★★★★★
The coach half day from Porte Maillot
The commentary on the coach set the scene on the way out, and Giverny was as busy as expected.
Tracy F. · September 2026
Giverny Tour Reviews
What travellers wrote after a coach half day from Porte Maillot, a minivan of eight with a guide in the gardens, a private day with an art historian, or a long day that added Versailles or Van Gogh. Comparing Giverny guided tours? The operators’ own ratings and fares sit side by side below.
What travellers said, by the kind of day
These are travellers’ own accounts, each tagged with the tour it belongs to and grouped by what else filled the day. Most are five stars, but the low scores are here too: a driver who stayed in the car, a van where your stop came last, a coach toilet nobody wanted, a guide who said little on the way out.
Giverny on its own
★★★★★
The coach half day from Porte Maillot
Anyone who loves plants will enjoy it. Monet's story was interesting, but the house and its gardens made the day.
Brian M. · September 2026
★★★★★
The coach half day from Porte Maillot
A beautiful day for the house and gardens, though you would want more time to take in the museum as well.
Anna M. · September 2026
★★★★☆
The coach half day from Porte Maillot
A good overview of where Monet lived and a very comfortable coach, but not enough time to take everything in. Being free to choose where to go was a plus.
Cecilia F. · September 2026
★★★☆☆
The coach half day from Porte Maillot
The toilet on the coach smelled so bad on the way back that many moved upstairs to get away from it.
Shawn W. · September 2026
★★★★★
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
The gardens were even more special in person than in the pictures, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly and kept the visit relaxed.
Marlene G. · September 2026
★★★★★
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
A small group in a minivan made the trip quick and easy, and the gardens in the afternoon light were lovely.
Nina C. · September 2026
★★★★★
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
Take the early departure and you are back in Paris with the afternoon free.
Barbara R. · September 2026
★★★★★
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
Just enough information, and a guide who worked around the crowds on a very busy day.
Ronald Z. · September 2026
★★★☆☆
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
Little from the guide, and the group was on its own through the house and gardens. Worse, the driving was far too fast.
MaryJanelle M. · September 2026
★★☆☆☆
The small-group half day from avenue de Wagram
A single traveller at a 7:45 am start, left waiting while two full vans of couples went first. Not for odd-numbered parties.
Kenneth W. · September 2026
★★★★★
The private day with an art historian
Getting past the queue was worth it on a weekend morning, with a first-rate guide.
June B. · April 2026
★★★★★
The private day with an art historian
A relaxed day with plenty of time, and a guide who knew Monet's work in depth.
Carole M. · September 2026
★★★★★
The private day with an art historian
A small party suits the tight spaces of the house and gardens, and the guide answered every question with good humour.
Joseph S. · October 2025
★★★★☆
The private day with an art historian
A lovely afternoon in the first week of October, though earlier in the season is probably better.
Nancy D. · October 2025
★★★☆☆
The private day with an art historian
Expected a guided visit, but the driver-guide did not come round the gardens: some facts in the car and a few minutes on site. Transport alone would have cost less.
Rosanna M. · April 2025
★★★★★
The Giverny half day by minibus
A long-held wish to see the gardens, with plenty of time there and a stop at Monet's grave afterwards.
Kallie · New Zealand · September 2026
★★★★★
The Giverny half day by minibus
Only four in the minivan, a funny guide, and a lesson in French driving on the way round the Arc de Triomphe.
Bruce · Australia · August 2026
★★★★★
The private half day from Paris
Prompt and knowledgeable, eased through the gardens to the best spots for photographs, with time left for breakfast by the Seine.
Cary C. · July 2024
★★★★★
The private half day from Paris
Had done Giverny by train before; the private day was fully worth the difference.
Gillian L. · September 2023
★★★★★
The small-group day with hotel pickup
Expensive, but Giverny is a long way from Paris and this takes the time and the fuss out of it.
