Montmartre Walking Tour, A Journey Through Art and History
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During our walk through the streets of Montmartre we'll see iconic monuments like Moulin Rouge and Sacre-Coeur and we'll walk in the footsteps of legendary artists like Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh who lived in the area between the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th. We are new on Viator but have been guiding people for 5 years on airbnb experience with a rating of 4.98 out of five over more than a thousand reviews. You'll discover not only one of the most beautiful and unique neighborhood of Paris but also it's unique history where art, religion and politics mix together. It's a perfect way to discover Montmartre or rediscover it with fresh eyes as we'll take you through unbeaten paths away from the big tourist crowd. It's ideal for families as well as lonely travellers. The tour is made by a true parisian who has lived in Montmartre several years and studied history and history of art. We focus on immersive storytelling and interactive tours limited to ten people.
Your experience
Stop 1
We'll pass by the entrance of the Moulin Rouge to talk about it's history and see the beautiful painted panels that are on the side of the entrance.
Stop 2
We'll stop by the entrance of the building where Vincent Van Gogh lived in Paris at his brother's Theo
Stop 3
We'll pass by the Bateau-Lavoir, legendary artist residency where lived some of the most famous artists of the beginning of the 20th, including Pablo Picasso.
Stop 4
From the Place Dalida we'll see the beautiful view of the Rue de l'Abreuvoir, considered as one of Paris prettiest streets.
Stop 5
We'll pass by the Maison Rose, restaurant created by an artist model at the beginning of the 20th. Very famous picture spot.
Stop 6
The clos Montmartre is one of the two remaining vineyards in the city of Paris
Stop 7
We'll stop by the Lapin Agile, oldest cabaret of Paris still in activity where many artists used to go
Stop 8
We'll pass by the musée de Montmartre, where artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir used to live to share a story about the female artists of the Belle-Epoque.
Stop 9
We'll end the tour at the back of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, talk about it's architecture and the tragic story of it's creation.
What’s included
- Walking tour in small groups illustrated by historical pictures and paintings shown on a tablet
Meeting and pickup
We meet just outside the Five Guys restaurant located at place Blanche. It can be seen from the entrance of the subway station "Blanche" on the line 2.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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