Père Lachaise Tour: Explore Paris' Historic Cemetery

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Explore the iconic Père Lachaise Cemetery on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Discover the final resting places of famous figures like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pere-Lachaise - Discover one of Paris’ most beautiful and unexpected sites on this 2.5-hour, small-group walking tour. Rendezvous with your guide just prior to 2 pm at the cemetery gates and set off to discover the many charms and hidden corners of Père Lachaise.

Originally founded in 1804, Père Lachaise has since grown in size to become the largest cemetery in Paris. It’s also home to no shortage of famous residents. Follow your guide to the final resting places of dozens of luminaries, including Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Balzac, and Maria Callas. Visit memorials to the Holocaust and various wars, and learn about the little-known popular uprising, the Paris Commune, which occurred within the cemetery’s walls.

This tour accommodates a maximum of 8 visitors, ensuring a personalized experience.

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Duration 2.5 hours
Semi-private walking tour
Tour will run, rain or shine
Group size is never more than 12 guests

What's Not Included

Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour, semi-private (up to 12 guests) guided walking tour to explore an iconic site in eastern Paris. Stroll through the cobblestone paths and ancient gravestones of Père Lachaise, one of the world’s most renowned cemeteries. Visit the graves of notable figures such as Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison, and immerse yourself in the poignant and memorable ambiance.

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
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.

Location

Roquette - Père Lachaise

Meet your guide outside Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christophebi3853rc

Jun 25, 2024

Visit of Père Lachaise - Very nice and interesting visit of Père Lachaise cemetery! We learned plenty of things with our guide Georgia and highly recommand it!