Visit to Lourdes Sanctuary from San Sebastian/Biarritz/Bayonne
Description
Enjoy a full-day trip to Lourdes from San Sebastian, Biarritz, or Bayonne, traveling comfortably through the stunning landscapes of the French Pyrenees. With hotel pick-up and private transportation, you will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, including the Massabielle Grotto, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X. You will also discover the House of Bernadette and have the option to see the Fortified Castle overlooking the valley. Enjoy free time to light a candle, stroll the esplanade, and savor a traditional two-course French lunch before returning. Faith, history, and gastronomy in one inspiring journey.
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Itinerary
Discover the humble house where Saint Bernadette lived, offering a glimpse into her early life and family history.
Admire the medieval fortress from a unique angle as you observe it from the river—a perfect photo opportunity.
Visit one of the world’s largest underground churches, an architectural marvel built to welcome thousands of pilgrims.
Enjoy a delicious meal featuring regional specialties in a charming, authentic setting.
Walk through the spiritual heart of Lourdes, visiting the sanctuaries where millions of pilgrims come each year.
Be inspired by this stunning basilica adorned with beautiful mosaics and crowned by a golden dome, symbolizing peace and devotion.
Discover this modern church built opposite the grotto, dedicated to the saint who shaped the story of Lourdes.
Step into a serene space filled with candlelight, where pilgrims light candles as a symbol of hope, prayer, and remembrance—an intimate and spiritual moment in the heart of Lourdes.
End your visit at the sacred grotto where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette—an unforgettable and moving experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in San Sebastian, Biarritz and Bayonne. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- IMPORTANT - Note for all visitors from outside de EU: Don’t forget to bring your passport, as we’ll be crossing country borders during the tour!
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
- Kids menu available
- Due to stairs and uneven terrain, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(10)
Javier was our guide. He was fluent in English and Spanish as are we. He was very knowledgeable and explained the stories behind Lourdes
Fantastic and memorable day trip from San Sebastian to Lourdes. Our guide, Javier was exceptional - friendly, informative, funny and fully bilingual. It’s a two hour drive but the trip feels shorter. The van was super comfy and had nice cool air conditioning which is always a plus. It was a cold and rainy day but there were little to no lines today. This place is special- I felt at peace and was able to light candles in honor of many loved ones. Lunch was a full three course meal- it was decadent and too heavy for me. I would have just preferred a salad, sans the duck. Coffee was amazing. Don’t think twice- make the journey to Lourdes !!
We had an amazing trip from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. He shared fascinating local insights and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included throughout the journey. The itinerary was well organized, the attractions were excellent, and everything ran smoothly. Thanks to our guide’s professionalism and enthusiasm, this was a memorable experience that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an enjoyable and stress-free travel experience
Visiting Lourdes is a wonderful and memorable trip that everyone should experience in their lifetime. It not only feeds your mind but touches your heart. We fortunately had a great tour guide, Alby Davis, who was very attentive and knowledgeable.
Is a life time trip! Came representing all our ancestors that could not make it. Javier our guide has a second to none knowledge about it. He made sure we enjoyed every second of it. I highly recommend it. Thanks Javier.
Great trip and Javier was excellent ! Clear stories & explanations on whole trip, and lunch was fabulous! He was very patient and always said, "take your time exploring, viewing or reflecting..." Would highly recommend!
This excursion is a one in a lifetime event. They take you in a very comfortable van down scenic highways and through small villages to Lourdes. There are many highlights to see here and our guide allowed time to move through them. Lunch was delicious before heading home. One of the most visited places in France and worth the time. I recommend going early since the afternoon is filled with people from all over the world.
It’s fantastic. We enjoyed the magic feeling of such an uplifting place. An integral part of such a great experience was the excellent guide that accompanied us on the trip. Victor was not only a great driver but his deep knowledge of history and geography was amazing. He was very nice and accommodated all ours requests.
Beautiful excursion, Javier a charm , gave us all the explanations and more!!!!! the full and delicious lunch.
¡Gracias! Nos alegra que todo haya salido bien y que te hayas llevado un buen recuerdo.
They had told us how lovely Lourdes is and we planned this visit a long time ago. It was a great hit. We really liked the city. The Ane Guide made the visit very enjoyable and was very kind to us. Recommended visit for those who have a day available in San Sebastian.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra que la visita a Lourdes haya sido una gran experiencia y que Ane hiciera el recorrido tan ameno.
