The 14 Best Père Lachaise Cemetery Tours in Paris

1.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,591 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend two hours walking Père-Lachaise with a French or English speaking guide. Find the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and others while hearing cemetery history and ghost stories about Allan Kardec, Marcel Proust, and more. Guides such as Jade, Philippe, Josephine, and Morgan have led tours, but names vary.

“A great walking with Joris to discover all the stories about the life of referents in French and international legends in history, art, writers, music and science… he is a great storyteller, very much recommended !”

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2.Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,236 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Spend three hours walking Père Lachaise’s cobbled paths with a French-speaking guide. Visit the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Molière, Chopin, and others, and see the ornate tomb of Héloïse and Abélard. The cemetery covers 44 hectares, so a guide helps you find notable graves and hear the stories behind them.

“We really enjoyed all the interesting history, stories and legends that our knowledgeable and kind tour guide shared. Thank you!”

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3.Famous Graves of Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,081 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Alexandre Dumas Metro station for a two-hour walk through Père Lachaise. Find the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Molière and Edith Piaf, while hearing stories about the cemetery and its famous residents. Guides include Dee, Carole, Nelly and Victoire. Expect uneven paths, slopes and steps.

“Carole was very welcoming and approachable and worked hard to keep the group together as we wove our way through the intricate network of pathways across Père Lachaise. She was extremely well prepared and ready to answer all of our questions. She also had exceptionally good presentation skills and kept us informed and entertained throughout. Excellent.”

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4.The Père Lachaise Cemetery: Guided 2-Hour Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Spend two hours walking Père Lachaise with a licensed French-speaking guide and no more than nine other participants. Hear how the cemetery began, see its varied tombs and sculptures, and seek out graves linked to Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and others. Guides on past tours have included Alain, Niko, Ye Jin, and Anthony.

“Such an interesting and informative tour. The cemetery is huge but we managed to see a lot in 2 hours.”

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5.Famous Graves of Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,059 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Join an English-language guide at Alexandre Dumas metro station for a two-hour walk through Père Lachaise. You’ll visit selected famous graves, including those of Chopin, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde, and hear stories about the cemetery’s artists, writers and lovers. Guides named in past tours include Dee, Carole, Abi and Victoire.

“Carol was great! She led us around the cemetery while stopping frequently to tell us interesting stories. Great tour!”

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6.Pere Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · from $23

Spend about three hours exploring Père Lachaise with a French-speaking guide. Follow the cemetery’s cobbled paths to the graves of Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Proust, Balzac and others, while hearing stories about the people buried here and the cemetery’s funerary art. Jean-François is one guide name to look out for, though the guide may vary.

“Prestation sublime de par le lieu et surtout avec un guide hors pair de par ses connaissances et un humour intarissables Merci pour ce bon moment qui restera inoubliable”

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7.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend about two hours walking Père Lachaise Cemetery with an English-speaking guide. You’ll trace a route through its maze of graves, stopping at famous resting places such as Jim Morrison’s and hearing stories about the people buried here. Guides including Josephine, Jade and Emma have led tours, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“The haunted guided tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery was an unforgettable experience. Jade was an exceptional guide—he took the time to get to know the group and created a welcoming, engaging atmosphere. His storytelling was captivating, sharing fascinating tales about the famous figures buried there, along with rich historical insights about the cemetery itself. Jade’s knowledge and passion really brought the place to life. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable tour in Paris!”

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8.Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided by the Great Sibylle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Join a two-hour Père Lachaise walk led in French by a guide portraying Marie-Anne Lenormand, the celebrated fortune-teller of the French Revolution. Visit the cemetery’s romantic and modern sections, including the crematorium, columbarium and Wall of the Federates, and hear stories connected with Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin and Jim Morrison.

“visite extra qui sort des sentiers battus! un tres grand bravo 👍”

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9.Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · from $53

Spend 2.5 hours walking Père Lachaise with a local guide and hear stories about Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Molière and others. The tour connects ornate tombs with Parisian artistic, literary and political history. Groups are limited to eight per guide; past guides include Tamari, Francois, Hugo and Ferit, though your guide may differ.

“Go go go! Ferit was amazing. The tour was so interesting and we were mesmerized. I’ll refer friends and I’ll def Come back”

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10.Stories of Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · from $23

Walk about two miles through Père Lachaise with an English-speaking guide, hearing stories of Héloïse and Abélard, Oscar Wilde, Victor Noir, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison. The 1.5-hour tour costs $23 per person and includes cemetery admission and a shuttle from Paris. Guides on recent tours have included Maria and Tetiana. An optional Seine cruise upgrade is valid for a year.

“Tetiana was very informative and kept the tour interesting. She was knowledgeable and didn’t have to walk with a script as I have seen others in different tours do. She was very helpful to each guest. I wouldn’t hesitate in taking her tour again!”

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11.Père Lachaise Cemetery Visit with Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery at your own pace with a downloadable audio guide, finding the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Edith Piaf. Then take a Bateaux Parisiens cruise from Pier 3 at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The cemetery app and cruise audio guide are included; you make your own way between the two.

“Buona per quanto riguarda la crociera, pessima relativamente all'audioguida”

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12.Père Lachaise Cemetery Tour, Tales from the Graves & Crepes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Spend three hours walking Père Lachaise with a local French- or English-speaking guide, visiting the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Chopin, Héloïse and Abélard, and others. Then stop at a Parisian café for a sweet or savory crêpe. Guides have included Becky, Victoire, Carole and Benedicte, though your guide may differ.

“Interessante rondleiding. Leuke mengeling van de geschiedenis en weetjes over de begraafplaats en zijn bekende personen die hier begraven zijn. Zeker een aanrader om eens te doen. En de afsluiting met de crêpe was leuk meegenomen.”

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13.Père Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours Top rated

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Père Lachaise’s north entrance for a two-hour walk through this vast cemetery. Your route can focus on artists, historical figures, or other interests, with time-saving shortcuts and quieter paths. The group price is $353 for up to 15 people; entrance is included.

“Great guide who could easily adapt to our interests. Many interesting facts and yes despite being this a place of respect and honor: humor was there too. Thx Alberto!!”

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14.Mysteries of Père Lachaise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

Join Cultival for a 90-minute guided walk through Père Lachaise, where romantic lanes lead to the tombs of Abelard and Héloïse, Countess Demidoff, illusionist Robertson and spiritualist Alan Kardec. The tour is in French only, costs $17 per person and includes a guide, but no transport. Expect cobbled paths, slopes and stories that may range beyond the supernatural.

“Guide connaissant bien le sujet et sachant répondre à toutes sortes de questions”

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