Montmartre District Walking Tour in Paris
by SANDEMANS Tours - Paris
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This walking tour lasts about two hours and covers the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris. A local guide leads the group through this district known for its artistic history and distinctive Parisian atmosphere. The tour begins near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where you’ll hear about its origins and key moments. Next, you visit Place du Tertre, a square known for its painters and caricaturists. Nearby, the guide will point out Picasso's studio and Van Gogh's former home while explaining why artists like Dali and Monet also lived here. From there, the tour moves to the Lapin Agile cabaret bar, where Picasso once traded paintings for meals. The group then walks to the Basilica Sacré Coeur, the church with one of the highest viewpoints in Paris. The guide describes its history and architecture as you take in city views. Afterward, you visit la Place Dalida, a square honoring one of Paris’s famous gay icons. The tour continues to Montmartre Vineyard, the last working vineyard in Paris. Other stops include the Café des Deux Moulins, known from the film Amélie, and La Maison Rose, a pink house behind Sacré Coeur once frequented by Picasso and other artists. The final stop is Paris’s Red Light District. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included, and the route may vary slightly depending on the guide’s decisions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Moulin Rouge
The tour starts at the edge of Montmartre by the Moulin Rouge cabaret. The guide shares detailed information about its creation, early success, and notable moments in its history.
15 min
Place du Tertre and Artists' Studios
Visit Place du Tertre, known for its portraitists and painters. Then see Picasso's studio and Van Gogh's house, with explanations about why artists like Dali and Monet also lived in Montmartre.
15 min
Lapin Agile Cabaret Bar
Stop at the Lapin Agile cabaret bar, where Picasso often traded his paintings for food.
15 min
Basilica Sacré Coeur
Walk to Basilica Sacré Coeur, a Roman Catholic church offering one of the highest views over Paris. The guide discusses its architecture and history while you enjoy the cityscape.
15 min
la Place Dalida
Visit la Place Dalida, a square dedicated to a notable Parisian gay icon.
15 min
Montmartre Vineyard
See Montmartre Vineyard, which is the last authentic vineyard still operating in Paris.
15 min
Café des Deux Moulins
Stop at Café des Deux Moulins, a café featured in the movie Amélie.
15 min
La Maison Rose
View La Maison Rose (The Pink House), located behind the Sacré Coeur basilica, once a regular spot for Picasso and other artists.
15 min
Paris Red Light District
Conclude by passing through Paris’s Red Light District.
15 min
End of Tour
The tour ends at this point.
Meeting point
Your Montmartre District Walking Tour starts in front of the Starbucks Coffee at Metro Blanche (metro line 2). Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Your Montmartre District Walking Tour usually finishes at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, roughly a 18 min walk (mostly uphill) from the starting point of the tour at Place Blanche. Your guide will be happy to share MANY great options for food and drinks in the area after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Montmartre District Walking Tour in Paris
by SANDEMANS Tours - Paris
Choose from 2 available options
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.€5.20Overview
This walking tour lasts about two hours and covers the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris. A local guide leads the group through this district known for its artistic history and distinctive Parisian atmosphere. The tour begins near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where you’ll hear about its origins and key moments. Next, you visit Place du Tertre, a square known for its painters and caricaturists. Nearby, the guide will point out Picasso's studio and Van Gogh's former home while explaining why artists like Dali and Monet also lived here. From there, the tour moves to the Lapin Agile cabaret bar, where Picasso once traded paintings for meals. The group then walks to the Basilica Sacré Coeur, the church with one of the highest viewpoints in Paris. The guide describes its history and architecture as you take in city views. Afterward, you visit la Place Dalida, a square honoring one of Paris’s famous gay icons. The tour continues to Montmartre Vineyard, the last working vineyard in Paris. Other stops include the Café des Deux Moulins, known from the film Amélie, and La Maison Rose, a pink house behind Sacré Coeur once frequented by Picasso and other artists. The final stop is Paris’s Red Light District. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included, and the route may vary slightly depending on the guide’s decisions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Moulin Rouge
The tour starts at the edge of Montmartre by the Moulin Rouge cabaret. The guide shares detailed information about its creation, early success, and notable moments in its history.
15 min
Place du Tertre and Artists' Studios
Visit Place du Tertre, known for its portraitists and painters. Then see Picasso's studio and Van Gogh's house, with explanations about why artists like Dali and Monet also lived in Montmartre.
15 min
Lapin Agile Cabaret Bar
Stop at the Lapin Agile cabaret bar, where Picasso often traded his paintings for food.
15 min
Basilica Sacré Coeur
Walk to Basilica Sacré Coeur, a Roman Catholic church offering one of the highest views over Paris. The guide discusses its architecture and history while you enjoy the cityscape.
15 min
la Place Dalida
Visit la Place Dalida, a square dedicated to a notable Parisian gay icon.
15 min
Montmartre Vineyard
See Montmartre Vineyard, which is the last authentic vineyard still operating in Paris.
15 min
Café des Deux Moulins
Stop at Café des Deux Moulins, a café featured in the movie Amélie.
15 min
La Maison Rose
View La Maison Rose (The Pink House), located behind the Sacré Coeur basilica, once a regular spot for Picasso and other artists.
15 min
Paris Red Light District
Conclude by passing through Paris’s Red Light District.
15 min
End of Tour
The tour ends at this point.
Meeting point
Your Montmartre District Walking Tour starts in front of the Starbucks Coffee at Metro Blanche (metro line 2). Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
End point
Your Montmartre District Walking Tour usually finishes at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, roughly a 18 min walk (mostly uphill) from the starting point of the tour at Place Blanche. Your guide will be happy to share MANY great options for food and drinks in the area after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.