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Highlights

  • Explore Père Lachaise on a small private tour led by an expert English-speaking guide for a personalized and in-depth experience.
  • This is a private experience for your group only, whether it's two or ten guests (max 15), you choose who joins, making it perfect for couples, families, or friends.
  • Visit the graves of cultural icons like Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Molière, and more.
  • Uncover fascinating stories and hidden details about the world’s most visited necropolis, spanning 44 hectares.
  • Get a free copy of *101 Paris Secrets and Treasures* to continue exploring Paris’s hidden gems after your tour.

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Sculpture of a figure emerging from a tomb at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery path with historic graves and autumn leaves, Paris.
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Trace the stories of Paris’s most celebrated figures on a private 2-hour guided walk through Pere Lachaise Cemetery.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the exit of the Alexandre Dumas metro station (Line 2). After a brief introduction, you and your group can set off on foot to explore the cemetery, with your guide handling all navigation and sharing essential context before you enter.

What to expect

This is a fully private 2-hour guided walking tour, tailored just for your group, whether you're a couple, a family, or a small group of friends (up to 15 guests). With no strangers joining, your guide adjusts the pace, route, and storytelling to your interests, allowing you to spend more time where it matters to you. Explore the cemetery’s most iconic and lesser-known graves, uncovering stories with quirky traditions, and hidden symbolism. It’s an intimate way to discover one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks.

Features

  • Graves of legends: Visit the tombs of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Frédéric Chopin, Molière, La Fontaine, and Modigliani, each accompanied by stories of their lives and legacies.

  • Private group experience: This is a fully private tour, only your selected group joins, allowing for a more personalized and flexible experience.

  • Historical insights: Learn about the cemetery’s unique features, from its 19th-century origins to its role in Parisian history, with detailed commentary from your guide.

  • Complimentary guidebook: Receive a free ‘101 Paris Secrets and Treasures’ guidebook, packed with insider tips and hidden gems to enrich your Paris experience.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Private guided walking tour of Père Lachaise
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Detailed historical insights
  • Free '101 Paris Secrets and Treasures' guidebook
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at the exit of Alexandre Dumas Metro Stop.

  • Address: 75011 Paris, France.

  • Guide identifier: Your guide will be with a light green umbrella and a cap, holding a sign with 'Wonder Meets & Tours' written on it.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The private guided walking tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

You'll meet your English-speaking guide at the exit of the Alexandre Dumas metro station (Line 2).

It's advised to wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking on uneven surfaces.

Pets are not permitted on this tour.

The route is not recommended for wheelchairs and strollers, as it's not accessible for them.

You'll explore the cemetery with an expert English-speaking guide who will share detailed historical insights about cultural icons like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison, among others.

The tour is tailored just for your group of up to 15 guests, making it perfect for couples, families, or small groups of friends.

You'll get a free copy of '101 Paris Secrets and Treasures' guidebook to help you continue exploring hidden gems in Paris after your tour.

Food and drinks are not included as part of the Père Lachaise Cemetery tour experience.

Hotel pickup and drop off is not available for this private guided walking tour.

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