Private Giverny and Montmartre Tour with Hotel Pickup
Two iconic French destinations, one seamless private journey through art, gardens, and cobblestone charm.
This private Giverny and Montmartre tour combines two of northern France's most celebrated cultural landmarks into a single, expertly guided full-day experience. Your driver collects you directly from your hotel, removing the need for public transport or complex logistics.
Giverny, a quiet village in Normandy, is where Impressionist painter Claude Monet chose to live and work from 1883 until his death in 1926. The Fondation Claude Monet preserves his former home and the elaborate water garden that inspired his famous water lily series, and visiting them connects you directly to the creative source of one of art history's most influential movements.
Montmartre, Paris's storied hilltop district, offers a completely different but equally compelling atmosphere. Its cobbled lanes, the white-domed Sacre-Coeur Basilica, the historic Place du Tertre, and the remnants of its bohemian artistic past make it a neighbourhood that rewards slow, attentive exploration on foot.
The two destinations complement each other well. One is rural, painterly, and quietly contemplative; the other is urban, lively, and steeped in Parisian street culture. Together they give a visitor a layered understanding of how France has inspired artists across generations.
Tour Highlights
Walk through Monet's famous water garden and flower gardens at the Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny, open from early spring through early November.
Visit Monet's preserved house and learn about his life through an included audio guide that covers his artistic development and time in Giverny.
Reach the top of Montmartre for a panoramic view of Paris from the steps of the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
Follow a walking route through Montmartre that passes the Moulin Rouge, the Wall of Love, Dalida's statue and house, and the historic Lapin Agile cabaret.
Stroll through Place du Tertre, the open-air painters' square at the heart of Montmartre where artists have worked for generations.
Enjoy the convenience of private hotel pickup and drop-off, with all transfers between Paris, Giverny, and Montmartre handled by your dedicated driver.
Pass by the only remaining vineyard in Montmartre, tucked behind narrow streets near the historic Lapin Agile cabaret.
Itinerary
Your driver meets you at your Paris hotel and begins the journey northwest toward Normandy. The drive to Giverny takes approximately 1.5 hours each way, with city traffic accounted for in the schedule.
You spend approximately two hours exploring Monet's house and gardens with an audio guide. The water garden, the Japanese bridge, and the flower beds surrounding the house are all accessible during the visit.
After the visit, your driver returns you to Paris and brings you to the starting point of the Montmartre walking tour at Metro station Blanche, near the Moulin Rouge.
The walk takes you up through market streets and past notable boulangeries to the Wall of Love, then through the neighbourhood via Dalida's former home, La Maison Rose, and the Lapin Agile cabaret.
The route continues to Place du Tertre, the historic painters' square, before ending at the Sacre-Coeur Basilica. From the steps, you have a sweeping view across the rooftops of Paris.
At the conclusion of the Montmartre walk, you may return to your hotel with your driver or descend independently via foot or the funicular, which accepts a standard metro ticket.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
- Round-trip private transport between Paris and Giverny
- Audio guide at Fondation Claude Monet
- Guided walking tour of Montmartre
- All transfers between sites during the tour
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Fondation Claude Monet
- Meals, drinks, and personal snacks
- Funicular ticket at Montmartre (approximately 2 euros, metro ticket accepted)
- Gratuities for driver or guide
Important Information
The Fondation Claude Monet gardens are open from early spring through the first days of November. Visitors planning a trip outside this window should confirm garden access in advance. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for the Montmartre section of the tour.
Reserve Your Private Tour
Secure your place on this private full-day tour combining Giverny and Montmartre. Availability is limited for private departures, so early booking is advisable, especially during spring and summer when the Monet gardens are at their peak.
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