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Go beyond the crowded tourist routes and discover the hidden Montmartre that most visitors never see. We'll explore secret viewpoints, quiet squares, artists' haunts, and some of the most beautiful streets in Paris while uncovering the stories behind iconic landmarks like the Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur, and Picasso's Bateau-Lavoir.
Along the way you'll meet cancan dancers, revolutionaries, struggling artists, a saint who carried his own head, a donkey hailed as a modern painter, and a performer famous for blowing out candles with his farts. Blending history, art, humor, and unforgettable characters, this tour reveals how Montmartre transformed itself from a rural village into the world's most legendary neighborhood. This is Montmartre off the map and beyond the postcards: stranger, funnier, and far more interesting than most people imagine.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the Starbucks across the street from the Metro Blanche station (line 2). I´ll be the guy holding the dark blue umbrella featuring Van Gogh´s painting of ¨The Starry Night.¨
We end our stunning with the most stunning view of Paris, the front courtyard of the Sacre Coeur Basilica
Itinerary
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1Moulin Rouge
Stand before the world's most famous cabaret and discover how cheap wine, scandalous cancan dancers, Toulouse-Lautrec, and even a professional flatulist helped turn Montmartre into Paris's capital of nightlife. (This is an outside viewing)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Café des Deux Moulins
Step into the world of Amélie and explore how cinema transformed Montmartre into a modern fairy tale while preserving its quirky village charm.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Van Gogh's House
Visit the aparment where Vincent Van Gogh lived with his brother Theo and discover how one of history's most beloved painters was also a spectacularly difficult roommate. Learn how his bad behavior sent him on an artistic adventure that would culminate in masterpieces, bitter arguments, crushing regrets, and eventually, one less ear. (This is an outside viewing)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
See one of Montmartre's last surviving windmills and learn how a rural village of vineyards, mills, and gypsum mines became a magnet for artists and dreamers. Hear one of Montmartre´s most grisly stories featuring a war, some canons, and a bloody display featuring the blades of this very windmill.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Le Bateau-Lavoir
Stand where Picasso, Modigliani, and countless struggling artists lived in freezing poverty while reinventing modern art and changing the world forever. Learn how a combusting mix of tragdey, new romance, ambition, and bitter rivalry led to the explosion of modern art all at the site of this very building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Discover the dance hall immortalized by Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, where workers, artists, and aristocrats mixed beneath the windmills in Belle Époque Paris.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Le Passe-Muraille
Meet Montmartre's most unusual resident: a fictional man who could walk through walls, and explore the neighborhood's enduring love of imagination and whimsy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Place Dalida
Hear the story of Dalida, one of France's most beloved singers, whose glittering career and tragic life made her a lasting Montmartre legend. Learn the strange tradition of rubbing her bust for good luck—and why, considering Dalida's complicated fate in love and life, you may want to think twice about the kind of luck she might be able to offer.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Rue de l'Abreuvoir
Stroll along the street often dubbed ¨the most charming lane in Paris,¨ framed by ivy-covered houses and the iconic pink café that inspired generations of painters and photographers. This lane was featured in the series ¨Emily in Paris.¨
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10La Maison Rose
Instagram famous before Instagram, see the iconic Pink House pictured in countless paintings of Montmartre. Have your own ¨Emily in Paris¨ recreation moment as you selfie your way into social media bliss.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Au Lapin Agile
Visit the legendary cabaret where Picasso, poets, anarchists, and pranksters gathered—and hear the story of the famous art hoax that poked fun at the more absurd limits of Modern Art. (This is an outside viewing)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Vigne du Clos Montmartre
Visit one of only two working vineyards in Paris. Discover Montmartre's winemaking past and the surprising survival of this village tradition. (This is an outside viewing)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
Start this stop with a view 99% of tourists will never see—a quiet corner where you can pause, reflect, and take in one of Paris's most iconic landmarks. Then uncover the dramatic story of revolution, civil war, faith, and controversy behind the basilica. Finally, round the corner and enjoy one of the finest panoramas in the city, considered by most to be the best view of Paris.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Montmartre is a hill and can be difficult for handicapped or unfit people.
- This tour completely avoids the notiously difficult stairways of Montmartre in favor of a milder slope.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Montmartre is a hill and can be difficult for handicapped or unfit people.
- This tour completely avoids the notiously difficult stairways of Montmartre in favor of a milder slope.
- A moderate level of fitness is required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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