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Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour

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Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour
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45 reviews

Discover the artistic tombstones and graves of legends like Piaf, Wilde, Molière, Morrison, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of Paris' historic Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Sarah – United Kingdom

Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. Really good to be able to interact with Hugo and ask lots of questions. He really knew his stuff. A great afternoon.

T
Thomas – United States

Tamari is an amazing guide! We walked throughout the whole cemetery, at a good pace, and she shared incredible history, interesting stories....I would absolutely hire her again. Thank you, Tamari!

Highlights

  • See the artistic tombs of Piaf, Sartre, Oscar Wilde and more
  • Explore the park-like Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris
  • Journey through the history of Paris and some of its 20th-century personalities
  • Take a stroll past artistic tomb stones and graves

Full description

Wander the quiet walkways and park-like setting of Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Paris and discover the last resting place of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière, Jim Morrison, Jean Paul Sartre, Chopin and many others.

Meet your guide at the entrance to the cemetery in the 20th arrondissement and learn about the artists, writers, politicians and other remarkable personalities that are buried within its beautiful stone walls.

Hear stories that encapsulate the history of Paris, the cemetery itself and even the popular culture, literary and political history of the 20th century. Learn about a gruesome Communist uprising in Paris and the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make a pilgrimage to visit the tomb of The Doors front man.

Includes

  • Professional, local tour guide
  • Guided walking tour
  • Wheelchair tours available only on request
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
  • The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed
  • Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
  • Occasional closures without previous warning from the cemetary management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the cemetary opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Some specific rooms inside the cemetary are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
  • Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 45 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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Sarah – United KingdomFebruary 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. Really good to be able to interact with Hugo and ask lots of questions. He really knew his stuff. A great afternoon.
T
Thomas – United StatesApril 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Tamari is an amazing guide! We walked throughout the whole cemetery, at a good pace, and she shared incredible history, interesting stories....I would absolutely hire her again. Thank you, Tamari!
R
Rebecca – United StatesNovember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Loved the tour. Our guide selected interesting stories and was very knowledgeable. Would book again!

Product ID: 59723

Activity provider:Babylon Tours LLC

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