
The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 67 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour worth booking?
The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $360 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 67 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (67)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $360 per person
The Pere Lachaise is a surprising open-air museum of 70,000 graves, 44 hectares and 5,300 trees. Avoid the noisy big groups and chose to live this experience in a more intimate way. Chat and get to know more, the guide
What you get
About this experience
The Pere Lachaise is a surprising open-air museum of 70,000 graves, 44 hectares and 5,300 trees. Avoid the noisy big groups and chose to live this experience in a more intimate way. Chat and get to know more, the guide will reveal you the secrets and the legends of the past and present. The tour can be just for you alone, for your couple, for your family or for your group of friends. And all the special requests will be fulfilled. Many are the celebrities buried here, local and international. Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein, Maria Callas, Marcel Proust, Chopin, Moliere, Delacroix, Piaf, Marceau and so many others that often visitors miss. Our guide knows how to find them all and put them in a thread, using shortcuts off the beaten paths and will let you discover unusual spots of landscaped beauty. The tour is about 2 hours, but it's you who decide everything, it's your private tour!
What's included
Included
- Private Guide
What you'll see and do
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Explore the legendary Pere Lachaise Cemetery with a private tour. A guide who knows this 44 hectares forest like his of pockets will lead you to an unforgettable journey that you can customize according to your taste and time.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your guide by the entrance to the Pere Lachaise Cemetery on Rue des Rondeaux. The nearest Metro station is Gambetta (Line 3). Please note that the nearest Metro station is not Pere Lachaise! Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Les Necro - Romantiques
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 67 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
67 verified traveler reviews for The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome history/walking tour!
Went with Avi as a tour guide. He was great. Fellow American with love of Parisian history too. He was able to show us a lot of the famous tombs/gravesites and give a lot of the backstory of the person/time period. My 9yr old and 6yr old were entertained. Just a warning for persons that are not sure footed: Lots of walking over cobblestones and through narrow gravesites, so if you are not able to walk well unassisted, be aware that this isn’t the tour for you.
via Tripadvisor
Definitely recommend this...
Definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Alberto was terrific and took us through the cemetery with great historical knowledge and great stories.
Response from the operator: Thank You Cheryl!
via Viator
An incredible tour through the history of Père Lachaise, with our very knowledgeabled tour guide Arthur.
An incredible day touring the cemetery. My friends are Parisian and Arthur brought us to many famous TVStars, movie stars, as well as political and historical graves. He knew the personal history of every persons’ grave we went to. He also knew where several off-beat names were that made the tour really interesting for all of us. I highly recommend him.
via Tripadvisor
The best way to see Père Lachaise
I have been to Père Lachaise 2 or 3 times before, but often felt overwhelmed by the number of gravesites and famous people buried there. You have a list of "some" of the most famous posted at the entrance, but just names. I often thought it would be best to have a historian and a guide to help me explore and prioritise what to see. Thierry Le Roi was that guide for us. He was amazing - enthusiastic, super knowledgeable, and kind. In our case, we worked with Thierry directly (he normally does his tours in French, but since 2 of us were bilingual we were able to translate where his English fell short). But his team includes both English and French-speaking guides. I highly recommend this tour. It made the entire Père Lachaise feel so accessible. And he personalised the itinerary based on our interests.
via Tripadvisor
Père LaChaise Cemetery is a Must See in Paris
Père LaChaise Cemetery is a veritable who’s who of those who have gone before us including Chopin, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and more. The gravesites are as beautiful as any piece of art in a museum. Our guide, Alberto, is a treasure…knowledgeable, witty, an expert navigator of this is sprawling necropolis.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 23
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $360 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 The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 67 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private 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 The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour?
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Around 23 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Pere Lachaise Cemetery Private 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.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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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 Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). 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.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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