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Step into the story of Saint Bernadette with this immersive walking tour through Lourdes. Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll retrace the key moments of...
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Based on our booking data from the past 30 days, this tour is likely to sell out through Cool Destinations®.
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Start your visit to Lourdes with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is...
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$111
$111
Rafting, and more generally whitewater navigation, are among the unmissable activities of a successful stay in the Pyrenees. If we add a night of bivouac...
1 day 6 hours
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$292
$292
4.5 (13)
Private Airport Transfer to Lourdes
We guarantee a personalized service to the customer while respecting current safety and health standards. We are waiting for him with a sign with his...
20 to 25 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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An alcoholic drink made from honey: Improbable? Come and discover "the drink of the gods" by tasting a dry Mead flavored with ginger, or cinnamon;...
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$64
$64
In the heart of the Argelès-Gazost Valley, our route on the Gave de Pau will allow you to admire Nature and the surrounding peaks from...
7 hours
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$84
$84
Explore the spiritual and historical essence of Lourdes with our 3-hour tour. Start in the historical center, where charming cobblestone streets and old buildings narrate...
3 hours
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$34
Two nights at a four star hotel within walking distance of the Sanctuary Breakfast and dinner included on both nights Private transfers from the airport...
3 days
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$1,159
$1,159
Why spend your precious time waiting at the airport. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Lourdes Airport LDE to Lourdes...
15 to 25 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$24
$24
Why spend your precious time waiting at the airport. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from your hotel or accommodation in...
15 to 25 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$24
$24
Why spend your precious time waiting at the airport. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Lourdes Airport LDE to Lourdes...
15 to 25 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$16
$16
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Private driver
Driver based in Tarbes, I exercise my profession with passion. Punctuality, discretion and courtesy are part of my values. Knowing the region perfectly, I assure...
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Lourdes tours by style
Recent Lourdes traveler reviews
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Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary198carmelf, Sep 2026
Best to be taken on your first day at Lourdes.
Joseph with his wit and knowledge guided us through a very extensive tour of the sanctuary. His added commentary, along with helpful hints on times best to arrive for certain events at the sanctuary make all the difference between an average experience and an exceptional one.
New York City
The Story of Lourdes Walking Tour IN ENGLISHKerry_H, Sep 2026
Private tour is the only way to go.
An awesome experience with Jodine as our private tour guide of Lourdes. She had an amazing knowledge of the area and of Saint Bernadette. I highly recommend private tour with Jodine as your guide.
New York City
Lourdes, Guided Walking Tour in the SanctuaryCathleenah, Sep 2026
Great tour
Fantastic experience on this tour at Lourdes with Veronic. She was incredibly knowledgeable, a great communicator, good at connecting with the people on the tour. It would have taken many hours reading many books and articles to get as much information as I learned in the two hours with her.
New York City
The Story of Lourdes Walking Tour IN ENGLISHDaniel323A, Sep 2026
Jodine is Great!
Jodine was very knowledgeable on all things Lourdes. She provided insights beyond the published material and was joyful in the process. We all loved spending our day with Jodine and would recommend her to all!
New York City
Lourdes Must-see Sites and Sanctuary Private Guided TourM4342IDkaylas, Sep 2026
Best Tour Guide: Highly Recommend
Evelin was amazing! Her knowledge of Lourdes was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was exactly what we had hoped for when we booked the tour. We appreciated her time.
New York City
Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pauitsmejojo, Aug 2026
Superb family experience on the Gave de Pau in a Bellyak! 🌊☀️
We discovered the Bellyak and had an excellent time filled with thrills, laughter, and magnificent landscapes. The team is warm, welcoming, and professional, and our guide Tom knew how to put us at ease while ensuring our safety.
We highly recommend this activity to share a good time of fun! Thanks to the whole team for these beautiful memories 😊👏 Big Daddy we will be back! Jonas, Monika and Marcel Little buddha ;)
New York City
Half-day sailing on the Gave de PauchristellecF9643WD, Aug 2026
Rafting discovery
We had an excellent time. A huge thank you to the team that accompanied us, Felipe, Marine, and Manu. You guys are the best. Thanks 😘
New York City
Private Guided History tour of LourdesMarla S, Aug 2026
Highly recommend.
Laura was prompt. She was very knowledgeable and flexible especially when we got tired. She brought us to many important sites that we would never have known were there. She was also very patient and understanding if we wanted to stop to shop or have a bathroom break.
BlondaShanghai, Aug 2026
Magical at night
I really loved the story and so Amy people with candles was magical. The Apparitions: In 1858, a 14-year-old peasant girl named Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing an apparition of a "beautiful lady" while gathering firewood at the grotto.
The Timeline: The lady, later identified by the Catholic Church as the Virgin Mary (under the title of the Immaculate Conception), appeared to Bernadette a total of 18 times between February 11 and July 16, 1858.
The Mandate: During these visions, the apparition requested that priests build a chapel at the site and that people should come there in procession. This request led directly to the construction of the massive architectural complex seen in the photos.
The Sacred Water
Discovery: During the 9th apparition on February 25, 1858, the apparition instructed Bernadette to "drink at the spring and wash in it." Bernadette dug into the muddy ground of the grotto, revealing a hidden, natural spring.
Healing Beliefs: The water from this spring currently feeds the baths and water taps at the sanctuary. It is considered sacred because millions of pilgrims believe it possesses physical and spiritual healing properties.
New York City
Private Guided History tour of LourdesRoberto_P, Aug 2026
Lourdes Walking Tour
We learned a lot of knowledge from Laure. She did an excellent job. She was very patient answering all the questions and explaining the history.
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Lourdes Must-see Sites and Sanctuary Private Guided Tour
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Private guided tours of Lourdes / Walking tourCathy_S, Aug 2026
Great route in Lourdes
Great tour with Sandrine who knew how to tell us the story of Bernadette and Lourdes with passion
Very good time
Konane_M, Aug 2026
Joseph is an amazing tour...
Joseph is an amazing tour guide who is accommodating and will guide you on a relaxed path through the town to visit important sites related to Bernadette. I met other visitors and we had a great time tasting wine and cheese and exploring the streets of Lourdes.
New York City
Full day of navigation on the Gave de PauntU5399DU, Jul 2026
Fantastic
We did the half day rather than full day but that wasn’t and option for this review. Our guides were Flore and Marine and they were awesome. The whole family loved it. Well organised experience from start to finish
New York City
Best Intro to Lourdes in 2 hours with a LocalCarrina_C, Jul 2026
Our guide, Aurelian, was...
Our guide, Aurelian, was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The tour gave a very thorough overview and covered a lot of ground in a relatively short time. It was an excellent way to see Lourdes.
New York City
Private Airport Transfer to LourdesMariaB_D, Jun 2026
An early morning friendly experience!
Our driver was on time, very friendly and professional at the same time! He even gave us sweets before he started our trip to the airport. He was very helpful too with our luggage. Thank you!
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