Paris: Montmartre Walking Tour & Sacré-Cœur with Expert Guide

Montmartre's cobblestone streets, artists' studios, and the Basilica that overlooks all of Paris

You walk through Montmartre's oldest streets with a guide who knows the neighborhood's artistic history, stopping at the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre's painter studios, and the Dalí gallery before climbing to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. The guide is included. You handle the pace and the views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Moulin Rouge20m
2. Wall of Love10m
3. Place du Tertre10m
4. Dalí Paris10m
5. Sacré-Cœur Basilica10m

Explore Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur

• Meet guide at Place des Abbesses
• See Moulin Rouge and take photos
• Visit café from film "Amelie"
• Discover the Wall of Love history
• See sweet spots, church, and metro gate
• Learn about historic Moulin de la Galette
• Pass Dalida's old house and hear story
• View last vineyard of Paris
• Walk oldest and famous Montmartre street
• Learn why painters lived here and view Paris
• Meet local painters at small cafes
• Visit Dalí Gallery if open
• Explore Sacré-Cœur Basilica and history

The experience

What makes Montmartre different from the rest of Paris? The answer starts at Place des Abbesses, where your guide meets you to walk through the neighborhood's oldest and most photographed streets. You'll pass the Moulin Rouge cabaret, the Maison Rose café from the film Amélie, and the Wall of Love: a small monument covered in declarations in dozens of languages. The cobblestones themselves tell the story: these are the same streets where Dalida, the French singer, once lived, and where Moulin de la Galette, a windmill built in 1662, still stands as a reminder of the artists who gathered here.

As you climb higher into Montmartre, the neighborhood reveals itself in layers. You'll see the last vineyard left in Paris, tucked between residential buildings. Place du Tertre opens up with local painters working at easels, selling sketches and small canvases. It's touristy, yes, but also genuinely alive. The Dalí gallery sits nearby, displaying original works and sculptures if it's open that day. Your guide walks you through why this particular hillside became the center of Paris's artistic world, pointing out the small cafés and the light that made painters stay.

The climb ends at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, the second most-visited monument in Paris. The white Romano-Byzantine dome sits at the summit, and from the steps you get views that rival the Eiffel Tower without the crowds. Your guide explains the basilica's history and the statues of French heroes that line it, then you have time to take in the panorama of the city below. The walk itself is steady (cobblestones, some steep sections, and stairs to reach the top), but the pace is set by the guide, and public transportation is nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Your tour includes an expert guide who leads you through Montmartre's historic streets, from Place des Abbesses through the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Moulin de la Galette windmill, the last vineyard of Paris, Place du Tertre with its local painters, the Dalí gallery (if open), and finally Sacré-Cœur Basilica at the summit.
• The guide provides historical context and stories about the artists and landmarks along the way.
• Public transportation is available nearby if needed during the walk.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour for two people, privateUp to 2 people · Guide in English or French · 11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Private tour for four peopleUp to 4 people · Guide in English or French · 11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Private tour for five or six peopleUp to 6 people · Guide in English or French · 11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Large group, more than six peopleUp to 14 people · Guide in English or French · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

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Information

Lasts 2h–2h 20m, runs every day, 11 start times, from € 200 per group, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 305 in a group ›

Live guideEnglish and FrenchOther languages ›

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Danis Tour

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want Montmartre's main landmarks and artistic history explained by someone who knows the neighborhood, without arranging your own route or timing. The walk involves steady climbing and cobblestones, which is what gets you to the quieter corners before reaching Sacré-Cœur.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves walking cobblestone streets and climbing stairs to reach Sacré-Cœur at the summit. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Public transportation is available nearby if needed.

What's included in the private tour?

An expert guide is included. Entry to attractions like the Dalí gallery may have separate fees or may be closed on certain days. The guide covers the history and stories of each location.

Will we see the Moulin Rouge cabaret?

Yes, the tour passes by the Moulin Rouge at the start, and you'll have the opportunity to take photographs of this famous cabaret.

Is there a vineyard in Montmartre?

Yes, the last vineyard of Paris is located in Montmartre and is included as a stop on the tour.

Can I see local artists working?

Yes, at Place du Tertre you'll meet local painters working at easels and selling their work. This is one of the most active artist spots in Montmartre.

Is the Dalí gallery always open?

The tour passes by the Dalí gallery, but entry depends on whether it's open that day. Your guide will let you know and can provide information about the works on display.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Place des Abbesses, where you'll meet your guide to begin the walking tour through Montmartre.