Père Lachaise Cemetery small-group tour with wine apéro
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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, a knowledgeable 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. 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 a cheese tasting. The perfect way to decompress, swap favourite moments, and let two hours of extraordinary stories sink in.
Highlights
- You'll visit the graves of Piaf, Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Chopin with a local guide
- There's a chance to wander cobblestone paths and uncover hidden tombs and untold stories
- The tour includes exploring 110 acres of Parisian history, funerary art and hidden corners with a maximum of eight guests
- You can end with wine and cheese tasting at a neighbourhood wine bar in Ménilmontant
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Wine tasting
- Snacks
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
Where you'll meet
Meet your guide by the entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery on Rue des Rondeaux. The nearest Metro station is Gambetta (Line 3).
Operated by
Paris Unscripted
Important information
Accessibility:
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
* 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 operates with a maximum of 8 guests
* 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