Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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Take a stroll through the picturesque district of Montmartre, home to cabarets, windmills, and sweeping views of Paris. This 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour will explore the people and places that marked the Belle Epoque period, when the City of Light sparkled more than ever. Your tour will pair you with one of our guides who share their favorite stories and personalities that define the Montmartre neighborhood.

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1. 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 Sacré Coeur, and score a spectacular photo op of Paris from one of the city’s highest points. Lovers of the film Amélie, 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, Sacré 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 Amélie Café. Consider an evening tour option and catch a sunset over the city if you’re lucky (depending on the season).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 Sacré-Coeur, and one of the last remaining vines in central Paris.
7. 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.
8. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
Following on, we will make our way to the infamous Basilica Sacré-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.
9. Place du Tertre
After this we will pass by the Place du Tertre, a square only streets away from the Sacré-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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.

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Posted By : O339WVjonathanm
Highly recommend the private walking tour for a curated experience. We were able to see exactly what we wanted in the area. Also, FRANCOIS is the best guide I’ve ever been with! Informative and hilarious. As a native Parisian his knowledge was fascinating. Our best experience while in Paris.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 11:53:31

Posted By : Jeffrey C
Our guide Belen was tremendous. She was a wealth of knowledge and made our afternoon touring a very delightful experience. It was very easy to meet her at the beginning of the tour and she was very patient in answering all of our questions and educating us on the area. I can’t imagine our tour of being any better. Highly, highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:34:32

Posted By : Michelle L
Georgia was a guide extraordinaire. Her deep knowledge of French history and art helped capture the spirit of Montmartre. We appreciated her unique perspective and insights!
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 14:58:09

Posted By : Kimmy111558
Our guide, Augustina, was so informative and accomodating. It starting raining and she took us to a little retailer where we got umbrellas and raincoats. Walking up the hill to the basilica, we would walk for a while and then stop and she would talk to us and give us a lot of history of the area. The whole tour was lovely!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 02:53:08

Posted By : ryanmarz79
Went on a guided walking tour of Montmartre and, having visited Montmartre several times on previous trips to Paris, I was already in love with this very charming and unique neighborhood. Had the privilege of being guided by Tamari, an extremely knowledgeable (and funny!) guide for the tour, and she provided such an in-depth history of this fascinating part of Paris that I fell even more in love with Montmartre. Being an artist herself really brought out her passion for the history of art in Montmartre during this tour, and the insights and knowledge she provided, as well as her recommendations, really made this tour special. .would highly recommend this tour, as well as Tamari, if you really want to learn more about this incredible part of Paris.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 16:05:39

Posted By : bruce_b
Tamari was excellent! We learned so many interesting historical and current facts about the area. Tamari also made it fun and entertaining!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 12:16:20

Posted By : Barbera_J
Francois, our guide was great! Knowledgeable, personable and caring. When we were plagued with rain, he had umbrellas for our use. Good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 00:37:21

Posted By : Sunshine19540820904
We took a private tour with Paloma and it was a wonderful experience. We loved how the area got around and how much we learned during the visit. Recommended 100%.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 12:01:50

Posted By : JessicaLyyz
My mother and I had an amazing tour with Francois! He was so funny and knowledgeable , and took us to all the secret hidden beautiful locations of montmartre. We had such a great time thanks to him.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 17:22:07

Posted By : Jessica_L
Francois was our tour guide and he was absolutely the best! My mother and I had a fabulous time learning all of the secrets of Monmartre. He took us everywhere. And then was nice enough to wait to get us a cab, and recommend all the best pastry shops. It was perfect!
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 13:38:38