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title: Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour in Paris
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/pere-lachaise-cemetery-walking-tour-in-paris/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 20
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 139
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Art and history, 2h
rank_in_category: 28 of 54 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/pere-lachaise-cemetery-walking-tour-in-paris/
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# Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour in Paris

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the cobbled paths of Pere Lachaise Cemetery to explore funerary art and graves linked to art, music, literature and history. A licensed guide leads a small shared group of up to fifteen guests; this is French only and is not recommended for people with walking disabilities. 4.91 from 139 reviews at €20 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #28 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The most surprising open-air museum in Paris, aka the Pere Lachaise Cemetery, is home to 70,000 graves and 5,300 trees in 44 hectares of landscaped beauty. Your expert guide will lead a small group (15 guests maximum) down the cobbled paths of this enchanted hill, world-renowned for its funerary art and as the final resting place for many great men and women from the world of art, music, literature and history. The necro-romantic safari, a tradition for generations of Parisians, is certified by the Paris Visitors Bureau and takes you on a trip with the time machine where the great celebrities of the past come alive. See the picturesque tombs of Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Molière, Chopin, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein, Héloise and Abélard and many many others. Your licensed guide will provide a narrative of energy and passion, balancing humor with historical accuracy to share secrets and anecdotes about the legends of the past and present.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: North Entrance of the Cemetery
- Max 15 people: shared group
- Starts 14:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €20 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Les Necro - Romantiques
- Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers
- Guide languages: French
- Start times: 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.91 from 139 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 137 of 139.

- 5 stars: 131 (94%)
- 4 stars: 6 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional licensed guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Pere-Lachaise Cemetery** (2h) - Our expert guide will meet you at the North Entrance of the Cemetery. We use this trick so that you will walk all the way down this high hill instead of climbing up from the below. Using special shortcuts to discover the most evocative landscapes and the unbeaten paths, we'll...

## Schedule

- Runs: Sat, Sun
- Departures: 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

North Entrance of the Cemetery
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJabh_RI5t5kcRoZedoeIXLhg

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with walking disabilities
- It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 54** | €20 | 2h | 4.91 (139) | shared, max 15 |
| [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared |
| [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private |
| [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private |

Ranked #28 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.

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