Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Paris, France

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Outty Ranking 80 5.0 · 77 traveler reviews2.5 hoursFrom $63
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80/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 77 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour worth booking?

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $63 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
80 / 100
Rating
5/5 (77)
Duration
2.5 hours
From
$63 per person

Prepare for a truly surprising discovery on our 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour through the Père Lachaise Cemetery, home to famous Paris residents like Jim Morison. This walking tour will explore the famous graves of this eastern Paris landmark. Good walking shoes are recommended.

What you get

    About this experience

    Prepare for a truly surprising discovery on our 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour through the Père Lachaise Cemetery, home to famous Paris residents like Jim Morison. This walking tour will explore the famous graves of this eastern Paris landmark. Good walking shoes are recommended.

    What's included

    Included

    • Guide
    • Private Tour (Does NOT apply if you choose Semi-Private Option)

    Not included

    • Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi)
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Pere-Lachaise

      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

      150 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Paris

    Meet your guide outside Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • Private German Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    • Private English Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    • SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English

      Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

    • Private Italian Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    • Private Russian Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    • Private Spanish Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    • Private French Tour

      PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, ru, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Babylon Tours Paris

    Know before you go

    • 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 can’t 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

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    77 verified traveler reviews for Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Cheyenne_K · September 2026

    Enjoyable walk and talk experience in Paris!

    Exceptional, funny, informative. Allisdair was friendly and answered all our questions.Very entertaining and had an enjoyable time. Highly recommended!

    via Viator

    DrNina11 · September 2026

    The great cemetery tour!

    It was a great tour of the cemetery with an awesome tour guide, Maria. She walked us through the main parts of the cemetery at a comfortable pace, which was perfect for our 76-yeas-old grandmother. Maria shared many interesting facts and stories about the graves of significant people and their lives, the history of the cemetery, and her own experience studying its history. It was very informative and enjoyable!

    via Tripadvisor

    Sara_M · July 2026

    This was a lovely...

    This was a lovely experience! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, and easygoing. We had a mixed group of abilities, ages, and nationalities, which he handled with aplomb and generosity. The cemetery is quite large, but we felt he did a good job showing us the highlights, the unusual and even a few things our group was specifically pleased to see. A GREAT way to spend an afternoon seeing a different side to Paris.

    via Viator

    jonathanlG1736TA · May 2026

    Hidden wonders of Pere Lachaise

    Maria was an excellent guide, taking our group through otherwise unknown locations of interest throughout Pere Lachaise. As always, very knowledgeable, passionate, and open to questions. Telling stories of people from all walks of life united by their final resting place. Excellent tour, would recommend this and her other tours of Paris and surrounds.

    via Tripadvisor

    Snezana · April 2026

    Hugo Makes It Truly Special

    Absolutely wonderful tour. Hugo was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic - truly the best! He never rushed us and brought Père Lachaise to life with fascinating stories about the people buried there. It was engaging, memorable, and easily one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $63 to $519
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    27
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Babylon Tours Paris, who run 34 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 78.2 and 4 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Babylon Tours Paris runs

    Why this scores 80

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
    Review evidence (18% weight)60
    Booking momentum (14% weight)54
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)63
    Local standing (8% weight)87
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.

    How much does Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $63 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour take?

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    Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.

    Is Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 77 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Around 27 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

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    Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

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    April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Paris?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Included: Guide; and Private Tour (Does NOT apply if you choose Semi-Private Option). Not included: Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi); and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Meet your guide outside Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVAT; and This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Paris. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    Across 77 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour?

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    There are 7 options to choose from, including Private German Tour, Private English Tour, SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English, Private Italian Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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