Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris: Oscar Wilde & Chopin Graves Tour

Walk Among Paris's Most Famous Dead, With Someone Who Knows Their Stories

You walk a small group through Père Lachaise Cemetery with a local guide who shows you the graves of Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and other artists, sharing their stories and pointing out the artistry in the tombs themselves. The group stays under eight people, and your guide gives you tips for exploring the neighborhood afterward. Tours run rain or shine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery highlights

• Visit Père Lachaise Cemetery
• See one of the most visited graves
• Visit Chopin's grave
• Discover French music icon's grave
• See the grave of the French Shakespeare

The experience

You're standing at the entrance and your guide (a Parisian who's walked these paths dozens of times) points out which way the crowds usually go, then steers you the other way. That's how the Père Lachaise Cemetery tour starts: not with a speech, but with a local who knows the rhythm of the place. The cemetery sits in the 20th arrondissement, and it's massive: over 44,000 graves spread across rolling ground that feels more like a village than a burial site. Your group stays under eight people, which means you're not shuffling behind a flag or straining to hear over thirty other voices.

The walk moves between the tombs of people who shaped music, literature and art. Chopin's here, and so is Oscar Wilde, whose grave gets so many lipstick marks from visitors that the cemetery staff have to clean it regularly. Your guide tells you why people come back to these particular stones, what these artists left behind that still matters, and the small details that turn a name on marble into a person you actually want to know about. Jim Morrison's grave draws crowds, but there are dozens of others (musicians, writers, painters), whose stories are just as strange and worth the detour. The artistry in the tombstones themselves is part of it too. Some are sculptures, some are crypts that look like tiny houses, and each one says something about how the person who's buried there wanted to be remembered.

The tour happens rain or shine, which means you're going either way. Bring a jacket if the forecast looks uncertain. Your guide also gives you tips for navigating the neighborhood after, so if you want coffee or want to walk off what you've learned, you know where to go. The whole thing takes a few hours, and by the end you've seen the cemetery from the inside, not as a tourist checking boxes but as someone who understands why Parisians keep coming back to this place.

What’s included

• A local tour guide who shares stories of the artists and notable figures buried in the cemetery.
• a small group experience with a maximum of 8 people.
• walking access to the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Chopin and other renowned musicians and artists.
• tips and recommendations for exploring the surrounding neighborhood after the tour.
• the tour operates regardless of weather conditions.

Options for this experience

2 options

Switch to a Private Tour as an upgradeGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:30, 14:00 and 15:00Discover this great visit of Père Lachaise with your own private guide.

Semi-Private Walking TourGuide in English · 10:00Within a small, intimate group of 6 people maximum, including yourself, enjoy your time in this iconic cemetery with a local guide.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled 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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dayin

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to understand Père Lachaise as more than a checklist of famous graves: the local guide and small group size mean you actually learn why these people matter and what their tombstones say about how they lived.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, at 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 and 15:00. In Spanish and French, at 10:30, 14:00 and 15:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

How long is the Père Lachaise Cemetery tour?

The tour takes a few hours. The exact duration depends on the pace and how long you spend at each grave, but plan for a half-day experience.

What's included in the tour?

A local tour guide, the walking experience through the cemetery, and tips for navigating the neighborhood afterward. Entry to the cemetery itself is included.

How many people are in the group?

Groups are kept to a maximum of 8 people, or you can book it as a private tour.

Which famous graves will I see?

The tour includes the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Chopin, and other renowned musicians and artists. Your guide will share the stories behind each one.

Does the tour run if it rains?

Yes, the tour operates rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.

Is the cemetery accessible if I have mobility concerns?

The cemetery has rolling terrain and involves walking between graves. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. For other mobility questions, contact the tour operator directly.

Can I book this as a private tour?

Yes, private tours are available. Contact the operator for pricing and availability.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The cemetery has uneven ground and you'll be on your feet for several hours. Dress for the weather.