2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the unforgettable stories and hidden corners of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private walking tour led by Max, a native English-speaking guide from Scotland. Unlike a standard sightseeing tour, this experience is tailored to your interests, allowing you to shape the journey around the personalities, stories, and themes that fascinate you most. Whether you're drawn to artists, writers, musicians, historical figures, or the cemetery's symbolism and architecture, Max will customize the tour to create a more meaningful connection to the site. Explore the final resting places of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, and many others while uncovering lesser-known stories that bring the cemetery to life. Having made Paris his home, Max combines his passion for Père Lachaise with extensive knowledge of its history, architecture, nature, and inhabitants. His engaging storytelling style, enriched with humor and insight, ensures every tour is unique and centered around your interests.
Inclusions
What's included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Explore the tombs and uncover the narratives they hold, guided by a native English speaker. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Walking along the green paths surrounded by trees, plants, and nature, you’ll come across the graves of people from all walks of life – the famous, the virtuous, the flawed, and the unjustly treated. Some of these individuals have left their mark on France and the world. As the tour concludes, you’ll pass by memorials dedicated to the innocent and wronged victims, serving as reminders and warnings for today.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the main entrance of Père Lachaise Cemetery on Boulevard de Ménilmontant. Use Philippe Auguste Metro Station (Line Metro 2), not Père Lachaise Metro Station. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your tour starts.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Père Lachaise Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 293 of 4664.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
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