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Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

5.0 · 77 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Babylon Tours Paris Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €55 · private from €260
Guide languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A guided walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery focuses on its famous graves.

Choose the private option for a private tour for your party; hotel transfers are excluded and moderate fitness is required. 4.99 from 77 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #14 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

7 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max EnglishThe page priceEnglishSave money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.€55
Private Italian TourItalianPRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE€260 for 2+ people
Private French TourFrenchPRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE€260 for 2+ people
Private English TourEnglishPRIVATE WALKING TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE€260 for 2+ people
Private Russian TourRussianPRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE€260 for 2+ people

Children from €10 (ages 0 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Guide
  • Private Tour (Does NOT apply if you choose Semi-Private Option)
  • Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
77 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 77 of 77

Star breakdown of all 77 ratings

5 stars
76 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical stories and personalised attention; the supplied reviews offer little criticism to weigh against the praise.

Praised

  • Detailed stories about the cemetery, its occupants and Parisian history
  • Visits to famous graves alongside less familiar people and stories
  • Routes tailored to requested graves and personal interests
  • Patient pacing and consideration for visitors with limited mobility
  • Friendly, humorous guides who welcome questions

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 69 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 January 2017 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your guide outside Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette.  · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Babylon Tours Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Prepare for a truly surprising discovery on our 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour through the Père Lachaise Cemetery, home to famous Paris residents like Jim Morison. This walking tour will explore the famous graves of this eastern Paris landmark. Good walking shoes are recommended.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Good to know

  • Children from €10 ages 0 to 9

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 54€552h 30m4.99 (77)varies by option
Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)€3 per group2h 15m4.97 (2147)shared
Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour€552h 30m4.98 (418)private
Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour€350 per group3h5.0 (206)private

Ranked #14 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €225, median €55; typical length 2h 15m. 13 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 54 Walking Tours

From €55 per adult · SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English