French Architecture: Monet & Versailles Day Trip

Experience the beauty of Impressionist art at Monet’s Giverny estate and indulge in the opulence of Versailles on this day trip from Paris. Skip the line and explore the Baroque palace and gardens.

Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palace of Versailles - Begin the day in central Paris, where a comfortable, air-conditioned coach will take you on a short journey to Versailles. Upon arrival, benefit from Skip-the-Line Access and enjoy a fully guided tour of the palace with an expert local guide. Immerse yourself in the world of Louis XIV, the Sun King, as you explore the…
What's Included
  • Self-guided app for the Monet house and gardens (to be downloaded prior to tour)
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
  • Entrance ticket to Monet’s house and gardens
  • Entrance tickets for Versailles Palace and Gardens
  • Round-trip transfer from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
  • Expert, English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the reflective elegance of the Impressionists and the lavish grandeur of the Baroque era in Versailles, all in the relaxing comfort of a private bus trip. Departing from Paris, this day trip takes you to Claude Monet’s lush Giverny estate for a touch of Impressionist charm, followed by a quick access visit to the ostentatious grounds and the…

Location
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion
Place du Général Kœnig
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tanyad762
May 25, 2026
Long day but definitely worth it - I loved being able to tick two things off my bucket list in 1 day. I personally would have loved more time in Giverny as we just got through Monet's home and garden in the allocated time with nothing left to spare to see the rest of the town, which was stunning from what I could see. But it is a long day and there will be others that feel the opposite, so this is just a personal preference. Lili was my guide in Versailles, she was so bubbly and personable. She made the tour fun and shared many stories. I definitely got more out of this trip having her there as a guide than if I was on my own. Anish was our guide for Giverny. As he couldn't come into Monet's garden/home with us, he provide us information about the history behind the site while we were travelling on the bus. It made the bus ride feel quicker. It also allowed for us to move around at our own pace and focus on what interested us the most. He made himself available for questions when he was able.
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Erica
May 22, 2026
Amazing experience - It was incredible Michelle and Pablo were amazing I am here today 5/21 They were the best of the best So knowledgeable and it was an amazing experience from start to finish.
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206sumad
May 21, 2026
Wonderful experience - This was a great trip getting to see two places unlike anything I'd seen before. Nazli was an awesome guide in the Palace of Versailles and she made the experience much more meaningful by explaining the rich history and artwork. Lara was lovely and helped us make the most of our visit at Giverny. I loved learning more about life in France through her stories and chats!
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Sheila
May 21, 2026
Beautiful Place - Excellent excursion! Angela and Dee were very friendly and helpful. Monet’s garden was worth the time.
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Caroline_h
May 20, 2026
Fabulous Tour - We had a wonderful day visiting Monet Garden in Giverny and Versailles. We were short on time so we were fortunate to book this trip before it sold out and as a result we didn’t have to forgo one of these beautiful tours. We flew in the day before and I thought the trip would be easier with some jet lag and it was. Monets garden was lovely as was the village. Versailles was spectacular. We had super friendly and knowledgable tour guides. I’m so happy we booked this tour
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Collin
May 20, 2026
Martha and Juan Pablo are the best!! - Martha was a great tour guide at Versailles. Guided tour guide through the palace of Versailles hitting all the high points. Followed by great instruction and recommendations for the garden (even though you do it alone). 10/10 recommend as we learned a lot and had a great time. Juan Pablo was tour guide for monet garden. Truly a life changing experience seeing the gardens and ponds. While Juan Pablo was not guiding us thru the actual monet house and gardens, he gave us great advice on how to most effectively tackle the grounds. He also gave great commentary to help us better understand the life of Claude Monet. Would recommend as it takes the ease out of arranging travel and everything worked smoothly. Had 5 hours at Versailles and 2.5 hours at Monets house, which was plenty for both. Bus ride was smooth and even had time for a nap between stops as this makes for a very long and busy day. Returned to Paris around 1945. 10/10 recommend!
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Twolinz
May 20, 2026
Awesome adventure - Lawrence and Anish were awesome!
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Anastasiosa582
May 23, 2026
Versailles and Monet house - Overall good experience just would have liked a little more time
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Dallascheryl
May 21, 2026
Versailles tour - The bus was great, short trip and we love Versailles.
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Alexiabn6571rq
May 20, 2026
Good option for guided tours - First, City Wonders was excellent at communication, so I was not confused as to where we were meeting and at what time. I really appreciated that all my transportation and guides were taken care of in one place too. Fist guide: Martha was our tour guide at Versailles, and she was amazing. She kept the tour moving and was engaging and had interesting information to share. Her English was clear as well- so thankful for multi-lingual guides. If I could, I’d request her for a tour in the future. Second guide: Pablo guided our Monet tour and was friendly and informative about Monet, his success and his home. Also, I really appreciated his simple French language tips he shared. So practical and helpful for someone who is at least trying to speak some French while here. (Like me!) The actual tour: The drawback with the full day tour was that it was a bit tiring. I’m 44 years old, and was dragging by the time our time at Versailles was done and it was time to head to Giverny. I would have preferred less time in the Versailles gardens after the guided tour. (Meeting time was 8:30, 30 mins-ish drive to Versailles, then after the actual tour, we had 3 hours to wander the musical gardens and beyond before meeting up to leave for Giverny.) I was done wandering well before that time, even with grabbing lunch. Giverny was lovely, though very crowded, and I think the time there could have been a little shorter too since shops started closing at 6, but we weren’t supposed to leave until 6:30. Overall, a good trip, just could have been shorter.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).