Paris: Pere Lachaise Cemetery Famous Graves and Ghosts Tour

4.9 (30 reviews) Paris, France
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

The only small group cemetery tour in Paris that combines famous graves, architectural decoding, and genuine ghost stories in one unforgettable 2 hour experience. Stand at Jim Morrison's tomb, find Oscar Wilde's sphinx, and hear the chilling accounts from the Columbarium that visitors have reported for decades.

What's included

  • Small group capped at 15
  • Live English speaking guide for 2 hours
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

What to expect

  1. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
    10m
    Enter the largest cemetery in Paris and begin your guided journey through 44 hectares of extraordinary history, art, and ghost stories.
  2. 15m
    Stand at the most visited grave in Paris and hear the story of the summer of 1971 and the pilgrims who still come today.
  3. 15m
    See Chopin's weeping muse and discover the fascinating reason why his heart is not actually buried in Paris.
  4. 15m
    Visit the tomb of one of history's most famous and tragic love stories and hear how they ended up in Pere Lachaise.
  5. 15m
    See one of the most unusual and fascinating monuments in the cemetery and hear the legends surrounding this extraordinary tomb.
  6. 15m
    Pay your respects at the grave of France's most beloved singer and hear the story of her extraordinary and turbulent life.
  7. 15m
    Stand at the wall where the last defenders of the Paris Commune were executed in May 1871 and hear this powerful piece of history.
  8. 10m
    Find Oscar Wilde's modernist winged sphinx by Jacob Epstein and hear the scandal it caused and the glass barrier added in 2011.
  9. 10m
    Beneath the Byzantine domes hear the chilling accounts of cold spots, failing cameras, and shadows reported here for decades.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the Chaize Coffee Shop on Boulevard de Menilmontant, directly opposite the main entrance of Pere Lachaise Cemetery. Your Side Routes guide will be standing outside holding a green sign that says Side Routes.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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