The Père-Lachaise cemetery: history and stunning anecdotes
Joined 2020
Discover the most famous cemetery of Paris during this walking tour amongst French figures and Parisians' tombstones, such as Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Fredric Chopin, Molière, La Fontaine, Gertrude Stein, Héloïse and Abélard, Théodore Géricault, Marcel Proust and Honoré de Balzac... You will hear the history of this vast funerary grounds, which tricks were used to make it popular, the horrible events which occurred inside its walls and fun and many fun and stunning anecdotes.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Metro station Alexandre Dumas
Metro station Alexandre Dumas
Meeting point: meet your guide who will introduce herself and head up together to the cemetery
Reunion gate entrance
Enter the cemetery and enjoy the tour!
Main entrance
Your guide will give you tips for the rest of your stay and say goodbye! You can either stay a bit more on your own in the graveyard, take a taxi from there, have lunch at a restaurant or take the metro.
Ending Point
Père-Lachaise main entrance
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Tour Important Information
This tour takes place outside so the weather might be bad. Walking shoes are advised as you will be walking for 2 hours on cobblestones.
Important message from the supplier
I'm available on Saturdays on request
For "The Catacombs of Paris, Guided Tour":
If I am unable to secure a ticket, I will explain everything before you enter, but will not accompany you inside.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Leo K.
Hi there!
My nickname is Leo, I've been a tour guide in Paris and France for 6 years and I love my job and meeting people from all over the world to share my passion with!
My speciality is the museum of catacombs, which is a very unique site. I also do tours of the historical crimes and legends of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, Seine river cruise, Chartres and its cathedral, the cemetery of Père Lachaise, Le Marais and much more.
Reviews
Carrie B.
“Amazing and very informative”
Our tour was amazing. Getting to see a part of history with a guided tour was something I highly recommend
Richard R.
“Awesome tour with Leo”
Leo K. was a great tour guide for the Catacombs. The depth of her knowledge was extensive and she made sure she kept everyone the loop when talking. We really enjoyed the tour.
Paul B.
“Fantastic time!”
Leo was a terrific guide, we saw so much and learned so much well worth it!
Leo K.
Thank you so much for tour kind words and for leaving a review.
$60/ per group
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