Mark L. · September 2026
★☆☆☆☆
The small-group day with hotel pickup
Sold as a guided tour, but the friendly driver had never been and was told to wait in the car. Nobody knew where to go.
stacey r. · July 2025
★★★★★
The private guide for the house and garden
A charming guide who shared freely and answered every question with ease.
Stosh O. · September 2025
★★★★★
The very small group from Paris
A beautiful place and an interesting man, brought to life by an excellent guide.
Phyllis B. · May 2025
★★★★★
The very small group from Paris
Everything ran smoothly, the weather held, and there was plenty of time to see it all.
frances l. · October 2024
★★★★★
The minivan of eight, gardens on your own
A family of three with a teenager, and a favourite of their Paris stay. Take the morning tour to beat the crowds.
Susan G. · July 2026
★★★★☆
The minivan of eight, gardens on your own
A good introduction on the way, the pond well worth it, but the house underwhelming, and they did not need the full two hours.
Becky S. · June 2026
★★☆☆☆
The minivan of eight, gardens on your own
Giverny itself is a must, but the van was full and their stop came last on the pickup round, which undid the point of paying more.
Lawrence M. · September 2026
★★★★☆
The private walk through the house and gardens
Very crowded with school trips, so go as early as you can. A pleasant guide, but hard to hear.
Beth S. · June 2026
★★★★★
The private walk through the house and gardens
An informed, engaging guide round the gardens and the house.
David L. · June 2025
★★★★★
The private half day with hotel pickup
A rainy half day that the rain did not spoil, with a guide who shaped it to the party's interests and got them to the next plan on time.
Kristin C. · May 2026
★★★★★
The private half day with hotel pickup
Lots of people there on a warm day, but no delays getting through.
Glenn M. · August 2026
★★★☆☆
The half day with a private driver
The house and gardens were spectacular, but the guide was in a hurry to get back after traffic slowed the drive out.
Dave G. · September 2024
★★★★★
The half day with a private driver
A second visit for one of the party, and still plenty new to learn, with clear messages before the day.
JonSouza · September 2024
★★★★☆
The bike day with a picnic
A fun day, but the ride is only a small part of it. Giverny was busy, so choose another tour if you want a guide inside or fewer people.
Linda F. · June 2025
★★★★★
The bike day with a picnic
Vernon, the market and the picnic by the river were the surprise of the day.
Jennifer S. · April 2026
★★★★★
The bike day with a picnic
Informative and engaging, with plenty of time to explore Giverny.
Monica W. · May 2026
Giverny and Versailles
★★★★★
The Giverny and Versailles coach day
A longer day than expected, and a lovely one: the guided palace tour, then free time in the Versailles gardens and in Giverny.
Janelle · Canada · September 2026
★★★★★
The Giverny and Versailles coach day
Would have preferred a live guide in Giverny: the audio app was fiddly to download and connect. The garden itself was wonderful.
Karrie · United States · September 2026
★★★★★
The Giverny and Versailles coach day
A long day, out at 8:30 am and back about 7:30 pm, with a lot of walking. Worth it for both the palace and the gardens.
Elizabeth Z. · August 2026
★★★★☆
The Giverny and Versailles coach day
Would cut half an hour or more from the Versailles gardens to have longer in Giverny, and the talk on the coach left little room for a nap.
Sira D. · August 2026
★★★★★
The private Giverny and Versailles day
Collected promptly from the hotel, with an art historian who pointed out details easily missed, and the fountains set to music at Versailles.
Anna L. · June 2023
★★☆☆☆
The private Giverny and Versailles day
Beautiful places and a good lunch, spoiled by a guide whose comments to the family were rude.
Kena G. · June 2019
★★★★★
The Giverny and Versailles day with lunch
The countryside outside Paris, a guide who knew both places, and a good lunch in a small village.
