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Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour 90 min
Very goodTop 8% in Paris
162 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Père Lachaise with a local guide who shares playful, true stories of love, scandal, and death on a private 90-minute walk.
About this tour
Discover the stories of love, scandal, and death hidden among the tombs of Père Lachaise Cemetery on a private Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour. With a local Parisian guide, wander through the famous burial ground and hear true tales and local gossip that bring its history to life. The storytelling is playful and sophisticated, exploring why sex and death are treated differently in French culture. Along the way, the guide can adjust the tone to suit your group, from PG-13 to more risqué; a PG version is available for private tours with youngsters. This 90-minute Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour offers an intimate way to explore beyond the usual sightseeing stories. Meet near the cemetery entrance at 28 Boulevard de Ménilmontant and arrive 15 minutes early. A Paris shuttle is described as included, and you can also add a one-hour Seine River cruise, valid anytime within a year of your tour date. Book your Paris Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour for a lively look at the city’s history, told through the lives and loves of those buried here.
Highlights
- Hear true stories of love, scandal, and death beyond the usual cemetery tales
- Explore Père Lachaise with a local Parisian guide
- Enjoy a playful tour whose tone can be adjusted for your group
What's included
Included
- Private local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
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4.91 / 5 · 162 reviews
Important information
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet outside the restaurant at 28 Boulevard de Ménilmontant; the cemetery entrance is nearby
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- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
- The tour can be risqué; the guide adjusts the tone to the group
- A PG version is available for private tours with youngsters
- A Paris shuttle is described as included with the tour
- An optional Seine River cruise add-on offers a one-hour cruise valid anytime within one year of the tour date
Frequently asked questions
Where is the meeting point?
Meet your guide outside the restaurant at 28 Boulevard de Ménilmontant, near the cemetery entrance. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts 90 minutes.
What language is the tour in?
The tour has a live English-speaking guide.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The stories range from PG-13 to more risqué. For youngsters, book a private tour and ask for the PG version.
Can I add a Seine River cruise?
A one-hour Seine cruise is available as an add-on, with a ticket valid anytime within one year of the tour date.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 162 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 8% in Paris means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Paris by this score.
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