00 - 12:00 Free time in Giverny
11:00 - 12:00 Free time for walking in the Giverny village to admire flowered houses, art galleries, and cafes. We recommend You as well to visit Museum of Impressionism Giverny. Not too big with very nice collection including some of Claude Monet's paintings.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break in Giverny
13:00 Departure to Paris. It takes up to 1,5 hour (70 km). On the way back to Paris a 15 minutes stop can be made at Versailles.
14:30 Coming back to Paris
14:30 Coming back Paris. Drop off at Opera Garnier or at Your hotel if option booked.
FAQ – Clewel.com
Is this tour private?
No, this is a small-group tour limited to a maximum of 7 travelers.
Is the tour guided?
Yes, this tour is always guided by an English-speaking professional.
Where does the tour depart from?
From a central meeting point or from Your Hotel located inside of our Pick up area in Paris. Details are confirmed before departure.
How long does the tour last?
Approximately 6 hours, including travel time.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Giverny village.
What vehicle is used?
Travel is by Mercedes minivan or VW minivan with adjustable seats.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes, the tour is suitable for families, couples, and art lovers.
- Minivan Mercedes or Minivan VW
- Guaranteed departures and Live guided from 4 people
- Claude Monet's Giverny House Skip-the-Line visit with tickets
- 2 hours Free time in Giverny
- All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions
- Souvenirs and Gratuities
- Meals and Drinks
We were picked up promptly by Ellie and her driver in a very nice Mercedes minivan. We arrived early, so early that we practically had the place to ourselves for a short while. Extraordinary! Ellie is exceedingly knowledgeable and was a great tour guide. The gardens are spectacular and the house and small village are charming. Expensive tour, but worth it!
21 October 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Eli our friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide as well as Roman’s professional smooth driving. Our tour of the Giverny gardens was thoughtfully planned , well paced and we learned many interesting things about Monet’s life and paintings. It was exciting to enter the house where Monet lived for over 40 years and be able to picture his life there.
28 September 2025
We went to Monet"s house & gardens in Giverny. About an hour 20 minutes from our Paris hotel by car. Our guide, Valentin, was engaging, talkative & very knowledgeable. He made the ride short & interesting. Once on site he displayed a thorough knowledge of Monet's life, family and work. The gardens were exquisite & the lily pond & bridge lived up to expectations! Valentin is highly recommended for any artistic tour in the area.
18 September 2025
We traveled to Giverny today. It turned out to be an exceptional experience because we had the most wonderful tour guide, Eli, and driver, Rusty!! They were both so pleasant to be with and so full of fun and interesting information. Eli stood in line for us to give us extra time in the gardens and she was very patient because we like to take lots of pictures. Also, a nice cafe for lunch was recommended!
Our trip started promptly at 8:00 and a nice ride back to hotel.
All in all a wonderful experience!!
12 September 2025
Extremely knowledgeable guide and we were given plenty of time to wander on our own.
The tour was well worth it.
18 July 2025
Giverny is not to be missed — and this was a great way to see it. Olga, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and hilarious. She shepherded us through before the biggest crowds arrived and gave great tips throughout. It was lovely to be in such a small group, and much easier to navigate the grounds as a result. Merci Olga!
17 June 2025
Our guide Ilya was wonderful and the driver was great.
We left Paris at 8AM, arrived at about 9. Highly recommend going early like this. Temp is better and less crowded.
Ilya gave us great insights into Monet, his background, history of Giverny gardens and house and more.
Wonderful day!
13 June 2025
We experienced some intermittent light rain, and the gardens were vibrant in late May. Our guide was very good and spoke at an optimal speed. Many speak too quickly and it is difficult to process them and see the sights. Still a Wow moment listening to Monet's background and how this island came to be.
30 May 2025
Our guide, Helen, was delightful and gave interesting information about the artist's life and
the beautiful gardens. The ride was comfortable and on time. A wonderful tour!
16 April 2025
Had a great day with Olga! Shared wonderful details about Paris and Giverny. Very special
experience. She even pointed out a great hat store!
14 April 2025
Monet’s gardens are like stepping into his paintings. One of the most beautiful places I’ve been. We were fortunate enough to be there as the last of the irises were hanging on, the roses were in full bloom and the lily pads had just risen to the surface. Very crowded so try and get there as early as possible but worth it, even if you are sharing with the multitudes. Olga was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and did a good job of helping us get great photos and work around the worst of the crowds. Our favorite wax Vadim, our driver. If the French Presidential detail needs a driver, they should call him. Amazing job in truly insane Paris traffic and never lost his cool. Very very adept at managing other cars, oblivious bikes and pedestrians who weren’t paying attention, construction and morning rush hour in the rain. Bravo to the whole experience!
30 May 2024
We had a wonderful day in Giverny. Our guide Olga was well informed and lively and
took good care of us. Easy drive in a comfortable car. Highly recommended.
29 May 2024
Olga was an AMAZING tour guide she made the ride enjoyable with great facts and photos. She also was an amazing photographer with our iPhone and captured a few photos for us together. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great trip from Paris.
19 May 2024
Perfect trip in every way. Driver and tour guide were perfect!! Very helpful, kind, and
considerate. Would definitely recommend to others.
11 May 2024
Our driver “Rusty” and our guide “Helen” both were excellent. We enjoyed their company,
their conversation - and their expertise.
30 April 2024
We chose a small tour to ensure an intimate and in-depth experience.
Our friendly driver, Roman, collected us from our hotel exactly on time.
Our guide, Valerie, was an absolute delight. She shared her expansive knowledge of France, French History and French art as an introduction to our visit to Monet's house and garden and for later in the day, Versailles and the trials and tribulations of French Royalty.
We enjoyed a fabulous (Bucket List) day. Thank you to Valerie and Roman for a day we won't forget. Merci beaucoup. Michelle and Rudy.
6 October 2023
Claude Monet Gardens and home are just one hour from Paris and so worth visiting. The Gardens are breathtaking and a must to see. Also. his small home is also worth seeing.
Can’t say enough about how beautiful. If you love gardening or just like flowers this is a must!
7 August 2023
This was one of the very best tours we took on our travels in Europe. Our guide was Rustam and he was amazing. He kept me updated on his exact arrival time through WhatsApp which was great. He gave us lots of facts and history along the way. He got us right into Monet’s gardens and the house. He explained so much more that we may have otherwise missed. He gave us time on our own and let us know when and where to meet him for our drive back. We had some lovely treats waiting for us in the mini van once we got back. Overall I give this your and our guide Rustam a solid 5/5 rating. This was a wonderful experience all the way around.
18 May 2022