Paris: Montmartre to Arc de Triomphe Walk with Tickets

Summary

Walk Paris neighborhoods with a guide from Montmartre to Arc

You’ll wander Paris from Montmartre’s winding streets to the grand Arc de Triomphe with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Expect bakery stops for flaky pastries, glimpses into artists’ lives, and your own ticket to climb above the city — all wrapped up in real moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

The day didn’t start quite as planned — I managed to spill half my coffee on my sleeve right outside the boulangerie in Montmartre. Our guide, Camille, just grinned and handed me a napkin, saying something about “Paris baptisms.” I liked her immediately. The air smelled like fresh bread and rain on old stone, and even though it was early, people were already crowding around Sacré-Cœur. We ducked inside for a moment of quiet (well, mostly quiet — someone’s phone went off with an Edith Piaf ringtone), and Camille whispered a story about Van Gogh living nearby that made me see the place differently.

Walking through Montmartre felt like stepping into one of those old paintings — except with more tourists and fewer berets than I expected. Camille pointed out little things: the way locals greet each other at Café des Deux Moulins, how the light hits Place du Tertre in the mornings. She teased us gently when we tried our French (“Pain au chocolat” is apparently not pronounced how I thought). At Moulin Rouge, she told us about Toulouse-Lautrec’s wild nights; I could almost hear distant music if I squinted hard enough. The main keyword here is Paris walking tour — but honestly, it felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with a friend who knows all the shortcuts.

By the time we reached Champs-Élysées, my feet were tired but I didn’t really care. There was this moment near Place de la Concorde where everything just glowed — traffic noise mixing with laughter from some teenagers nearby, gold leaves swirling around our shoes. Camille handed out our Arc de Triomphe tickets right before we got there (she’d sent them by WhatsApp too), and told us we could climb up whenever we wanted that day. Standing underneath Napoleon’s archway later, looking back toward where we’d started in Montmartre… well, I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Paris highlights and Arc tickets

• Meet in Montmartre
• Hear history inside Sacré-Coeur
• Visit Montmartre area
• See Place du Tertre
• Walk by Moulin Rouge
• Hear stories at Hotel de Ville
• Explore Latin Quarter
• Walk Champs-Élysées
• Hear history at Louvre
• Visit Jardin de Tuileries
• Hear stories at Eiffel Tower (outside)
• Receive Arc de Triomphe tickets

Top questions

Does this Paris walking tour include Arc de Triomphe tickets?

Yes, your entry ticket for the Arc de Triomphe is included and provided by your guide or via WhatsApp.

Where does the walking tour of Paris start?

The tour begins in Montmartre, one of Paris’s most famous neighborhoods.

Is there food included on this Paris walking tour?

You’ll stop at a local boulangerie for pastries and coffee (at your own expense).

How long does this walking tour last?

This is a half-day experience covering several key areas of central Paris.

What are some highlights visited during this tour?

You’ll see Sacré-Cœur (inside), Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries Garden, and finish at the Arc de Triomphe.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide in Montmartre.

Are public transportation options available nearby?

Yes, public transport is easily accessible throughout the route.

Is this Paris walking tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The walk covers several kilometers but is suitable for most fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes guidance from a local storyteller through Montmartre and central Paris neighborhoods, entry tickets for climbing up the Arc de Triomphe (delivered digitally or in person), plus plenty of stories along each stop — with time to grab pastries or coffee as you go before finishing at one of Paris’s most iconic viewpoints.