Montmartre Self-guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

5.0 (1 reviews) Paris, France
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Looking for things to do in Montmartre? The Montmartre Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you on a self-guided walking tour of Montmartre in Paris.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

See all the sights while having fun and of course, learning some history too! Indeed, you will walk from Place d’Anvers to the Sacré-Coeur, around the butte, and back down to Place Pigalle while taking on a few various challenges.

The Paris Montmartre Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3 km / 1.9 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 31 locations
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge: 36 varied challenges
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- Walk at your own pace
- Not wheelchair friendly – many staircases and angled streets
- Pet-friendly throughout
- Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
- Also available in French

Options

Montmartre single ticket

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.

Montmartre Scavenger Group Tkt

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

What's included

  • 36 varied challenges
  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
  • This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

What to expect

  1. 5m
    This is your starting point, where you'll learn why this place is named for a Belgian city.
    Solve a challenge before walking to your 2nd destination.
  2. Pass by
    Learn about this music hall and solve a challenge here.
    5 minutes on site.
  3. Halle Saint Pierre
    Pass by
    See this art museum for contemporary & experimental paintings, & graphic art.
    Solve a challenge here
    10 minutes getting here and solving the challenge
  4. Square Louise Michel
    10m
    Walk to the base of Montmartre to see a carrousel and a funicular train.
    Solve a challenge before making your way up to the Sacré Coeur
  5. Pass by
    You can walk up the hill to the Sacré-Coeur, or take the Funicular if you prefer, but the price is not included with your tour.
    10 minutes either to ride up, or walk up.
  6. Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
    Pass by
    Admire this beautiful white church atop one of Paris's hills. Take in the skyline and learn about the church's history.
    Solve a challenge while here.
    5 minutes
  7. Chateau d'Eau de Montmartre
    10m
    Walk from the park behind the Sacré Coeur to the Montmartre Museum by way of its water tower.
    learn more of its history as you walk.
  8. Musee de Montmartre
    Pass by
    See the Montmartre Museum and learn about this "home's" famous previous occupants.
    Solve a challenge while you're here.
    Spend 5 min
  9. La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)
    Pass by
    See and learn about the Little Pink House, a quaint French/Italian café.
    10 minutes getting here and solving a challenge.
  10. Place Dalida
    10m
    Discover this small plaza that celebrates one of France's best-known celebrities (signer, actress, model...)
    Solve 2 challenges when here.
  11. 5m
    Walk through this small park to see the statue of St.Denis, a 3rd-century Bishop of Paris and martyr.
    Solve a challenge here
  12. Square Suzanne-Buisson
    5m
    Walk through another small square, this time to learn about Suzanne Buisson.
    Solve a challenge here
  13. Pass by
    See this typical French bistro with an original name.
    Solve a challenge here.
    Also, see the Passe-Murail and learn about the story behind that art installation as you walk here. Solve a challenge there as well.
    10 minutes in all
  14. Dali Museum Paris
    Pass by
    Walk to the Dali Museum and learn about surrealist art in France.
    Solve a challenge here
    5 minutes
  15. Place Du Tertre
    10m
    Walk through this town square atop Montmartre where artisan shops meet bistros and cafés.
    Learn the origin of the term "bistro" and solve a challenge here.
  16. 5m
    Learn about Emile Goudreau, the novelist, as you also discover the Bateau-Lavoir boarding house.
    Learn about its many past and illustrious tenants.
    Solve a challenge here.
  17. Square Jehan Rictus
    10m
    Walk down to Jehan Rictus Square to discover the beautiful "I Love You" wall.
    Also, learn about the St.Jean de Montmartre church as you walk past it.
    Solve a challenge here
  18. Eglise de St Jean Montmartre
    Pass by
    Learn about this modern church and solve a complex challenge while you're here.
    5 minutes on site
  19. Pass by
    Learn about this old transvestite cabaret and solve a challenge while here.
    5 minutes
  20. 5m
    Learn about this caricaturist from France's Second Empire period.
    Solve a challenge.
  21. Madame Arthur Cabaret & Club
    Pass by
    Learn about another cabaret with a rich history.
    Solve a challenge.
    5 min
  22. Pass by
    Learn about this music hall, on your way back to the start location.
    Solve a challenge.
    5 minutes here.
  23. PHONO Museum Paris
    Pass by
    Learn about this museum of musical playback devices.
    Solve a challenge
    5 minutes here
    5 minutes walk to final destination.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing near the Anvers Metro Station, outdoors, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

End point

Once you're standing near the Anvers Metro Station, outdoors, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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