Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour Stories of Art and History
Description
Everyone knows they should visit Montmartre — but few people really understand why. This two-hour walking tour is designed to change that. Rather than a traditional “art tour,” we explore Montmartre through the stories, people, and ideas that shaped it — using art and history as a way in, not as a lecture. As we walk from the Église Saint-Jean to the Sacré-Cœur, we’ll visit iconic sites like the Wall of Love, Le Bateau-Lavoir, and the Moulin de la Galette, while uncovering how movements like Impressionism and Modern Art grew out of this unique hilltop neighborhood. You don’t need any background in art or history — just curiosity. This experience is designed for thoughtful travelers who want to understand Montmartre more deeply, without feeling overwhelmed. - Discover Montmartre trough stories, not just facts - Understand how art and history shaped this iconic neighborhood - Visit highlights like The Wall of Love and Sacré-Cœur - No prior knowledge needed — just curiosity
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Built between 1894 and 1904, the Eglise Saint Jean de Montmartre is a testament to the Art Nouveau architectural style, and a true church of the industrial revolution.
A post-modern work, dedicated to love.
A former piano factory, the Bateau Lavoir is the former residence of many important 20th century artists.
One of two surviving windmills in Montmarte, the Moulin Radet was painted by many impressionist and post impressionist painters, such as Renoir and Van Gogh.
Selling more records than ABBA, Dalida was a French music superstar who brought joy and happiness to millions during her life. In death, her statue brings luck in love to those who need it.
Dating to 1933, Au Clos de Montmartre makes some of the most famous wines in the entire city.
See what remains of the impressionists favorite spot to paint "en pleine air"
End the tour at the magnificent Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
Davis made our Montmartre visit an amazing experience, full of new details despite been here a couple of times. He adapted the visit for my oldest daughter who loves art. Very dynamic and we learned a lot. I will greatly recommended.
David is a great guide! Thanks to her extensive experience, particularly her knowledge of history, social sciences, and art, it was a fantastic trip. If you want to explore the region with a purely artistic and intellectual perspective, I highly recommend this tour. Also, the way he explained things to my daughter and her age was amazing, thank you again. I wish we could explore all of Paris with David.
Our tour guide was fun and interesting, very personable and spoke excellent English. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Montmartre as well as French history in general. He gave a lot of historical background of the architecture and colorful history of the artists that once lived here. He began the tour by asking us what are particular interests were so he could cater to our curiosities. Cost was more than reasonable!
David was an excellent guide as we walked through the streets of Montmartre. His knowledge of the history and artistic styles made for an educational and insightful tour. He asked great questions and has an entertaining personality which added to the experience. I highly recommend David as a guide on the Montmartre walking tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Montmartre with David. We loved the history and story telling he used to show and explain the different art and monuments. Appreciated seeing things that most would walk right past. Our 11 year old son was on the tour and he was engaged the entire time. Highly recommend.
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Montmartre with David. We appreciated that he incorporated history and story telling while showing us the art and monuments throughout Montmartre. He showed us many things that most people would just walk right past. Our 11 year old son was also on the tour and he was engaged the entire time. He enjoyed David’s sense of humor and appreciated being included in all the conversations. We would highly recommend this walking tour.
David was very knowledgeable about the history, architecture, art, and artists of Montmartre. He has a captivating delivery which holds your attention. We enjoyed our time and would book with him again.
Very competent guidance. David was able to answer all questions in detail. He provided background information that gave me a new perspective on the city and its history. Personal running speed was taken into account. Would gladly do it again.
David was the perfect guide. He captivated us with his wonderful stories about the beautiful churches and the hidden street art. In easily understandable English, he was able to inspire us so much that we now see Montmartre with different eyes. He gladly accommodated our wishes and adjusted to our walking pace, making it easy for us to follow him.
We've had a private 2 hour tour with David, I highly recommend him! I've lived in Paris for over 10 years and been to Montmartre countless times. Still, there wasn't a dull moment during this tour and I learned so much! David made every moment truly special, making each monument come to life with stories that you won't forget any time soon.
