Duration
Open today
Free cancellation
Extended validity
Audio guide
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Make your way through the storied paths of Père Lachaise Cemetery, as you hear about passionate lovers, tragic endings, and the echoes of history through an audio guide that narrates the life of the authors, artists, and musicians laid to rest here.
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Enjoy a relaxed two-hour walk through the historic Père Lachaise Cemetery, discovering the resting places of famous personalities at your own pace—there is no need to rush with a group!
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The app's handy map, powered by GPS, ensures you never get lost while exploring the cemetery's vast grounds.
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Explore Père Lachaise without worrying about connectivity—the audio guide is offline, allowing you to revisit the stories and experiences.
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You can pause the tour whenever you wish to take a break or linger at a particular site, and you can continue your leisurely stroll through the cemetery's shaded paths even after the tour ends.
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Fun fact: In the beginning, Père Lachaise was practically a ghost town! In 1804, its first year open, it was so unpopular that only 13 people were laid to rest there.
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- Audio guide app for iPhone and Android (English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Spanish)
- Offline map with route for easy GPS navigation
- 33 audio recordings created by a professional historian
- Illustrations to recognize landmarks
- 1 year of access to the tour in your preferred language
- Human guide/travel coordinator at the meeting point
- Smartphone and headphones
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Père Lachaise Cemetery, the largest necropolis in Paris and tucked away from the bustling Parisian streets, is the final resting place of numerous famous personalities, including 40 singers, 40 composers, and 75 painters. No wonder it attracts over 3 million visitors annually!
With an offline audio guide available in 7 languages and a handy GPS map, explore the cemetery at your own pace. Listen to the tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise, France's original Romeo and Juliet, and learn how Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, ended up in an unmarked Parisian grave. Want to know why Oscar Wilde's tomb is adorned with lipstick kisses and Chopin's heart is not buried alongside his remains? Your recordings narrated by an expert historian will unveil these captivating stories behind the tombstones!
Pay your respects to literary giants like Gertrude Stein and Marcel Proust, and admire the artistic tributes to Géricault and Haussman. Witness the enduring love for Edith Piaf, whose grave is always adorned with flowers.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Additional information
- Audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Spanish.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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The tour starts at the main entrance of the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise.
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Address: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, 75020 Paris, France.
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