- Guide Gratuity
- Food and drinks purchased at the market
Private Monet Gardens & Giverny Bike Tour with Market Picnic Stop
Your adventure begins with a private bus ride from Paris to Vernon, offering stunning views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll explore a vibrant local farmer’s market, where you can select fresh, delicious items for a picturesque picnic by the Seine. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing bike ride along a scenic 5-kilometer path, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields, leading you to Claude Monet’s enchanting home and gardens in Giverny.
With exclusive skip-the-line access, your guide will enrich your visit with fascinating tales about Monet’s life and the birth of Impressionism. Stroll through his vibrant gardens, cross the iconic Japanese Bridge, and admire the water lilies that inspired some of his most famous works. Explore Monet’s house, preserved as it was during his lifetime, and discover the magic that fueled his artistic genius.
If you have children or infants in your group, we’re happy to provide child bikes, baby seats, trailers, or tandems at no extra charge.
About this activity
- Duration 8.5 hours
- Availability Wednesdays & Saturdays
- Languages English
- Departure Point 24 Rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
- Cancellations less than 7 days prior to tour start time are not eligible for a refund/may be subject to cancellation fees
Experience
Highlights
- Monet’s House and Gardens
- Iconic Japanese Bridge and Water Lilies
- Picnic by the Seine
- Personalized Guide
- Explore the Historic Hotel Baudy
Full Description
Your adventure begins with a private bus ride from Paris to Vernon, offering stunning views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll explore a vibrant local farmer’s market, where you can select fresh, delicious items for a picturesque picnic by the Seine. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing bike ride along a scenic 5-kilometer path, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields, leading you to Claude Monet’s enchanting home and gardens in Giverny.
With exclusive skip-the-line access, your guide will enrich your visit with fascinating tales about Monet’s life and the birth of Impressionism. Stroll through his vibrant gardens, cross the iconic Japanese Bridge, and admire the water lilies that inspired some of his most famous works. Explore Monet’s house, preserved as it was during his lifetime, and discover the magic that fueled his artistic genius.
If you have children or infants in your group, we’re happy to provide child bikes, baby seats, trailers, or tandems at no extra charge. Simply let us know in the “Comments” section during checkout so we can prepare for your visit.Monet’s House and Gardens
Includes
- Dedicated private tour guide
- Bike and helmet
- Entry to Monet’s House and Gardens (with skip-the-line access)
- Roundtrip private transportation from Paris
Prepare for the activity
Meeting Point
Your Private Tour meets at our office, located at 24 Rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris. The closest métro stop is Dupleix (line 6).
Important Information
- When reserving, please select one ‘Base Price’ then the number of adults in your group. One base price is required for all groups to privatize the tour and ensure a personal guide just for your group. If your group is larger than 16 guests, please contact us.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
- Please note that afternoon departures do not include a stop at the café, and we recommend eating lunch prior to your tour.
- All of our tours operate rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos for sale in our office.
- All participants over 12 years of age must be able to ride a bike.
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
- Booking for children? Review our bike options here to help you reserve the correct equipment. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
- Tandems must be reserved and are for children less than 70lbs/32kg
- Trailers must be reserved and have a 2 child capacity with a combined maximum weight limit of 88lbs/40kg.
- Babyseats must be reserved and have a maximum weight limit of 48lbs/22kg.
- All participants over 12 years of age must be able to ride a bike
- Due to the nature of guide scheduling for private tours, cancellations or rescheduling requests must be done at least 7 days in advance of the activity start time to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to tour start time are not eligible for a refund/may be subject to cancellation fees. Rescheduling is subject to availability and fare difference may apply. Please contact [email protected] to make changes or cancel your reservationPlease note: If you have rescheduled your booking for a later date, we must receive your cancellation request 7 days before your original travel date. If you have rescheduled for an earlier date, the 7 day cancellation window applies to your new travel date.
