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Père Lachaise Cemetery

Walk among the dead, through a maze of ancient streets where moss-clad tombs whisper tales of bygone eras at France's most famed cemetery. Some as small as telephone booths and some adorned with over-the-top sculptures, these tombs will make you think about life, death, and everything in between. Find tours to make the most of your visit and pay homage to legends like Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Frédéric Chopin, and Max Ernst.

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Père Lachaise Cemetery
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, near famous graves on the Famous Graves of Paris Tour.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with famous graves, Paris tour.
Père Lachaise cemetery pathway lined with historic tombstones and trees in Paris.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, surrounded by historic tombstones and lush greenery.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with famous graves, Paris tour.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, surrounded by historic tombstones and lush greenery.
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  • Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a guided walking tour led by an expert local guide (English or French), with group sizes limited to 20 people.

  • Visit the iconic graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Colette, and more as you stroll through Paris’s most legendary cemetery.

  • Hear captivating tales of love, scandal, and history told in classic Parisian style, witty, moving, and rich with tradition.

  • Take part in quirky local customs, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb or rubbing Victor Noir’s statue for good luck.

  • Walk at a relaxed pace along a 2-mile route, suitable for families and curious explorers with PG-friendly storytelling available on request.

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  • Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a guided walking tour led by an expert local guide (English or French), with group sizes limited to 20 people.

  • Visit the iconic graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Colette, and more as you stroll through Paris’s most legendary cemetery.

  • Hear captivating tales of love, scandal, and history told in classic Parisian style, witty, moving, and rich with tradition.

  • Take part in quirky local customs, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb or rubbing Victor Noir’s statue for good luck.

  • Walk at a relaxed pace along a 2-mile route, suitable for families and curious explorers with PG-friendly storytelling available on request.

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€15
Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour of celebrity graves with historic tombstones.
Statue at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, surrounded by trees and gravestones.
Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour of celebrity graves with historic tombstones.
Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris, famous celebrity graves with audio tour guide.
Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour of celebrity graves.
Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour of celebrity graves.
Père-Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour path with celebrity graves and historic tombstones.
Père-Lachaise Cemetery Paris, audio tour path with celebrity graves.
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  • Explore Père Lachaise at your own pace with a GPS-enabled audio guide available in 7 languages (valid for a year).

  • Visit the graves of icons like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Chopin on a flexible self-guided walking tour.

  • Hear captivating stories of romance, scandal, and artistry, all brought to life through expert narration.

  • Indulge in quirky cemetery traditions, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb, rubbing Victor Noir's statue or discovering the love story of Héloïse and Abélard.

  • Enhance your day with a scenic 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River.

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  • Explore Père Lachaise at your own pace with a GPS-enabled audio guide available in 7 languages (valid for a year).

  • Visit the graves of icons like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Chopin on a flexible self-guided walking tour.

  • Hear captivating stories of romance, scandal, and artistry, all brought to life through expert narration.

  • Indulge in quirky cemetery traditions, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb, rubbing Victor Noir's statue or discovering the love story of Héloïse and Abélard.

  • Enhance your day with a scenic 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River.

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€6.99
Tourists exploring the historic Père Lachaise Cemetery on a guided walking tour in Paris
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, with historic tombstones and lush greenery.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, with historic tombstones and lush greenery.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with historic tombstones and trees, Paris walking tour.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, during a guided walking tour.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with historic tombstones and trees, Paris walking tour.
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  • Spend some time getting to know the stories and histories of the lovers who rest in Père Lachaise Cemetery from your local guide.

  • When in the City of Love, it is only fair if you devote some time to learning about the details of those that lay in the cemetery and understand why conversations around death and sex don’t usually fall in the “taboo” category in France from your guide.

  • Get ready to immerse yourself in culture and history as you visit places like the Tomb of Héloïse and Abélard, Colette’s gravesite, Victor Noir’s effigy, and much more.

  • in about 2 miles of this guided walking tour, you will also get to interact with Victor Noir’s effigy which is said to increase fertility, and pay a visit to Oscar Wilde’s tomb which receives a large amount of footfall each day.

  • Said to be the world’s largest necropolis, Père Lachaise Cemetery can give you a whole new idea of what it means to be in love.

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  • Spend some time getting to know the stories and histories of the lovers who rest in Père Lachaise Cemetery from your local guide.

  • When in the City of Love, it is only fair if you devote some time to learning about the details of those that lay in the cemetery and understand why conversations around death and sex don’t usually fall in the “taboo” category in France from your guide.

  • Get ready to immerse yourself in culture and history as you visit places like the Tomb of Héloïse and Abélard, Colette’s gravesite, Victor Noir’s effigy, and much more.

  • in about 2 miles of this guided walking tour, you will also get to interact with Victor Noir’s effigy which is said to increase fertility, and pay a visit to Oscar Wilde’s tomb which receives a large amount of footfall each day.

  • Said to be the world’s largest necropolis, Père Lachaise Cemetery can give you a whole new idea of what it means to be in love.

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€20
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery pathways in Paris, France.
Père Lachaise Cemetery entrance gate with visitors in Paris, France.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France, surrounded by historic tombstones and lush greenery.
Père Lachaise Cemetery statue in Paris, France, surrounded by trees and gravestones.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery pathways in Paris, France.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery pathways in Paris, France.
Père Lachaise Cemetery statue in Paris, France, surrounded by trees and gravestones.
Père Lachaise Cemetery statue surrounded by autumn leaves in Paris, France.
Père Lachaise Cemetery statue in Paris, France, surrounded by trees and gravestones.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with historic tombstones and trees in Paris, France.
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  • Join a guided escape game at Père Lachaise, led by a live guide and game master supporting your team throughout the challenge.

