Join us for a Private Tour led by native/ fluent English speakers of the Pre Lachaise Cemetery.Life, love and death have never had so much meaning as inside this cemetery. Its intriguing labyrinth of roads and dirt paths between the graves reveal a new perspective on how to visit Paris. You'll visit the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Frederic Chopin, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcel Marceau, Molire, Abelard & Helose, just to name a few. As well as the Holocaust Memorials. Learn about the artists, writers, politicians, and other remarkable personalities that are buried within the beautiful stone walls of Pre Lachaise, and listen as your guide tells you about the remarkable stories and moments in history that have taken place at the cemetery itself. From a gruesome battle in Pariss communist uprising to the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make pilgrimages to visit the tomb of the Doors front man, Pre Lachaise has seen its fair share of Parisian history.Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above ones head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace. Oscar Wilde, The Canterville GhostTime to live, time to lie, time to laugh, and time to die. Take it easy baby. Take it as it comes. Jim Morrison
Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
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Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10am, 2pm
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Return Details :
•TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette. •It is imperative that you provide.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
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Join us for a Private Tour led by native/ fluent English speakers of the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Life, love and death have never had so much meaning as inside this cemetery. Its intriguing labyrinth of roads and dirt paths between the graves reveal a new perspective on how to visit Paris. You'll visit the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Frederic Chopin, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcel Marceau, Molière, Abelard & Heloïse, just to name a few. As well as the Holocaust Memorials. Learn about the artists, writers, politicians, and other remarkable personalities that are buried within the beautiful stone walls of Père Lachaise, and listen as your guide tells you about the remarkable stories and moments in history that have taken place at the cemetery itself. From a gruesome battle in Paris’s communist uprising to the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make pilgrimages to visit the tomb of the Doors front man, Père Lachaise has seen its fair share of Parisian history. “Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace.” – Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost “Time to live, time to lie, time to laugh, and time to die. Take it easy baby. Take it as it comes.” ― Jim Morrison
Inclusions
- Guide
- Private Tour (Does NOT apply if you choose Semi-Private Option)
Exclusions
- Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Gratuities
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)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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 cant be visited from the inside.
IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
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Touring Pere Lachaise cemetery is a must when visiting Paris. Our tour guide Georgia was so friendly, knowledgeable and explained the history behind each grave we visited with such passion and enthusiasm. Both my daughter and I loved not only all the history but walking through the cemetery itself with the help of an amazing tour guide. Thank you Georgia for taking us on this tour as well as your help to find us somewhere local to eat and navigate the metro system. We are still talking about how much we both enjoyed this tour.
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Francois was an incredible guide. Good fun and knowledgeable. He brought the history of Paris to life in a graveyard!
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Todo el recorrido fue magnífico, perfectamente explicado. Encontrar la tumba de Alberdi, un argentino histórico Imperdible desde todo enfoque.
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Francois was fun, amazing and knowledgeable. He told us many stories and fun facts about all that we saw at the Pere Lachaise cemetery tour.
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Hugo was the best storyteller. He is a true historian with a sense of humor and liveliness. Magnifique!
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Our best tour hands down in Paris. Hugo is a historian. Explained history of Paris as well as particularizing the characters who are buried in Pere Lachaise. He is very intelligent personable and well spoken. 3 hours felt like 3 minutes. 5 stars. Recommend without reservation
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My wife and I enjoyed this walking tour so much more than we expected. Yes, we wanted to see Jim Morrison's grave and did. The walking tour provided so much more history and context than we would have been able to gleam on our own. We were fortunate to have François, a local Parisian who had so much history and stories to share and woven into our tour. What a historic place and way to spend a couple of hours appreciating both the cemetery and Paris and some of its most historic, colorful and most permanent citizens!
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Tamar was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery as well as many people who are laid to rest in this sacred place. She was very personable and kind. I couldn’t have been more pleased. My highest recommendation.
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You don't really know what to expect taking a tour through the infamous Pere Lachaise cemetery. Obviously, it's historic and rich with history and famous persons, but you don't expect the non-obvious.... the art of the graves to come to "life". Francois did just that.... able to take the tour on the fly, but bring the stories and history to "life" with enthusiasm and passion. We were able to see more than 25-30 grave sites, and learn so much with so much rich, interesting history that I wouldn't have gotten elsewhere.... Francois brings a love for what he does, and combines it with his wit, and outgoing personality that you are captivated by what happens next! The stories, the photos he shares, the tombs.... it really goes beyond just a tour in a cemetery, but an art history tour that takes you back to the time of each person's history and story. If you want to experience more than just a walking tour of Pere Lachaise, we strongly recommend requesting Francois! There are other sites and sounds of Paris we will want to tour and will be requesting Francois when we come back in 2024! Thank you Francois!
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Hugo gave an excellent tour. He not only showed us the famous graves he showed us interesting and unusual ones as well. It was one of the most memorable parts of my trip. Well done, Hugo! He was so knowledgeable and made the tour most memorable. We appreciated his taken photos of us. He even walked us to the nearest taxi place and made sure we were safely on our way back to our hotel. Now, that is full service. Amazing tour and would highly recommend to everyone.
