Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
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Discover the charm of Montmartre and the iconic Sacre Coeur on an exclusive guided walking tour. Explore the Belle Epoque period and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this picturesque district in Paris.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Montmartre - Discover the history of Montmartre, as we will climb the butte or hills - starting at its base where the Moulin Rouge’s windmill still spins slowly. Wind up the hill and its cobbled streets flooded with charm to discover the houses of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso who called Montmartre home. At the summit, enter the gleaming white basilica of Sacre Coeur, and score a spectacular photo op of Paris from one of the city’s highest points. Lovers of the film Amelie, will feel at home in this district, where much of the movie was filmed. Continue to explore Montmartre’s highlights that generally include - Moulin Rouge, Sacre Coeur Cathedral (with time allowed to explore inside as well), Place Dalida, Moulin de la Galette, Vincent Van Gogh’s house, The Artists’ Square, and Amelie Cafe. Consider an evening tour option and catch a sunset over the city if you’re lucky (depending on the season).
- Moulin Rouge - From our meeting point, we will start by heading towards the infamous Moulin Rouge, a cabaret known for its entertainment for a diverse public, and for being a source of inspiration for international artists like Auguste Renoir.
- Van Gogh’s House - Next we will see Van Gogh’s house on Rue Lepic, the home of the artist and his brother from 1886.
- Dalida Statue - Next we will walk through Place Dalida, a square of Montmartre dedicated to the French music icon Dalida. To this day many fans and tourists visit this secluded square to pay tribute to the French icon.
- Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent - You will then have a stroll past the Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent, a sloping piece of land which the gardeners of the city decided to leave in its fragile state to observe the ecosystem, biodiversity and wild plants. It is overridden by elderberry trees, ivy and colonies of wild insects.
- Le Clos Montmartre - From here, we will make our way to Le Clos Montmartre, a hidden vineyard tucked away in the little streets behind the Sacre-Coeur, and one of the last remaining vines in central Paris.
- Au Lapin Agile - We will then make our way to what is known as Le Lapin Agile, a cabaret known as the home to the Montmartre Bohemian set until 1914, and whose sign remains a memorable symbol of Montmartre.
- Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre - Following on, we will make our way to the infamous Basilica Sacre-Coeur, a Roman Catholic church completed in 1914 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The interior of this beautiful church contains one of the world’s largest mosaics, which depicts Jesus Christ.
- Place du Tertre - After this we will pass by the Place du Tertre, a square only streets away from the Sacre-Coeur. With its many artists setting up their easels here each day, the Place du Tertre serves as a reminder of a time when Montmartre was the mecca of modern art.
- Dali Paris - Next you will pass by what is known as the Espace Dali, a museum with around 300 original artworks. It is a permanent exhibition devoted to Salvador Dali and his sculptures and engravings.
- Le Bateau-Lavoir - We will then see the Bateau-Lavoir, one of the most famous places for artistic creation in Montmartre. From 1889 it was principally known as an artist’s residence and represented a place to live and discuss for many painters, writers, actors and art sellers.
- La Maison de Dalida - You will also see La Maison de Dalida, the house in which the icon lived between 1962 and 1987. Located on 11 Bis de la Rue Orchampt, it is known as the location where Dalida committed suicide in 1987.
- Place des Abbesses - Coming close to the end of the tour, we will head towards the metro station Abbesse, which represents a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture. Designed by Hector Guimard, it is one of the two surviving metro entrances of the kind in Paris.
What's Included
- Exclusive tour guide for a personalized experience
- 2.5-hour duration to immerse in the destination
- Tour operates regardless of weather conditions
- Private walking tour for an intimate exploration
What's Not Included
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through the scenic region of Montmartre, renowned for its cabarets, windmills, and magnificent panoramas of Paris. This exclusive 2.5-hour guided walk uncovers the notable individuals and landmarks that characterized the Belle Epoque era where the City of Light shone the brightest. During your tour, our enthusiastic guides will recount their most beloved tales and figures that embody the spirit of the Montmartre community.
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Blanche
Metro exit Blanche (Line 2). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign BLANCHE.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Catharineeileen
Mar 17, 2024
Mich is the best tour guide ever !!!!! - We had an incredible experience exploring Montmartre!! Mich had a massive amount of knowledge! We had a tour with him at the Louvre and loved him so much we requested him for our Montmartre tour. 10/10 he was the best!!!!!!
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Gmoodyaz
Mar 7, 2024
Fantastic tour and wonderful guide! - Tamari was a wonderful guide and the Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur tour was everything we wanted it to be! It was exactly the right balance of history, art, beautiful views of Paris and food guide that made it engaging and fun for my whole family (which included a college student who is hard to please!). In fact, we are all hard to please as we have been on many tours before - this is one of the best and I highly recommend the tour and our guide Tamari!
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Johntx6559sq
Feb 25, 2024
Best Tour Guide - Of all the tours we did in Paris in January our Montmartre District & Sacre Coeur was our favorite. Our tour guide François was excellent and made the tour so much fun. His wealth of knowledge was impressive and we learned so much. He was delightful and had a wonderful sense of humor. The places we went were so special and we learned so much about the district and Sacre Coeur. I can't wait to go back!
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Kevind589
Dec 28, 2023
One of the best guides in the business! - Wow! Anatole was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. His extensive knowledge of art, Parisian history and culture was truly amazing. He was also so friendly and funny. We lucked out and had him as our guide at the Pompidou later in the day. His tours were definitely highlights of our trip!
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Sandramd6940ho
Dec 24, 2023
Montmartre - Malaika gave us a very detailed explanation and fun facts of the area that made the tour very enjoyable. We definitely recommend the tour
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Hannah_g
Dec 7, 2023
Best of Paris - This was our favorite neighborhood in Paris. Wish we had spent more time here. Our guide gave a great history tour with local recommendations.
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Herriman
Nov 29, 2023
Wonderful walking tour of the Montmartre District!!! - Excellent walking tour! Hugo did an awesome job explaining the history of Monmartre and Sacre Coeur! Learned so much about the artists that lived there and so much more. Loved the neighborhood and the views of Paris at night! Highly recommend Hugo and this tour!
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Kim_l
Nov 7, 2023
Greatest walking tour - Francois was the most entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide one could ever wish for. Immensely enjoyed his tour and wish we had more time.
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O8547uhrobinl
Nov 1, 2023
Great guides make a tour! Francois - Francois was our guide. Amazing knowledge, very passionate about the history of the area and the artists and the circumstances surrounding the stories. Absolutely loved every minute of the tour. Thank you Francois!!
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Nasri_t
Oct 22, 2023
Great Sacre Coeur/Montmartre tour! - We LOVED this tour!! The history of this area is so vast and fascinating and our guide was really great!! She was patient with us and accommodated all of our needss!
I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone!
It was our second time up the hill!!
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