  • Solve the mystery of Victor’s death using a cemetery map, paper clues, and teamwork in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting.

  • Explore historic graves while hearing captivating stories about famous residents like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Edith Piaf.

  • Tackle observation, memory, and logic puzzles that keep your group fully engaged in this 2-hour interactive adventure.

  • Perfect for groups of 2 to 15, this experience is ideal for friends, families, or team-building outings.

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  • Join a guided escape game at Père Lachaise, led by a live guide and game master supporting your team throughout the challenge.

  • Solve the mystery of Victor’s death using a cemetery map, paper clues, and teamwork in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting.

  • Explore historic graves while hearing captivating stories about famous residents like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Edith Piaf.

  • Tackle observation, memory, and logic puzzles that keep your group fully engaged in this 2-hour interactive adventure.

  • Perfect for groups of 2 to 15, this experience is ideal for friends, families, or team-building outings.

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€29
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with famous graves, Paris tour.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with famous graves, Paris tour.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, near famous graves on the Famous Graves of Paris Tour.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with historic tombstones and trees in Paris, France.
Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris, historic graves and tree-lined paths.
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  • Explore Père Lachaise on a small private tour led by an expert English-speaking guide for a personalized and in-depth experience.

  • This is a private experience for your group only, whether it's two or ten guests (max 15), you choose who joins, making it perfect for couples, families, or friends.

  • Visit the graves of cultural icons like Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Molière, and more.

  • Uncover fascinating stories and hidden details about the world’s most visited necropolis, spanning 44 hectares.

  • Get a free copy of 101 Paris Secrets and Treasures to continue exploring Paris’s hidden gems after your tour.

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  • Explore Père Lachaise on a small private tour led by an expert English-speaking guide for a personalized and in-depth experience.

  • This is a private experience for your group only, whether it's two or ten guests (max 15), you choose who joins, making it perfect for couples, families, or friends.

  • Visit the graves of cultural icons like Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Molière, and more.

  • Uncover fascinating stories and hidden details about the world’s most visited necropolis, spanning 44 hectares.

  • Get a free copy of 101 Paris Secrets and Treasures to continue exploring Paris’s hidden gems after your tour.

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€44.38
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and mausoleums on a guided haunted tour in Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and mausoleums on a haunted guided tour in Paris.
Guide explaining history at Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and mausoleums on a guided haunted tour in Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and mausoleums on a haunted guided tour in Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and pathways on a haunted guided tour in Paris, France.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and mausoleums on haunted guided tour in Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery tombstones and trees on a haunted guided tour in Paris, France.
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  • Visit the resting places of figures like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Edith Piaf and learn about their lives and untimely deaths on this 2-hour guided tour of Pere Lachaise.

  • Gain insights into the cemetery's rich history and the lives of the millions interned within its grounds, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.

  • Feel the chills run up your spine as you experience the eerie atmosphere and uncover the tales of ghostly encounters and unexplained phenomena at the cemetery.

  • Choose from English, French, Portuguese or Spanish to ensure a comfortable and informative tour experience.

  • Fun fact: Before it became a cemetery, the land was a hilltop known as Champ Evêque, where a wealthy merchant lived in the 15th century.

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  • Visit the resting places of figures like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Edith Piaf and learn about their lives and untimely deaths on this 2-hour guided tour of Pere Lachaise.

  • Gain insights into the cemetery's rich history and the lives of the millions interned within its grounds, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.

  • Feel the chills run up your spine as you experience the eerie atmosphere and uncover the tales of ghostly encounters and unexplained phenomena at the cemetery.

  • Choose from English, French, Portuguese or Spanish to ensure a comfortable and informative tour experience.

  • Fun fact: Before it became a cemetery, the land was a hilltop known as Champ Evêque, where a wealthy merchant lived in the 15th century.

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€15
Père Lachaise Cemetery gravestones and trees in Paris, France.
Orsay Museum, Paris external view
Orsay museum interior with sculptures
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, near famous graves on the Famous Graves of Paris Tour.
Père Lachaise Cemetery pathway with famous graves, Paris tour.
Orsay Museum's "Art is in the Street" exhibit showcasing vibrant street art installations.
Christian Krohg painting at The People of the North exhibit, Orsay Museum, Paris.
Père Lachaise cemetery pathway lined with historic tombstones and trees in Paris.
Visitors exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, surrounded by historic tombstones and lush greenery.
Orsay Museum interior with vintage railway station clock in Paris, France.
Mary Cassatt's "Young Girl In The Garden" painting at d’Orsay Museum, Paris.
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  • Visit two iconic Paris landmarks with one combo ticket, reflect on the lives of legendary figures at Père Lachaise and admire masterpieces at the Orsay Museum.

  • Stroll through the peaceful paths of Père Lachaise with a GPS-based audio guide and discover the stories behind legends like Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.

  • Explore Orsay Museum’s vast collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, featuring works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • Enjoy full flexibility, pause, rewind, and explore at your own pace with access to both audio guides on your smartphone.

  • Gain deeper insights into Parisian history and art without the need for group tours and guides, ideal for self-paced cultural explorers.

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  • Visit two iconic Paris landmarks with one combo ticket, reflect on the lives of legendary figures at Père Lachaise and admire masterpieces at the Orsay Museum.

  • Stroll through the peaceful paths of Père Lachaise with a GPS-based audio guide and discover the stories behind legends like Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.

  • Explore Orsay Museum’s vast collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, featuring works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • Enjoy full flexibility, pause, rewind, and explore at your own pace with access to both audio guides on your smartphone.

  • Gain deeper insights into Parisian history and art without the need for group tours and guides, ideal for self-paced cultural explorers.

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