Montmartre feels more like a village than a capital, cobbled lanes, ivy-covered houses and timeless cafés perched on the highest hill in Paris. This self-guided walking tour links 15 stops over about 3.2 km, from the red sails of the Moulin Rouge to the white domes of the Sacré-Cœur. Along the way you pass Picasso's first Paris studio, the "I love you" wall, the man walking through the wall (Le Passe-Muraille), the last working vineyard inside the city, the Au Lapin Agile cabaret, Dalida's square and the Place du Tertre, before climbing to the basilica and its sweeping view over the whole city. Each stop comes with a written commentary and its own audio track, plus Google Maps links so you never lose your way on the hill's maze of stairs. You set the pace, read, listen, stop for a coffee, and pick the route back up whenever you like.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Stand on the boulevard, look up at the sails, and let me tell you what really went on behind them.
Forty square metres. 511 tiles. The same three words, 311 times, in 250 languages
This is where it started, in a cold room, October to December 1900.
Wine was drunk on this hill under the Gallo-Romans. It still is.
The most painted square in the world, and once an artillery park.
A white church built as an apology
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Montmartre Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $19 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Metro line 2 to Blanche, the Moulin Rouge is directly opposite the station. Also line 13 to Place de Clichy, 5 min on foot, or bus 30, 54, 68, 74. This is a self-guided tour: no group, no guide waiting. Start whenever you like. Wear shoes you can climb in. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paris Backstages.
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We were excited about trying this tour. We had a more difficult time than we thought following along the map. It wasn’t as easy as we thought it would be. The map wasn’t able to be zoomed, which also made it less user friendly. The audio descriptions were good, but the map piece wasn’t. I’m sure this can and will be improved upon in the future.
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