Victoria P. · April 2026
★★★★☆
The Giverny and Versailles day with lunch
Only two on the day, and the garden and house were the unexpected highlight.
Carolyn M. · September 2025
★★★☆☆
The Giverny and Versailles day with lunch
Both places were superb, but the guide said very little on the drive to Giverny beyond the logistics.
Ave G. · June 2026
★★★★☆
The private Versailles and Giverny day
A good driver who knew who to ask to make things easier for reduced mobility, and who left time for photographs in the garden.
Susan R. · September 2026
★★★★☆
The private Versailles and Giverny day
Private is the way to go, but the guide could have given more history about the places.
Lorraine W. · September 2026
★★★★★
The private Versailles and Giverny day
Everything worked, even with small children.
Daniel B. · July 2026
★★★★☆
The Versailles timed ticket and Giverny day
In Giverny, head for the house first, then the pond, because the house queue builds fast. Save the guide's number for Versailles.
Julie C. · May 2026
★★★★★
The Versailles timed ticket and Giverny day
A guide who knew both places well and made the day enjoyable.
Karen G. · July 2026
★★★★★
The Versailles timed ticket and Giverny day
In Giverny early enough to stand on the bridge and get into the house before the crowds.
Grace P. · May 2026
★★★★★
The private Versailles and Giverny day with lunch
An excellent guide to both places, and a delicious lunch.
Braden D. · July 2026
★★★☆☆
The private Versailles and Giverny day with lunch
A private guide and car were good to have, but lunch was poor and the pickup messages could have been clearer.
Susanne L. · October 2023
Giverny with Auvers-sur-Oise, or from Le Havre
★★★★☆
The Giverny and Van Gogh day
Arrived early, waited about 15 minutes for the gardens to open and went in first, with quiet time before the crowds.
Samuel B. · May 2026
★★★★★
The Giverny and Van Gogh day
For anyone drawn to the lives of Monet and Van Gogh, a day to do, with a punctual and friendly guide.
Joseph H. · July 2026
★★★★★
The shore day from Le Havre
The gardens were at their peak, and Honfleur, the second stop, was just as pretty.
Carole A. · August 2016
★★★★★
The shore day from Le Havre
Picked up promptly from the ship, with a guide patient with an 8-year-old and quick to point out what a child would enjoy.
Mark M. · July 2017
★★★★★
The private Giverny and Auvers day
Arriving early at the gardens and the house, before the crowds, made the day. It paired well with Monet's paintings in the Paris museums afterwards.
Michael M. · April 2024
★★★★☆
The private Giverny and Auvers day
A party of nine could not always hear the guide; a set of earpieces would have helped.
Caroline H. · May 2025
★★★★★
The small-group Monet and Van Gogh day
Advice on where to spend the time in Monet's garden before it filled up, and the right amount of information.
Kathryn · Australia · May 2026
★★★★★
The small-group Monet and Van Gogh day
Only three on the day: a walk through the village to the church and the grave, the gardens, then Auvers.
Benett · United States · August 2026
What travellers keep saying
Go early, and see the house first
The advice comes up again and again. Travellers who were at the gate for the 10 am opening had the pond almost to themselves, and the queue for the house builds quickly, so they went in there first.
A guide in the gardens is not a given
The warmest reviews are about a guide who walked the paths with the group. The disappointed ones booked a guided day and found the guide waiting in the car, or an app in place of a person. Every card here says which.
Time on the ground is the measure
On the coach half day several travellers wished for longer. On the long days that add Versailles, some would trade time in the palace gardens for more time in Giverny.
It is busy, whatever you book
School trips in June, busy weekends all season: the gardens are crowded in the middle of the day. Small groups and private guides help you move around the crowd, not away from it.
What stands where, from the flower garden to the water garden and the Clos Normand’s arches, is set out in Monet’s house and gardens, part by part.
