Montmartre Guided Tour
Montmartre Guided Tour
Duration: 1.5 hours
1.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Join a walking tour of Paris's authentic village with a bohemian vibe: Montmartre and its most notable landmark, Sacre Coeur Basilica.
Led by an expert English-speaking guide, this tour unveils Montmartre's landmarks and their fascinating history.
Enjoy discovering Montmartre’s highlights, including the Wall of Love, Moulin Rouge, La Maison Rose, and Bateau-Lavoir.
The tour ends at Sacre Coeur Basilica. Entry is free, with an optional dome access upgrade.
Want to see more of Montmartre? Upgrade with Sacré-Cœur dome access.
90-minute guided walking tour of Montmartre
Tickets to the dome of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (as per option selected)
Audio guide available in English, Spanish and French (as per option selected)
Three course meal in French restaurant (as per option selected)
Guided tour of the interior of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Montmartre's Sacré Coeur Basilica with gardens, Paris guided tour.
Stroll through Montmartre’s storied streets on a guided walking tour.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Place des Abbesses, where your small group gathers for a brief introduction. Tickets are validated before you set off on foot to explore Montmartre’s iconic landmarks.
What to expect
Montmartre
This hilltop Parisian neighborhood is famed for its artistic legacy and bohemian spirit, once home to creative legends like Picasso and Modigliani. Its cobblestone lanes and vibrant squares reveal stories of art, culture, and local life.
Features
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Place des Abbesses: Begin at this lively square, known for its Art Nouveau metro entrance by Hector Guimard.
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Wall of Love: Pause at this unique mural, where “I love you” is written in over 250 languages—a favorite photo stop.
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Le Bateau-Lavoir: Discover the former residence of Picasso and other artists, central to Montmartre’s creative history.
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Moulin de la Galette: See the historic windmill immortalized by Renoir, a symbol of the area’s artistic past.
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Rue de l’Abreuvoir & La Maison Rose: Walk along this picturesque street and spot the iconic pink café, a classic Montmartre scene.
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica: End your tour at this striking basilica, offering panoramic views across Paris.
View of Paris skyline from Sacré Coeur Basilica, featuring Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Tour group outside Studio 28 in Montmartre during Sacré Coeur walking tour.
Montmartre's Sacré Coeur Basilica with gardens, Paris guided tour.
View of Paris skyline from Sacré Coeur Basilica, featuring Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Tour group outside Studio 28 in Montmartre during Sacré Coeur walking tour.
Mosaic of Christ in Sacré Coeur Basilica, Paris, on Montmartre and Sacré Coeur Walking Tour.
What to bring
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Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces.
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Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested by the tour operator.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted during the walking tour or inside the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
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Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.
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Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour.
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Smoking is not permitted during the guided tour or inside the Basilica.
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Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the Basilica.
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The basilica remains an active place of worship where many visitors come to pray each day. Visitors are requested to dress appropriately by choosing attire that is modest and suitable for a place of worship.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to cobblestone streets, stairs, and uneven terrain throughout Montmartre and at the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Additional information
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Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before time, so your guide can check you in.
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Entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica is free; access to the dome is ticketed.
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The only access to the dome is through a narrow 280-step staircase. Hence, the tour is not recommended for visitors with mobility issues or who have claustrophobia.
Visitors relaxing on benches in Montmartre with a view of Paris, near Sacré Coeur.
Artist painting street scene in Montmartre, Paris with Eiffel Tower artwork displayed.
Mosaic of Christ in Sacré Coeur Basilica, Paris, on Montmartre and Sacré Coeur Walking Tour.
Visitors relaxing on benches in Montmartre with a view of Paris, near Sacré Coeur.
Artist painting street scene in Montmartre, Paris with Eiffel Tower artwork displayed.
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