Duration
90 minutes
Paris · experience
Montmartre walking tour: art, history and hidden corners
A 90-minute guided walk through Montmartre’s bohemian streets — Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec’s old haunts, the Wall of "I Love You" and Place du Tertre — finishing near the Sacré-Cœur.
90 minutesGroup tour, up to 25 travellersFrom €32
The experience
Montmartre’s artists, bohemian history and hidden corners, on foot with a local guide.
A local guide leads this 90-minute walk through Montmartre, the hilltop district that shaped Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Pissarro, tracing the streets, studios and cafés behind its bohemian reputation rather than only its postcard view.
The route passes the Wall of "I Love You", Le Bateau-Lavoir, the Moulin de la Galette and Place du Tertre, with the guide’s stories carrying the neighbourhood’s art and social history along the way — finishing near the exterior of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, free to enter independently afterwards.
An optional wine and cheese tasting can be added at a historic restaurant once the walk ends, for guests who want to extend the afternoon.
Group
Group tour, up to 25 travellers
Languages
English
Format
A guided walk on foot, with some hills and cobblestones
Meeting point
In front of Saint-Jean de Montmartre church, 19 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris
Pickup and drop-off
Not included — meet independently at the church; the guide holds an orange ExperienceFirst sign.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A first orientation to Montmartre that goes beyond the Sacré-Cœur viewpoint.
- Travellers curious about the district’s art history — Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and the bohemian Belle Époque.
- Guests comfortable with a hilly, cobblestoned walk.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Start
Meet at Saint-Jean de Montmartre
19 Rue des Abbesses — the guide holds an orange ExperienceFirst sign.
- 290 minutes
Guided walk through Montmartre
The Wall of "I Love You", Le Bateau-Lavoir, the Moulin de la Galette and Place du Tertre.
- 3End
Finish near the Sacré-Cœur
Free, self-guided entry to the Basilica when open; an optional wine and cheese tasting can be added at La Bonne Franquette.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- The Wall of "I Love You" and Le Bateau-Lavoir, where Picasso once worked
- Place du Tertre and the Moulin de la Galette
- Stories of the artists who shaped Montmartre’s bohemian reputation
- Finishes near the Sacré-Cœur, free to enter independently
Included
- ✓ Local, English-speaking guide
- ✓ 90-minute walking tour of Montmartre
- ✓ Gratuities
Not included
- • Wine and cheese tasting (optional upgrade)
- • Food and drinks along the route
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- This tour/activity has a maximum of 25 travellers.
- The route involves hills and cobblestones rather than stairs; a moderate fitness level is recommended.
- Arrive 15 minutes early — the tour starts on time and late arrivals may not be able to catch up.
- Runs rain or shine.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, for a full refund.