Guided Tours

Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

Get ready to face your fears and uncover the chilling secrets of Père Lachaise as an expert guide unravels the eerie tales and chilling legends that have shrouded the cemetery for centuries.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Expert English or French-speaking tour guide

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Père Lachaise Cemetery is a historical landmark with a rich tapestry of legends and notable figures. Established in 1804, this iconic cemetery has attracted millions of visitors over the years, drawn to the graves of famous personalities like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Édith Piaf.

Beyond the celebrity graves, Père Lachaise is shrouded in a mysterious aura. Tales of hauntings, from the fertility myth associated with Victor Noir's grave to the tragic love story of Abélard and Héloïse, have added to its allure. You can get a glimpse into the cemetery's history and the supernatural phenomena reported by visitors.

Join a two-hour guided tour and experience the chilling ambiance of Père Lachaise. Explore the intricate paths lined with elaborate monuments, discover the final resting places of famous figures, and hear captivating stories about the ghostly encounters that have made this cemetery a legendary destination.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

The tour is available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Cemetery Pere-Lachaise.
Address: 28ter Bd de Ménilmontant, 75020 Paris, France.
Guide identifier: Your guide will be wearing a badge/flag with the company name "UTG Experience" on it.
Landmark: At the corner of Rue de la Roquette and Menilmontant.

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