
Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art
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Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $7 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $7 per person
A donkey once painted a canvas with its tail and fooled the entire Paris art world. A teenager was executed here for refusing to remove his hat. A gunshot in a café started the grief that helped launch a movement in mode
What you get
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
About this experience
A donkey once painted a canvas with its tail and fooled the entire Paris art world. A teenager was executed here for refusing to remove his hat. A gunshot in a café started the grief that helped launch a movement in modern art. This is Montmartre, and these are the stories the postcards never tell you. Walk the hill with local guide Léo narrating every step on this self guided audio tour, from the birth of the Moulin Rouge to the wall where I love you is written in two hundred fifty languages, the studio where Picasso painted Cubism into being, and the gleaming dome of Sacré Coeur Basilica. The tour runs at your own pace using GPS triggered narration on your phone, so you can pause for coffee, take photos, or linger as long as you like. Over 20,000 travelers have used your self guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's included
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
What you'll see and do
Moulin Rouge
Discover the wild birth of Paris most legendary cabaret, complete with a giant elephant and a flatulist headliner.
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Abbesses Metro Station
Marvel at a relocated Art Nouveau Metro entrance and the church that nearly got demolished before it was built.
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Find the wall where I love you is written three hundred times in two hundred fifty languages.
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Step into the humble building where Picasso painted Cubism into existence and changed art forever.
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Spot the historic windmill that inspired Renoir and Van Gogh and once hid a gruesome wartime legend.
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Dali Museum Paris
Explore France's largest Dalí collection and learn how a collector turned friendship into hundreds of bronze sculptures.
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Place Du Tertre
Wander the highest square in Paris where painters have worked under strict rules for centuries.
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Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montmartre
Step inside Paris second oldest church and hear the legend of a saint who carried his own head.
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Chevalier de La Barre
Learn the disturbing true story of a teenager executed for refusing to remove his hat.
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Square Louise Michel
Stand on the spot where a revolution began and a schoolteacher led the Paris Commune uprising.
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Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
Climb to the gleaming white basilica built as a political statement and admire its vast golden mosaic inside.
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Musee de Montmartre
Visit the artists house where Renoir painted masterpieces and Suzanne Valadon built her own career.
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See the photogenic pink restaurant tied to a tragic love triangle that shaped Picasso's Blue Period.
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Place Dalida
Touch the bronze bust of a beloved French singer whose dazzling career hid a private heartbreak.
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Au Lapin Agile
Discover the cabaret where a donkey's tail painted a hoax masterpiece that fooled the Paris art world.
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Vigne du Clos Montmartre
End at Paris last working vineyard, saved by locals who outwitted a property developer.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
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Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourific
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 14+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 14. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montmartre Self Guided Tour of Scandal and Art start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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