Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Entrance to the sanctuaries and basilicas
- 2 hours guided walking tour
- Expert commentary from a local guide
Meeting Location
23 Place Monseigneur Laurence
65100 Lourdes, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entrance to the sanctuaries and basilicas.
- 2 hours guided walking tour.
- Expert commentary from a local guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance to the sanctuaries and basilicas
- 2 hours guided walking tour
- Expert commentary from a local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
