Paris, Street Art Walking Tour Montmartre, Private 10 maximum

Paris was one of the first cities to see urban art flourish on its walls, and your guide is not only passionate about street art, but was a street artist himself in the 1980s. Explore and learn with a local expert, as you stroll through the most picturesque parts of Paris.

Wander the delightful alleys of Montmartre and discover the places where Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir and other iconic artists lived and created, in the company of a local guide expert in art and street-art. Follow in the footsteps of illustrious artists of days gone by, find the addresses of their workshops and discover the artists of modern-day Montmartre.

If Montmartre was the district of artists in the 19th century, it is now one of the most important areas in Paris to see urban art flourish on its walls. Leave the bustle of the city behind and explore this charming neighbourhood with your guide. Stroll through its cobbled streets, lined with delightful houses and gardens; parts of Montmartre away from the tourist crowds have not changed for decades. You will find murals, glued papers, stencils and graffiti brightening up the streets! Emerging street-artists, older signatures, permanent or ephemeral artists, they are the authors of many works sometimes placed out of sight: artists are sometimes shy and you have to know where to look to discover their works!

Your guide has been a street artist himself since 1985! He knows many of these artists personally and can tell you about the works you see, guiding you through the history and techniques of urban art in Paris.From the frescoes of Swed Oner to the 3D faces of Gregos, from the glued paper works of Twotma to the more committed works of The End, from Space Invader known throughout the world to the most confidential Pply, discover the best of Parisian street art!

Nothing beats discovering the artists, old and new, of the Montmartre district in the company of a local expert!