Sanctuary of Lourdes
Which city in France has the highest number of tourist beds after Paris? Lourdes, the town located next to the Sanctuary where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl, radically changing the destiny of this town located in the south of France, very close to San Sebastián.
Sanctuary of Lourdes Tour
You’ll have to get up early, as a comfortable two-hour trip on the motorway awaits us. We’ll take advantage of the time to introduce you to the history of the region and local traditions.
Miracle in 1858
Lourdes is a charming medieval town whose history changed radically when, in the summer of 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared several times to a girl named Bernadette Soubirous, in a grotto near the River Ouse. The city became an international destination, making it the second most-visited Catholic sanctuary in the world, and the city in France with the greatest number of hotel beds besides Paris.
Land of basilicas
In Lourdes we’ll visit the most emblematic sites such as the Crypt (the original sanctuary, decorated with numerous votive offerings from the visiting faithful), the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (with its beautiful stained glass windows depicting the story of the apparitions), the Basilica of Our The Lady of the Rosary (a Romanesque-Byzantine design full of luminous works of art, gold and Venetian mosaics) and the underground basilica of Saint Pius X, in a Brutalist style and spacious enough to host more than 25,000 people.
Sacred water
Of course, we will also visit the Grotto of Massabielle, where Bernadette exeprienced the apparitions that went around the world and turned the water of Lourdes into a desired object of faith with pilgrims who, annually, come from the five continents.
F.Y.I.
The visit with Ikusnahi lasts for 4 hours, during which it is possible to attend prayers, masses, fill up bottles with water from the spring, light a candle and buy souvenirs.
- Price: two people 760€
- Extra adult +130€
- Child (10-17 years old) +100€
- Children under 10 years old +25€
- For groups bigger than 8 people contact us
Characteristics
- Private tour
- Time: 9:00
- Duration: 8 horas
- Places: Lourdes
Included
- Professional guide and driver
- Transport
Not included
- Meals, drinks and tickets not listed above
Tour reviews
Tour was amazing - a very special trip to Lourdes. Our tour guide, Olatz, was outstanding - one of the best tour guides I’ve ever met (and I’ve done countless tours in different countries/cities!). We spent approx 4 hours in Lourdes, including shopping and lunch with Olatz. She is very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like a friend or family member touring us. Highly recommend this tour and Olatz!!
Karen - Abril 2026
I booked a private tour to Lourdes for my 90-year-old aunt and uncle. They fulfilled their dream of visiting the Sanctuary and attending the torchlight procession. Ernesto, the guide, looked after them and accompanied them with great dedication. Extremely professional, punctual, well-prepared, attentive... everything was impeccable, but the most remarkable thing was the warmth and kindness of the entire team.
Karina - Abril 2026
Visiting Lourdes with Ania was really great! She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and a great photo-taker...she knew the history of everything we saw and gave us the best recommendations...we had a wonderful touristic experience. I strongly recommend taking this tour...
Lindemberg - Febrero 2026
Incredible tour. Very moving and great spiritual experience. Our tour guide, Martin, was the best. So personable and full of information on Lourdes, but also on Basque heritage and customs. He was fun to be with.
Maureen - Junio 2025
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