Private Sidecar Tour of Montmartre : Off the Beaten Path
Description
Participate in a unique, immersive experience that goes beyond typical tourist paths, providing a deeper understanding of Montmartre's historical and cultural significance. On this tour you will get to see the lesser-known spots that embody the true spirit of Montmartre. This sidecar tour is a fantastic way to explore the neighborhood's rich history, from its high points during La Belle Époque to its darker moments, all while enjoying the charm and personality of this iconic Parisian quarter in a fun and engaging way. Think less textbook history and more about the raw, untold stories that make this neighborhood legendary. HIGHLIGHTS: 1. you’ll trace the footsteps of tortured artists, defiant revolutionaries, and scandalous lovers. 2. Witnessed the fiery Paris Commune and hear tales of revolution, defiance, and resilience. 3. Dive into the hidden world of Montmartre’s shadowy cabarets, secret brothels, and macabre legends like the beheading of Saint Denis.
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Rue de Navarin was home to not one, but three of Paris' most famous brothels from the roaring 1920s. Here we will discuss the history and impact of prostitution in Paris.
The most well known Parisian cabaret, this popular nightclub has been in operation since 1889 and popularised the scandalous performer known as La Goulue.
Le Moulin de la Galette, originally Le Blute-Fin, was a family owned grain mill. The same family suffered tragedy over two consecutive generations due to foreign invasion in the 19th century. It's history thankfully became far more festive afterwards!
This statue pays homage to a performer based out of Montmartre in the 1960s. She was considered the pinnacle of feminine beauty, and as a result an odd custom has developed at her statue.
The patron saint of Paris, and as the first bishop of the city under Roman occupation, Denis was executed for his beliefs.
One of the more visible sites of Paris, this basilica sits atop the hill of Montmartre and offers remarkable views of the city below.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We had a great time! Saw so many of the sites around Montmartre. All 3 of our guides, Pravine, Charlie, and JJ were awesome. We felt completely safe at all times. Highly recommend them!
Hello Rhonda and thank you kindly for reviewing your sidecar tour of Montmartre in Paris! We appreciate it! Happy trails from all of us!
We had a great couple of hours with Stephen and Simon. They were fabulous with our girls (9 and 11) and easily kept them entertained with facts and stories about Montmartre and Paris. There was easy conversation on the bike, and traveling either on the back of the bike or in the sidecar was comfy, easy and safe. The girls had turns sitting on the back of the bike in the areas with less traffic, a little adventure for them. The only regret is that we didn’t have longer with the guys, we all had a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
Hello Kieran! Thank you so much for your review of our sidecar tour of Montmartre! Stephen and I had a great time with you and your wonderful family. Safe travels and all the best!
We had such a great time with our tour guides (I’m sorry, I forgot your name :(). We had 2 side cars as we are a family of 4. My kids are 7 and 10. They got to sit in the sidecar, and also on the back of the motorcycle. It’s completely safe and the guides made sure we have protective gears. We learned so much about Montmatre. Amazing and interesting histories! The side car itself was so fun. Everyone looked at us with envy when we passed them by. We stopped often, including a bakery store only known to locals. The pastries were delicious!! Montmatre is beautiful!! Loved the whole experiences. In addition, they were very responsive from day 1. Price of the tour was slightly lower than other operator. Worth it! My kids still talk about it! Highly recommend it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a wonderful review! much appreciated. I am glad you and your family had such a wonderful time in Montmartre! Take care and we hope to welcome you back to Paris in the future! :D
Appointment taken with our guide for two hours of walk on Montmartre and Pigalle and its history. Accurate explanation along the way. Very welcome, it was raining a little we had adequate equipment provided our guide who is called Faithful to a correct conduct on Paris, and many explanations about the Moulin Rouge and about Montmartre and Pigalle and all its crisp stories! Thank you Good memory I advise you!!!!!
Merci Laurent pour votre avis de passage! Je vous souhaite une très bonne continuation, et au plaisir de vous revoir un jour!
Our tour with Praveen was phenomenal. He was so accommodating in adjusting our tour by suggesting options to ensure our tour aligned with what we hoped for while making sure we got to see and learn about things new to us! He was very knowledgeable and shared great information about the areas we visited. Additionally, he was so personable it felt like we were riding around with a friend! His driving was A+++! He went above and beyond to ensure it was a fantastic experience. I can’t recommend the tour enough!!
Thanks so much Lindsey!! Praveen also had a blast with you guys!! Safe travels and come back anytime!
Our tour guide was amazingly knowledgeable about Paris -- he made learning about Montmartre fun and captivating. The sidecar ride across Paris is just unbeatable. I would highly recommend Txango. Fun, friendly yet deep and informative. The perfect balance! I gifted it to my guest and she LOVED it!
Thanks so much for taking our Montmartre Sidecar Tour and leaving such a nice review! We hope to see you in Paris again soon!
This was such a great way to experience the city, particularly the village of Montmarte. Simon is a great guide with lots of stories to being the history to life. We took the tour on a particularly wet and windy day but Simon made sure we were kept dry with waterproof clothing and a cosy blanket for the sidecar. Highly recommended!
Thanks for your review, and gosh what a blast taking you both out in such Scottish weather! Safe travels and hope to see you again! Simon
