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Highlights

  • 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.

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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.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 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

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Reviews

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