Honfleur Shore Trip: Explore Giverny Gardens & Honfleur with a Guide
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
Requirements
Information required at booking
- Ship departure information
- Ship arrival information
- Shore excursion details
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
Wonderful tour with Anne as our guide in St. Emilion for the day. She was very knowledgeable regarding the wines, the chateaus, phenomenal choices (including the lunch recommendations and wine shops to explore), and the people we met. We visited family owned chateaus with winemakers/owners passionate about making fantastic world class wines for centuries/generations. Our guide was incredible and her English was impeccable. St. Emilion is a stunning UNESCO site. The Mercedes van used for transport was comfortable and spotless. All in all, this wine tour was one of the best I have been on and a great value.
Wonderful tour to St. Emilion with our guide Rodolphe. We were there in early November and it’s the “low/slow” season, so we ended up being the only two people on the tour for the entire day. Rodolphe made it a great day. We visited three different chateaus, spent time in the charming village of St. Emilion before heading back to Bordeaux. I would certainly recommend this tour to others.
I would like to recommend the 4 hour Saint Emilion tour from Bordeaux. The knowledgeable guide Rudolphe first introduced us to the French wine culture with continuous commentary about the terroir, grapes, and the history of grape growing and wine making. Arriving in Saint Emilion he offered a tour of the church with commentary and then some free time to visit the delightful stores and wine shops in town. We then traveled to the Grand Cru Classe estate of Chateau Bellview established in 1642. There we toured the quaint production facilities including the caves which house the storage of the wines. We were able to see the bottles in the library even ones dating back to 1856. After a class on the art of tasting Bordeaux wines we were able to taste several vintages 2020, 2017 and the 2013, of the estate owners wines. The trip came to an end with a game on the way home of guess the aroma during the trip back to Bordeaux which seem to cut the 50 minute ride down to minutes. Over all a 5 star experience.
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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.