Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur with the best guides in Paris
by Odyscover
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This 90-minute walking tour covers Montmartre’s main artistic and historic sites with an expert guide. The tour starts near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where visitors learn about the Belle Époque atmosphere and Toulouse-Lautrec’s paintings. From there, the group explores Montmartre’s alleys, including the Café des 2 Moulins, known from the film "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain". The route includes streets where Van Gogh, Picasso, and other artists lived. Participants walk along rue des Abbesses and visit the last active vineyard in Paris, Clos Montmartre, and the district’s two historic windmills. The guide shares stories about local saints, singers, and a painter famous for depicting donkeys. The tour concludes with a visit inside the Sacré-Coeur basilica. Visitors can admire its neo-Gothic and Romano-Byzantine architecture and look out from the hilltop at panoramic views of Paris including the Eiffel Tower. The tour is fully guided and includes the visit to the basilica. Tips, food, drinks, and transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Moulin Rouge
The tour begins near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, a symbol of Parisian nightlife from the Belle Époque. Guests learn about its famous spinning mill, historic shows, and paintings by Toulouse-Lautrec that capture the venue’s atmosphere.
Montmartre
The group walks through Montmartre, a district once home to artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. This 45-minute stop includes visits to Place du Tertre with local artists’ workshops, the Café des Deux Moulins made famous by the film "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain," and picturesque stairs leading to viewpoints. The tour also covers the vineyard Clos Montmartre and the two historic windmills.
45 min
Place Du Tertre
Place du Tertre features cobblestone streets and open-air cafes where painters work on portraits and original art. This area remains a center for artists, continuing the tradition of Picasso and others who once gathered here.
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
The final stop is the Sacré-Coeur basilica on Montmartre hill. Visitors enter the basilica to see stained glass windows and architectural details blending neo-Gothic and Romano-Byzantine styles. The hilltop offers panoramic views over Paris, including sights of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops.
Meeting point
Meet at Petit Montmartre, 16 Place des Abbesses, at the exit of the Abbesses metro. Your guide will be waiting for you with a purple "Discover" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
End point
Meet at Petit Montmartre, 16 Place des Abbesses, at the exit of the Abbesses metro. Your guide will be waiting for you with a purple "Discover" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur with the best guides in Paris
by Odyscover
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This 90-minute walking tour covers Montmartre’s main artistic and historic sites with an expert guide. The tour starts near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where visitors learn about the Belle Époque atmosphere and Toulouse-Lautrec’s paintings. From there, the group explores Montmartre’s alleys, including the Café des 2 Moulins, known from the film "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain". The route includes streets where Van Gogh, Picasso, and other artists lived. Participants walk along rue des Abbesses and visit the last active vineyard in Paris, Clos Montmartre, and the district’s two historic windmills. The guide shares stories about local saints, singers, and a painter famous for depicting donkeys. The tour concludes with a visit inside the Sacré-Coeur basilica. Visitors can admire its neo-Gothic and Romano-Byzantine architecture and look out from the hilltop at panoramic views of Paris including the Eiffel Tower. The tour is fully guided and includes the visit to the basilica. Tips, food, drinks, and transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Moulin Rouge
The tour begins near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, a symbol of Parisian nightlife from the Belle Époque. Guests learn about its famous spinning mill, historic shows, and paintings by Toulouse-Lautrec that capture the venue’s atmosphere.
Montmartre
The group walks through Montmartre, a district once home to artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. This 45-minute stop includes visits to Place du Tertre with local artists’ workshops, the Café des Deux Moulins made famous by the film "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain," and picturesque stairs leading to viewpoints. The tour also covers the vineyard Clos Montmartre and the two historic windmills.
45 min
Place Du Tertre
Place du Tertre features cobblestone streets and open-air cafes where painters work on portraits and original art. This area remains a center for artists, continuing the tradition of Picasso and others who once gathered here.
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
The final stop is the Sacré-Coeur basilica on Montmartre hill. Visitors enter the basilica to see stained glass windows and architectural details blending neo-Gothic and Romano-Byzantine styles. The hilltop offers panoramic views over Paris, including sights of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops.
Meeting point
Meet at Petit Montmartre, 16 Place des Abbesses, at the exit of the Abbesses metro. Your guide will be waiting for you with a purple "Discover" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
End point
Meet at Petit Montmartre, 16 Place des Abbesses, at the exit of the Abbesses metro. Your guide will be waiting for you with a purple "Discover" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.