Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour & Famous Graves

110 acres of Paris' most famous dead: a 2-hour walk through Père Lachaise

You walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery with an English-speaking guide who shows you the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Edith Piaf and other artists and writers buried here. The tour covers the cemetery's 110 acres over 2 hours in a small group of no more than 25 people, and ends near the Philippe Auguste metro so you can move on with your day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery

• Meet at Alexandre Dumas metro station
• Enter Père Lachaise Cemetery with guide
• Learn about famous artists and writers
• Visit tombs of Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, others
• Hear stories of lovers Heloïse and Abelard
• Discover graves of Gertrude Stein and Collette
• Conclude tour at Porte du Rèpos

The experience

You're standing at Alexandre Dumas metro station in the morning, and the cemetery gate is right there. Your guide arrives, and you step into Père Lachaise Cemetery: 44 hectares of stone paths, elaborate tombs, and the kind of quiet that only happens when you're surrounded by hundreds of thousands of graves. The place doesn't feel mournful exactly. It feels like walking through a city made of marble and memory, where the streets are named after the dead.

The tour moves through the labyrinth for two hours, and your guide points out the tombs that matter: Jim Morrison's grave, which still gets visitors leaving flowers and notes. Oscar Wilde's tomb, covered in lipstick marks from people who've kissed it over decades. Chopin, Edith Piaf, Proust, Molière. Each one has a story that's either tragic or defiant or both. You'll hear about Héloïse and Abelard, lovers separated for centuries and finally buried together in 1817. About Gertrude Stein and Colette: women who lived as they wanted and ended up here anyway. The guide keeps the group under 25 people, so you're not shuffling along in a crowd. You can actually stand and listen without someone's shoulder in your back.

The paths wind uphill and down, past tombs that range from simple plaques to ornate stone chapels with sculptures and iron gates. Some graves are tended obsessively. Others are overgrown. It's the kind of place where you notice details: the way light hits a carved angel, the names on a family plot, the flowers that have been left recently. The 2-hour walk ends near Porte du Repos, close to the Philippe Auguste metro stop, so you can head back into the city or grab lunch nearby without backtracking.

What’s included

Your tour includes a 2-hour guided walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery with an English-speaking guide, visits to the famous graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Edith Piaf, Molière, Proust, Delacroix, Gertrude Stein and Colette, and stories about the cemetery's most notable residents and their histories.

Options for this experience

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Père Lachaise Cemetery walk, English-led10:00A walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery led by an expert English-speaking guide.

Père Lachaise Cemetery walk, French-led10:00A walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery led by an expert French-speaking guide.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Meet at the exit of the metro stop Alexandre Dumas, on Line 2. Your guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign – there is only one metro exit at this stop.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Wonders Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Père Lachaise's most famous graves without spending hours navigating the 110 acres on your own: the guide's knowledge of who's buried where and why they matter is what turns a cemetery walk into something you actually remember.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the Père Lachaise Cemetery tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours and covers the main graves and paths through the cemetery.

Where do I meet the guide?

You meet at Alexandre Dumas metro station in the morning. The tour ends near Porte du Repos, close to Philippe Auguste metro.

How many people are on the tour?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 25 people.

Which famous graves does the tour visit?

The tour includes the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Edith Piaf, Molière, Proust, Delacroix, Gertrude Stein and Colette, among others.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it involves walking on stony paths through the cemetery.

Can I get to the cemetery by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. You start at Alexandre Dumas metro station and end near Philippe Auguste metro.