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2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris

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Paris, France
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the unforgettable stories and hidden corners of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private walking tour led by Max, a native English-speaking guide from Scotland.

Unlike a standard sightseeing tour, this experience is tailored to your interests, allowing you to shape the journey around the personalities, stories, and themes that fascinate you most. Whether you're drawn to artists, writers, musicians, historical figures, or the cemetery's symbolism and architecture, Max will customize the tour to create a more meaningful connection to the site.

Explore the final resting places of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, and many others while uncovering lesser-known stories that bring the cemetery to life. Having made Paris his home, Max combines his passion for Père Lachaise with extensive knowledge of its history, architecture, nature, and inhabitants. His engaging storytelling style, enriched with humor and insight, ensures every tour is unique and centered around your interests.

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    28 Boulevard de Ménilmontant
    75020 Paris, France

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    End point

    17 Rue des Rondeaux
    75020 Paris, France

    The tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery ends at the Place Gambetta exit. Nearby to the exit there is the Gambetta Metro Station (Line 3). There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to draw breath and recover from the walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery!

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    Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

    Explore the tombs and uncover the narratives they hold, guided by a native English speaker. The tour lasts approximately two hours.Walking along the green paths surrounded by trees, plants, and nature, you’ll come across the graves of people from all walks of life – the famous, the virtuous, the flawed, and the unjustly treated. Some of these individuals have left their mark on France and the world. As the tour concludes, you’ll pass by memorials dedicated to the innocent and wronged victims, serving as reminders and warnings for today.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2.5 Hour Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery from Paris?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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