From Honfleur Cruise Port to Giverny Private Shore Excursion
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit Monet's House & Gardens in Giverny
- Visit the Charming small town of Honfleur
- Wander through the picturesque streets of Honfleur
- Discover local art galleries in Honfleur
- Learn about Impressionism from your guide
Full description
Embark on a private shore excursion from Honfleur Cruise Port to Giverny and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Monet. You'll stroll through his breathtaking gardens and explore his charming home, experiencing firsthand the beauty that inspired his masterpieces.
With an English-speaking driver or guide, this small group tour caters to your needs, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle allows for a relaxed journey, and you can even customize your itinerary. Visit the picturesque town of Honfleur on your way, making this day a perfect blend of art and charm.
Private Escape from Honfleur to Monet’s World
Embark on a private shore excursion from Honfleur Cruise Port to Giverny and step into the luminous world of Claude Monet. Travel in a premium air‑conditioned vehicle with your English‑speaking driver or driver‑guide, enjoying a relaxed journey through the Normandy countryside as you head toward the painter’s beloved village.
Monet’s House and Iconic Gardens
In Giverny, wander through Monet’s house and gardens at your own pace, from the flower‑filled paths to the famous water‑lily pond and Japanese bridge that inspired his masterpieces. As you explore, your guide shares engaging stories about Monet’s life, his artistic vision, and the landscapes that shaped Impressionism, making every view feel like stepping into a painting.
Charming Honfleur Harbor Stop
Your day also includes time in the picturesque harbor town of Honfleur, where colorful façades, bobbing boats, and cobbled lanes offer a perfect setting for a gentle walk, photos, or a café break. With a small group limited to just eight participants, the atmosphere stays intimate and flexible, so your questions, pace, and interests guide the experience.
Customizable, Worry‑Free Shore Day
The itinerary is fully customizable: linger longer in the gardens, add a museum or extra Honfleur stroll, or build in time for a leisurely lunch. Pre‑booking your Giverny tickets through us keeps the day smooth and stress‑free, and round‑trip pickup and drop‑off at the Honfleur Cruise Terminal ensure a worry‑free return to your ship after an inspiring eight‑hour journey through art, history, and Normandy’s landscapes.
Included / Excluded
- Pick up and drop off at Honfleur Cruise Terminal
- Services of English speaking driver/guide
- Private tour limited to 8 persons
- Transportation in Premium A/C vehicle
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Pickup at Honfleur Cruise Port
Meet your English‑speaking driver right at the Honfleur Cruise Terminal and settle into your premium air‑conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive through Normandy toward Monet’s village of Giverny.
Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny
Arrive in Giverny and step straight into Claude Monet’s world as you explore his colorful house, studio, and the famous water‑lily ponds and flower gardens that inspired his masterpieces, with time to wander and take photos at your own pace.
Meeting point
Start Location
Honfleur Cruise Terminal
Terminal croisière de Honfleur, Grand Port Maritime de Rouen, Honfleur, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
- Extras can be pre-paid during booking process
- Price is per group, not per person.
- English speaking tour, other languages on request.
Know before you go
- Driver will be waiting for you at Cruise Ship terminal exit with a sign
- Small group, personalized experience
- 8 hour Private Giverny & Honfleur Tour from Honfleur Cruise Port
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour guide was fantastic and the explanations were excellent. Baynac is super pretty and boat tour is relax.
Our tour of Chambord and Chenonceau Chateaus with Flore was great. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour so we had Flore all to ourselves. The pick up location was very easy - right in front of the Tours Information Centre. We felt we had just the right amount of time to spend at each chateau. Flore also took us to Amboise for lunch and showed us lots of restaurant options in a beautiful part of the town. Flore was very engaging and friendly and was happy to answer my many questions. I felt that we got so much more value from having a guide. There’s so many details we would have missed if we had gone to these places on our own. Thankyou Flore for a wonderful day out in the Loire Valley.
Fantastic day trip. Pascal was awesome.
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Additional information
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This shore excursion is perfect for cruise passengers who love art, gardens, and charming towns and prefer a gentle, culture‑focused day rather than a rushed city tour. It’s ideal for art and photography lovers, couples, and friends or families who want to walk through Monet’s world in Giverny and enjoy the picture‑perfect harbor of Honfleur at a relaxed pace. With a small group limited to about eight travelers and private transport from the Honfleur Cruise Port, it especially suits guests who value comfort, flexibility, and personal attention, with time to explore, ask questions, and soak up Normandy’s atmosphere without crowds or stress.