Paris Cemetery Walking Tour: Père Lachaise & Montparnasse 4 hr

Trace the stories of artists, writers, musicians, and political figures on a Paris Cemetery Walking Tour through Montparnasse and Père Lachaise. Over four hours, a local guide leads you along the paths of two of the city’s most evocative resting places, sharing the lives behind their famous graves.

Begin in Montparnasse Cemetery, where you can visit the graves of figures including Julio Cortázar, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Serge Gainsbourg, and Charles Baudelaire. Then take an included one-way Metro ride with your guide to Père Lachaise, the celebrated garden cemetery. There, discover the tombs of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin, and Honoré de Balzac. You can also request specific grave visits before booking.

The route covers extensive ground, including cobblestones and steep hills, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended. Meet at the Montparnasse Cemetery entrance and arrive 10 minutes early. Choose this Paris Cemetery Walking Tour for a thoughtful journey through the people and stories that shaped the city.