Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Walking Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Père Lachaise with your own guide on a 2.5-hour private cemetery walk. See famous graves, historic monuments and Parisian memorials at your party’s pace.
Highlights
- Visit Jim Morrison’s flower-adorned grave
- See Édith Piaf’s final resting place
- Discover the tomb of writer Oscar Wilde
- Visit the grave of playwright Molière
Full description
Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a 2.5-hour private guided walk with a professional guide exclusive to your party. Visit the graves of Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and Molière while hearing the site’s cultural and political history. The guided walk inside the cemetery is included. FareHarbor marks this tour as not wheelchair accessible because of uneven paths and steps.
Walk the winding paths of Père Lachaise with a professional English-speaking guide exclusively for your party. Discover why this cemetery is one of Paris’s most remarkable cultural sites, with monuments and landscaped avenues connecting music, literature, art and politics across two centuries. Hear the stories behind the graves of Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière and Frédéric Chopin. Your guide also introduces the cemetery’s Holocaust memorials and the history of the Paris Commune, whose last battle unfolded here in 1871. This private walk lasts 2.5 hours and operates rain or shine. The cemetery is large, so the route and order of stops can vary. Meet 10 minutes before departure outside, to the right of the main entrance at 28 ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant opposite Rue de la Roquette. FareHarbor lists the tour as not wheelchair accessible; the grounds include uneven paths and steps.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour private guided cemetery walk in English
- Professional guide exclusive to your party
- Guided visit inside Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Private group of up to 12 guests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Luggage and coat storage
- Optional gratuities
Itinerary
Meet at Père Lachaise main entrance
Meet your private guide outside the main entrance at 28 ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant, opposite Rue de la Roquette.
Guided walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery
Explore the cemetery with your private guide, with stops that may include the graves of Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and Molière, as well as its historic monuments and pathways. Cemetery entry is free.
Meeting point
Start Location
Père Lachaise main entrance, 28 ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant, Paris
28 ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant
Meet outside the cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard de Ménilmontant and Rue de la Roquette. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
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Know before you book
- Provide a mobile number with country code so your guide can reach you.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
- FareHarbor marks this private cemetery walk as not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Meet outside the main Père Lachaise entrance at 28 ter Boulevard de Ménilmontant.
- Arrive 10 minutes before your reserved departure time.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This private guided walk takes place inside a working cemetery with uneven paths and steps. FareHarbor marks it as not wheelchair accessible. The private group can have up to 12 guests. The tour runs rain or shine; wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Large bags and luggage storage are not available. The route and grave stops can vary with cemetery access and conditions.