2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris

A path in the cemetery full of tranquillity and respect to life and life thereafter, so typical of Père Lachaise Cemetery

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

The tomb of the Belgian poet, George Rodenbach with the sculpture on his tomb shows him bursting out of the top of his crypt holding a rose in his outstretched hand at Père Lachaise Cemetery

In memory of an unknown couple in 'full Monte' at Père Lachaise Cemetery

Nature blending harmoniously with honouring the dead at Père Lachaise Cemetery

Path towards the Ossuary at Père Lachaise Cemetery

The Crematorium designed with the image of Byzantine architecture in mind at Père Lachaise Cemetery

Garden of Remembrance at Père Lachaise Cemetery

The epitaph on a grave at Père Lachaise Cemetery: 'Disturb not her remains, as you would have the remains of those dearest to you undisturbed'

The grave of the founder of homeopathy, Dr Christian Samuel Hahnemann, who was born in Meissen, Germany in 1755, received his medical degree in Erlangen in 1779 and died a millionaire in Paris in 1843

The mausoleum for the original Dracula at Père Lachaise Cemetery

The grave of phantasmagoria pioneer Robertson at Père Lachaise Cemetery, which has bat wings flanking

The grave of Joseph Fourier at Père Lachaise Cemetery, the mathematician, who discovered the theory of heat transfer

The grave of General Foy, Napoleon's favourite general at Père Lachaise Cemetery

Visiting Père Lachaise Cemetery in the midst of a snow storm

Duration2h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

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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What to expect

Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
2h

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 and pickup

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!

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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