Guided Tours

Montmartre & Sacré-Coeur Guided Walking Tour

Name: Montmartre & Sacré-Coeur Guided Walking Tour
Start: 2026-10-19T16:30:00
End: 2026-10-19T18:30:00
Location: Paris

4.4/5(80)

Cornelis C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our tour began with a nice welcome from our guide. During the tour of the montmartre the guide took his time to explain al the history of the montmartre with some very nice and funny anecdotes. We were pleased to have him as our guide.

Debbie V

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

We had a wonderful experience on the Montmartre Walking Tour with Sacré-Cœur Basilica Dome Access. Our tour guide, Ismail, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Since we were the only group that morning, the tour felt much more personal and interactive. Ismail took the time to engage with everyone, answer questions, and share interesting history and stories about Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It felt less like a standard tour and more like exploring with someone who truly loves the area. The dome access was absolutely worth it, with amazing views and a memorable finish to the experience. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Ismail as your guide!

Explore Paris's hilltop artists' quarter on foot with an expert guide as you uncover stories and see how this district links views with life here.

Walk streets past the Wall of Love, Le Bateau-Lavoir, Rue de l'Abreuvoir and La Maison Rose while your guide explains how this district evolved.

Reach Sacré-Cœur Basilica at the top of the hill, pause on the steps for views, and hear tips from your guide on what to see and do next in Paris.

Upgrade your visit with entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica interior or dome, and add an audio guide and map so you can listen and look around independently.

Add small-group food options, from wine, cheese and charcuterie or macarons to a croissant or three-course meal, plus time for questions about Paris.

Walking tour of Montmartre

Expert English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Access to Sacré Coeur Basilica interior and dome (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, Spanish and French (as per option selected)

Digital panoramic map (as per option selected)

Small-group tour, maximum 10 guests (as per option selected)

French wine, cheese, charcuterie and macaron tastings at local shops (as per option selected)

Croissant or pain au chocolat (as per option selected)

Three-course lunch or dinner in a French restaurant (as per option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Cornelis C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our tour began with a nice welcome from our guide. During the tour of the montmartre the guide took his time to explain al the history of the montmartre with some very nice and funny anecdotes. We were pleased to have him as our guide.
Numair M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A really good tour overall. However, it would have been helpful if the tour guide made himself a bit more visible before the start of the tour!
Pierre S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide was very kind. But everything was in English, so there were issues with translation. At the meeting point, the guide should have an easily recognizable identifier.
Blandine D
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Ismaël is a very good guide, he speaks French well and all of his explanations were clear. Thank you
Anna D
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The guide was very knowledgeable and courteous

Stroll through Montmartre’s storied streets on a guided walking tour ending at Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Place des Abbesses, where your small group gathers for a brief introduction. Tickets are validated before you set off on foot to explore Montmartre’s iconic landmarks. If you select a small-group tour option, your group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests for a more personal experience.

What to expect

Montmartre

This hilltop Parisian neighborhood is famed for its artistic legacy and bohemian spirit, once home to creative legends like Picasso and Modigliani. Its cobblestone lanes and vibrant squares reveal stories of art, culture, and local life as you follow your expert English-speaking guide.

Features

Place des Abbesses: Begin at this lively square, known for its Art Nouveau metro entrance by Hector Guimard, and set off on your guided walking tour of Montmartre.

Wall of Love: Pause at this unique mural, where “I love you” is written in over 250 languages, and capture photos before continuing through the neighborhood.

Le Bateau-Lavoir: Discover the former residence of Picasso and other artists, central to Montmartre’s creative history, as your guide shares background and anecdotes.

Moulin de la Galette: See the historic windmill immortalized by Renoir and learn how it became a symbol of the area’s artistic past.

Rue de l’Abreuvoir & La Maison Rose: Walk along this picturesque street and spot the iconic pink café, a classic Montmartre scene that reflects the district’s village feel.

Sacré-Cœur Basilica: End your tour at this striking basilica, where you can visit the church interior or admire city views from the forecourt; if you select an option with dome tickets, you can climb to the dome for elevated views using your included access, or use an audio guide in English, Spanish, and French with a digital panoramic map to explore the basilica’s interior and exterior at your own pace.

Food-focused options: On select variants, enjoy French wine, cheese, charcuterie, and macaron tastings at local shops, savor a croissant or pain au chocolat, or sit down to a three-course lunch or dinner in a French restaurant during or after your walk.

Wrapping up

If you select a dome ticket or audio guide option, continue independently inside Sacré-Cœur Basilica, using your dome access and multilingual audio guide with digital panoramic map to make the most of your visit. Food-focused variants add tastings or a three-course meal to your walking tour, giving you time to sample local flavors in addition to exploring Montmartre’s landmarks.

What to bring

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces.

ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking if requested by the tour operator.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible because of cobblestone streets, stairs, and uneven terrain in Montmartre and at Sacré-Cœur.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage: Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage on the tour or inside the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

Pets: Do not bring pets on the tour, except for registered service animals.

Intoxication: Do not consume or arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the tour.

Smoking: Do not smoke during the guided tour or inside the Basilica.

Photography gear: Do not use flash, tripods, or filming equipment inside the Basilica.

Dress code: Do not wear revealing clothing; dress modestly as the Basilica is an active place of worship.

Additional information

Arrival time: Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your tour so your guide can check you in.

Basilica entry: Entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica is free, and access to the dome is ticketed.

Dome access: Reach the dome only by a narrow 280-step staircase, so it is not recommended if you have mobility issues or claustrophobia.