Montmartre Self-guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Tourist Scavenger Hunt

What is included

Included

Included: 36 varied challenges
Included: Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
Included: 24/7 customer support

Not included

Not included: This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Not included: You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

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.
Stop 2

Passing by

Learn about this music hall and solve a challenge here.

5 minutes on site.
Halle Saint Pierre

Passing by

See this art museum for contemporary & experimental paintings, & graphic art.

Solve a challenge here

10 minutes getting here and solving the challenge
Square Louise Michel

10 min

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
Stop 5

Passing 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.
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre

Passing 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
Chateau d'Eau de Montmartre

10 min

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.
Musee de Montmartre

Passing by

See the Montmartre Museum and learn about this "home's" famous previous occupants.

Solve a challenge while you're here.

Spend 5 min
La Petite Maison Rose de Montmartre (Since 1920)

Passing by

See and learn about the Little Pink House, a quaint French/Italian café.

10 minutes getting here and solving a challenge.
Place Dalida

10 min

Discover this small plaza that celebrates one of France's best-known celebrities (signer, actress, model...)

Solve 2 challenges when here.
Stop 11

5 min

Walk through this small park to see the statue of St.Denis, a 3rd-century Bishop of Paris and martyr.

Solve a challenge here
Square Suzanne-Buisson

5 min

Walk through another small square, this time to learn about Suzanne Buisson.

Solve a challenge here
Stop 13

Passing 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
Dali Museum Paris

Passing by

Walk to the Dali Museum and learn about surrealist art in France.

Solve a challenge here

5 minutes
Place Du Tertre

10 min

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.
Stop 16

5 min

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.
Square Jehan Rictus

10 min

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
Eglise de St Jean Montmartre

Passing by

Learn about this modern church and solve a complex challenge while you're here.

5 minutes on site
Stop 19

Passing by

Learn about this old transvestite cabaret and solve a challenge while here.

5 minutes
Stop 20

5 min

Learn about this caricaturist from France's Second Empire period.

Solve a challenge.
Madame Arthur Cabaret & Club

Passing by

Learn about another cabaret with a rich history.

Solve a challenge.

5 min
Stop 22

Passing by

Learn about this music hall, on your way back to the start location.

Solve a challenge.

5 minutes here.
PHONO Museum Paris

Passing by

Learn about this museum of musical playback devices.

Solve a challenge

5 minutes here

5 minutes walk to final destination.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.

To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

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.