Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour
20€
per person
The world’s most famous cemetery is the final resting place of many well known people. Come and learn about their fascinating lives and tragic deaths.
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Meeting LocationMain Entrance of Pere Lachaise Cemetery (Metro Pere Lachaise (Lines 2, 3), Metro Philippe Auguste (Line 2))
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Distance Walked2.0 miles / 3.2 kilometers
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Duration2 Hours
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Dress CodeComfortable shoes are highly recommended. It is suggested to bring a poncho or small umbrella in case of rain.
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IncludedPère Lachaise Cemetery TourSmall Group SizeNative English Speaking Guide
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Not IncludedFood and DrinksEntry Fees to Attractions
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Jim Morrison
The famous American rock star and lead singer of The Doors died at the young age of 27 in his Paris apartment. Learn all about his last years and see his final resting place.
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Heloise and Abelard
One of the most tragic and enduring love stories centers around these two lovers who were born nearly a millennium ago. Torn apart by many forces, their love letters to each other have been published in over 100 countries.
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Oscar Wilde
One of the worlds most famous playwrights and poets is also a gay icon. Learn about his rise and fall and see the monument that thousands of fans flock to each year to ceremoniously kiss the tomb.
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Edith Piaf
Born on the Parisian streets, Edith Piaf became the most famous french singer of all time. The “La Vie en Rose” singer’s grave is one of the most visited in the cemetery, which speaks the the timelessness of her songs and voice.
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Modigliani
This famous Italian painter and sculptor, mostly known for his work in the figurative movement, had an incredibly successful and interesting career in his short 35 years of life.
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Frederic Chopin
The Romantic movement’s “Poet of the Piano”. Chopin was unique among the world’s great composers in writing almost exclusively for that instrument, bringing it to new heights of expressiveness.
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Other Highlights Include:
Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Moliere, Jean de la Fontaine, Isadora Duncan, and more!
Schedule & Reservations:
Due to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, we are unable to offer our usual schedule. To reserve your tour, please click HERE to request a date and time.
Do we need reservations for the tours?
Yes, reservations are required. We require reservations to make sure that all tours have 10 or less guests. With this maximum capacity, we can make sure that your experience is the best it can be! To reserve a tour, please click HERE.