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Cimetière du Père-Lachaise: which ticket to pick

Admission to Cimetière du Père-Lachaise is free, so the choice is not about an entry ticket but about the format: a live guide, a private walk, or a self-guided audio guide. The more context and help navigating the large site you want, the more a tour makes sense.

Prices verified: 19 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

For a first visit, the group tour is usually the easiest option: a guide helps you navigate the large site and connects individual graves with the history of the cemetery. A private tour is better if you want a calm route shaped around your interests, while the digital audio guide suits visitors who value flexibility and independence.

  • First visitThe group tour provides live context and helps structure a walk through the large cemetery.
  • Need a slower paceThe private format is easier to adapt to your interests, breaks, and walking pace.
  • Minimal schedulingThe smartphone audio guide is convenient if you want to explore independently without a group or fixed pace.
  • Interest in history and famous namesA live guide is better for understanding biographies, historical links, and the atmosphere of this cemetery-museum.
  • Independent walkThe digital audio guide adds explanations while leaving you free to choose the route and duration.

Official price and partners

Official admission to Cimetière du Père-Lachaise is free, so a basic entry ticket is not needed. Partner prices are above zero because they sell services rather than entry: a guide, a private route, or digital audio content. Paying extra makes sense if you value a clear route through the large grounds, live context, a flexible format, or booking conditions like cancellation, if specified by the partner.

Entrance tip

Enter through the Porte Gambetta entrance (metro line 3) — this allows you to explore the cemetery walking downhill rather than uphill.

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Viator
from €39Reserve now, pay later
  • Live guide
  • Private format
  • Group tour
  • Audio guide
  • Self-paced
  • Personalized route
Book via Viator

Tiqets
from €7Mobile ticket
  • Live guide
  • Private format
  • Group tour
  • Audio guide
  • Self-paced
  • Personalized route
Book via Tiqets

Choose by your situation

Short visit
Digital audio guide: you can choose a few stops without committing to a full route.
Full experience
Private tour: more flexibility for a longer, calmer walk through the lanes and memorials.
With children
Digital audio guide: it is easier to pause and shorten the route if the grounds become tiring.
Need historical context
Group tour: a live guide helps connect the names, sculpture, tombs, and history of the site.
Do not want to depend on a group
Digital audio guide: you walk at your own pace without following a shared group route.
Budget option
Remember that admission is free; if you want to minimize spending, choose an independent visit or the simplest audio format.

What is often not included

  • Paid offers here usually cover guiding, routing, or audio content, not admission itself: entry to the cemetery is free.
  • The grounds are large and uneven, so a short time slot may mean seeing less than expected.
  • A digital audio guide requires a charged smartphone; without it, the purchase loses most of its value.
  • A group tour is less flexible: if the pace or stops do not suit you, it is harder to change the route on the spot.
  • A private tour may cost noticeably more than a group or audio option because you are paying for personal guiding.
  • There are no signs directing you to famous graves among the 70,000 plots. Download a map in advance or use the official Paris je t'aime app, as physical maps at the entrances often run out.

Discounts and free entry

The cemetery is open daily, but hours vary by season. Visitors are asked to keep quiet and respect the graves; pets are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

  • Нужно ли покупать билет для входа на Пер-Лашез?

    Admission is free. The paid options above refer to guided tours, private escorts, or audio guides, not a mandatory entrance ticket.

  • Можно ли пройти без распечатки?

    For general free entry, no printout is needed. For a tour or audio guide, refer to the specific partner's voucher; the digital audio guide is designed for smartphone use.

  • Что выбрать, если я не хочу идти с группой?

    Choose a private tour or a digital audio guide. The former provides a live guide without a group, while the latter offers maximum independence.

  • Что будет, если я опоздаю на экскурсию?

    Group and private tours may have a fixed start time, so being late is risky. Check the specific booking conditions for late arrival policies and how to contact the guide.

  • Подходит ли аудиогид для большой территории Пер-Лашез?

    Yes, if you are prepared to walk independently and navigate on-site. Keep in mind that the cemetery is large and uneven in places, so it is best to allocate enough time and fully charge your phone.

  • Are there public restrooms inside the cemetery?

    Restrooms are very limited and located only near the main entrances (like Boulevard de Ménilmontant and Porte Gambetta). It is highly recommended to use them before starting your long walk, and bringing your own tissues/toilet paper is a good idea.

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