Every year many visitors flock to Montmartre, but most miss out on the authentic hidden side of this special place. Away from the crowds, you can still find the Montmartre of Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh, where artists lived, drank, danced and painted, exchanging their paintings for food and art supplies. Hear their fascinating stories and those of the raucous cabarets and music halls where the French Cancan was invented.

See the artist's square, where modern day artists still gather each day to paint and sell their works. After your tour you may like to come back and enjoy one of the many typical cafés surrounding the square, or perhaps have your portrait sketched!

Today Montmartre remains a delightful and typical quarter of Paris, proud of its history and inhabited by Monmartrois who remain passionate about their unique neighborhood. Explore tiny alleyways, evocative cobbled streets and quiet squares, discover a beautiful working vineyard and stroll along vibrant streets where locals shop for fresh produce in the many specialist boutiques and enjoy the lively café terraces. Join an expert local guide, and let them show you the real Montmartre - one of the best-kept secrets in the city.

End your tour in front of the magnificent Sacré Coeur Basilica and admire the spectacular views over the city.