Croissant Included, Hidden-Gems Walk

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Views & Croissant runs through Intrepid Urban Adventures - France. Rated 4.9 across 1,031 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $40.4.

Overview

This two-hour walk starts at Place Blanche, right outside the Blanche metro station, and works its way up through Montmartre to finish at Sacré-Cœur. Along the way the guide mixes famous sights with quieter corners: the Moulin Rouge windmill, the Wall of Love, the Moulin de la Galette, Au Lapin Agile, and a vineyard that still sits on the hill. There is also a croissant from an award-winning bakery.

The route takes you in the footsteps of Picasso and past the home of Van Gogh, and the guide fills the walk with stories about the artists and the bohemian world they built here. One reviewer described it as off the beaten track while still covering the main sights, which is a fair summary of the balance. The group is capped at 14, and a private option exists for anyone who prefers a more exclusive experience.

It suits travellers who like history with their pastry and who can handle a hill. Montmartre is steep in places and the tour covers around 2 km at a relaxed pace, with regular stops. It is child-friendly, not suitable for wheelchair users, and ends at the top of the hill with a wide view over Paris.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Place BlancheMeet outside the Blanche metro station at street level, where the guide holds a Paris Urban Adventures sign.
2. MontmartreAn introduction to the neighbourhood, 15 minutes, free.
3. Moulin RougeThirty minutes at the famous windmill. Entry and the show are not included.
4. Le Mur des Je t'aimeTwenty minutes at the Wall of Love, free.
5. Le Moulin de la GaletteTwenty minutes at this stop, free.
6. Au Lapin AgileFifteen minutes at this stop, free.
7. Sacré-CœurTwenty minutes at the basilica, free. The tour ends here, at the top of the hill.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour feels, from the hill itself to how the group moves through it.

• Fitness and pace. The tour covers around 2 km at a relaxed pace, but Montmartre is hilly and some sections include stairs. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, and one reviewer who did the tour in a heat wave praised the guide for pacing things well.
• What to wear. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and that advice comes straight from the listing. Reviewers have done this tour in hot weather, so a hat or water helps in summer.
• Group feel. The group is capped at 14, which the listing describes as a more personal and engaging experience. A private tour option is also available for anyone who prefers it.
• Food and drink. A freshly baked croissant from an award-winning bakery is included. Additional food and drinks are not, so bring money if you want coffee to go with it.
• Photos and views. The listing also promises secret viewpoints known to locals.
• After the tour. The tour finishes at Sacré-Cœur, which leaves you free to explore the basilica or stay for lunch. Several reviewers said their guide gave personal recommendations for the rest of their stay.

Common issues. The route is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, which the listing states plainly. The Moulin Rouge show is not included, and tips for the guide are not covered by the price. One reviewer reported a guide who never arrived and a denied refund request, an isolated complaint among otherwise positive accounts. On public holidays a stop may be adjusted if a shop is closed.

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