Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour with Crepe Experience

3 hours
Commentary: Audio · en, fr
Paris, France

About this activity

Walk the storied Père Lachaise Cemetery, guided by an expert, to famous graves and hidden highlights, capped with an authentic French crepe at a Parisian café.

Highlights

  • Visit Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde & Édith Piaf's graves
  • Enjoy a delicious French crepe at a Parisian café
  • Expert local guide brings Parisian history alive
  • Stroll scenic, peaceful cemetery avenues and hidden corners
  • Discover unforgettable tales & secret stories of Paris

Full description

Dive into the secrets of Paris with a guided walking tour through the legendary Père Lachaise Cemetery, home to the final resting places of icons like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Édith Piaf. Your expert guide will enchant you with stories of love, artistry, and intrigue that make this necropolis one of the world's most fascinating open-air museums. After exploring leafy avenues and ornate tombs, indulge in a classic French crepe (sweet or savory) at a cozy Parisian café nearby—because every Paris adventure deserves a delicious reward! This is the perfect blend of culture, history, and cuisine for curious explorers and history lovers. Uncover the heart and soul of Paris in a way only locals know.

Included / Excluded

  • Enjoy a perfect blend of history & culinary delights
  • French crepe at a traditional Parisian café (choice of sweet or savory options)
  • English or French In person Guide.
  • Fully guided walking tour with an expert, first-class friendly guide
  • Visit to famous graves including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, and more
  • No hassle easy access entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery with an expert local guide
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated)
  • Extra food and beverages beyond the included crepe
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Discover Paris' funeral history, from the eerie Catacombs to the creation of Père Lachaise. How it operates today, and the raw truths behind the city’s evolving approach to death. Your guide will lead you through the serene pathways of the cemetery, stopping at the graves of famous individuals Guest will find out why Oscar was moved from his first resting place after a pauper's funeral in Bagneaux cemetery. Oscar Wilde's friends and fans later raised the funds to purchase a burial plot in the more fashionable Père Lachaise cemetery and to have his body moved. Visit the grave of the most famous Born April 26, 1798 in France, he was one of the most famous romanticism painters. He portrayed among other things, the Muslim world, the result of his travels. He died on August 13, 1863, leaving a large number of works, many of which are in the Louvre in Paris. After seeing "Liberty Leading the People" in a history book at school, it impacted me a lot and I became interested in his work.

Duration: 45 min
2

Visit the grave of the most famous French singer of the first half of the 20th century, whose singing fame was worldwide and had developed a cult-following among the working class.

Visit the grave of the most famous French singer of the first half of the 20th century, whose singing fame was worldwide and had developed a cult-following among the working class.

Duration: 7 min

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Not wheelchair accessible due to uneven paths and stairs.
  • Minimum age 18 for solo travelers—under 18s must be accompanied.
  • Not suitable for guests with strict dietary needs/allergies.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes—expect cobblestones, inclines, and stairs.
  • Tour runs rain or shine—bring weather-appropriate gear.
  • Bring a refillable water bottle for your walk.
  • Consider a light jacket even in summer; cemetery is shaded.
  • Public transportation nearby—no parking on-site.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Additional information

Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.