About this tour
Montmartre Walking Tour
Step into the bohemian soul of Paris. Montmartre is one of the world's most famous neighbourhoods — the hilltop village where Picasso, Renoir, Monet, and Van Gogh lived and worked — and yet most visitors only see its most famous postcard: the Sacré-Cœur and the tourist-trap restaurants around the Place du Tertre. This tour goes somewhere completely different.
Samy — a Montmartre local — will take you through hidden staircases, centuries-old vineyard alleys, artists' studios, and cobbled streets that tourists walk past every day without knowing what they're missing. You'll finish at the Sacré-Cœur with one of the best views over Paris, but you'll arrive there having seen the real neighbourhood first.
What you'll experience
Highlights & what's included
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Explore the interior and enjoy the best panoramic view of Paris from its steps.
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Place du Tertre
The legendary artists' square — painters working in the open air since the 19th century.
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Moulin Rouge
The world's most famous cabaret and its century of extraordinary stories.
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Mur des Je t'aime
'I love you' written in 250 languages on a single tile wall.
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The Montmartre Vineyard
The only vineyard in Paris — 2,000 vines producing an annual harvest since the 1930s.
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Bateau-Lavoir
The studio where Picasso painted Les Demoiselles d'Avignon — the birth of Cubism.
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Hidden staircases
Secret staircases and passages that most tourists walk past every single day.
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Rue Lepic
The most vibrant market street in Montmartre — bakeries, delis, and local life.
Not included
✗Entrance fees to monuments
✗Transport to the meeting point
Tour itinerary
Step by step through the tour
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Meeting point: Place Blanche — at the Art Nouveau metro entrance, 75018 Paris
Start
Moulin Rouge
Introduction to Paris & Montmartre — History of the Moulin rouge .
20 min
Rue Lepic & the market
The market street where Renoir shopped — Some good restaurants.
30 min
Mur des Je t'aime
The Wall of Love — 'I love you' in 250 languages.
45min
Bateau-Lavoir
Where Picasso, Braque, and Apollinaire changed the history of art.
55min
La Maison de Dalida
Learn about the Diva of Montmartre and how she became an iconic star.
1h05min
Le moulin de la galette
Discover the 2 original windmills left in Paris.
1h15min
Hidden staircases
Secret passages and stairways most visitors never find.
1h25min
La maison rose
Situated on Most Instagrammable street in Paris.
1h35min
The Vineyard
Montmartre's 2,000-vine vineyard — a complete surprise in the heart of Paris.
1h45min
Place du Tertre
The artists' square — and the stories behind the painters who work here.
End
Sacré-Cœur
The best view over Paris — the perfect way to end the tour.
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Samy's tip: Wear comfortable shoes — Montmartre is one of the hilliest neighbourhoods in Paris and the cobblestones are uneven. And come a little hungry: I'll point out the best bakeries and food addresses along the route.
Practical information
Everything before you go
| Meeting point | Place Blanche (Art Nouveau metro entrance), 75018 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Group size | Maximum 12 people |
| Languages | English and French |
| Footwear | Comfortable shoes — the streets are cobbled and hilly |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before |
| Accessibility | Involves stairs and hills — not suitable for wheelchairs |
What guests say
Reviews from our travellers
4.9
★★★★★
400+ verified reviews · Google & TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Samy is an exceptional guide. He showed us a Montmartre completely different from what we expected — intimate, funny, and genuinely local. Worth every cent."
Sarah M. · New York, USA
★★★★★
"Best experience of our Paris trip. Small group, incredible guide, beautiful hidden streets. We felt like locals for a day. Will definitely book again."
Kenji T. · Tokyo, Japan
★★★★★
"I've been to Paris four times and never seen it like this. Samy took us to places that don't appear in any guidebook. The vineyard was a revelation."
Anna L. · Stockholm, Sweden
★★★★★
"This was genuinely one of the best tours I've ever done anywhere in the world. Samy is passionate, hilarious, and endlessly knowledgeable about his neighbourhood."
Laura P. · Sydney, Australia
