Montmartre Cheese, Wine, Pastry

Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour runs through Original Food Tours. Rated 4.9 across 2,401 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $135.

Overview

This three hour walk from Original Food Tours climbs through Montmartre with a fork in hand, starting at Place Blanche beside the Moulin Rouge and finishing at the Sacré Coeur basilica. Seven tasting stops fill the route.

Between bites the group covers ground that made this village famous: Rue Lepic, the Mur des Je t'aime, Le Bateau-Lavoir, the Moulin de la Galette, the photogenic Rue de l'Abreuvoir and Place du Tertre, where painters such as Van Gogh and Picasso once gathered. The streets, the operator notes, are cobbled, so the setting stays firmly old Paris rather than museum Paris.

Groups are capped at twelve, which the operator frames as a VIP style setup so the guide can answer everyone's questions. Reviewers repeatedly describe guides who know the neighbourhood's history well and share it with real enthusiasm. It suits couples, families and curious eaters who want both the sights and plenty of tastings along the way. The tone is playful too. The listing warns that the tour is not for the faint hearted and asks guests to be adventurous with what they try.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Place BlancheThe tour starts at 5 Place Blanche, 75009 Paris, near the Moulin Rouge. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Moulin Rouge walkA short 5 minute walk past the famous cabaret as the guide sets the scene.
3. Rue Lepic tastingsThe longest stretch of the tour, 1 hour of food tastings along Rue Lepic.
4. Mur des Je t'aimeA 5 minute photo stop at the wall of love declarations.
5. Wine tastingA 30 minute wine tasting at a local restaurant.
6. Montmartre landmarksShort stops of 5 minutes each at Le Bateau-Lavoir and the Moulin de la Galette, plus 10 minutes for photos on Rue de l'Abreuvoir.
7. Place du TertreA 10 minute photo stop at the painters' square, followed by 20 minutes of food tasting here.
8. Sacré Coeur finishThe route climbs toward the basilica with 15 minutes of scenic views on the way, ending at Basilique du Sacré Coeur.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape the day: it is a walking tour on hills, the tastings come steadily across seven stops, and the group is deliberately small.

• Footwear and pace. The listing tells guests to bring comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing, and warns that some walking is involved. The route runs uphill from Place Blanche toward Sacré Coeur, so pace yourself for the climb.
• Small group feel. The cap is twelve guests, and the operator says this lets the guide answer everyone's questions. Several reviewers said their guide showed them areas of the town and places to eat they would never have noticed otherwise.
• Food and drink. Pastries, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate and wine are all included across seven stops. One reviewer found the food delicious and very satisfying.
• Bring water. A water bottle is not included, and the review summary notes that some travellers wished water had been provided during the walk. Bring your own, especially on a warm day.
• Guides rotate. Reviews name several different guides, so who leads your walk will vary. The consistent thread in the feedback is knowledgeable, friendly guides with strong storytelling about Montmartre and Paris history.
• Photo chances. The itinerary builds in photo stops at the Mur des Je t'aime, Rue de l'Abreuvoir and Place du Tertre, plus scenic views on the approach to Sacré Coeur. Keep a phone or camera handy rather than packed away.

Common issues. No water is provided, and the review summary notes some travellers would have liked water during the walk. Some walking is involved and the route climbs a hill, so anyone with limited mobility may struggle. Tips and gratuities are not included, nor is hotel pickup, so travellers must make their own way to Place Blanche. The listing also warns the tour is not for the faint hearted, since some tastings ask for a sense of adventure.

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