Montmartre Tour with a Montmartre Guide

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Duration 02h00
Group Tour
Group Size
8 max
Refund up to 48 hours
127 reviews

Highlights

As one of the true must-see neighborhoods of Paris, Montmartre offers a romantic glimpse into an era when raucous cabarets, bohemian soirées, and unbridled creativity were the norm. We’ll transport you back to those days by revealing things like the naughty origins of the Moulin Rouge, the majesty of the Sacré Coeur Basilica, and the secluded addresses of the Impressionists that added such mythos to this district.

During your 2-hour small group tour of this “village within a city”, you’ll also track down great food locales, tiny trendy boutiques, and a bird’s-eye view of Paris that you’ve got to see to believe!

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Why you'll love this

Discover the enchanting village of Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur

Take a walk in the footsteps of Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir & more

Relive the golden era of cabarets in front of the Moulin Rouge

Cobblestone streets, leafy public squares, stunning views from the hill

What's included

All the legendary sights: Sacré Coeur, Moulin Rouge, Picasso’s studio

Plenty of old-world village charm and stunning views from atop the hill

Fun and fascinating tales about artistic and bohemian Montmartre

Price Details

Size of group

All

Per person

€49.00

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The itinerary

We’ll kick things off in front of the Moulin Rouge to hear stories of its saucy and scandalous past. You’ll then begin your ascent up the hill to see an iconic film location from the film Amélie as well as Van Gogh’s old stomping grounds. Place des Abbesses will offer fun details like the “I Love You Wall”, a charming homage to lovers around the world.

Next will be Picasso’s famous studio to discuss a momentous painting that would change the art world forever. Then onto a classic guinguette where artists gathered to drink, dance, and set up their easels. Works done on site by Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Toulouse-Lautrec immortalized the fleeting scenes of exuberance that took place here every weekend. There’s also an original windmill!

You’ll get a look at the last vineyard in Paris—still producing vino today—which only adds to the neighborhood’s quaint village atmosphere. There’s also a tiny cabaret that was a favorite of Picasso’s and was the origin of several outlandish adventures, which your guide will be happy to shine a light on.

Further up the hill is a famous square filled with outdoor artists, each painting and drawing original artwork for sale. A perfect opportunity to pick up that one-of-kind souvenir you’ve been on the hunt for! You’ll finish at Sacré Coeur, a shimmering example of Parisian fanciness sat on top of the hill. Here you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the city below, at which point we won’t blame you if all you can say is “Ah…Paris!”

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Your guide

Knowing Paris inside-out comes with years of exploring, but above all a passion for discovering all the magic that a city has to offer. Our city guides are selected for their insatiable love for Paris, and their desire to share it with our visitors. Leaving no stone unturned, our guides are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that those who explore with them get to discover the Paris that truly makes them tick.

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0 - Based on 127 reviews
Last reviewed: November 12 2019

Beth S - Reviewed November 12, 2019

We just finished our Montmartre tour with Philippe! He he customized the tour to my family including my two grandchildren. Your city is enchanting and Philippe is a gem. We look forward to our tour of the Louvre on Wednesday!

Barbara C - Reviewed October 10, 2019

Bianca was wonderful! Very accommodating and knowledgeable. As one in our group said, it was “the best part of our trip to Paris.” I’ve been to the City many times, but never have I had that kind of experience in such a short amount of time. We loved it! Merci!

cynthia d - Reviewed October 01, 2019

Great time. Malaika was informative and fun. Learned a lot more about Montmarte - things would have missed by merely walking around on one's own.

William M - Reviewed September 25, 2019

Dina was very engaging, quite knowledgeable and very personable. We certainly enjoyed the time we spent with her.

Marcia R - Reviewed September 10, 2019

Excellent guide! Thorough and very informative. She kept a good pace and was able to answer all questions

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point: Moulin Rouge
Walking distance: 2.3km / 1.5 miles

F.A.Q.

Is this tour appropriate for children?
You bet your baguette it is! Montmartre is a vibrant neighborhood full of street art, quirky sculptures, silly stories, carrousels, etc. This combined with the tour’s short duration of just 2 hours makes it great for groups with young kids or teens. So grab those little ones and we’ll see you on the next tour!

This tour takes place on a hill. Is it manageable for visitors with disabilities?
All of our city walking tours welcome travelers with limited mobility or those in wheelchairs. However due to the number of steep inclines and staircases in Montmartre, we encourage those with mobility concerns to consider privatizing their tour by contacting our booking team. This way your guide can adjust the tour to your needs, which we’re happy to do!

Do you offer a tour that focuses specifically on the Impressionists?
Sure no problem. If you contact our customer service team we’ll be happy to secure one of our art history experts who can give a more specialized tour, with a deeper focus on Montmartre’s Impressionist past: Degas, Renoir, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, etc.

Does the basilica have visitor rules I should know about?
Please note that Sacré-Coeur is a Basilica and we advise dressing appropriately (shoulders covered and mid-length to long trousers or skirts), visitors are also asked to remove hats upon entering. Photography is allowed without flash. The Basilica does not allow food, beverages, and all items of luggage (which includes large backpacks). Please note that in the high season, the queue to enter can take 10-20 minutes.

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