Day Trips

From Paris: Palace of Versailles & Giverny Gardens Guided Tour

Name: From Paris: Palace of Versailles & Giverny Gardens Guided Tour
Start: 2025-04-06T08:15:00
End: 2025-04-06T18:15:00
Location: Paris

Hall of Mirrors, Versailles Palace, ornate chandeliers, reflective mirrors, Paris, France.

Palace of Versailles with musical fountain and garden view in France.

Visitors exploring Giverny Garden with guide in France.

Board an AC coach from Paris, for a guided tour of Giverny Gardens & the Palace of Versailles.

Giverny Gardens was the primary source of inspiration for Monet's artworks, especially his popular Water Lilies series.

Enjoy full access to the Versailles Palace, including the royal's private retreats at the Trianon Estate and the mesmerizing fountain/musical shows in the Gardens, from April to October.

Choose between a small-group guided tour (of 8 or less) for an intimate experience or a sizable group (of 20 or less), which are budget-friendly.

Option for lunch upgrade is included with both group sizes.

Full-day tour of Giverny Gardens & Versailles Palace

Roundtrip transfers in an AC coach from Paris

Expert-English speaking guide

Priority access to Monet's house & gardens

3-course lunch, drinks included (as per the option selected) (check menu here)

Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens

Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) (as per the option selected)

Small group of 8/15 (as per the option selected)

Guided tour inside Monet's house

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Diane
5/5
Sep, 2024
Comfortable coach, well organised tour with clear instructions from Headout. Particularly LOVED our guide Severine at the Palace of Versailles. Swooned when I walked through MONET'S garden and house. Giverney is a gorgeous village.
Yana
3/5
Aug, 2024
The tour itself and our guide were great. Good to have an option to visit as many places as possible if you're traveling for a short period of time. I would like to stay longer in Versailles though. Thecritical thing about the tour is that I had confusing information about 2 mewting points in my ticket. 2 agents from Headout confirmed the one that apparently was weong. Due to the Olympics, it was changed. But I connected with ith the tour organizers and ended up to the right direction. Otherwise I could miss the experience. It would be frustrating.
Gemma
5/5
May, 2024
It was great to find a tour that included two key sites in one day trip. Many available are one or the other and when you are travelling you often have limited time so finding a way to put them both together definitely was a highlight. Both tours were run by different tour guides, and the tour at the palace of Versailles was run by such an expert in the field it was fantastic to have someone so passionate showing us around. Tips for anyone taking this tour: - if you want to save money you can bring a packed lunch pretty easily as there is no designated meal time. That's at your own discretion - it starts early and we don't stop for your own time until midday so definitely eat breakfast beforehand or bring snacks - Monets house was packed so do that first before you even look at the gardens otherwise you may miss out - bring a hat if it is spring or summer especially - there is water available to purchase but bring your own - the location they drop you off afterwards is different to pickup and they didn't give us that location. It made it a little harder for us to return to our hotel after as it was further away and we didn't know. Not a deal breaker but don't plan anything afterwards to give you extra time to travel at the end
Ilya
5/5
Apr, 2024
Everything, including The tour guide, and bus driver. The tour was extremely well organized and we were well informed about the whole process beginning with directions to the place he group met and who we met. Thank you.
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Getting Started

Board an air-conditioned coach from Paris for a full-day guided tour of Giverny Gardens and the Palace of Versailles. Depending on your preference, choose between a small-group tour (8 or less) for an intimate experience or a larger group (20 or less) for a budget-friendly option.

Arrival & Entrance Information

Upon arrival, your guide will handle ticket validation, ensuring a seamless entry. Security checks are mandatory at both sites, so keep your ID handy. Timed entry to Versailles allows for smooth access without long waits.

What to Expect

Giverny Gardens

Step into the world of Claude Monet as you explore the lush gardens that inspired his famous Water Lilies series.

Japanese Bridge & Water Lily Pond – Walk through Monet’s dreamlike setting, brought to life in his iconic paintings.

Clos Normand Flower Garden – A vibrant display of seasonal blooms, arranged like a living painting.

Monet’s House (self-guided) – See his preserved living quarters, art collection, and personal belongings.

Palace of Versailles

Enjoy full access to the opulent palace and its sprawling grounds, including the royals' private retreats.

Hall of Mirrors – A dazzling gallery lined with 357 mirrors, reflecting the grandeur of Versailles.

Royal Apartments – Explore the lavish chambers of French kings and queens.

Trianon Estate – Discover the secluded retreats of the royal family, away from courtly life.

Gardens & Fountain Shows (Apr-Oct) – Experience choreographed water displays set to Baroque music.

Additional Perks

Option to upgrade your experience with a delicious lunch.

Enjoy round-trip transfers from Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach.

What's not allowed

Versailles Palace:

Animals in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.

Weapons and sharp objects.

Accessibility

Versailles Palace:

Guide dogs are allowed upon presentation of proof.

Toilet facilities around the palace.

Restaurants are accessible.

Additional information

Giverny Gardens:

Inside Monet’s house, guided tours are not permitted due to the lack of space; explore on your own.

Versailles Palace:

From July 2 to September 8, early opening at 10am.

You may experience some waiting time at the security check at the entrance of the Estate

Pick up an Estate of Trianon leaflet for free at the entrance.

To make the most of your visit—the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from noon, the Gallery of Coaches, and The Royal Tennis Court at 12:30pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.