Montmartre Private Walking Tour in Paris - Art, Culture, Food in 90 Minutes
by ExperienceFirst Paris
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This private walking tour in Paris lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on Montmartre’s art, culture, and food. An experienced local guide leads the tour through the neighborhood’s narrow streets without stairs but with some hills and busy areas. The tour starts at the I Love You Wall, a small square featuring the phrase “I Love You” in over 300 languages. Then it continues along Rue des Abbesses, one of Montmartre’s oldest streets, known for its cafés, shops, and historic buildings. The group passes Le Bateau-Lavoir, an artists’ residence that housed Picasso and others, followed by the Moulin de la Galette windmill, a symbol of Montmartre’s lively past and featured in paintings by Renoir and Van Gogh. Next, the tour stops at Le Passe-Muraille, a sculpture inspired by a Marcel Aymé story, and a bronze bust of singer Dalida in a quiet square. Participants see the pink house popular with artists and photographers, then visit the Vigne du Clos Montmartre vineyard, established in 1933 to keep the neighborhood’s winemaking heritage. The tour reaches the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, located at Paris’s highest point. The guide explains the basilica’s 19th-century architecture and points out what to see inside if you choose to enter on your own after the tour, as entrance is free when open. Finally, the walk ends at Place du Tertre, a square filled with artists and cafés. Gratuities and entry to the basilica are not included, but the guide provides information for a self-guided visit. The tour is suitable for those able to walk on hills and through narrow streets.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
I Love You Wall
Located in a small square in Montmartre, the I Love You Wall displays the phrase “I Love You” in over 300 languages as a poetic art piece.
Rue des Abbesses
One of Montmartre’s oldest and busiest streets, Rue des Abbesses has a mix of cafés, boutiques, and historic buildings and reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian past.
Le Bateau-Lavoir
A former artists’ residence where Picasso, Modigliani, and Braque lived, Le Bateau-Lavoir played a key role in the development of modern art.
Moulin de la Galette
A historic windmill featured in paintings by Renoir and Van Gogh, once a popular dance hall, now a symbol of Montmartre’s lively history.
Le Passe-Muraille
A sculpture inspired by Marcel Aymé’s short story, it shows a man walking through a wall near the author’s former home and represents Montmartre’s surreal side.
Dalida Bronze Bust
This bronze bust honors Dalida, a famous French singer who lived in Montmartre; located in a quiet square where fans pay tribute.
Pink House Cafe
A well-known pink house favored by artists like Picasso and Utrillo, now a café offering French food and a popular photo spot.
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
A small vineyard in central Montmartre established in 1933 to preserve local winemaking traditions, producing wine tied to the area’s history.
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
At Paris’s highest point, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica features white domes and mosaics from the late 19th century, with views of the city; entrance is free when open.
Place Du Tertre
A lively square filled with painters, caricaturists, and street performers, surrounded by cafés and restaurants, representing Montmartre’s artistic spirit.
Meeting point
Please meet us in front of the Saint-Jean de Montmartre church at 19 Rue des Abbesses. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 19 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris.
End point
This tour ends at La Bonne Franquette.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Montmartre Private Walking Tour in Paris - Art, Culture, Food in 90 Minutes
by ExperienceFirst Paris
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.€377.78Overview
This private walking tour in Paris lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on Montmartre’s art, culture, and food. An experienced local guide leads the tour through the neighborhood’s narrow streets without stairs but with some hills and busy areas. The tour starts at the I Love You Wall, a small square featuring the phrase “I Love You” in over 300 languages. Then it continues along Rue des Abbesses, one of Montmartre’s oldest streets, known for its cafés, shops, and historic buildings. The group passes Le Bateau-Lavoir, an artists’ residence that housed Picasso and others, followed by the Moulin de la Galette windmill, a symbol of Montmartre’s lively past and featured in paintings by Renoir and Van Gogh. Next, the tour stops at Le Passe-Muraille, a sculpture inspired by a Marcel Aymé story, and a bronze bust of singer Dalida in a quiet square. Participants see the pink house popular with artists and photographers, then visit the Vigne du Clos Montmartre vineyard, established in 1933 to keep the neighborhood’s winemaking heritage. The tour reaches the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, located at Paris’s highest point. The guide explains the basilica’s 19th-century architecture and points out what to see inside if you choose to enter on your own after the tour, as entrance is free when open. Finally, the walk ends at Place du Tertre, a square filled with artists and cafés. Gratuities and entry to the basilica are not included, but the guide provides information for a self-guided visit. The tour is suitable for those able to walk on hills and through narrow streets.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
I Love You Wall
Located in a small square in Montmartre, the I Love You Wall displays the phrase “I Love You” in over 300 languages as a poetic art piece.
Rue des Abbesses
One of Montmartre’s oldest and busiest streets, Rue des Abbesses has a mix of cafés, boutiques, and historic buildings and reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian past.
Le Bateau-Lavoir
A former artists’ residence where Picasso, Modigliani, and Braque lived, Le Bateau-Lavoir played a key role in the development of modern art.
Moulin de la Galette
A historic windmill featured in paintings by Renoir and Van Gogh, once a popular dance hall, now a symbol of Montmartre’s lively history.
Le Passe-Muraille
A sculpture inspired by Marcel Aymé’s short story, it shows a man walking through a wall near the author’s former home and represents Montmartre’s surreal side.
Dalida Bronze Bust
This bronze bust honors Dalida, a famous French singer who lived in Montmartre; located in a quiet square where fans pay tribute.
Pink House Cafe
A well-known pink house favored by artists like Picasso and Utrillo, now a café offering French food and a popular photo spot.
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
A small vineyard in central Montmartre established in 1933 to preserve local winemaking traditions, producing wine tied to the area’s history.
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
At Paris’s highest point, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica features white domes and mosaics from the late 19th century, with views of the city; entrance is free when open.
Place Du Tertre
A lively square filled with painters, caricaturists, and street performers, surrounded by cafés and restaurants, representing Montmartre’s artistic spirit.
Meeting point
Please meet us in front of the Saint-Jean de Montmartre church at 19 Rue des Abbesses. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 19 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris.
End point
This tour ends at La Bonne Franquette.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.