Paris Iconic Graves Tour: Père Lachaise & Montparnasse Walk

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover Final Resting Places of World Legends & Icons

Explore two of Paris's iconic cemeteries on a 3.5-hour walking tour! Discover where legendary music, literary, and political figures rest.

Montparnasse Cemetery (1h15)

Explore the bohemian Left Bank. Visit graves of Porfirio Díaz, Julio Cortázar, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Gainsbourg, and Baudelaire.

Included Metro Ride (30 min)

Travel seamlessly between cemeteries with your included Metro ticket alongside your local guide.

Père Lachaise Cemetery (1h30)

Step inside the world's most famous garden cemetery. See iconic tombs of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Chopin, and Balzac.

Note on Walking: Involves extensive walking, cobblestones, and steep hills. Benches exist, but frequent rest breaks are only available on Private Tours. Custom grave requests (e.g., Carlos Fuentes) welcome upon contact!

Nearest Metro: Edgar Quinet (Line 6) or Raspail (Lines 4 & 6).

What's Included

Guided walking tour of Montparnasse Cemetery
Guided walking tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery
One way Metro ticket
Professional local guide & expert storyteller
Option to request specific grave visits prior to booking
Transport from/to your hotel is not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities for your guide (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Montparnasse Cemetery

Meet your guide at the entrance of Montparnasse Cemetery (Boulevard Edgar Quinet).

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paris

    Stop 1 - Meet your guide at Montparnasse cemetery. You will visit the Montparnasse Cemetery for around an hour and 15 min, you'll se the graves of legendary figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Paris

    Transport to Père Lachaise cemetery by metro

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Paris

    Stop 2 - Père Lachaise Cemetery. Explore one of the most visited cemeteries in the world and uncover the graves of international icons such as Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Édith Piaf.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Literary Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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