2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Absorb the unmissable highlights of Père Lachaise Cemetery with an English-speaking tour by Max, a native English-speaking guide from Scotland.
See the tombs of well-known persons from all walks of life, faiths, ethnic backgrounds and professions, including the graves of famous artists like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf and others.
Max comes from Scotland and now lives in Paris. He has enjoyed a rich tapestry of life and has worked in different and diverse environments.
He is able to bring to your visit to Père Lachaise a love of the place and an ability to provide detailed information about Père Lachaise, its history, its purpose, its inhabitants, its architecture, its nature in a humorous and enriching manner.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
What To Expect
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Explore the tombs and uncover the narratives they hold, guided by a native English speaker. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Walking along the green paths surrounded by trees, plants, and nature, you’ll come across the graves of people from all walks of life – the famous, the virtuous, the flawed, and the unjustly treated. Some of these individuals have left their mark on France and the world. As the tour concludes, you’ll pass by memorials dedicated to the innocent and wronged victims, serving as reminders and warnings for today.
Options
2.5 - 3 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris
Reviews
133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Max knew...
Patricia M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Max knew so much. He was so enthused to share his knowledge. One of the best guides we’re ever had. Cemetery was beautiful!
The highlight of my trip to Paris
Joanna c,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This should be at the top of your list! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and added quite a personal touch to our experience. Mature was well planned and we covered everything and everyone that we wanted to visit. The history behind this Cemetery is incredible and I found it very interesting to know that under certain circumstances someone can still be buried there! I would take the tour with our guide again and again and again
Magnificent Tour
Mary B,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fascinating meandering through a beautiful place. Max was passionate and full of interesting tales of the interned, not just the famous but persons from all walks of life. Warning, the path is cobblestone so wear appropriate shoes.
Excellent Tour guide Max
Edward B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much history - given by a very knowledgeable tour guide Max. He was so interesting to listen to. Would definitely recommend this tour..
Max was amazing. He...
Joanne F,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Max was amazing. He tailored the tour to our interests, is very knowledgeable and had some wonderful stories to share. He was a pleasure. I would highly recommend Max and this tour
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