Private Montmartre Walking Tour

Overview

Explore Montmartre on a private or small-group walking tour (max 15 guests) led by a knowledgeable, engaging local guide. Meeting at 5 Place Blanche, walk past the Moulin Rouge and learn how Montmartre evolved from a quiet Roman hilltop, once dotted with windmills, into Paris's bohemian heart, home to painters, writers, musicians, and actors. See Van Gogh's and Picasso's first homes in Paris, the colorful Wall of Love, Renoir's Moulin de la Galette, the mural at Place Marcel Aymé, Place Dalida, and the picturesque Maison Rose. Wind through the lively artists' square of Place du Tertre before finishing at the Sacré-Cœur basilica, with sweeping panoramic views over the rooftops of Paris. The tour runs about 2 hours, with free time afterward to visit the basilica or join our optional evening wine tasting. A relaxed pace throughout, with plenty of time for photos and questions.

Itinerary

1. Montmartre

   Meeting Point — 5 Place Blanche Meet your guide in front of Starbucks for a brief introduction before starting the walk up into Montmartre.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Moulin Rouge

   See the legendary cabaret and learn how Montmartre became the red-light heart of 19th-century Paris.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Rue Des Abbesses

   Van Gogh's First Home Pass the building where Van Gogh first lived in Paris before continuing up Rue des Abbesses.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Wall of Love Stop at this colorful mural, where "I love you" is written in over 300 languages.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Le Bateau-lavoir

   Picasso's First Home See where Picasso lived when he first arrived in Montmartre, at the start of his career.

   · 7 min· Admission not included

6. Le Moulin de la Galette

   Visit the windmill made famous by Renoir's iconic painting of Parisian dance-hall life.

   · 7 min· Admission not included

7. Le Passe-Muraille

   Place Marcel Aymé See the mural of the Man Who Walked Through Walls, inspired by the writer's short story.

   · 7 min· Admission not included

8. Place Dalida

   Pause at this square dedicated to the beloved French singer, a Montmartre icon.

   · 7 min

9. La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Dans les années 1920)

   Rue de l'Abreuvoir & Maison Rose Stroll down one of Montmartre's prettiest streets to the Maison Rose, one of the most photographed houses in Paris.

   · 7 min· Admission not included

10. Place Du Tertre

    Place du Tertre Explore the lively artists' square, once home to the Paris Commune.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre

    Finish at the basilica crowning the hill, with panoramic views over Paris. Optional time to visit inside, or join an evening wine tasting.

    · 7 min

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entry to the Sacre Coeur Basilica is Free, however, you will be required to pay an additional fee to access the dome.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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