Montmartre Hill Gourmet Tasting

Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour runs through Original Food Tours. Rated 4.8 across 2,746 reviews. Runs 3 to 3.5 hours. From $137.

Overview

This walking tour from Original Food Tours starts at Place Blanche, right by the Moulin Rouge end of the hill, and works its way up through Montmartre with a local guide. Over three to three and a half hours the group stops for wine tasting plus food tastings such as macarons, cheeses and cured meats. It finishes in front of the Sacré-Coeur, where the listing promises one of the best views over Paris, with taxis and a metro station close by.

Along the way the route passes Le Bateau-Lavoir, pauses at the Wall of Love and spends time around Place du Tertre, with the Moulin de la Galette and the basilica seen in passing.

The group is capped at 12 travellers and children can come if accompanied by an adult. It suits people who want a food experience and a walking orientation of the hill combined, and who are comfortable on foot. Anyone with dietary restrictions should flag them at the time of booking.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic Beverages (Wine tasting)
Food tasting such as macarons, cheeses and cured meats
Local guide
Small group tour

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water

Itinerary

Meet at Place BlancheMeet the guide in front of the Starbucks at 5 Place Blanche in Paris.
Montmartre walkThe tour passes the Moulin Rouge and Le Bateau-Lavoir as it heads into the hill. Admission is free throughout.
Le Mur des Je t'aimeA stop of 5 minutes at the love wall, with free admission.
Place du TertreAround 10 minutes here, passing the Sacré-Coeur basilica and Le Moulin de la Galette along the way.
Food and wine stopsSpread across the walk, the tastings include wine plus macarons, cheeses and cured meats, with cream puffs mentioned in reviews.
End at Sacré-CoeurThe tour ends in front of the basilica at 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, with a view over Paris and transport links close by.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points to know before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report afterwards.

Fitness and pace. Several describe the three hours as flying by, but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 12 travellers and the listing describes it as a small group tour. Reviewers regularly praise the guides' knowledge of food and French history.
Food and drink. One reviewer found the sweets too sugary early in the day.
Weather gear. The listing recommends a raincoat as well as comfortable shoes. One review describes completing the tour through an extremely hot day, so dress for the forecast.
Photos. The end point at the Sacré-Coeur offers a view over the city for a final shot.
Dietary needs. The listing asks travellers to advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Doing this early gives the operator the best chance to accommodate them.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, bottled water or gratuities included, so budget for those separately. The experience needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, with the option of a different date or a full refund.

Before You Book A Tour

What is included in the price?

Wine tasting, food tastings such as macarons, cheeses and cured meats, a local guide and a small group tour of up to 12 travellers. All stops on the itinerary have free admission. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water are not included.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in front of the Starbucks at 5 Place Blanche in Paris, near the Moulin Rouge. It ends in front of the Sacré-Coeur on Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, where taxis and a metro station are close by. Hotel pickup is not included.

How long does the tour last?

Plan on three to three and a half hours. Reviewers say the time passes quickly thanks to the mix of food stops and storytelling.

Can children join the tour?

Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Note that alcoholic beverages in the form of wine tasting are part of the included tastings.

Is the tour accessible for limited mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and that travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

What is the cancellation policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller number is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience or a full refund.