Montmartre Private Guided Walking Tour

Get to now more about Montmartre neighborhood strolling its streets with your private English speaking guide. The name of Montmartre came from a hill from Roman times (Mount Mars). In the medieval ages, most of Montmartre was an abbey later destroyed during the French Revolution.

For many years, this area was a district in the outskirts of Paris until the impressionists artists came to live, paint and hang out while the district gained reputation for its cabarets and cafés. By the way at that time Montmartre counted dozens of windmills that played an important role during the 18 and 19 centuries! Artists like Van Gogh and Picasso lived here. 

Meet your expert English-speaking guide in front of the Sacré-Coeur and get breathtaking views of Paris below you. Not far, visit the bohemian Artists' Square, Place du Tertre, and the nice surrounding cafés. Stroll along the Rue Abbesses running  through the middle of the charming Montmartre district: A hive of activity both day and night. On the way you will probably pass by the only remaining vineyard in Paris! Don't forget to visit the 2 remaining windmills in Montmartre Le Moulin de la Galette, festive and popular, painted by Renoir, Bal au Moulin de la Galette, 1876  and another one which is further up in the summit of Montmartre.

Hear fascinating and sometimes humorous stories seldom told about saints, singers, and even a famous donkey whose artwork sold for thousands of dollars. Walk the streets where Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and other artists lived and worked. Continue your relaxing journey through the winding streets to arrive at the Montmartre Museum (optional, tickets not included).  

End your tour in front of the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret theater, where Toulouse-Lautrec drew many portraits of the legendary nightclub’s regulars.

If time allows you can also visit the Café des 2 Moulins, featured in the popular movie Amelie. Continue uphill and discover what made Vincent Van Gogh, Toulouse Lautrec, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dali all want to call this eclectic district home.