Pere Lachaise cemetery Private tour
Paris, France
3 hours
Date
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What You Will Do
Pere lachaise used to be a Jesuit priest confessor of Louis XIV (The Sun King). The cemetery was created at the time of Napoleon on this former Jesuit base. Originally we just had 13 graves. Today Pere Lachaise is one oft he most famous cemeteries in the world. It houses more than 69,000 tombs. It is also the biggest green space in Paris where locals like to stroll. A visit at Pere Lachaise is a great opportunity to speak about celebrities like Molière, Jean de la Fontaine, David, Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf or Jim Morrison…If your private guide does not live in the cemetery he lives next to it and will share with tons of stories about these famous (and less famous) people.
Having a private tour you will be able to ask all the questions you wish and choose the focus you prefer for your tour (the most famous tombs, architecture, artists, writers, politicians, love stories, ….)
What's Included?
- Private tour with local expert
What's Not Included?
- Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
You will meet your private guide at Pere Lachaise entrance 71 rue des Rondeaux 75020 Paris. Meeting at 2 pm. Best access by metro line 3. Stop at Gambetta station. Then less than 5 minutes walk to the cemetery entrance. Your guide will be there with a sign.
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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
3 hours
Pere Lachaise is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. With more than 40 hectares It is as big as the Vatican. It houses more than 69 000 tombs. Many artists, writers, musicians are buried there: Molière, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Balzac, David, Oscar Wilde… This private tour is a great opportunity to speak about their career & life in Paris.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by AWESOME GUIDE
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Arabic
- Guide - Portuguese
- Guide - Mandarin
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish