Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience the spirituality of Lourdes on a 2H tour of the sanctuaries with a local guide. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette and take time for quiet reflection.
On this 2 hours guided walking tour, experience the profound spirituality and history of the Lourdes sanctuaries and basilicas. Your expert local guide will lead you through the tranquil grounds, sharing stories about Saint Bernadette and the 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary that occurred in 1858. You'll visit the Grotto where Bernadette experienced the apparitions, pause to admire the Rosary Basilica, and have time for personal meditation at the candle-lit Crypt. The tour concludes near the miraculous spring, where millions of pilgrims have bathed in hopes of physical and spiritual healing. With priority entry to sites and insightful commentary from your guide, this tour provides a deeply meaningful Lourdes experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sanctuaire Notre Dame De Lourdes
Experience the spirituality of Lourdes on a 2H tour of the sanctuaries with a local guide. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette and take time for quiet reflection.
What‘s Included
Expert commentary from a local guide
Entrance to the sanctuaries and basilicas
2 hours guided walking tour
Options
English Guided Tour
French Guided Tour
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lourdes Grotto and surrounding Basilicas
NorthStar592945,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guide was lovely, however, we were not able to hear everything clearly because we were not provided microphones as in other groups tours.
Excellent tour
Nancy P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Joseph! He walked at our pace, was informative and thoughtful. Excellent tour and guide for overview and some details of Lourdes and St Bernadette.
Walking tour excellent experience
rolitam808,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Veronica was very warm, caring and knowledgeable. She let us dictate the pace of the tour. She gave us time to say our prayers and lay candles. She was very informative and also gave possible attractions to see during our visit. Thank you Veronica for taking us around 🙏 Ronald and Rolita (London)
Lourdes Sanctuary/Basilica Tour
Jose D,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was the best. She was a local from Lourdes but she was able to speak in Spanish to us perfectly well. She was patient, thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable throughout the tour. I was traveling with my elder mom. We’ve travelled all over the globe - this tour lady was impressive!! You will not be disappointed. Really made a positive impression in my visit to Lourdes for us. Thank you!
A guide at the height of the site!
Fearless814029,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Veronique is super welcoming, caring and extremely caring. She adapted the tour according to the weather, our needs and everything went very well. Many THANKS Veronique for your explanations and descriptions of this fabulous place.
Disappointed by this guided tour
320martines,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Joseph is a beautiful person and a beautiful encounter. But we are still hungry. No visit to the Basilica, single visit to the underground Church, our guide does not enter the Churches, too bad in Lourdes! Expected visit time of 2 hours largely shortened. We do not recommend at all, take the time for a book about Bernadette et Lourdes, inquire about schedules and save €50 per person
Lourdes
JOSIE D,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This walking tour was outstanding, and every place we visited was impressive. I have visited this place twice and will undoubtedly return again and again.
Walk Lourdes with a mate.
annettai2022,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informative and made our spiritual journey well supported. Very informative and felt like a walk with a friend.Amen.
Special and moving!
650theresem,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we did this. So much to see and learn and we had the most amazing tour. Our guide Veronique was friendly and knew so much about Lourdes . Her little side stories were wonderful and added so much to our overall experience.
Lourdes- so worth the trip
Jackie A,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was absolutely wonderful. Joseph was so knowledgeable and kind. He was so informed on the story and we enjoyed him so much
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