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Top 3 Versailles and Giverny Tours (2026)

We compared 3 Versailles and Giverny tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 3, each priced by the option we would book.

You can visit Giverny and Versailles in one day on Blue Fox Travel's 9 hours trip, with up to 8 people. This suits you if you want minivan transport and an independent Palace visit.

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Versailles and Giverny tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris€2509 hUp to 8 peopleEnglish4.8 (297)
Versailles and Giverny Tour Hotel Pickup€2499 hGroupEnglish4.6 (44)
Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris€6889 hPrivateEnglish, French, Russian, Spanish4.9 (79)

Prices in euros per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of the named option, read . The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.

01 · Shared minivan and independent Palace

Versailles Timed Entrance Ticket and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Monet's home and gardens come before Versailles on this 9 hours day. Your minivan group has up to 8 people. This route works if you want to explore the Palace independently after Giverny.

The tour costs from €250 per person with Palace and Monet admission plus minivan transport. Today's standard Passport for Versailles alone is €25.

The catch: The Palace visit is independent. Food costs extra.

9 hUp to 8 peopleGuide: English★ 4.8 (297)

from €250 per adult

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02 · Palace guiding with Paris pickup

Versailles and Giverny Tour Hotel Pickup

For a shared Palace visit with Paris hotel pickup, allow 9 hours. Versailles comes before Monet's house and gardens. If Palace explanations matter, a guide accompanies you through the rooms.

Palace and Monet admission with return hotel transport costs from €249 per person. The Passport for Versailles alone costs €25 today at the standard rate.

The catch: Pickup covers selected Paris districts and the vehicle cannot carry wheelchairs.

9 hGroupGuide: English★ 4.6 (44)

from €249 per adult

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03 · Private guide with Paris transport

Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris

Your personal guide starts inside Versailles before visiting Monet's home and gardens. The 9 hours day is private for your party. Private transport suits your party if you want to travel without a shared group.

The tour costs from €688 per person with Palace and Monet admission plus private return transport. Today's standard Passport is €25 for Versailles alone.

The catch: The route leaves out Trianon. Lunch costs extra.

9 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (79)

from €688 per adult

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Know before you go

Versailles Palace opening hours

The Palace of Versailles opens at 9:00 on open days. Last entry is 16:45 in low season or 17:45 in high season.

Versailles Monday closure

If you visit Versailles on Mondays, the Palace and Trianon are closed. Choose another day if your combined trip includes the Palace rooms.

Palace entry and security

The Palace requires a booked time slot, including for free admission. A reserved entry can still involve waiting at security.

Versailles Passport prices

Today's standard Passport costs €25; see Versailles tickets and Passport prices. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 for the same Versailles admission coverage.

Palace to Trianon travel

The Grand Trianon is 30 minutes on foot from the Palace or about 20 minutes by little train. That travel takes time from a combined day if Trianon is part of the plan.

Paris to Versailles roadworks

The A13 closure towards Versailles runs from 16 November 2026 to 31 August 2027. The Palace recommends public transport during the roadworks; see how to get to Versailles from Paris.

Questions about Versailles and Giverny tours

Can you do Versailles and Giverny in a day?

Yes, Blue Fox Travel combines Versailles and Giverny in 9 hours. The tour includes timed Palace entry and admission to Monet's home and gardens. The Palace visit is independent. The other compared tours include live Palace guiding. Keep the day free for the combined route.

What is the best Versailles and Giverny tour from Paris?

Blue Fox Travel suits you if you want a shared minivan trip and an independent Palace visit. The group has up to 8 people. Choose Parismatic Tour if you want a private guide inside Versailles. Allow 9 hours for that private day, with lunch paid separately.

Can I book a private tour of Versailles and Giverny?

Yes, Parismatic Tour offers a private Versailles and Giverny day lasting 9 hours. Your party has its own guide and private return transport from Paris. Palace admission and Monet's home and gardens are included. Lunch costs extra. Choose a Versailles-only visit if you want to include Trianon in your day.

Which Versailles and Giverny tour has a small group?

Blue Fox Travel takes up to 8 people by minivan on its 9 hours day from Paris. A driver-guide accompanies the trip. Your Palace visit is independent. For live Palace guiding, the hotel-pickup tour is an alternative. Its Palace group limit needs checking before payment.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

Today's standard Passport costs €25. EEA residents or nationals pay €22. The Passport covers Versailles and does not include Monet's home. The combined tours include Palace and Monet admission with transport between the visits. Check your tour's coverage before adding a separate Passport to your booking.

What does a Versailles Passport ticket include?

The Passport covers timed Palace entry and the Estate of Trianon. The Gardens and temporary exhibitions are included. Daytime garden shows are covered on high-season show days. A combined Giverny tour has its own route, so estate admission does not mean you have time to visit every part.

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