PARIS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Montmartre on Foot: Cabarets, Canvases and a Basilica at the Summit
A private, 2h:15min walking tour from the Moulin Rouge to Sacré-Cœur tracing the haunts of Van Gogh, Picasso and the neighborhood’s cabaret and artistic history.
Montmartre on Foot: Cabarets, Canvases and a Basilica at the Summit.
Wanderabled lanes rise and curl through Montmartre, a neighborhood that moved from Roman temple and windmills to the birthplace of Impressionism and the stage for Parisian cabarets. This private walking tour leads you from the Moulin Rouge up to the Sacré-Cœur, passing artists’ studios, a working vineyard and the sites associated with Van Gogh and Picasso.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Moulin Rouge and Montmartre’s Nightlife Legacy
Begin at the neighborhood’s cabaret quarter to place Montmartre’s raucous entertainment history—where can-can and performance culture flourished—within the tour’s broader artistic story.
Houses and Studios of Van Gogh and Picasso
Trace the physical footprints of major artists as you visit Van Gogh’s house and Picasso’s Bateau-Lavoir, locating the neighborhood’s role in the creation of modern art.
Sacré-Cœur and Panoramic Views
Finish at the basilica atop Montmartre’s highest hill for sweeping views of Paris—an endpoint that ties the district’s intimate streets to the city beyond.
What the day feels like
How the Tour Unfolds
On this private 2h:15min walking tour, an expert guide escorts your group along winding streets from the Moulin Rouge toward the hilltop Sacré-Cœur, stopping at artists’ squares, historic windmills and the homes and studios that anchor Montmartre’s artistic legacy.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour works for—and how age and group composition factor in.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Guests meet at the Starbucks Coffee, 5 Place Blanche, 75009, Paris, France.
This is a private walking tour that moves through Montmartre’s streets and sites.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this a private tour?
Yes. This is a private tour.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Starbucks Coffee, 5 Place Blanche, 75009, Paris, France.
What sites are included on the route?
The itinerary includes the Moulin Rouge, Van Gogh’s house, Picasso’s Bateau-Lavoir, the windmill of Moulin de la Galette, the artists’ square, a vineyard and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Are children allowed and do they pay?
Children ages 1 to 11 are free; youth ages 12 to 17 have a specified youth rate.
How do tour rates vary with group size?
Rates are tiered by the number of adults in the private group; pricing varies per person depending on group size.