Operator ratings and review counts
These figures are the operators’ own, published on their booking pages and shown as they stand. They belong to the operators, not to us.
| Tour | Where it starts | What the fare buys | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giverny Monet’s Home and Gardens Half Day Tour from Paris | Paris: Porte Maillot | Monet ticket and app | 4.7 | 3,169 | From $80 per person |
| Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris | Paris: avenue de Wagram | Monet ticket in the fare | 4.8 | 1,973 | From $150 per person |
| From Paris: Giverny and Versailles Palace Guided Day Trip | Paris: Porte Maillot | Monet and Versailles tickets | 4.5 | 1,549 | From $158 per person |
| Giverny Monet's Home & Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris | Paris: Porte Maillot | Monet and Versailles tickets | 4.6 | 1,085 | From $161 per person |
| From Paris: Guided Day Trip to Monet's Garden in Giverny | Paris: avenue de Wagram | Monet ticket in the fare | 4.7 | 881 | From $147 per person |
| Giverny Small-Group Minivan with Hotel Pickup or Meeting Point | Western Paris hotel or a meeting point | Monet ticket in the fare | 4.7 | 751 | From $156 per person (minimum 2) |
| From Paris: Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Picnic Stop | Paris: rue Edgar Faure, 15e | Bike, helmet and transfer | 4.7 | 541 | From $138 per person |
| Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris | Paris: avenue de Villiers | All entrance fees | 4.9 | 427 | From $255 per person |
| Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris | Paris: avenue des Ternes | Monet, Versailles and Trianon | 4.8 | 292 | From $290 per person |
| Giverny's House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris | Paris: near École Militaire | Lunch with drinks | 4.8 | 229 | From $371 per person |
| Small-Group Giverny and Van Gogh's Room in Auvers from Paris | Paris: avenue de Villiers | Monet and Van Gogh tickets | 4.9 | 208 | From $250 per person |
| Monet's Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris | Paris hotel pickup, or meet at the house | Monet house ticket | 4.7 | 159 | From $499 per person |
| Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris | Paris hotel, Versailles or Giverny | Visits on the itinerary | 4.9 | 76 | From $798 per person |
| Monet’s House & Gardens Giverny Small Group Tour from Paris | Paris hotel or a meeting point | Monet ticket in the fare | 4.7 | 59 | From $255 per person (minimum 2) |
| Versailles Palace & Giverny Private Tour with Lunch&Hotel Pick-up | Paris hotel or Versailles | Lunch in the fare | 4.9 | 55 | From $870 per person |
| From Paris, Monet’s Enchanted Giverny Tour in very small group | Paris: rue Mirabeau, 16e | Monet ticket in the fare | 4.9 | 36 | From $230 per person |
| Giverny Half-Day Guided Tour from Paris | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Pre-booked entry | 5.0 | 23 | From $440 per person (minimum 2) |
| Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Priority admission | 4.8 | 22 | From $575 per person (minimum 2) |
| Le Havre Shore Excursion : Private Tour Giverny & Honfleur | Le Havre: the cruise port | Back before the ship sails | 5.0 | 19 | From $774 per person |
| Giverny and Versailles Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Visits on the itinerary | 4.7 | 13 | From $928 per person |
| Private Tour From Paris to Giverny Claude Monet's Gardens | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Visit on the itinerary | 5.0 | 9 | From $461 per person |
| Giverny Half-Day Trip from Paris with Private Driver | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Monet ticket extra | 4.8 | 9 | From $392 per person |
| Giverny: Monet's House & Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour | Giverny: the house entrance | Entrance tickets | 4.9 | 7 | From $318 per person |
| Giverny Private Tour: Monet's House & Garden | Pickup at your Paris hotel | Monet ticket in the fare | 5.0 | 6 | From $1,275 per person |
A tour with thousands of reviews and one with a handful are not a verdict on each other. The gap is mostly how many people each carries: a coach fills most days, a private car takes one party. Every price here is per person, and a few need at least two travellers on the booking.
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