Semi-Private Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Walking Tour: Uncover Literary and Cultural Treasures

There is perhaps no cemetery in the world as beautiful and emblematic of a city’s history as Père Lachaise in eastern Paris. Join one of our certified guides for a personalized and in-depth journey through the iconic figures who have been buried here and the game-changing events that have taken place around it. (You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, since we keep our tours small, with no more than 12 guests per group.)

During your visit to this captivating site, your guide will share stories about some of its most famous inhabitants, including Jim Morrison (whose grave is always covered with flowers), Edith Piaf, Chopin and Oscar Wilde. You’ll also learn about the cemetery’s Holocaust memorials and the Paris Commune uprising, whose last battle took place within its walls.

Highlights Generally Include:

Grave of Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors

Grave of Edith Piaf, France’s national chanteuse

Grave of Oscar Wilde, writer and renowned wit

Grave of Molière, the most celebrated French playwright