Père Lachaise Cemetery Private Walking Tour in Paris
by ExperienceFirst
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This private walking tour lasts about 90 minutes and is led by a local Parisian guide. The tour explores the personal and romantic histories of several notable figures buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery. Participants visit specific tombs such as those of Héloïse and Abélard, learning about their relationships and stories. The guide shares local gossip and discusses cultural attitudes toward sex and death in France. The tone of the tour can be adjusted from PG-13 to more explicit, depending on the group's preference. This tour is conducted with a balance of humor and respect, offering an alternative look at the cemetery beyond typical historical tours. Transportation via the Paris shuttle is included. There is an optional add-on for a one-hour Seine river cruise, valid for one year after the tour date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
The guide leads a 90-minute walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery, focusing on the romantic and personal histories of those buried there. Highlights include the tombs of Héloïse and Abélard, whose love story ended in separation during life but reunion after death. The guide discusses stories about these and other figures, sharing local gossip and perspectives on death and sexuality.
90 min
Meeting point
Meet your ExperienceFirst guide outside of the restaurant on the corner of 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant. The entry to the cemetery is nearby. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
End point
Meet your ExperienceFirst guide outside of the restaurant on the corner of 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant. The entry to the cemetery is nearby. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Père Lachaise Cemetery Private Walking Tour in Paris
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This private walking tour lasts about 90 minutes and is led by a local Parisian guide. The tour explores the personal and romantic histories of several notable figures buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery. Participants visit specific tombs such as those of Héloïse and Abélard, learning about their relationships and stories. The guide shares local gossip and discusses cultural attitudes toward sex and death in France. The tone of the tour can be adjusted from PG-13 to more explicit, depending on the group's preference. This tour is conducted with a balance of humor and respect, offering an alternative look at the cemetery beyond typical historical tours. Transportation via the Paris shuttle is included. There is an optional add-on for a one-hour Seine river cruise, valid for one year after the tour date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
The guide leads a 90-minute walk through Père Lachaise Cemetery, focusing on the romantic and personal histories of those buried there. Highlights include the tombs of Héloïse and Abélard, whose love story ended in separation during life but reunion after death. The guide discusses stories about these and other figures, sharing local gossip and perspectives on death and sexuality.
90 min
Meeting point
Meet your ExperienceFirst guide outside of the restaurant on the corner of 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant. The entry to the cemetery is nearby. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
End point
Meet your ExperienceFirst guide outside of the restaurant on the corner of 28 Boulevard de Menilmontant. The entry to the cemetery is nearby. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.