Montmartre Tour: Exploring Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Artist Quarters, and Moulin Rouge
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55 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a captivating Montmartre tour, exploring the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica, the vibrant artist quarters, and the legendary Moulin Rouge. Discover hidden streets, windmills, and a pink restaurant with surprising anecdotes along the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre - You will visit one of the largest churches in Paris with the biggest fresco on its walls (480 m2) and an impressive cupola. After the visit enjoy a great view from the top of the hill Montmartre all over Paris.
  • Moulin Rouge - You will see (from outside) the worldwide most famous cabaret and we will tell you the history behind the emblem of the Moulin Rouge - a red windmill. A legendary place where first the French Cancan was introduced to the Parisian public.
  • Montmartre - We walk on the steps of the great artists, painters and writers you lived in this area at the end of the 19th and beginning of 20th century: Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Pisarro, Rodin, Picasso, Zola and many others. Discover the places were they used to go out and where they lived and many thrilling stories about their lives.
  • Pigalle - We show you the most famous red light district in Paris with its cafés, cabarets, sex shops and many hidden pearls from the past when it was home to painters and writers.
  • Place du Tertre - The countryside in Paris: this square kept the bucolic charms from the past centuries: only a few hundred meters away from the nightlife at Pigalle, you can find a calm village with vineyards, bocce-fields and hidden parks.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
Additional Information

Experience the captivating environment of the iconic Pigalle red light district, explore the artistic neighbourhood set atop Montmartre’s hill, and be in awe of the incredible Basilica Sacré-Cœur.

Our journey begins at the renowned Moulin Rouge. From this point, I’ll guide you uphill to Montmartre, following in the steps of eminent impressionist painters such as Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, the illustrious Picasso, and notable writers like Emile Zola.

Our tour will include a detailed visit to the Basilica Sacré-Cœur, the city’s largest church, where you will be further enchanted by the sprawling view of Paris below - including the majestic Eiffel Tower - against the dusk setting. I will lead you through quaint and narrow streets, their cobblestone surfaces narrating numerous intriguing stories.

Together, we will uncover the hill’s remaining windmills, an artists’ vineyard, and a whimsical pink eatery turned so by a tipsy artist. Our adventure concludes at the renowned Place du Tertre square, where you can wind down with a meal or a beverage at any of the quintessential French restaurants.

  • Because of Covid-19, wearing surgical masks is advices. If you don’t have one, we can provide it (for 1 euro).
  • The guide uses a loudspeaker to guarantee physical distance
Location
Blanche
We meet outside the only metro access at this stop (metro station Blanche, line number 2). If you come by taxi, the address is: 80 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France. The guide will hold a sign “My Super Paris”
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_b
Apr 23, 2024
Awesome - Sacred Couer; shops; St. Denis; quaintness of town; views of Paris; Lucy, our guide, was very impressive.
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Sky_a
Apr 11, 2024
Great walking tour - Great walking tour of the highlights of Montmartre. Guide showed us good places to eat and gave us a tour inside the sacre-coeur.
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John_f
Apr 8, 2024
Montmartre: A great place to visit - Our tour guide, Mary, did an excellent job of sharing the history and culture of this Montmartre area of Paris.
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Doreen_h
Apr 3, 2024
Fun and educational - Great time exploring Montmartre! Saw a lot and learned a lot about the neighborhood. Bring your walking shoes and warm up those calf muscles.
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Agnes_m
Apr 1, 2024
Marie was a fabulous We... - Marie was a fabulous We were fortunate enough to have her be our exclusive tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with wonderful stories about the history of Montmartre and area. Very enjoyable and recommended the tour to friends who will be going later this week. Thank you Marie,
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Luellen_l
Mar 29, 2024
Great tour - Mary was wonderful! Very knowledgeable with lots of fun stories! Great pictures on her phone. We did a round about way up to Sacre Couer that didn't include the 200+ steps. Great experience! Highly recommend!
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Jessicaht6687yl
Mar 24, 2024
Montmarte - What a wonderful tour. Our tour guide Mary was very informative and a joy to spend the two hours with. I would recommend the tour and see if you can get Mary as your tour guide.
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John_r
Mar 14, 2024
Wonderful small group tour. - We were met by Mary at the pick up spot. My wife and I were the only two on this tour and Mary made us feel special. My wife is handicapped and Mary modified the tour to accommodate her mobility issues. She is very knowledgeable of the area’s history which made for a very interesting visit. I really enjoyed the visit to Sacre Coeur
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Tim_c
Mar 12, 2024
Marie is the best.... - Marie was excellent and very knowledgeable about the area and Basilica. She was awesome would definitely recommend!!!
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Lina_e
Mar 9, 2024
Paris with Lucy! - Lucy is a top guide. We did a beautiful walk with her, in Paris. Highlights where Sacre coeur by night, monmartre, the house of Dalida ( we where singing together there ) and a lot of other beautiful buildings like Moulin Rouge,…. Lucy thank you for this wonderful memory ♥️
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