Paris
9 hours
9:30 AM
18

Highlights

  • Explore the Orsay Museum and Giverny with an expert guide.
  • Enjoy a relaxing, perfectly planned day in Paris & Giverny.
  • Visit Claude Monet's house and stroll through the gardens.
  • See the real-life inspirations for Monet's famous pieces.
  • Take advantage of roundtrip transport from Paris to Giverny.

Tour description

Skip the line at the Musée d'Orsay on an expertly guided tour of its highlights.

Begin your artistic adventure at the breathtaking Musée d’Orsay in the heart of Paris. You’ll head inside just as the museum is opening for the day, sailing past the long lines that are already forming outside and straight into the heart of the Impressionist movement. Marvel at masterpieces by household names like Monet and Van Gogh as your guide, an expert in all things art history, unveils the fascinating stories and hidden details that will help you appreciate each brush stroke even more.

After leaving the museum, you’ll make a quick stop at a bakery for another quintessentially Parisian experience. Choose your favorite pastries and snacks from the delicious array to enjoy as a quick lunch before setting off to Giverny.

Next, it’s time to sit back and relax as you enjoy a comfortable train ride to Giverny, the living inspiration for Impressionism—including many of the paintings you just saw! Along the way, you’ll drink in spectacular views of the peaceful French countryside, setting the stage for your afternoon in the picture-perfect village.

Explore the Giverny home and tranquil gardens of artist Claude Monet.

Your first stop in Giverny is the onetime home of none other than Claude Monet himself. Walk in the legendary painter’s footsteps on a guided tour of his house, seeing his personal spaces and creative sanctuaries with your own eyes. You’ll also explore the enchanting gardens, which served as a backdrop for Monet’s most iconic paintings. You’ll visit at the quietest time of day, allowing you to revel in the unparalleled beauty of the serene landscapes, stroll across the famous Japanese bridge, and take a moment to stop and smell the colorful flowers.

Last but not least, it’s time to explore the verdant streets of the village. After a short introduction from your guide, you’ll have free time to explore Giverny at your own pace, stopping for a cup of coffee at a charming cafe or picking up a gorgeous souvenir from one of the town’s boutiques.

Sit back and relax as we handle all the logistics, including roundtrip train transportation.

By the time you disembark from the train back in Paris, you’ll have gained a much deeper understanding of Impressionism than most will get during their time in France. This immersive experience, from the galleries of the Orsay Museum to the lush landscapes of Giverny, will take you straight to the heart of one of the art world’s most recognizable movements.

Sites visited

  • Musée d’Orsay
  • Parisian bakery
  • Giverny
  • Claude Monet house & gardens

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Scott

Oct 31, 2024

Johnny our guide was amazing Beautiful day with lots of fun and great information.

Ron

Oct 05, 2024

Our tour guide, Jonny was absolutely amazing. He rolled with the punches... The first museum we booked for did not open because of last minute strike. We all discussed and took advantage of the down time to visit another museum till it was time to go to the trains to proceed to our next tour location. Jonny was engaging made everyone comfortable at the sites with his personality and incites. Thank you, Merci beaucoup!!!

Susan

Oct 03, 2024

This was a well organised tour focusing on Monet. We were so lucky to have Karen as our guide. She is an excellent communicator and her enthusiasm was contagious. If this company’s guides are all of this standard we would be happy to go on any tour with them.

Stephen

Sep 26, 2024

Our guide, Manuel, is both a outstanding tour guide, and a wonderful human being.

Damien

Apr 08, 2024

Amazing tour. Manuel our guide was extremely informative, engaging and friendly. Cannot recommend the tour more highly 10/10 Damien Australia

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