Monumental Paris Walking Tour & Personal Boat Cruise
2
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 12
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• Jim Morrison's Grave – Visit the resting place of The Doors' legendary lead singer, whose enigmatic presence continues to draw fans from around the world.
• Édith Piaf's Grave – Pay homage to France's beloved "Little Sparrow, the national chanteuse whose soulful voice and timeless songs – "La Vie en Rose" and “Non, je ne regrette rien” captured the hearts of millions.
• Oscar Wilde's Grave – Discover the final resting place of the celebrated writer and wit, marked by a striking modernist tomb, complete with a poignant epitaph and traces of adoring visitors' kisses.
• Molière's Grave – Stand before the burial site of France's most revered playwright, whose sharp comedies revolutionized French theater.
It may seem unusual, but one of Paris's most fascinating sites is, in fact, a cemetery! Discover the rich history of Père Lachaise on this 2.5-hour guided tour, led by one of our expert guides.
More than just a final resting place, this legendary site is a cultural and historical treasure. Père Lachaise is unlike any other cemetery in the world, combining stunning architecture, tranquil pathways, and deep connections to Paris's history. As you stroll through its grounds, you'll visit the graves of icons like Jim Morrison, whose resting place is adorned with tributes, Edith Piaf, the beloved voice of Paris, the brilliant composer Chopin, and the literary legend Oscar Wilde. Your guide will also introduce you to the cemetery's poignant Holocaust memorials and the gripping history of the Paris Commune, whose final battle unfolded within its walls. Join us to uncover the stories, artistry, and history that make Père Lachaise one of Paris's most unique and unforgettable destinations.
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
François did a fantastic job!! He was VERY knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun! he made the place so vibrant and full or life!! So inspiring!!
09 April 2025
Francois was an amazing guide! His stories, explanations and knowledge really brought the tour to life (pun intended)!! It was a fascinating way to experience this historic and impressive place. Highly recommend this tour and Francois!!
28 April 2025
Loved Francois!!!! Extremely entertaining but knowledgeable at the same time - very informative- it is obvious he loves what he does and that comes thru on the tour! Would highly recommend him
07 May 2025
François V was a great guide that explained vividly and knowledgeably the most interesting parts of the cemetery. Highly recommedable when you have the luxury of 2 1/2 additional hours in Paris.
18 May 2025
This tour was excellent! Our guide, Francois, was waiting for us at the cemetery entrance and gave us a quick orientation before we headed in. He took us to the BEST areas, and told us interesting stories about the gravesites. We visited all of the more famous (and infamous) graves, plus some off the beaten path that had great stories of their own. The tour was not rushed, and Francois really knows the cemetery well. He was able to answer so many questions we had, and also had a book of historical photos with him to explain some of the...
29 May 2025
Having a guide like Tamari show us around and share her knowledge and anecdotes about this famous cemetery and it's occupants made this an enjoyable and worthwhile outing for us. She was great.
22 June 2025
Today we had a guided tour at Pere lachaise Where we meet Georgia..She is a very energetic and entertaining guide.. and she has a lot of knowledge of the cemetery. So that combined and good weather.. what more do you want.....The made for us the best tour of our trip to Paris..So if you ever book at babylon make sure you get Georgia...And you will have the best tour of your trip....
12 July 2025
Great tour! Hugo was great! Very easy going and comfortable. Thanks Hugo!Plenty of restaurants and shops in the area! Would easily go again
26 July 2025
It turned out to be a private tour for my husband and I. François is so authentic , warm ,entertaining as he took us around. Wonderful storyteller, and brought history and Paris to life! Would highly recommend!
07 September 2025
Tamari A did a fantastic job showing us Père Lachaise Cemetery. I'm so glad we booked a tour because there was no way we would have been able to find all the graves on our own. Tamari provided so much history and was incredibly knowledgable about the cemetery's occupants. Although we booked the semi-private tour, we only had one other (super fun) couple with us so the tour felt very intimate. We had plenty of laughs and an honest/deep appreciation for life during this visit. I cannot recommend Tamari A enough!
08 September 2025
Our group of 6 adults enjoyed a fabulous tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery ably guided by the very knowledgeable and witty Tamari . It was an impressive mixture of detail , education and lightheartedness which made for a most enjoyable and entertaining tour . Highly recommended!
01 January 2025
An immersion into the lives of people both famous and remarkable while walking through a beautiful part of Paris on a sunny winter afternoon. François sought out places both on and off the beaten paths with witty anecdotes an engaging and cheerful attitude in perfect English. A must do both for the venue and the guide.
07 February 2025
Hugo was a great guide! Very knowledgeable. Good insights. I had been to the cemetery years ago on my own, and today I left with so much more of an understanding.
17 February 2025
Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous guide. She knew tons of history and stories and related to them at a wonderful pace. Thank you so much!
07 March 2025
Great tour, smart and entertaining guide. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. Tamari was wonderful. Very receptive to our comments and questions.
07 March 2025
A thoughtful, informative tour intermixing both comical and tragical stories of the cemetery and the city. Tamar, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, eloquent and had a great sense of humor. She did wonderful work to keep us avoiding the crowds while showing us all of the most famous graves and monuments; additionally Tamar was able to tweak the tour to our preference for the graves of scientists without missing out on the main story! A highly recommended guide and a great tour - thank you!
17 March 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Francois! His knowledge, charm, humor and personality brought everything to life. His compelling way of giving backstories was illuminating,educational and entertaining. He made the tour so special that we can’t wait to have another experience the “Francois” way. We highly recommend this tour to everyone who wants an authentic Parisian experience!
06 April 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. She knew lots about the history of different people and their families and graves. Definitely made the experience more enjoyable, and taught us a lot of new and cool things. Her name was Temarie.
20 April 2025
Francois the guide and Mark the photographer were both incredible guides - esp Francois - amazing fluency in English , talent for engaging story telling , open and friendly demeanor , great sense of humor and a extensive and vast knowledge of the site ( pere lachaisse cemetery ) as well as notable and interesting history excerpts ! Would only come back again t book tours with Francois!
28 April 2025
Pere Lachaise is a beautiful place. Our guide, Tamari, knew a lot to tell and did so with great enthusiasm and humour. The tour lasted 2,5 hours and then you haven't seen everything, so worth repeating!
09 June 2025
