Step into Paris’s historic Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private 2.5-hour guided walk with Babylon Tours Paris. Discover celebrated graves, artistic monuments, and riveting tales that reveal the city’s complex past and cultural depth.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Tour requires basic walking stamina over uneven and occasionally steep terrain; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Established in 1804, Père Lachaise was the first garden cemetery in Paris, designed to ease overcrowding in city churchyards and quickly became a prestigious burial site.
Conservation
Babylon Tours Paris emphasizes respectful visitation practices to preserve the cemetery’s historic monuments and maintain the tranquil environment.
Babylon Tours Paris
Step into Paris’s historic Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private 2.5-hour guided walk with Babylon Tours Paris. Discover celebrated graves, artistic monuments, and riveting tales that reveal the city’s complex past and cultural depth.
Babylon Tours Paris operates guided cultural and museum tours in Paris, Île-de-France, offering immersive experiences for visitors seeking expert-led exploration. The company specializes in private and semi-private tours across landmark institutions and neighborhoods, including the Orangerie Museum, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, the Rodin Museum, and the Montmartre district.
Tours are available in multiple languages—English, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian—matching the options listed for each experience. Typical itineraries range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with specific tours described as 1.5–2 hours or 2–2.5 hours, and include both skip-the-line museum visits and walking routes through Montmartre. Guides focus on art history, key masterpieces such as Monet’s Water Lilies, Impressionist collections, and the artistic heritage of Montmartre including sites linked to Van Gogh and Picasso.
Private formats allow personalized pacing and attention, while the semi-private Orangerie tour provides a small-group option. Babylon Tours Paris is featured on The Adventure Collective, which lists its experiences and trip summaries. The business presents factual tour summaries that outline attractions, durations, and languages. Trip summaries specify included highlights and guide language, helping travelers match interests to museum tours, walking routes, and duration preferences during visits to Paris. See each trip listing.
Location
Paris, Île-de-France
Based in Paris, Île-de-France
Private Tours
10 private tours
Personalized small-group formats
Languages
5 languages offered
English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian
Tour Lengths
1.5–2.5 hrs
Museum and walking tour ranges
Select language, duration, and itinerary—find full trip details on The Adventure Collective listings and book the right guided tour for Paris.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour covers uneven, sometimes steep paths and stairs—opt for sturdy, supportive footwear.
Arrive Early
Plan to meet your guide 10 minutes before departure at Boulevard Menilmontant and Rue de la Roquette intersection.
Check Weather and Dress Accordingly
The tour runs rain or shine; pack a light rain jacket or umbrella if needed.
Respect the Site
Père Lachaise is a functioning cemetery — maintain quiet and avoid touching tombs or monuments.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Necessary for navigating uneven cobbled paths and steps.
Weather-Appropriate Jacket
To stay dry during unpredictable spring showers.
spring
Reusable Water Bottle
Keep hydrated during warm weather with a lightweight bottle.
summer
Layered Clothing
Allows easy adaptation to fluctuating temperatures on the route.
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