Private Guided Tour: The Historic and Spiritual Journey of Lourdes
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45 Ratings
Lourdes
Embark on a private guided tour of Lourdes, exploring its historic and spiritual significance. Visit the medieval castle and immerse yourself in the story of Bernadette Soubirous. Create lasting memories on this unique and unforgettable journey.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes - A tour that will take you to the world-famous grotto where the Virgin Lady appeared in 1858, and help you to understand from a cultural and historical point of view, the unique story of Bernadette Soubirous. We will then proceed to the different basilicas and to the fountains where you can fetch the holy water.
  • Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette - Entering the house where Bernadette was born, we will try to imagine what was the childhood of the Saint.
  • Le Cachot - The place where the Soubirous family was living at the time of the apparitions in 1858. .
  • Chateau Fort of Lourdes - Regarding the second half of our discovery, the guide will suggest 2 options :

Option 1 : we will explore the upper part of the town and try to imagine how Lourdes was before the apparitions. We will then visit the medieval castle (Chateau Fort Musée Pyrénéen) and discover its charming little museum dedicated to the arts and traditions of the Pyrenees. The view from the castle towards the sanctuaries and the city is spectacular!

  • Moulin Lacade - Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette - Regarding the second half of our discovery, the guide will suggest 2 options :

Option 2 : Spending more time on the sanctuaries to visit the basilicas + Visit of the Father’s house (house that still belongs to the descendents of the Soubirous family).

What's Included
    • Expert guidance from a licensed/accredited guide.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee to the Castle (Château fort) 7,50 euros per person.
  • Entrance fee to the father’s house (Moulin Lacadé) 2.50 euros per person.
Additional Information

Bernadette Soubirous’s tale is distinctive, yet its religious aspect can be melded with cultural and historical viewpoints, aiding in the understanding of Lourdes’ ethos. Unlike typical urban tours, this tour incorporates a trip to the medieval Lourdes castle. The guide will tailor the tour to your individual tastes, making your Lourdes journey a one-of-a-kind and memorable adventure.

  • This tour is up to 8 persons. In case of a few people, we may have to gather 2 groups together.
Location
St. Joseph's Gate
Place Monseigneur Laurence
At the foot of the statue of Saint Joseph
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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987gend
May 8, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - Great tour..So amazing..We had a knowledgeable tour guide “ Laure “ and so professional..Highly recommended. Hoping to come back soon.
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Nomad61963396106
Apr 21, 2024
Lovely tour - We had a private tour with Lori who was delightful and very knowledgeable. She was patient with all our questions and of course showed us all the historical sites and gave us so much information.
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Jamie_z
Oct 9, 2023
Worth the investment - Thankful we chose to have a professional guide. Lore was kind, patient and knowledgeable. Without her we surely would’ve missed important sites. Depth of knowledge was appreciated. Would recommend!
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Murniadi_c
Sep 14, 2023
The life of St Bernadette... - The life of St Bernadette was very interesting and inspiring. The guide tells the story excellently and passionately.
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Carolyn_d
Sep 12, 2023
Enlightening Experience - Highly Recommend! - I went in the first week in September and missed the crowds, which allowed me to explore and truly appreciate the experience. My guide Laure was so lovely, knowledgeable and catered the tour based on what I wanted to see and to give me a full understanding of the history of Lourdes. I would highly recommend!
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Anthony
Sep 7, 2023
Excellent and Highly Recommended - If you want to learn a little bit more about the history of the town of Lourdes and St. Bernadette, this is the tour for you. Our tour guide, Laure, was excellent and was very considerate of the pace of walking considering I was with two senior citizens.
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Jorge_g
Sep 2, 2023
Perfect tour - Sandrine was so nice and patient with us. We really enjoyed the guided tour with her. We would definitely recommend her to anyone. Thank you
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Jess0156
Aug 22, 2023
Culturally rich visit - Very satisfied with our guided tour to understand Lourdes as novices. We highly recommend this great guide who, in addition to explaining well, gives good advice for the rest of your stay! Between the hikes, the restaurants to eat, all this advice was great. And the whole story of Lourdes was told with great interest and enthusiasm. No time to get bored, just time to feel this atypical atmosphere of Lourdes. Thank you very much from the 2 French people!!! 😀
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Indradi178
Aug 22, 2023
Great experience in Lourdes - Laure is a great. She is kind and very knowledgable about the context and history of St Bernadette and Lourdes town. It was sunny when we visited Lourdes. We had wonderful experience during this tour.
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Njtravelteacher
Jul 25, 2023
Learn the Complete Story of Bernadette - This was a wonderful, comprehensive tour of the Sanctuary and some parts of the village. Our tour guide Laur customized our tour to spend time in the locations that we were most interested in. She was very sweet and extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions. She told us the complete story of Bernadette and many amazing facts about the sanctuary churches and grounds. Highly recommend!
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