Private Guided History tour of Lourdes
56 Reviews
Lourdes, France

Additional fees hosted by Pyrenees Travel
3 hours (approx.)
Up to 10 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Services of a licensed/accredited guide.
- 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.
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atSanctuaire 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.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMoulin 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.
20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLe Cachot
The place where the Soubirous family was living at the time of the apparitions in 1858. .
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atChateau 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!
1 hour (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atMoulin 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).
1 hour (approx.)・Admission not included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is up to 8 persons. In case of a few people, we may have to gather 2 groups together.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews
56 Reviews
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What a wonderful way to see the sanctuary
Randi_M, Dec 2024
Wonderful, we enjoyed our time! Thank you for the opportunity to see the basilica and all of your knowledge!
Responses from Laure N
Thank you very much! I will convey your message to Sandrine, the tour guide on that day.
Memorable and amazing
Susan_N, Dec 2024
The tour guide was amazing and explained everything very thoroughly and very friendly she her time answering all our questions
Responses from Laure N
Merci beaucoup !
Had an amazing experience...
Eliana_S, Dec 2024
Had an amazing experience with Laure .she is extremely knowledgeable person and very professional. . She made be our stay in Lourdes
Very enjoyable . I give her 5 stats and I will recommend her to all my friends ang family .
Joel and Eliana schaefer.
Responses from Laure N
Thank you very much :)
Laure.
Unforgettable Experience
987gend, Dec 2024
Great tour..So amazing..We had a knowledgeable tour guide “ Laure “ and so professional..Highly recommended. Hoping to come back soon.
Responses from Laure N
Thank you very much !
Lovely tour
Nomad61963396106, Dec 2024
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.