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Step beyond the ordinary and discover Père Lachaise Cemetery as you’ve never seen it before — through its most mysterious stories, haunted legends, and forgotten secrets. This is not a standard history tour: with a passionate, theatrical guide, you’ll walk the same paths where poets, artists, and restless spirits linger.
Encounter breathtaking monuments and chilling tales: the eternal love of Abelard and Héloïse, the strange White Lady, the tragic fate of Gérard de Nerval, the ghostly aura of Jim Morrison, the spiritist rituals at Allan Kardec’s tomb, and even the eerie vampire legend of Baroness Demidov.
Your guide doesn’t just share facts — they bring the cemetery to life with suspense, and a touch of dark humor. Expect to shiver, to marvel, and to experience Père Lachaise as both a place of memory and a stage where history, love, and the supernatural intertwine. With every story, you’ll uncover layers of Paris that most visitors never imagine, making this tour truly unforgettable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide at the main entrance of Père Lachaise Cemetery
Itinerary
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Join your guide for a unique haunted walking tour through Père Lachaise Cemetery, the most famous and mysterious resting place in Paris. Over the course of two hours, you’ll explore winding alleys, discover the graves of world-famous artists, and hear chilling legends that mix history, romance, and the supernatural. Highlights include the tragic love story of Abelard and Héloïse, the eerie legend of the White Lady, the ghost of poet Gérard de Nerval, and the haunting vampire tale of Elisabeth Demidov. You’ll also visit the resting places of Chopin, Balzac, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison. The tour ends at the tomb of Allan Kardec, founder of Spiritism, where visitors traditionally place their left hand on his left shoulder to make a wish — and return with flowers if it comes true. This immersive walk blends culture, poetry, and paranormal mystery, making it one of the most unforgettable ways to experience Paris.
2 hours • 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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