DISCOVER MONTMARTRE AND VISIT SACRÉ-COEUR
Joined 2020
Discover the amazing atmosphere in the legendary red light district Pigalle and the artists' quarter on the hill of Montmartre, where Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and many others lived and worked. We will visit the Basilica Sacré-Cœur, Paris' biggest church, having a guided tour inside the building, and you will enjoy a breathtaking view all over Paris - including the Eiffel Tower - during the sunset. Furthermore, you will see the painters on the famous square Place du Tertre.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Place Blanche, metro station (line n. 2)
Metro station Blanche (line n. 2). Taxi adress: 82, boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris
The guide will wait for you at the exit of the metro station with a yellow sign in his hands.
We will start with the worldwide most famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. There you will hear about the painter Toulouse-Lautrec who spent his short life drawing in the cabaret while drinking heavy cocktails.
From there we will reach the highest spot in Paris, the hill of Montmartre. On our way we will see famous cafés where were shot movies like "Amelie" (2002) with Audrey Tautou, we will see the last still existing windmills, the first flat where Picasso lived, a vineyard created by artists in 19th century and still producing wine, as well as small hidden streets with their cobblestones telling many surprising anecdotes.
Finally we will reach the Basilica of Sacra-Coeur and visit inside this huge building with its surprising byzantine architecture. In time for the sunset we will overlook the breathtaking view all over Paris, including the Eiffel Tower.
Place du Tertre
The tour ends in the heart of the old outskirts village Montmartre, where once upon a time only farmers and some moneyless impressionist painters lived. You will discover the old medieval church of the village, one of the two oldest in Paris, as well as the former town hall and the famous square Place du Tretre with its painters who sill sell portraits and caricatures. There you can enjoy a drink or a meal in one of the many typical French restaurants on the highest spot in Paris.
Ending Point
Place du Tretre
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Food and drinks (if wanted)
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour, we will make stops, relax in cosy gardens and, if desired, have a cup of coffee; but for maximum comfort we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes.
Please bring a bottle of water.
As always in Paris: don't forget your umbrella.
The tour takes place starting with two participants.
Important message from the supplier
On the days of week I am available or busy according to the seasons. During the academic year (October to May) I am teaching in university. However, in my company MSP SAS we have a dozen guides who all fulfil the guidelines of quality and expertise I put on myself and my wife Kristina with whom I manage the company. Our guides a available each day of the week.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Christian G.
After a law degree in Italy and Austria, I worked as a journalist for nearly 20 years, first in Italy and from 1995 to 2014 in Paris. I started guiding in 2014 and followed a new education for my national French guiding license. With my wife Kristina, an architect and historian of art, we created a guiding agency in Paris in which by now work a dozen highly qualified and licensed guides. All of us are driven by love for art, passion for history and eagerness of showing the French beauty to our guests. We provide private and group city tours as well as visits in the main Parisian museums as for instance Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. We manage also excursions to the Palace of Versailles, to the mansion of Monet, to Normandy and so on. During the academic year, I still give lessons for journalism in the Parisian university HEIP.
Reviews
Neal W.
“Disappointing on multiple levels”
We booked a private tour of the Louvre for 2.5 hours for us and our two kids (12 and 14 years old) for 275 Euro not including admission to the Louvre. When I booked, I made clear that we wanted a tour that appealed to our teens. When we met our guide, I repeated that request. Unfortunately, our guide had no idea how to make the Louvre interesting for teens. In fact, she was extremely inflexible: she had a lot of facts and wanted to tell them. And that was the second disappointment: in a small private tour, I expect a dialogue, not a monologue. But she didn't seek a conversation with us. In fact when we stopped a few times to look at a painting, she kept going and talking. And now we're at the third disappointment: we had headphones on and she had a mic. Unfortunately the quality was awful. I mentioned this twice. First she switched some headphones and then the mic. We said it was still hard to understand and she apologized, but insisted on using the poor equipment instead of just talking directly to us in a small circle. After that I asked her twice to speak slower and she said she would, but didn't. Finally, although her English grammar was very good, her accent was very, very hard for us to understand.
Christian G.
Dear Neal, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially as your friends had recommended our tour to you. Unfortunately, on the day of your visit, we did not have a German-speaking guide available, and we fully understand that following a tour in English — especially for teenagers — can sometimes be a challenge. We regret if this affected your enjoyment of the visit. We also sincerely apologize if the guiding style felt too factual and less interactive. Our aim is always to adapt to our guests’ interests, and we’re sorry if we fell short in creating a dynamic and engaging experience for your family. Regarding the audio equipment, we regret the technical issues you encountered and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Teenagers’ reactions in museum settings can indeed be unpredictable, and while many families and young visitors enjoy our tours, we recognize that expectations and experiences vary. We genuinely value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under better circumstances. Warm regards, Christian
Carol P.
“Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame ”
Christian was great. We loved the history that took place in this whole area throughout the ages. Christian was very knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to hear the back stories.
Christian G.
Thank you very much for the great review. I am so happy that you liked it and hope to see you back soon for more explorations of the beauty of Paris together. Best wishes, Christian
Ginger G.
“Top-shelf Guide”
I hired Christian for a second German-language tour for my friends. He speaks several languages very well. He is also masterful at providing concept for the building and the artworks. You will learn so much. He is kind and flexible, as well. Highly recommend.
Christian G.
Dear Ginger, Thank you so much for the great review. I was more than happy to guide you and your friends at Louvre and Orsay Museum. All of you were great listeners and highly interested in my tours. Hope to see you back soon in Paris for more explorations of the treasures in the City of Light. Best wishes, Christian
$200/ per group
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