Why choose this Lourdes tour ?
The story of Bernadette Soubirous is unique, but its spiritual approach can also be combined with a cultural and historical perspective, which will help to appreciate the spirit of Lourdes.
Compared to standard city tours, this tour includes a visit to the medieval castle of Lourdes.
The guide will adapt to your preferences and make your trip to Lourdes a unique and unforgettable experience.
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What makes Private Guided History tour of Lourdes a unique experience ?
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.
Entering the house where Bernadette was born, we will try to imagine what was the childhood of the Saint.
The place where the Soubirous family was living at the time of the apparitions in 1858. .
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!
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).
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Lourdes Private tour
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Private Guided History tour of Lourdes Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Services of a licensed/accredited guide.
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.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Pyrenees Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 55 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Only valid for the guided tour but not for the entrance to the castle of Lourdes (Chateau fort) to be paid by customers on the spot). Adults 7,50 euro/ 6-17 3,50 euro/ – 6 Free