Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour in Paris
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120 Ratings
Paris
Discover the enchanting Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris on a small group walking tour. Explore the final resting place of famous artists, musicians, and writers, and learn fascinating stories from a licensed guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pere-Lachaise Cemetery - Our expert guide will meet you at the North Entrance of the Cemetery. We use this trick so that you will walk all the way down this high hill instead of climbing up from the below. Using special shortcuts to discover the most evocative landscapes and the unbeaten paths, we’ll manage to visit a 44 hectares labyrinth in a couple of hours without missing any of the gravestones of important people buried here.
A small group will allow you to customize your experience and to indulge into special requests.
Your tour concludes at Porte du Rèpos very close the Philippe Auguste (Line 2) and Pere Lachaise (Line 2 and 3) metro stops. If needed our guide will take you to a very close taxi stand.
What's Included
- Guidance by a professional licensed guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Uncover the unexpected charm of Paris’s outdoor museum, the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. This 44-hectare landscape hosts 70,000 tombs and is adorned with 5,300 trees. A knowledgeable guide will lead a small group (limited to 15 people) through the hilly cemetery’s cobblestone lanes, globally renowned for its mortuary art and as the eternal home of illustrious figures from art, music, literature, and history. Experience the necro-romantic safari, a tradition embraced by many generations of Parisians, endorsed by the Paris Visitors Bureau. This journey takes you back in time as you explore the lives of the past’s famous personalities. Visit the photogenic graves of famous figures like Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Molière, Chopin, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein, Héloise and Abélard, and countless others. Your certified guide will pair accurate historical facts with vibrant storytelling to share intriguing tales and secrets about these past legends.
- Not recommended for people with walking disabilities
- It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Location
56 Rue des Rondeaux
Rue des Rondeaux
North Entrance of the Cemetery
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mfgg
Apr 26, 2024
visit to the Top! - fascinating visit, guide (Jean-François) very friendly, funny, giving us lots of anecdotes, singing very well (!)
in short, an informative and very...lively visit!
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Sophie
Apr 1, 2024
Fascinating dive into history! - Excellent visit, passionate and fascinating guide.
A dive into the history of Paris, but also of culture, arts and letters, recent or very old stories...
We don't see the time passing and we learn a lot in 3 hours of wandering.
Special mention to the guide Jean-François who gives everything!
To do, to do 👍
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Manulorange
Feb 23, 2024
Exceptional visit - I had already taken a free tour of the cemetery but this visit led by Thierry is simply exceptional!
He knows the subject very well, we never get bored for a second, we discover and learn lots of things, anecdotes well beyond simple graves.
I would say that this is one of the must-see monuments and a visit to Paris to do.
Despite the rain we had a wonderful afternoon.
Note the presence of his friend André. Also not stingy with anecdotes during the visit.
I can't wait to return to Paris and visit Montmartre with this team
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967katw
Feb 2, 2024
Worth the visit - Put on your comfortable shoes and set aside a few hours to walk this cemetary. Very rich in history with the final resting place of some famous people. There's ma map of the cemetary inside take a photo of that and don't waste the 2 euros on the one being sold outside. Everything is clearly marked and easy to follow. It's very quiet and peaceful with a few crows cawing yoy may even see a few cats roaming around.
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Magalisv3164bc
Jan 5, 2024
Living visit! - Very nice discovery of this enigmatic and timeless place.
Our guide Thierry Le Roi knows how to charm his audience and transmit his passion! A very pleasant walk, from which we leave with the joy of living!
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Patricksm5817hq
Nov 30, 2023
a great moment of history and good humor! - a pure moment of history told by Jean Francois in a wonderful way!
we spent an extraordinary afternoon with this exceptional guide who told us the little and the big story! Even in songs.
Don't visit the Pere Lachaise cemetery without the NecroRomantics!
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Q2229qesabineg
Nov 28, 2023
To do without hesitation - 3.5 hours of pure joy: anecdotes, great stories and dark but hilarious humor. I did the circuit of the Montmartre cemetery a month ago and of Père Lachaise today and I am impatiently awaiting those of Montparnasse and Passy. Have a great time guaranteed
Sabine
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Karineme3357yi
Nov 3, 2023
Confirmed guide therefore essential not to miss the most interesting history - The tour was interesting largely due to the guide who dominated his subject despite a bit of exasperating histrionics at times.
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Madmoizailes
Oct 29, 2023
A visit between heaven and earth - Monsieur Le Roi knows how to create a bridge between two worlds: he brings to life the memory of deceased celebrities as well as of the individual inspired by his final resting place. Highlighting heritage, he speaks with passion about funerary art. Taphophilia takes on its full meaning with him and leads us to joyfully contemplate the creation of his tomb. Kind and attentive, this timeless visit accessible to all (provided you have had a good lunch and walked at a brisk pace) is a real pleasure.
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Hjbinmsp
Oct 11, 2023
Pere Lachaise tour doesn't disappoint - There is so much to see that 2 hrs. is simply not enough time. Our guide, Alberto, has been doing tours for over 10 years and has incredible knowledge of the cemetery. We had a small group (4 people), so the attention received may have been greater than normal. The stories and history behind many of the graves was explained well, and we walked away with a deeper understanding of the cemetery.
My only rub is how to navigate through the cemetery. There are many twists and turns - you start at the top of a hill (basically) and work your way down slowly. If you have trouble navigating small spaces (in between graves), just be mindful of this.
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