7 Père Lachaise Cemetery Tours in Paris to Build a Day Around

1.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,591 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Walk Père-Lachaise with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Jade, Philippe, or Joséphine. In two hours, find the graves of Morrison, Wilde, Piaf, Chopin, and Proust while hearing cemetery history, strange cults, and ghost stories. Expect uneven paths, outdoor weather, and theatrical storytelling.

“Joséphine, our guide, was so interesting despite the cold weather that we has an overwhelming experience in the Père Lachaise cemetery. I will do it again, more probably in spring this time. Thanks for the great experience.”

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2.Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,236 reviews · 3 hours · from $23Top rated

Spend three hours walking Père Lachaise with a French-speaking guide from Thierry Le Roi & les Nécro-Romantiques. Find the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Molière, Chopin, and others while hearing lively stories about the cemetery’s art, lovers, rebels, and artists.

“The fact that the tour was not in English was a problem Refund was offered We stayed as I speak French and translated for my husband As did a second couple The guide was super It was not easy to translate but we managed”

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3.The Père Lachaise Cemetery: Guided 2-Hour Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery with a French-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. You’ll learn how the cemetery began, find graves such as Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Edith Piaf, and hear stories about its art, architecture, legends, and famous residents.

“Ye Jin led our 2 hour tour today. She was wonderful! She provided great history and commentary at a great pace. She was witty and engaging. We heartily recommend this tour and her in particular.”

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4.Famous Graves of Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,059 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet at Alexandre Dumas metro station for a two-hour guided walk through Père Lachaise. Guides such as Carole, Victoire, Becky, Dee and Abby lead you to famous graves, hidden corners, tragic love stories, and unusual details, ending near Philippe Auguste metro.

“Carol was an excellent guide - she was knowledgeable and entertaining, providing colorful stories of the history of the cemetery and the lives of the famous people buried there. Would highly recommend!”

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5.Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · from $23

Walk Père Lachaise Cemetery with a French-speaking guide for about three hours. See the graves of Piaf, Proust, Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Molière, and more, while hearing lively stories about the cemetery’s artists, writers, musicians, and legends.

“Une visite de grande qualité, historique et drôle à la fois. Un guide passionné qui nous transmet avec plaisir les anecdotes des célébrités/ personnages du cimetière. Je vous recommande la visite avec Jean François, la star vivante du cimetière !”

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6.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Walk Père-Lachaise Cemetery with an English-speaking guide for about two hours, following winding paths to Jim Morrison, Allan Kardec, Molière, Chopin, and other notable graves. Guides such as Jade and Josephine combine cemetery history, eerie tales, and humor, though the route includes cobblestones, stairs, and plenty of walking.

“An absolutely essential part of a visit to Paris, especially if you’re fortunate enough to have Janet as your leader! She was informative, accommodating, and her stories provided some great insights into the Parisian “heart and soul””

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7.Who Killed Victor ? Escape Game at Père Lachaise Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Help Victor find peace in Père Lachaise Cemetery by tracing clues, questioning witnesses, and identifying his murderer. A live guide such as Max, Prince, or Kara leads the two-hour English or French game, sharing cemetery stories while letting your team solve the riddles.

“We really enjoyed the riddle tour through the cemetery, it was such a creative way to explore a place full of history. Prince, our guide, made the experience even better with his warm personality and clever sense of humor. Solving clues while wandering among impressive monuments made the visit both fun and fascinating. He shared just the right amount of background about the famous people resting there, from Oscar Wilde to other remarkable figures, and kept the atmosphere light and engaging. The pace was relaxed, and we left feeling we’d learned a lot while having a great time. A wonderful experience for anyone who loves stories, puzzles, and a touch…”

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