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Montmartre's Secrets and Tastes in a Private Walking tour
Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed "the village" by Parisians. With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s. Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famo
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Overview
- ✓Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed "the village" by Parisians.
- ✓With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s.
- ✓Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famous French singer.
- ✓Get away from the selfie-sticks into secret passages and stunning gardens.
Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed "the village" by Parisians. With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s. Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famous French singer. Get away from the selfie-sticks into secret passages and stunning gardens. • Discover the cobbled streets of this mythical 2,000-year-old district once home of the world’s leading artists • Taste one of the best croissants in Paris • Discover the Sacré-Cœur Basilica from an angle that few people know of • Stumble upon the last remaining vineyard in Paris • Take a look at the oldest cabaret in the city, Picasso’s favourite hangout when nobody appreciated his art
Far from the crowded boulevards of the centre of Paris, the Montmartre neighbourhood is nicknamed "the village" by Parisians. With its exquisite squares, pretty churches and idyllic, winding streets, it’s easy to see why artists fell in love with this neighbourhood and made it their favourite hangout since the late 1800s. Your guide will take you to the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso, tell you stories about Toulouse Lautrec’s favourite cabaret dancer and the sad love-life of a very famous French singer. Get away from the selfie-sticks into secret passages and stunning gardens. • Discover the cobbled streets of this mythical 2,000-year-old district once home of the world’s leading artists • Taste one of the best croissants in Paris • Discover the Sacré-Cœur Basilica from an angle that few people know of • Stumble upon the last remaining vineyard in Paris • Take a look at the oldest cabaret in the city, Picasso’s favourite hangout when nobody appreciated his art
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What’s Included
- ✓A professional English speaking Guide
- ✓A platter of cheese in a typical French bistrot
- ✓The best croissant in the city in an award-winning bakery
- ✓a glass of wine to go with the cheese
- ✓One exquisite éclair from one of the best pastry-chefs in Paris
What’s NOT Included
- ✗tips or gratuities for your guide
- ✗Additional food and drinks
What to Bring
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The itinerary was conceived to avoid most steps in Montmartre but not all of them can be avoided. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella on rainy days.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Outside the metro stop Blanche, at ground level
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French
- Book at least
- 1 day(s) before
- Ages
- Traveler 0–120
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- Montmartre Tour 3 or 4 Guests
- Montmartre Tour 5 or 6 Guests
- Montmartre Tour 1 or 2 Guests
- Montmartre Tour 7 or 8 Guests
Itinerary
3 h
Your private guide will show you the most secret streets of this charming area and tell you the story of the poor artists who lived there, very famous today but not back then. You'll also try a croissant, a delicious éclair, cheese and wine.
pass by
Your guide will introduce you to this worldwide famous cabaret and the rich artistic scene it hosted along the centuries.
15 min
In this very romantic part of the area, you'll learn to say "I love you" in 250 different languages and figure a out a very special puzzle.
10 min
In front of this studio of artists at the beginning of the 1900s, your guide will tell you the story of this community at a time when artists like Picasso where not yet appreciated.
10 min
The tour progressively goes up the hill passing by this old windmill "Le Moulin de la Galette" one of the last ones in Montmartre, dating back to the time this area was still a village.
10 min
In front of this magnificent house, maybe the most beautiful in Montmartre, the guide will tell you the story of the famous French singer Dalida.
15 min
You will hear the story of this cabaret, the night head-quarters of artists in Montmartre, and the way they resisted the imposed canons of art
15 min
You will admire the basilica from a different, non-touristic angle, and learn about the complicated context of it's building. If the crowds are not too dense, the guide might take you to the front of the Basilica, to admire the splendid view on the city.
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