Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour Père Lachaise Cemetery Private Tour in Spanish
ID: GYG59723-O-284456
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
See the artistic tomb stones and burial sites of the famous on a 2-hour walking tour of Père Lachaise Paris. Explore one of the oldest cemeteries in the city, and find the graves of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière, Jim Morrison, Sartre and more.
Wander the quiet walkways and park-like setting of Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Paris and discover the last resting place of Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Molière, Jim Morrison, Jean Paul Sartre, Chopin and many others.
Meet your guide at the entrance to the cemetery in the 20th arrondissement and learn about the artists, writers, politicians and other remarkable personalities that are buried within its beautiful stone walls.
Hear stories that encapsulate the history of Paris, the cemetery itself and even the popular culture, literary and political history of the 20th century. Learn about a gruesome Communist uprising in Paris and the hordes of Jim Morrison fans that make a pilgrimage to visit the tomb of The Doors front man.
Highlights
- See the artistic tombs of Piaf, Sartre, Oscar Wilde and more
- Explore the park-like Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris
- Journey through the history of Paris and some of its 20th-century personalities
- Take a stroll past artistic tomb stones and graves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
• The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
• No large bags or suitcases are allowed
• Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
• Occasional closures without previous warning from the cemetary management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the cemetary opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
• Some specific rooms inside the cemetary are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
• Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet your guide OUTSIDE Pere Lachaise Cemetery to the right of the main entrance at Boulevard Menilmontant corner with Rue de la Roquette. Please note: your guide will be there without a sign. In case you have trouble finding the meeting point please contact your guide. Remember to bring your valid photo ID. By car: 23 Boulevard de Menilmontant Paris, Île-de-France (find your guide outside the gates across the street).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
