Sacré-Cœur Basilica audio guide on smartphone: 25 minutes

The basilica's white Romano-Byzantine dome rises high above Paris, and the audio guide explains how it got there.

A self-guided visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris with free entry and an optional 25-minute audio guide on your smartphone. The guide covers the basilica's architecture, history and architectural details in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages. Entry to the basilica itself is always free. The audio guide is the add-on that deepens the visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Basilica with audio guide

• Enter Basilica of the Sacred Heart
• Use smartphone audio guide
• Explore architecture and history

The experience

Sacré-Cœur sits atop Butte Montmartre and dominates the Paris skyline. Entry to the basilica is free, so you can walk in whenever you want. If you want more from the visit than the building itself, the audio guide runs 25 minutes on your smartphone and covers the architecture, the history and the smaller details most visitors miss. You move through the basilica at your own pace, stopping when something catches your eye and skipping ahead if you want to.

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages, so you can follow along in whichever one you prefer. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them to reach Montmartre. The basilica is suitable for all fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young children.

What’s included

• Free entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
• 25-minute audio guide on your smartphone in your choice of five languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 500

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Turistidux

Is this one for you?The audio guide delivers the commentary through your own phone, so you follow it at your own pace and stop whenever you want to linger on a detail or take a photo. This works best if you prefer exploring on your own rather than staying with a group, or if you want the history and architecture explained without a live guide keeping everyone moving together.

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Top questions

Can I enter Sacré-Cœur Basilica without buying anything?

Yes. Entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica is free. The audio guide is optional and adds depth to the visit, but you can explore the basilica on your own without it.

How long does the audio guide take to listen to?

The audio guide runs 25 minutes and covers the basilica's architecture, history and architectural details. You control the pace and can pause or skip sections as you move through the building.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages, so you can follow along in your preferred language.

Do I need to bring headphones to use the audio guide?

You'll need to provide your own headphones or earbuds to listen to the audio guide on your smartphone.

Is Sacré-Cœur accessible if I have mobility concerns?

Sacré-Cœur Basilica is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are also available if you're traveling with young children.