Private Guided History tour of Lourdes
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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).
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(65)
Our guide Laure was very informative, knowledgeable, upbeat and considerate. Very exceptional experience. Perfect english. I highly recommend her.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Lourdes. Best wishes. Laure
It’s a 3 hour tour. You have a few choices about what you want to see. Love that the tour was geared to our interests. Our guide, Lore (Lorie) spoke English very well. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Thank you very much for your nice review! And yes, great to remind all that it is a walking tour and that it is better to have comfortable clothes and shoes :)
Our guide, Laurie, was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and knew how to time our visits to certain areas and gave us some good tips for when we were on our own in Lourdes! We highly recommend this tour!
Hello, Thank you very much for your review! It is always a pleasure to welcome new visitors and see Lourdes with "new eyes" :)
I am sure the tour was excellent, unfortunately we were not able to join due to Iberia losing our luggage. Although we found it to be in Cairo, it was too late for us to continue the trip and decided to return to NY. We are going back to Lourdes and definitely will book with you as you are the best. Thank you all the same.
I am so sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me next year. I will make sure that you get a special treatment. Best regards, Laure.
Our guide Jodine was amazing. Brought the entire story of Lourdes to life through her tour of various parts and her great storytelling skills. Highly recommend.
Stayed in Lourdes with Biancoviaggi Everything organized in detail departure from Florence Toulouse airport not recommended because you have to take another 3 hours by bus to get to Lourdes Toulouse airport are very scrupulous they made us pay for hand luggage because they had to be put in the hold I recommend prefer direct airports to Lourdes you also earn an extra day of hotel
Dear Sir, I do not understand why you have posted a review here as this account is for our guided tour services. Moreover, You never were our customer, as we do not have tours in Italian and I cannot find your name in our records. Kindly remove this review from our account please.
Jodine was very knowledgeable, friendly and clearly appreciates and cares about Lourdes. Well worth the money, especially if your time is limited.
Thank you for your review. I will inform Jodine. Best regards, Laure.
A GUIDE TO THE CARE OF HER CLIENTS! break time and clear explanations of all questions, WITHOUT WORRY, WE RECOMMEND LAURE , our guide.
Merci pour votre évaluation.
Laura (I hoped I spelt it right) was extremely knowledgeable, giving us lots of insights and information, and always open to answering our questions. She was also patient and flexible with us. I was with my mum, who can't walk too much or too fast and she was always mindful of that, taking it slow and ensuring we take the best possible paths.
Many thanks for your kind words. Laure.
We heard all the history, were oriented to Lourdes, saw every sanctuary there, learned much that we could return to as desired.
Dear Michele, thank you very much for taking time to write a review.
