easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for anyone with basic walking fitness; mostly level paved paths.
Discover the secrets of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private French walking tour in Paris. Explore fascinating graves from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison, while enjoying tranquil park-like surroundings with expert local insight.
€49 - €115 | 2.5 Hrs | Daily | Molière's Tomb to Jim Morrison's Grave | Most unexpected sites!
Discover the hidden gem of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a captivating 2.5-hour private walking tour. Explore the serene resting place of legends like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison, while your guide shares intriguing stories of history and artistry. Experience the beauty and tranquility of this often-overlooked Parisian landmark.
Private Walking Tour Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Tour price does NOT include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) Tour does NOT include gratuities (OPTIONAL) This tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Well off the beaten path, Paris’s most beautiful and unexpected site, the 19th century Père Lachaise Cemetery is a surprise not to be missed. On this 2.5 hour private guided walking tour, your guide will take you on a visit to this overlooked landmark in Eastern Paris.
It’s the resting place of thousands of Parisians, including many famous names. Iconic resident, Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace.” And peace is what we’ll discover at this calm, yet utterly captivating cemetery. Your private guide will share stories about the most famous graves, including those of Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and Marcel Marceau. We’ll discuss the little-known popular uprising, the Paris Commune, when major events unfolded within the cemetery’s walls.
The tour covers about 2.5 hours on paved paths; sturdy walking shoes will keep you comfortable throughout.
Stay hydrated during your walk, especially in warmer months when Paris can get quite warm.
Maintain a quiet demeanor and avoid touching graves or monuments to honor the site.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start to avoid delays and check-in smoothly.
Père Lachaise was Paris’s first garden cemetery, established in 1804 to resolve overcrowding and health issues in city burial grounds.
The cemetery is carefully maintained to preserve its historic monuments and natural greenery; visitors are encouraged to minimize waste and follow all site guidelines.
Essential for navigating paved but uneven cemetery paths over several hours.
Spring mornings and evenings may be cool, so dress in layers.
spring specific
Protect yourself from sun exposure when walking during midday in summer.
summer specific
Paris weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared for rain on your fall visit.
fall specific