Montmartre & Sacré Coeur - Walking Tour

Get a local's look at this artistic Parisian district, home to fine food, quaint architecture and quirky establishments.

Enjoy the Montmartre & Sacré Coeur Walking Tour with Go City®

• A 90 minute leisurely walking tour around the historic Montmartre district
• Guidance from a local expert guide, who will teach you about the area’s history and culture
• The chance to discover local food specialties

Explore Montmartre like a local on this fascinating walking tour. This atmospheric Parisian district is synonymous with cultural icons, and many famous artists once had studios there during the French Belle Époque, including Modigliani, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and Van Gogh.

On this 90 minute Montmartre tour, you'll be taken around the neighborhood to admire its unique architectural charm, while sampling interesting sights along the way. Your expert guide will provide you with historical insights and cultural facts as you stroll, and you’ll have the chance to discover under-the-radar shopping boutiques and food specialists along the way where you can buy Paris’ finest cheeses, charcuteries, crusty bread and wine. Admire the white-domed Sacré-Cœur basilica and enjoy splendid views of the whole city from the top of the huge hill.

Montmartre Tour highlights

Moulin Rouge – This world-renowned cabaret show is a French cultural icon and has been showing in the district since the 19^th Century. Its grand building featuring a famous neon red windmill on its roof is an unforgettable symbol of the city.

Sacré Cœur Basilica – Be inspired by this opulent Roman Catholic basilica, standing high on a hill in gleaming white. The lavish portico will definitely catch your eye thanks to its three dramatic arches as well as striking statues of French heroes and heroines, including the famous Joan of Arc.

Exemplary architecture – The district makes an impact thanks to its charming and elegant architecture, which is steeped in history everywhere you turn.

Did you know

• The Christian bishop Saint Denis was decapitated on the hill of Montmartre in 250 AD by the Romans.
• Montmartre was outside Paris' city limits until 1 January 1860 when it was annexed to the city and became part of the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
• Artists set up easels and tables near the Sacré Cœur basilica each day amongst the colorful setups of the Place du Tertre.
• The Moulin Rouge was founded in 1889 and became the birthplace of the French cancan.
• There's a small vineyard in Montmartre with a yield of approximately 500 liters a year.

Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Paris. Your pass includes Montmartre Walking Tour tickets, plus admission to dozens more top attractions.

Tour provided by ExperienceFirst

Getting in: please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and show your booking information and valid pass to the guide.

Tour duration: 90 minutes.

Meeting point: in front of Starbucks, 5 Place Blanche, which is located directly across from the Moulin Rouge, across the big avenue. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "ExperienceFirst."

Please note

• This guided tour is only available in English.
•  This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

For more informations. visit the attraction's website.