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Père Lachaise Cemetery Audio Guide Tour of Famous Graves

Statue of a seated figure and a standing sculpture at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Mausoleums with ornate ironwork at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Tombs and trees lining a path inside Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery path with audio guide app on screen, Paris tour.

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08:00am - 06:00pm

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
    • Explore Père Lachaise at your own pace with a GPS-enabled audio guide available in 7 languages (valid for a year).

    • Visit the graves of icons like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Chopin on a flexible self-guided walking tour.

    • Hear captivating stories of romance, scandal, and artistry, all brought to life through expert narration.

    • Indulge in quirky cemetery traditions, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb, rubbing Victor Noir's statue or discovering the love story of Héloïse and Abélard.

    • Enhance your day with a scenic 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River.

    • Admission to the cemetery

    • Access to famous graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, and more

    • Audio guide in 7 languages for Pere Lachaise Cemetery: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish

    • 1 hour Seine River Cruise Sightseeing (as per option selected)

    • Audio guide in 8 languages for Seine River Cruise: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese (as per option selected)

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Food and drinks

    • Live tour guide

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Trace the stories of Paris’s most celebrated figures buried at Pere Lachaise Cemetery on this audio guided tour.

    Getting started

    Begin your visit at the main entrance of Père-Lachaise Cemetery. Before arriving, make sure to download and activate the audio guide app on your smartphone. After ticket validation, start your self-guided tour through the winding paths of this historic burial ground, using the app to discover the stories behind its most famous graves.

    What to expect

    This self-guided audio tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery lets you explore freely, without the constraints of a group or schedule. Use the GPS-enabled mobile app to navigate winding paths and hear fascinating stories of the cemetery’s most famous residents. Narrated by a professional historian and available in 7 languages, the guide blends cultural insight with surprising facts. With access valid for a full year, you can pause, revisit, or return anytime, perfect for curious, independent explorers.

    Features

    • Jim Morrison’s grave: Visit the most popular site in the cemetery, often adorned with graffiti and tributes from fans of The Doors’ frontman.

    • Oscar Wilde’s tomb: See the striking monument covered in lipstick kisses, and learn about the tradition of leaving messages for the famed writer.

    • Edith Piaf and Frédéric Chopin: Discover the graves of these iconic musicians, each drawing admirers from around the world.

    • Héloïse and Abélard: Pause at the shared tomb of these medieval lovers, whose story of romance and tragedy has inspired generations.

    • Victor Noir’s effigy: Participate in the quirky tradition of rubbing the statue for good luck and fertility.

    • Flexible exploration: Self-guided audio tour via mobile app, with GPS navigation and narration by a professional historian.

    • Optional Seine River cruise: Upgrade your experience with a narrated sightseeing cruise, offering a different perspective on Paris.

  • Père Lachaise Cemetery

    Monday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking on uneven paths.

    • Bring headphones and a fully charged smartphone to access the audio guide via the app.

    • Make sure you download and activate the audio guide before arrival.

    • Carry water and wear weather-appropriate clothing, as the tour runs rain or shine.

    What’s not allowed

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered guide dogs.

    • Bicycles, scooters, and baby strollers are not allowed inside the cemetery.

    • Professional photography and filming require prior authorization.

    • Loud noises and disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited to maintain the cemetery’s solemn atmosphere.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • The cemetery’s terrain is challenging for those with limited mobility.

    Additional information

    • The tour involves approximately 2 miles (3 km) of walking at a leisurely pace.

    • Hotel pickup, drop-off, transportation, and food are not included.

    • The Seine River cruise (if selected) is valid for one hour and can be used anytime within the ticket’s validity period; no reservation is required, but arrive 20 minutes early with your ticket.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • The tour starts at the main entrance of the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise.

    • Address: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, 75020 Paris, France.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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