Paris Montmartre: Walking Tour & Wine Tasting

Montmartre's Streets, Artists & Wine: A 90-Minute Walk Through Paris's Village

You walk through Montmartre's streets with a local guide, passing the I Love You Wall, historic windmills, artist studios, and the pink house Picasso visited. You reach Sacré-Cœur at the top of the hill for views across Paris, then head to Place du Tertre where artists still work. The tour ends at La Bonne Franquette, where you can add a 45-minute wine and cheese tasting. Arrive 15 minutes early. The route has hills and narrow streets but no stairs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Montmartre art and culture

• Visit the I Love You Wall
• Walk Rue des Abbesses street
• See the Bateau-Lavoir artists' residence
• Pass by the Moulin de la Galette windmill
• View the man walking through wall sculpture
• See the bronze bust of singer Dalida
• Stop at the pink house cafe
• Visit the Montmartre vineyard
• Enjoy views from Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• Stroll around Place du Tertre square
• End with wine and cheese tasting at La Bonne Franquette

The experience

You're standing in front of the I Love You Wall, a small square tucked into Montmartre, and the phrase stares back at you in over 300 languages. Your guide is already pointing out the layers: the neighborhood's bohemian past, the artists who lived here, the way the streets still feel separate from the rest of Paris even though you're in the middle of the city. The 90-minute walking tour of Montmartre moves through these winding streets at a pace that lets you actually see things: the Moulin de la Galette, where Renoir and Van Gogh painted; Rue des Abbesses with its cafés and old storefronts; the pink house that Picasso used to visit, now a café where people stop to take photos. Your guide talks about the Bateau-Lavoir, where Picasso and Modigliani worked, and points out a whimsical sculpture of a man walking through a wall: a reference to a Marcel Aymé story that feels exactly like the kind of detail Montmartre would keep around.

Halfway through, you reach Sacré-Cœur Basilica at the highest point in Paris. The white domes sit above the city, and your guide explains the building's history: how it was controversial when it was built in the late 19th century, how the mosaics inside are worth seeing if you want to go in on your own time. The basilica is free to enter, and your guide gives you the tips on what to look for. From there, the tour moves to Place du Tertre, a square that's still filled with painters, caricaturists, and people sitting at small tables. It's touristy, sure, but it's also the actual heart of what Montmartre was: artists working in public, people gathering around them.

The tour ends at La Bonne Franquette, a restaurant where Van Gogh and Monet actually ate. If you've added the wine and cheese upgrade, you'll spend 45 minutes inside tasting French wine paired with premium cheeses while your guide explains the terroir: what makes one wine different from another, why the soil and climate matter. If you haven't upgraded, you're done, but most people linger in the square or grab a coffee nearby. The whole thing takes 90 minutes if you stick to the main tour, longer if you add the tasting.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a 90-minute guided walk through Montmartre with a local, entertaining guide in English.
• You'll visit the I Love You Wall, Rue des Abbesses, the Moulin de la Galette, the pink house café, Clos Montmartre vineyard, Place du Tertre, and see the exterior of Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
• If you upgrade, you'll also get a 45-minute wine and cheese tasting at La Bonne Franquette, a historic restaurant where Van Gogh and Monet dined, where your guide explains the terroir behind each wine.

Options for this experience

3 options

Option for groups, conducted in English10:00 and 14:00Group walking tour, without wine tasting

Upgrade to Private MontmartreGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:00Private Montmartre guided tour: a private take on our popular Montmartre guided visit. Your tour, your way.

Montmartre walking tour with wine tastingGuide in English · 14:00Duration: 2 hours; 2.5 hours with wine and cheese tasting: enjoy a 45-minute tasting of French wines and cheeses inside La Bonne Franquette

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by ExperienceFirst

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Montmartre's main spots (the artists' history, the village feel, the views) without figuring out the route yourself or missing the stories behind each street. The guide's pace and knowledge are what make the neighborhood's past come alive instead of just being a series of photo stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the Montmartre walking tour?

The main tour is 90 minutes. If you add the wine and cheese tasting upgrade, that's an additional 45 minutes at La Bonne Franquette.

What's included in the tour?

The 90-minute walking tour with a local guide, visits to the I Love You Wall, Moulin de la Galette, Rue des Abbesses, Bateau-Lavoir, Place du Tertre, and views of Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Wine and cheese tasting is optional and costs extra.

Do I have to enter Sacré-Cœur Basilica?

No. The tour passes by the exterior and your guide shares tips on what to see inside if you want to visit on your own. Entry is free when the basilica is open.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The route is wheelchair accessible and doesn't include stairs, but it does involve navigating hills and narrow, sometimes busy streets. You should feel confident walking these conditions comfortably.

What if I arrive late?

The tour starts on time. If you're late, you may not be able to catch up. Arrive 15 minutes early to the check-in point.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, the activity runs regardless of weather. Dress appropriately for the conditions.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Is there public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour area, and they're wheelchair accessible.