Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
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Prepare for a truly surprising discovery on our 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour through the Père Lachaise Cemetery, home to famous Paris residents like Jim Morison. This walking tour will explore the famous graves of this eastern Paris landmark. Good walking shoes are recommended.
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Join us for a Private Tour led by native/ fluent English speakers of the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Life, love and death have never had so much meaning as inside this cemetery. Its intriguing labyrinth of roads and dirt paths between the graves reveal a new perspective on how to visit Paris. You'll visit the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Frederic Chopin, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcel Marceau, Molière, Abelard & Heloïse, just to name a few. As well as the Holocaust Memorials. Learn about the artists, writers, politicians, and other remarkable personalities that are buried within the beautiful stone walls of Père Lachaise, and listen as your guide tells you about the remarkable stories and moments in history that have taken place at the cemetery itself. From a gruesome battle in Paris’s communist uprising to the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make pilgrimages to visit the tomb of the Doors front man, Père Lachaise has seen its fair share of Parisian history. “Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace.” – Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost “Time to live, time to lie, time to laugh, and time to die. Take it easy baby. Take it as it comes.” ― Jim Morrison
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
- This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(74)
Maria was an excellent guide, taking our group through otherwise unknown locations of interest throughout Pere Lachaise. As always, very knowledgeable, passionate, and open to questions. Telling stories of people from all walks of life united by their final resting place. Excellent tour, would recommend this and her other tours of Paris and surrounds.
Absolutely wonderful tour. Hugo was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic - truly the best! He never rushed us and brought Père Lachaise to life with fascinating stories about the people buried there. It was engaging, memorable, and easily one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend.
Our guide Alban did a fabulous job guiding us through the cemetery at our own pace. Many secrets revealed. Alban knows his topic and was very informed.
Visiting Père Lachaise Cemetery was unforgettable, made extraordinary by Hugh, our tour guide. His depth of knowledge was unmatched—he truly lives and breathes history. No other guide could compete with the insight, stories, and context he shared. Hugh was kind, courteous, and incredibly generous with his time, answering every question with passion and care. The experience felt personal, enriching, and deeply memorable thanks to him.
This tour was amazing! Pere Lachaise is a fantastic place to visit, and Hugo is the best guide ever. He is so knowledgeable about the history of Paris and the inhabitants of Pere Lachaise. It was the best tour I’ve been on. Highly recommend Hugo and this tour!
Maria was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable about this cemetery and made great recommendations for other ones to visit. Would definitely use her again for other tours here and around Paris.
Maria S was an absolute delight! Her knowledge of the cemetery, its history and folklore were on point. The ceremony is beautiful and the tour was one of our highlights from our trip. I highly recommend the tour. Ask for Maria!
Francois was excellent. We toured the Pere Lachaise Cemetery with him — he was very knowledgeable and funny! He brought us to the sites we wanted to see and also shared history of the cemetery along the way. Thank you.
Francois was really nice, and very knowledgeable about the history of the Cemetery and its occupants. We learned a lot. The tour was semi-private, but we were the only 2 which was great.
This tour was one of the best tours we have ever been on. It was so enjoyable listening to Francois tell the stories of the famous Pere Lachaise cemetery. He brought all the stories to life and we thoroughly enjoyed his expertise and personality in telling the stories. We enjoyed visiting with him about our favorite city in the world- Paris. We highly recommend this tour and Francois we thank you for a wonderful tour and visit, Take care!
