Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Venture to the eastern Paris landmark on this 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour. With its cobblestone paths, centuries-old gravestones, and famous residents, Père Lachaise is one of the world’s great cemeteries. Discover the final resting places of luminaries ranging from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison, and soak up the evocative, unforgettable atmosphere.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)

A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

DURATION 2.5 HOURS

SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM

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 recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

What To Expect

Pere-Lachaise

Discover one of Paris’ most beautiful and unexpected sites on this 2.5-hour, small-group walking tour. Rendezvous with your guide just prior to 2 pm at the cemetery gates and set off to discover the many charms and hidden corners of Père Lachaise. Originally founded in 1804, Père Lachaise has since grown in size to become the largest cemetery in Paris. It’s also home to no shortage of famous residents. Follow your guide to the final resting places of dozens of luminaries, including Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Balzac, and Maria Callas. Visit memorials to the Holocaust and various wars, and learn about the little-known popular uprising, the Paris Commune, which occurred within the cemetery’s walls. This tour accommodates a maximum of 8 visitors, ensuring a personalized experience.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

Private Guide Just For You: PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

Semi-Private English Tour 2pm

Semi-Private English Tour 2pm : "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Reviews

5.00

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous cemetery walk!!!
Wattsde,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maria was wonderful! She shared all the history and stories of the cemetery and really made it incredibly interesting! We had a wonderful time!! Highly recommended!!!
A personalized experience
theplaceswherewego,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best tours we had during our 3-week visit to Paris. Our tour guide, Tamar, provided great information and stories about the graves we visited. We appreciated having her take us to a few sites that were particularly interesting to us, such as the grave of Frederic Chopin. The cemetery is huge. If you want to see specific sites and highlights, this tour is highly recommended!
Simply the best.
Allen B,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hugo was extremely knowledgeable around the history of the cemetery and many of the people laid to rest there. His tour was fun , enlightening and a great learning tool for those looking for a deeper connection to the past. Absolutely wonderful!
HUGO KENNEDY BEST GUIDE
johnss91,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hugo Kennedy was a fantastic guide, very professional and his love of history created a superb experience for my wife and I.
Tamari A is a must have guide!
B8895MKkristenb,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tamari A did a fantastic job showing us Père Lachaise Cemetery. I'm so glad we booked a tour because there was no way we would have been able to find all the graves on our own. Tamari provided so much history and was incredibly knowledgable about the cemetery's occupants. Although we booked the semi-private tour, we only had one other (super fun) couple with us so the tour felt very intimate. We had plenty of laughs and an honest/deep appreciation for life during this visit. I cannot recommend Tamari A enough!
Fantastically Entertaining
Kelly G,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It turned out to be a private tour for my husband and I. François is so authentic , warm ,entertaining as he took us around. Wonderful storyteller, and brought history and Paris to life! Would highly recommend!
Pere Lechaise worth the time!
petertP5786ZT,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Hugo was great! Very easy going and comfortable. Thanks Hugo! Plenty of restaurants and shops in the area! Would easily go again
Magnificent tour at Pere Lachaise
44casparm,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Today we had a guided tour at Pere lachaise Where we meet Georgia.. She is a very energetic and entertaining guide.. and she has a lot of knowledge of the cemetery. So that combined and good weather.. what more do you want..... The made for us the best tour of our trip to Paris.. So if you ever book at babylon make sure you get Georgia... And you will have the best tour of your trip....
Tour of Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Paul C,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Having a guide like Tamari show us around and share her knowledge and anecdotes about this famous cemetery and it's occupants made this an enjoyable and worthwhile outing for us. She was great.
Definitely worth doing this tour!
lifeismeals,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was excellent! Our guide, Francois, was waiting for us at the cemetery entrance and gave us a quick orientation before we headed in. He took us to the BEST areas, and told us interesting stories about the gravesites. We visited all of the more famous (and infamous) graves, plus some off the beaten path that had great stories of their own. The tour was not rushed, and Francois really knows the cemetery well. He was able to answer so many questions we had, and also had a book of historical photos with him to explain some of the history of people buried there. He had so many good stories. We would highly recommend this tour especially with him. This is definitely worth a tour led by someone who knows the cemetery so you don’t miss anything.