2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris

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A path in the cemetery full of tranquillity and respect to life and life thereafter, so typical of Père Lachaise Cemetery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The grave of Fernand Arbelot, on which features a bronze sculpture of a man lying down and gazing into a woman’s disembodied face held aloft in his hands - a sign of love and adoration — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Père Lachaise Tours

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

2 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

The tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery ends at the Place Gambetta exit. Nearby to the exit there is the Gambetta Metro Station (Line 3). There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to draw breath and recover from the walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery!

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