Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting
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Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting is a 3-hour experience in Paris, France, from $45 per person. It scores 55 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.
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- 55 / 100
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- Duration
- 3 hours
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- $45 per person
Most Montmartre tours rush you past the highlights with 20 strangers. We cap every departure at 8 guests and go deeper — the hidden studios where Picasso launched Cubism, the vineyard planted to save the hill, Van Gogh's
What you get
- Expert local guide
- Small group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Wine, cheese and charcuterie apéro
About this experience
Most Montmartre tours rush you past the highlights with 20 strangers. We cap every departure at 8 guests and go deeper — the hidden studios where Picasso launched Cubism, the vineyard planted to save the hill, Van Gogh's apartment with no plaque. An expert local guide who actually knows these streets, and a proper wine and cheese apéro to close. This is Montmartre as it deserves to be seen: intimate, unhurried, and full of stories the guidebooks leave out.
What's included
Included
- Expert local guide
- Small group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Wine, cheese and charcuterie apéro
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Abbesses Metro Station
Meet at the exit of Métro Abbesses (Line 12), beside the carousel - your guide holds a yellow Paris Unscripted sign. One of only two original Art Nouveau Guimard glass canopy entrances surviving in Paris. Abbesses is the deepest station in the Paris Métro — 36 metres underground. Montmartre only became part of Paris in 1860, reluctantly. The hill still feels like it belongs to a different city.
5 minutes here
Le Mur des Je t'aime
40 square metres of hand-painted ceramic tiles - 'I love you' in 312 languages, created in 2000 by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito. The red fragments scattered across the tiles represent the pieces of a broken heart — love exists in every language but pain is universal. A brief, beautiful opener before the history deepens.
10 minutes here
Le Bateau-Lavoir
The most important building in 20th-century art history that nobody knows. Picasso painted Les Demoiselles d'Avignon here in 1907 - the painting that launched Cubism and changed everything. Also resident at various points: Modigliani, Juan Gris, Max Jacob, Gertrude Stein's circle. Burned down in 1970 and rebuilt — the original floor plan is traced in the pavement outside. Picasso arrived in Montmartre in 1904 with nothing. He left in 1912 already famous.
15 minutes here
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
The Lapin Agile cabaret has been on this site since 1860 - Picasso, Utrillo, Verlaine and Apollinaire all drank here. It still runs shows of old French chansons, the same repertoire it had in 1900. The Clos Montmartre is the last active vineyard in Paris - 1,850 Pinot Noir and Gamay vines on a steep slope, producing around 1,000 bottles a year. In 1933, when the city threatened to demolish the hill to build apartments, the local mayor planted a vineyard - because agricultural land couldn't be expropriated. The wine is deliberately terrible. That was never the point.
15 minutes here
La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
The little pink house that launched a thousand postcards. Built in the early 1900s and immortalised by Maurice Utrillo, who painted it repeatedly from the street outside. Tucked at the corner of Rue de l'Abreuvoir and Rue Lepic, it sits in one of the quietest and most beautiful corners of the hill — the kind of spot that makes visitors feel they've found something secret, even though millions have stood in exactly the same spot.
10 minutes here
Van Gogh's House
Van Gogh lived at 54 Rue Lepic with his brother Theo from 1886 to 1888 - the period he discovered Impressionism and completely transformed his palette from dark browns to the vivid yellows and blues of his mature work. There is no official plaque. Paris has never marked this building. The Moulin de la Galette nearby is one of two surviving windmills of Montmartre, Renoir painted it in 1876 in Bal du Moulin de la Galette, now hanging in the Musée d'Orsay. Van Gogh painted over 200 works in 21 months on this street. He left for Arles in 1888 and never returned.
10 minutes here
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
The basilica was commissioned in 1875 as a national act of penance after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. The Paris Commune of 1871 - the first workers' government in history - began here on Montmartre, when the National Guard refused to hand over their cannons. The Commune lasted 72 days. When it fell, up to 30,000 Parisians were executed in the streets. The basilica built as an apology for their defeat stands directly above their graves. The white travertine stone bleaches itself with rain - it never gets dirty. Inside, an eternal adoration vigil has been maintained every hour of every day since 1885.
20 minutes here
Place Du Tertre
Place du Tertre was the village square of old Montmartre - today full of portrait painters selling to tourists, but Utrillo painted it dozens of times when it was empty and silent, and Pissarro sketched here. The Montmartre Museum on Rue Cortot is one block away - Renoir's studio is preserved inside. We descend via Rue Norvins, the oldest paved street in Montmartre, lined with ivy-covered walls and the last authentic village architecture. Best photos of the tour.
15 minutes here
End the day the Parisian way - seated with a glass of French wine, a selection of cheese and charcuterie, and the stories of Montmartre still fresh in your mind. Your guide will bring the neighbourhood's history to life one final time as you raise a glass to the hill that inspired the world
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Exit of Métro Abbesses (Line 12) - Place des Abbesses, next to the carrousel at the exit, your guide will be holding an Orange 'Paris Unscripted' sign.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour concludes with a seated wine and cheese apéro at a local Montmartre bar, where your guide will wrap up the experience over a glass of French wine.
Options you can book
Standard Rate - Self Guided
Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PARIS UNSCRIPTED
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $90
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
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Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting cost?
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Prices start at $45 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 Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 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 Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting?
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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 Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting?
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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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montmartre Semi-Private Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting 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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