Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour Paris 2.5hrs

Walk Montmartre's cobbled streets where Van Gogh and Picasso lived

You walk uphill through Montmartre's cobbled streets with a professional guide, stopping at Van Gogh's house, the hidden Clos Montmartre vineyard, Au Lapin Agile cabaret, and inside Sacré-Cœur Basilica for views across Paris. Groups stay under 12 people, the tour runs regardless of weather, and comfortable shoes are all you need: no large bags allowed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Montmartre2h 30m
2. Moulin Rouge10m
3. Clos Montmartre10m
4. Au Lapin Agile10m
5. Sacré-Cœur Basilica20m
6. Place du Tertre15m
7. Dalí Paris10m

Explore Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur

• Meet at starting point
• Visit Moulin Rouge cabaret
• See Van Gogh’s house on Rue Lepic
• Walk through Place Dalida square
• Stroll past Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent
• Visit Le Clos Montmartre vineyard
• See Le Lapin Agile cabaret
• Enter Sacré-Coeur Basilica
• Explore Place du Tertre artists’ square
• Pass by Espace Dali museum
• See Bateau-Lavoir artist residence
• View La Maison de Dalida
• End at Abbesse metro station

The experience

There's something about stepping into Montmartre that makes you want to slow down. Maybe it's the narrow streets, or the way the light hits the white dome of Sacré-Cœur at the top of the hill, but you feel it the moment you arrive. This 2.5-hour walking tour starts at the base of the butte where the Moulin Rouge's windmill still turns, and from there your guide leads you upward through the same cobbled lanes that artists have walked for over a century. You'll pass Van Gogh's house on Rue Lepic (the place he actually lived with his brother in 1886), and stop at Place Dalida, a quiet square tucked away where fans still leave flowers for the French music icon.

The tour moves at a real pace, not rushed but not dawdling either. You'll see the Bateau-Lavoir, where Picasso and other painters lived and worked from 1889 onward, and then head to Le Clos Montmartre, a hidden vineyard squeezed between residential buildings: one of the last working vines in central Paris. Au Lapin Agile, the cabaret where the Bohemian set gathered until 1914, still stands with its famous sign. The group stays small, never more than 12 people, which means you're not shuffling through a crowd of fifty tourists. Your guide is a professional who knows the neighborhood's history (the Belle Époque period, the artists, the cabarets), and shares it as you walk, not as a lecture.

At the summit, you enter Sacré-Cœur Basilica itself and have time to look around inside. The white Romano-Byzantine building completed in 1914 holds one of the world's largest mosaics, and the view of Paris from up there is the kind you remember. On the way down, you'll pass through Place du Tertre, where artists still set up easels every day, and the Espace Dalí museum with its 300 original Dalí works. The tour ends near the Abbesses metro station, an Art Nouveau masterpiece designed by Hector Guimard: one of only two surviving entrances of its kind in Paris. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours, runs rain or shine, and you don't need to arrange transport or figure out which sights to skip.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide for the full 2.5 hours, entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and visits to all major Montmartre highlights: the Moulin Rouge, Van Gogh's house, Place Dalida, the Clos Montmartre vineyard, Au Lapin Agile cabaret, Place du Tertre, the Espace Dalí museum, and the Bateau-Lavoir. The group is kept to a maximum of 12 people, and the tour runs in any weather.

Options for this experience

2 options

Upgrade to a private tourGuide in English · 09:30 and 17:00Private walking tour with a professional tour guide for you alone. Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours. The tour runs in rain or shine.

Semi-Private English 12ppl09:30 and 17:00Semi-private tour in English with a maximum of 12 guests. The group is never larger than 12 people. This option is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Babylon Tours Paris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Montmartre's main sights and Sacré-Cœur without planning the route yourself or navigating in a crowd of 50: the small group size and fixed 2.5-hour schedule are what make it possible to actually absorb the neighborhood's history instead of just checking boxes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).

How long is the Montmartre walking tour?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours from start to finish.

What's included in the tour?

A professional guide, entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and visits to Montmartre's main sites including Van Gogh's house, Place du Tertre, Au Lapin Agile, and the Clos Montmartre vineyard.

How many people are in the group?

Maximum 12 guests per tour, keeping the group small and manageable.

Do I need to be very fit for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of fitness, as the tour involves climbing the butte (hill) with cobbled streets. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs rain or shine. Bring an umbrella and wear layers.

Can I bring a large suitcase or backpack?

No large bags or suitcases are allowed. Travel light with a small daypack or crossbody bag.

What if there aren't enough people to run the tour?

The tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. If that minimum isn't met, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Can I get inside all the attractions?

You'll enter Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Due to increased security measures, some other attractions may only be viewed from the outside.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water, an umbrella for rain, and a hat for summer sun. Leave large bags behind.