Montmartre Walking Tour with a Private Local Guide

Montmartre Walking Tour with a Private Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the bohemian spirit of the most artsy and most romantic neighborhood in Paris on this 3-hour private Montmartre tour. Hit up the area’s main sites like cozy Place des Abbesses, picturesque Place du Tertre, Montmartre Vineyards, go up to the highest point of French capital and be wowed by majesty and beauty of Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Eye up to prominent windmills including the Red Windmill of legendary Moulin Rouge Cabaret, pop in at Café des deux Moulins from film “Amelie” for a cup of your favorite drink, enjoy numerous photo ops and learn interesting facts about famous residents of area.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Montmartre, 75018 Paris France

This private tour can be customized to meet your preferences. Approximate schedule is 10am-1pm finishing at some café where you can have a delicious French lunch (own expense).

Suggested Itinerary:

10am Greet your friendly local guide in your hotel lobby and get prepared delve into a unique ambiance of Montmartre, one of the most beautiful areas in Paris which has captivated Bohemian artists since the Belle Époque and continues to draw steady crowds today.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Place des Abbesses, Paris France

Start your culture crawl at cozy Place des Abbesses, home to trendy cafés, stylish tea salons, and quaint boutiques. See the prettiest Art Nouveau metro station, catch a glimpse of simple brick-faced Saint-Jean-l’Evangeliste Church and gawk at unique I LOVE YOU WALL, covered with phrases “I love you” written in 311 languages!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 Paris France

Feast your eyes on white gleaming crown of the area – the outstanding Romanesque and Byzantine-style Sacre-Coeur Basilica created after the Franco-Prussian War as a symbol of hope. Be dazzled with its colorful stained-glass windows, intriguing mosaics, gorgeous wall-paintings and Grand Organ.

If you fancy, climb to the Basilica’s Dome for the incredible 360-degree panoramic vistas over the city and bird-eye view of Paris’ most iconic landmarks like Notre-Dame, Centre Pompidou, and Opera House.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Place du Tertre Place du Tertre, 75018 Paris France

12pm Pound the pavement through picturesque Place du Tertre, once the main square of the medieval village before Montmartre became incorporated into Paris. Roam hundreds of colorful artist’s stalls peddling paintings, portraits, caricatures and other French souvenirs.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Moulin Rouge, 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris France

Pass by Montmartre Vineyards, one of the last remaining vineyards within Paris, learn about rich history of favorite bohemian haunts like Cabaret Lapin Agile and Moulin Rouge which met prominent artists like Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani and hear some fun facts about another symbol of the neighborhood - Montmartre windmills, immortalized in paintings by Van Gogh and Renoir.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Montmartre, 75018 Paris France

1pm Your exciting journey concludes at historic Café des deux Moulins, which became extremely popular after it was shown in a famous French film “Amelie”. Admire atmospheric interiors and take in scenic city views while sipping a hot cappuccino or an icy cocktail before bidding farewell to your guide.

Duration: 10 minutes