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Get away from the selfie-sticks and discover one of the most romantic enclaves in Paris, with a local guide leading you to the best hidden spots. You’ll go off the beaten track and spot the Parisian abodes of Van Gogh and Picasso.
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Duration 2 hours
Starting time 10:30 AM
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Live tour guide
English
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Experience
Highlights
Explore the cobbled streets of Montmartre, the fabled 2,000-year-old district that was once home to the world’s leading artists
Taste one of the best butter croissants in Paris
Find one of the best (and little-known) panoramas in Paris for a perfect city shot
Discover the Sacre-Coeur Basilica from a different angle
Stumble upon the last remaining vineyard in Paris, opposite one of its most iconic cabaret clubs, Agile
Full description
Welcome to Montmartre, the Paris of your dreams! This tour begins opposite a quintessential Parisian landmark: the Moulin Rouge windmill. You will start the climb up the hill, spotting the café where the film Amélie was shot and Van Gogh’s home was, as you go along. The first stop will be at one of Paris’ best bakers, winner of many prestigious prizes for its bread and pastries. Here, you will taste one of France’s most famous patisserie foods: a deliciously buttery croissant. After learning how to say “Je t’aime” in 250 different languages and listening to the crazy legend about the first Parisian bishop, you’ll climb a few more stairs to discover one of Montmartre’s loveliest squares, and the one-time home of Pablo Picasso. Hear the stories of struggle endured by many local artists here before they found fame and fortune.
From here you’ll pass by the house of Dalida, one of France’s most famous singers and an iconic figure in Montmartre. Find out more about her dramatic life, and why she became an icon for the gay community in Paris and beyond. You’ll pass by one of the last remaining windmills in Paris, now totally privatized. Then you’ll promenade down the “Champs-Élysées” of Montmartre, where you’ll see some of the most expensive houses in the capital. Your guide will then lead you through a totally secret passage that reveals not only one of the best views over Paris, but also one of the loveliest cobbled streets in the city.
Next up are the famous vineyards of Montmartre. Almost on the top of the hill, they overlook the suburbs of Paris, and produce a surprisingly good red wine. Opposite the vineyard is the entrance to the famous Cabaret, Le Lapin Agile, where your guide will tell you the legend of Lolo, the painting donkey. Finally, we’ll walk to the iconic Basilica Sacré-Coeur, where you’ll stop to admire a view of the church from a perspective that very few tourists know about, leading onto your grand finale of another stunning Paris panorama. Before you go, don’t forget to pick your guide’s brains for the latest on what to see and do during your stay in Paris.
Includes
Local English-speaking guide
1 croissant
What’s Not Included
Additional food and drinks
Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
Tips/gratuities for your guide
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Meeting point
Outside the metro Blanche (line 2) at Ground level.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
The itinerary might be slightly modified on public holidays, as some of shops usually visited might be closed.