Père Lachaise Cemetery tour Paris: 2-hour small group

Walk among graves of Morrison, Wilde, Piaf and Chopin

You'll walk through Paris's largest cemetery with a specialist guide who knows the stories behind the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Chopin, plus architectural details most visitors miss. The tour lasts two hours, stays in small groups, and includes all the context you'd otherwise spend time researching. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water if you need it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery

• Meet specialized guide
• Visit Jim Morrison grave
• See Oscar Wilde grave
• Explore Edith Piaf grave
• Discover Frederic Chopin grave
• View graves of sculptors and architects

The experience

Your guide is running five minutes late, which is when you realize the cemetery gates are already open and you're standing there with nine other people, all slightly uncertain whether to wander in or wait. But then she arrives with a map and a story, and suddenly the 44 hectares of Père Lachaise Cemetery stop feeling like a maze and start feeling like something you're meant to see. The cemetery opened in 1804, and it's the kind of place where you can spend two hours and still feel like you've only scratched the surface.

The tour moves through the graves at a real pace, not rushed, but not lingering either. You'll stand in front of Jim Morrison's tomb, which looks like it gets visited by half of Paris on any given afternoon, then move toward Oscar Wilde's plot, where people leave lipstick marks and notes. Your guide knows the stories behind the stones: who these people were, why they matter, what the sculptures and inscriptions actually mean. You see Edith Piaf's grave, Frederic Chopin's resting place, and then the guide points out some of the architectural and sculptural work that most people miss. The kind of detail that makes you realize cemeteries aren't just about the famous names.

The walk is steady and covers real ground, so comfortable shoes aren't a suggestion. The paths are uneven in places, and you're moving for the full two hours without long stops to sit. It's not strenuous, but it's not a stroll either. By the end, you've got a sense of the cemetery's layout, the people buried there, and why Parisians treat Père Lachaise less like a solemn place and more like an open-air museum where history happens to be underground.

What’s included

• A specialist local guide for the full two hours.
• entry to Père Lachaise Cemetery.
• guided access to the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Frederic Chopin.
• commentary on architectural and sculptural details throughout the cemetery.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in German15:30

Guide in French10:30 and 13:30

Guide in Japanese15:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDepartures at 10:30, 13:30 and 15:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Meeting point is in front of the Bank Societe Generale at Gambetta square (it is located next to Mac Donald's).”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nekovisit

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to understand the cemetery's history and famous residents without navigating it alone or spending hours researching who's buried where. The guide handles the stories and logistics so you just walk and listen.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In German and Japanese, at 15:30. In French, at 10:30 and 13:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How many people are in the group?

Groups are kept small, typically under ten people, so you can hear the guide and move at a manageable pace.

What time does the tour start?

Specific start times vary by booking date. Check your confirmation for the exact departure time and meeting point.

Is the cemetery accessible by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. The cemetery is served by metro and bus lines in the 20th arrondissement.

Can I take photos?

Photography is generally permitted in the cemetery, though the guide may ask you to be respectful at certain graves.

What if I can't walk for two hours?

The tour involves steady walking over uneven paths for the full duration. If you have mobility concerns, contact the operator before booking.

Is there a bathroom at the cemetery?

Facilities are limited. It's best to use a restroom before the tour begins.