PERE LACHAISE WALKING TOUR : HISTORY, ICONS & WINE APERO

2 hours 30 minutes

Maximum 8 guests

English

€69,00

Père Lachaise is not just a cemetery. It is 110 acres of extraordinary lives, hidden stories, and Parisian history - and on this small-group walking tour, an expert local guide brings every corner of it to life.

You'll visit the graves of some of the most celebrated figures in history - Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Frédéric Chopin - but this tour goes far beyond the famous names. Your guide takes you off the main paths to discover lesser-known monuments, forgotten figures, and the quieter stories that make Père Lachaise one of the most remarkable places in Paris.

With a maximum of 8 guests, this is an intimate experience - not a crowd, not a rushed tick-box visit. You'll have space to ask questions, linger, and genuinely connect with what you're seeing.

And because no great walk should end at a Metro station, yours ends at a carefully selected natural wine bar in the heart of Ménilmontant - where your group settles in for a glass of wine and cheese tasting. The perfect way to decompress, swap favourite moments, and let two hours of extraordinary stories sink in.

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PERE LACHAISE WALKING TOUR : HISTORY, ICONS & WINE APERO

PERE LACHAISE WALKING TOUR : HISTORY, ICONS & WINE APERO

€69,00

€69,00

Why This Tour is Different

Small Groups, Deep Stories

You can hear your guide. Ask questions freely. We move at your pace

Expert & local Guide

Passionate guides who know the city's secrets. Stories, not scripts.

Wine & Cheese tasting

A true taste of french art de vivre

French or Spanich on request

English tours. French/Spanish available on request.

What You’ll Experience

Tour Highlights

Père Lachaise Cemetery Entrance

Meet your guide by the entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery on Rue des Rondeaux. The nearest Metro station is Gambetta (Line 3). Before stepping inside, your guide sets the scene : the history of the cemetery, how it became the final resting place of some of the world's most celebrated figures, and what makes it unlike any other in the world.

Iconic Graves : Piaf, Morrison & Chopin

Visit the graves of Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison, and Frédéric Chopin; three icons from three different worlds. Your guide brings their stories to life with the details you won't find on any plaque.

Oscar Wilde & the Literary Quarter

Discover the resting place of Oscar Wilde, whose tomb has become one of the most visited in all of Paris. Your guide explores his life, his exile, and the legends that surround him.

Hidden Corners & Untold Stories

Away from the famous names, Père Lachaise holds quieter stories that are just as extraordinary. Your guide takes you off the main paths to discover figures, monuments and moments that most visitors never find.

Wine Apéro at Local wine bar

No great walk should end at a Metro station. Yours ends at a Local handpicked wine bar : a beloved natural wine bar tucked into the Ménilmontant neighbourhood where your guide pours a final glass and a cheese board appears. The perfect moment to decompress, connect with your fellow travellers, and let two hours of extraordinary stories sink in.

Important information

This tour is not wheelchair accessible

Please wear comfortable shoes

Père Lachaise Cemetery involves uneven cobblestone paths and gentle slopes. Comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. The tour takes place outdoors and in all weather - please dress appropriately for the conditions on the day.

The wine apéro is included in the tour price. Additional drinks can be purchased independently at the bar.

This tour is conducted in English. Private tours in French are available on request.

Please note: Père Lachaise Cemetery may occasionally close due to severe weather conditions. In such cases, guests will be offered a free change of date or a full refund.

What's included

  • Expert local guide
  • Small group of maximum 8 guests (private option on request)
  • A glass of natural wine and a cheese tasting at a wine bar
  • A neighbourhood wine bar in Ménilmontant.

What's not included

  • Tip or gratuity
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery on Rue des Rondeaux. The nearest Metro station is Gambetta (Line 3)

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Everything You Need to Know

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We keep our groups small and intimate, typically 8–15 guests maximum, to ensure a more personal and engaging experience.

Our experiences are available in English and French, with additional languages available on request depending on the tour.

We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund.

Our tours operate rain or shine. In case of dangerous weather conditions, we’ll contact you in advance with options to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Each experience has a dedicated meeting point clearly shared in your confirmation email after booking.

Absolutely. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, our experiences are designed to help you discover Paris in a more authentic and memorable way.

Absolutely. Children are welcome on our experiences, though please note that some tours involve significant walking and may be better suited to ages 6 and above.

Yes. We offer private experiences for couples, families, groups, and special occasions. Feel free to contact us for a tailored arrangement.

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