You may not usually consider a cemetery a top sight to see, but Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris is one of the city’s top attractions. This coveted final resting place contains the graves of some of the world’s most famous artists, writers, and musicians.
Summary Description
Highlights
- Tour one of the most popular cemeteries in the world
- Discover the tombs of famous artists like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrisson, Edith Piaf
- Admire the beauty of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a pleasant afternoon walk
Description
Historic and scenic, Père Lachaise Cemetery boasts some of the most expensive and coveted grave real estate in the world. It is the final resting place for famous artists, writers and musicians, from Yves Montand and Simone Signoret to Chopin and Oscar Wilde.
On this 2-hour walking tour you’ll wander through this labyrinth of headstones, trees, and paths as your guide points out the famous graves and eccentricities that make this place so special.
Oscar Wilde’s tomb surely stands out, covered entirely with bright red lipstick from kisses left by visiting admirers. As you pass Chopin’s tomb it seems that you can almost hear his well-known funeral march.
See the final resting place of Molière, the famous French playwright. Famous for irony and satire, Molière, a sick man whose doctors thought he was a hypochondriac, died on stage playing a well man who is a hypochondriac, while the audience cheered him on.
The most visited grave is that of the American rock star, Jim Morrison. His grave and those surrounding it are covered with graffiti from the hordes of fans that come here.
Enjoy a walk through an extraordinary cemetery and relive the lives of some of the world’s greats.
Included / Excluded
- • Tour guide
- • Gratuities
- • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- • Food/Beverages
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Metro stop Alexandre Dumas, Boulevard de Charonne, Paris , FR
Start Location Notes: At the exit of the metro stop Alexandre Dumas, on Line 2.
Start Location Directions: Your guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign – there is only one metro exit at this stop. The exit can be found on Rue Alexandre Dumas
End Location: Porte du Rèpos, Paris, FR
End Location Notes: This service ends at the Porte du Rèpos exit of the cemetery (nearest metro stop is Philippe Auguste, line 2)
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
- We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
- The cemetery may at times close due to bad weather, and in such cases, clients will be provided with a free change of date or refund
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
- • If you have difficulty finding the meeting point for your tour or if you have any other issue requiring urgent attention, please phone +33 1 70371426.
- • We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals cannot be refunded. Please plan on being at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the meeting time.
- • Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
- • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.
Options and Pricing
| Famous Graves of Paris Tour at Père Lachaise Cemetery | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 14 years) | N/A |
| Infant (0 - 3 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
