The comparison at a glance
| Offer | Length | Price "from" (read 3 Nov 2026) | What is included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giverny and Versailles guided day trip | 11.5 h | From about $152 | Coach, guided palace visit (about 2 h), garden time, Fondation Monet visit (about 1.5 h); 4.5 out of 5, about 1,570 reviews | Most visitors | See |
| Day trip with lunch | 9 h | About $158 to $207 depending on the page | Transport, lunch, optional audio guide; 4.4 out of 5, about 470 reviews | A shorter day with a meal | See |
| Private round trip with pickup | Not read | Not read | Private transfer with hotel pickup between the two sites; no rating read | Families, photo lovers | See |
What you are really buying
You buy one long day: transport plus entry to two sites. A day by coach takes away the planning, which is the real value, but it leaves little time at each place. Most tours go to Versailles in the morning and to Giverny in the afternoon, and some do the reverse: check the order on the listing. For one site only, see our guides to Versailles from Paris and Giverny from Paris.
Our pick and the others
The guided day trip has more than three times the reviews of the lunch version, and reviewers praise the Versailles guide and the Giverny audio guide. One called it a long day, but well worth it. The lunch version is shorter by about 2.5 hours; the most common complaint is the time at Versailles, where one reviewer waited 1 hour 10 minutes to enter and another had 2 to 3 hours on site. A reviewer who paid for the audio guide said it was not given on arrival. The private options cost much more: price them for your group before deciding.
Which offer to choose?
- First time in both places, normal budget: the guided day trip.
- You want a meal included and a shorter day: the lunch version.
- Family or photo session: a private option.
- Only one of the two sites: choose a single-site tour instead.
- More day trips: see excursions from Paris.
Practical tips
- The entry ticket may not cover the Fountain Show and the Musical Gardens days at Versailles: check the dates on the listing.
- Wear comfortable shoes: Versailles and the Giverny gardens mean a lot of walking.
- Read our Giverny page for Monet's house and gardens.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do Versailles and Giverny in one day?
Yes, with a coach tour of 9 to 11.5 hours. You will see the main parts of both but not everything.
Is lunch included?
Only in the lunch version. On the guided day trip, check the listing before you go.
Is it better to book a tour or go by train?
A tour is simpler; going by train is cheaper if you do one site per day and book entry yourself.
