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Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour - 12 guests 2,5h

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About the activity

Discover the artistic tombstones and graves of legends like Piaf, Wilde, Molière, Morrison, and more on a 2-hour walking tour of Paris' historic Père Lachaise Cemetery.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Professional, local tour guide
    • Guided walking tour
    • Wheelchair tours available only on request
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation
    • Gratuities (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the artistic tombs of Piaf, Sartre, Oscar Wilde and more
  • Explore the park-like Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris
  • Journey through the history of Paris and some of its 20th-century personalities
  • Take a stroll past artistic tomb stones and graves

Description

Wander the quiet walkways and park-like setting of Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Paris and discover the last resting place of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière, Jim Morrison, Jean Paul Sartre, Chopin and many others.

Meet your guide at the entrance to the cemetery in the 20th arrondissement and learn about the artists, writers, politicians and other remarkable personalities that are buried within its beautiful stone walls.

Hear stories that encapsulate the history of Paris, the cemetery itself and even the popular culture, literary and political history of the 20th century. Learn about a gruesome Communist uprising in Paris and the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make a pilgrimage to visit the tomb of The Doors front man.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
  • The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed
  • Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
  • Occasional closures without previous warning from the cemetary management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the cemetary opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Some specific rooms inside the cemetary are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
  • Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
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Pere Lachaise Cementery - Semi-Private Tour (English)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (English)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (Spanish)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (German)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (Italian)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (French)

Pere Lachaise Cementery - PRIVATE Tour (Russian)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    10-17 years
  • Children
    0-9 years
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