Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour: Explore Paris' Romantic and Mysterious Site
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644 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a small-group stroll through the romantic and enigmatic Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. With a limited group size of no more than 25 individuals, you can expect a personalized experience guided by a well-versed tour leader.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pere-Lachaise Cemetery - Your rendez-vous with Paris’ famous dead begins in the morning at Alexandre Dumas metro station. Meet your english-speaking guide and stroll into Père Lachaise Cemetery, the city’s most visited graveyard. Spanning 110 acres (44 hectares), this cemetery houses hundreds of thousands of the city’s famous and infamous dead in tombs of varying extravagance.
Hear about some of the site’s famous artists, musicians and writers that rest here such as Edith Piaf, Molière, Chopin, Proust, Delacroix, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. Wander through the labyrinth of graves and along stony paths to visit tombs accented in eccentricity and distinction. As you experience the haunting magnificence of the cemetery, you’ll learn tragic histories of lovers like Heloïse and Abelard
- united in a single tomb in the 1817 after centuries apart - and forward-thinking women like writers Gertrude Stein and Collette. Your 2-hour tour concludes at Porte du Rèpos near the Philippe Auguste metro stop.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Visit famous graves like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Chopin
- Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a walking tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Please note tour runs only in English
Location
Alexandre Dumas
Meet at the exit of the metro stop Alexandre Dumas, on Line 2. Your guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign – there is only one metro exit at this stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Margaretwc3084qx
Apr 15, 2024
It was amazing! - Becky was absolutely fantastic as our tour guide of Père Lachaise. We are so grateful for her wonderful stories behind many of the famous people who have been laid to rest there, and for her personable nature.
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Joanie
Apr 15, 2024
Becky at Pere Lechaise - Becky was knowledgeable about so much of the tour. She was entertaining, funny and thoughtful. I’d book another tour with her.
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Avamicheleoj
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour - Becky was very knowledgeable and helpful. She took extra time and answered all our questions. She clearly has a personal love of Pere Lachaise and sharing her experiences and stories.
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I4049ewpeterd
Apr 14, 2024
A calm and infornative Sunday morning in Paris - Père-Lachaise has been on our list of must-visit places for a while. Found the meeting point without too much trouble and just in time despite the infamous Parisian traffic. Always leave earlier than you think necessary here!
The tour was at a gentle walking pace throughout and Kritika our guide was highly personable and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour to get away from the bustle of the city - and to learn inter alia why some leave potatoes on one grave and defy plastic barricades for the sake of their fertility on another!
The Panthéon is not too far away from here by taxi so you could consider combining the two visits on the same day (as we did successfully).
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Kaushik_d
Apr 14, 2024
More than worth every penny, second and steps - This small group intimate walk through the world’s most famous cemetery with Becky is very touching indeed. Becky is a superb engaging raconteur who is always eager to learn more. I’m coming back with my son soon but please could you add Marcel Marceau and JRD Tata po favor? Merci beaucoup Jen ne pas parles francais.
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Benjaminpn7298wh
Apr 14, 2024
Relaxing and efficient - Kritika, our guide, was friendly and efficient. Very relaxing and informative tour, not sure I would have known where to go without doing this tour.
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V2953otadamm
Apr 7, 2024
Père Lachaise - Great tour. Kritika was very knowledgeable. Interesting stories that kept everyone engaged. Walked at everyone’s pace.
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Onair00443111801
Apr 7, 2024
A brilliant day of the dead - Guide Carole was excellent providing us with not only additional information about the site but also short cuts through the graves
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Coastal23915804458
Apr 5, 2024
Very pleasant and informative visit - A very interesting walk with lots of valuable information. Becky is a wonderful person and companion.
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Sherichamilton
Apr 11, 2024
No meet up and no way to contact on the day - We were not able to take this tour because the meeting point had no address. Our concierge sent us in a taxi but the driver said the address was incomplete and he had no idea where to drop us. We were dropped in the wrong place and we walked to the cemetery But could not find the group. The meet was Alexandre Dumas 75011. Apparently that is not a complete address. I messaged the tour operator but got an auto message saying they would respond in 48 hours.
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