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The Famous Graves of Père Lachaise - Self-Guided Audio Tour
(45) Reviews
Paris
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Come along and enjoy a walk through Père Lachaise, the largest cemetery in Paris and the most visited necropolis in the world, with this immersive walking tour!
Founded by Emperor Napoleon, Père Lachaise cemetery resembles a miniature Paris and is now home to over 1 million corpses. Some famous people that were buried in this cemetery include Frédéric Chopin, Marcel Proust and Sarah Bernhardt.
Narrated by a local historian, you will discover the graves and stories of famous people including Edith Piaf and her tale of love and loss, Jim Morrison and his unconventional life, the tragic tale of Oscar Wilde and the bittersweet love story of Heloise and Abelard.
Our audio guide will be there...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device
Meeting Points
Departure
Père-Lachaise
The tour starts outside the main entrance of Père Lachaise on Boulevard de Ménilmontant.
Closest Metro stops: Père Lachaise and Phillippe Auguste.
Return
The Famous Graves of Père Lachaise - Self-Guided Audio Tour
(45) Reviews
Paris
About
Come along and enjoy a walk through Père Lachaise, the largest cemetery in Paris and the most visited necropolis in the world, with this immersive walking tour!
Founded by Emperor Napoleon, Père Lachaise cemetery resembles a miniature Paris and is now home to over 1 million corpses. Some famous people that were buried in this cemetery include Frédéric Chopin, Marcel Proust and Sarah Bernhardt.
Narrated by a local historian, you will discover the graves and stories of famous people including Edith Piaf and her tale of love and loss, Jim Morrison and his unconventional life, the tragic tale of Oscar Wilde and the bittersweet love story of Heloise and Abelard.
Our audio guide will be there...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device
Meeting Points
Departure
Père-Lachaise
The tour starts outside the main entrance of Père Lachaise on Boulevard de Ménilmontant.
Closest Metro stops: Père Lachaise and Phillippe Auguste.
Return
Itinerary
1
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Discover the world's most famous cemetery as we explore the fascinating lives and unfortunate deaths of its illustrious residents. We learn how emperor Napoleon founded this cemetery.
5 minutes
2
Héloïse and Abélard's tomb
A bittersweet tale of love - considered the original Romeo & Juliet.
5 minutes
3
Tomb of Jim Morrison
We discover this rock 'n' roll poet's unconventional grave and its odd traditions.
5 minutes
4
Pere-Lachaise
A controversial President & the reason behind secularity at Père Lachaise.
5 minutes
5
Statue Honore de Balzac
Who really wrote The Three Musketeers & The Count of Conte Cristo?
5 minutes
6
Crematorium of Père Lachaise
We learn about this stunning building & cremation in France.
5 minutes
7
Tomb of Yves Montand
The tragic tale of the brilliant Oscar Wilde and a warm but weird tradition!
5 minutes
8
Pere-Lachaise
We pay respect too Gertrude Stein and pause to reflect at Le Mur des Federes.
5 minutes
9
Edith Piaf Statue
A final tale of love and loss for France's most cherished singer.
