Private Trip to Giverny and Seine River Cruise with Hotel Pick-Up
Discover Monet's legendary gardens and glide along Paris' most iconic waterway in one unforgettable private day.
This private Giverny and Seine River cruise tour combines two of the most rewarding experiences available from Paris, giving you the intimacy of a personal driver and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Your day begins with a hotel pick-up from the heart of Paris. Your expert private driver will escort you first to the Seine River pier, where you will board a one-hour boat cruise with onboard commentary available in 14 languages. The cruise departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passes landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, the Musee d'Orsay, Invalides, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris.
After the cruise, your driver continues toward the small village of Giverny, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Paris. This is where the Impressionist painter Claude Monet made his home for decades and where he created the gardens that inspired some of the most recognized paintings in art history. From early spring through the first days of November, the gardens burst with layered colors and carefully arranged plantings.
Inside the property, you will visit Monet's restored house and walk through the water garden, including the famous Japanese bridge and the lily pond. An audio guide accompanies your visit, offering context about Monet's life, his artistic process, and the specific role each part of the garden played in his work. After your time in Giverny, your driver returns you directly to your hotel in Paris.
Tour Highlights
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off included throughout the full day.
One-hour Seine River cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower with multilingual recorded commentary.
Guided visit to Claude Monet's house and the celebrated gardens in Giverny.
Audio guide included at Giverny to enrich your understanding of Monet's life and Impressionist legacy.
Pass by Paris landmarks including Notre Dame, Musee d'Orsay, and Invalides during the cruise.
Learn why Giverny's gardens became the direct visual source for Monet's famous Water Lilies series.
Fully private experience with no shared group coach, giving you flexibility and comfort.
Itinerary
Your private driver meets you at your hotel lobby in Paris. Transfer time to the Seine pier takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on city traffic.
You board independently at the pier near the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour boat ride along the Seine. The onboard recorded commentary covers the city's most prominent riverside monuments in 14 languages.
Your driver collects you after the cruise and heads northwest out of Paris toward the village of Giverny. The journey takes roughly 80 to 90 minutes under normal road conditions.
Explore Claude Monet's restored home and the surrounding gardens with an audio guide. Walk through the flower garden, the water garden, and across the Japanese bridge over the lily pond.
Your driver takes you back to Paris after the visit. The return journey follows the same route and takes approximately the same amount of time as the outward drive.
Your driver returns you directly to your Paris hotel, completing the full-day private excursion. Total time in city traffic, including pick-up and drop-off, is approximately one hour.
What Is Included
Included
- Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in Paris
- Private transportation for the full day with professional driver
- One-hour Seine River cruise ticket with onboard commentary
- Entry ticket to Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny
- Audio guide at Giverny
- All transportation between stops
Not Included
- Meals and beverages
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Gratuities for the driver (optional)
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Monet's gardens in Giverny are open from early spring through early November. Visiting outside this period means the gardens may be closed. Please verify the garden's seasonal opening schedule before booking for late autumn or winter travel dates.
Reserve Your Private Giverny and Seine Cruise Tour
Secure your place on this private full-day excursion combining the Seine River and Giverny. Hotel pick-up included, with a dedicated driver for your group throughout the day.
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