Montparnasse Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Montparnasse. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Paris Top Attractions and Hidden Gems Around Your Hotel Private Orientation Tour

• Private Sidecar Tour of the Hidden Gems of Paris

• Custom Half-Day Paris Sidecar Experience

• Paris Private City Tour With Expert Guide

• The Lost Generation of Montparnasse: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

There’s no cost to visit Montparnasse as it’s a neighborhood in Paris. However, there are some fun attractions in the area—such as the Montparnasse Tower, which costs €19 to visit the observation deck—and guided tours you can take. Expect to pay upwards of US$130 for a private half-day sightseeing tour that might include Montparnasse on the itinerary.

Yes, Montparnasse is a Parisian neighborhood that is definitely worth visiting. It's known for its artistic and literary history, historic bars and cafés, and for one of the few skyscrapers in the central Paris area: the Tour Montparnasse. Because of the area's diversity of sights and attractions, many people visit independently, but guided tours that include Montparnasse are also available.

Per one customer who booked the Paris Private City Tour with Expert Guide, "Our tour started at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, and our guide, Antoine, made the day unforgettable. He knew everything—from famous monuments to quirky local stories—and shared so many fascinating details. We got amazing photos at the main landmarks and learned so much along the way. Excellent service, smooth itinerary, and a warm, friendly guide. Highly recommended for first-time visitors!"

No. Most Montparnasse tours are fee-based activities led by tour guides. These professionally guided tours help visitors get oriented in the neighborhood and offer historical info, insider tips, and fun facts. For lower-cost options, look for self-guided smartphone or audio tours featuring this bustling Paris enclave.

Montparnasse has long been known as a neighborhood that draws a creative crowd; Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and Pablo Picasso were among the neighborhood’s earlier champions, putting Montparnasse on the map in the early 20th century. Other Montparnasse claims-to-fame include the Catacombs of Paris, a major historical attraction.

On the shorter end, tours can cover the neighborhood highlights in about an hour. For a visit to Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse), most visitors with prebooked tickets stay for around an hour. This covers time to climb up, scope out the views, and grab a coffee from the bar.

Yes. For most Paris walking tours, it’s better to book ahead so you can take the Montparnasse tour that works for you. To visit Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse), there are no guided tours, but you can prebook entry—especially important in summer—to avoid waiting in admission lines.

There are 59 floors in the Montparnasse Tower, most of which are offices. The Panoramic Space on floor 56 is open to the public, has a restaurant, and is accessible via elevator. The other public area is the Terrace on floor 59, which is accessible via a 3-story staircase climb.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Montparnasse. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Paris:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Seine River

• Musée d'Orsay

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Paris.