The Story of Lourdes Walking Tour
ID: GYG735441-1192651
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Country: France
Country: France
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Learn the Story of Lourdes and the Life of St Bernadette with a Full Visit of the Sanctuaries of Our Lady of Lourdes followed by a visit to the museum, birthplace and home of St. Bernadette.
We begin our tour in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, you will see the Grotto where the 18 apparitions of Our Lady took place in 1858.
Visit the Sanctuary and learn of it's history. The visit will include The Rosary Square, The Crypt and The 3 Basilicas (including The Underground Basilica)
Learn about the daily pilgrimage programme that you can follow during your stay in Lourdes, your guide will give you the timetable for Masses, Processions, Rosary, Confessions and Baths.
Outside of the Sanctuary you will visit the Museum of St Bernadette where your Tour Guide will explain in detail about the life of St. Bernadette, the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes and how Lourdes has developed since 1858.
Walking around the town of Lourdes you will visit the birthplace of St Bernadette and the prison where she lived with her family during the period of the apparitions.
During this walking tour you will see the town of Lourdes, as well as passing in front of different points of interest, including the Chateau Fort and the towns numerous museums.
We begin our tour in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, you will see the Grotto where the 18 apparitions of Our Lady took place in 1858.
Visit the Sanctuary and learn of it's history. The visit will include The Rosary Square, The Crypt and The 3 Basilicas (including The Underground Basilica)
Learn about the daily pilgrimage programme that you can follow during your stay in Lourdes, your guide will give you the timetable for Masses, Processions, Rosary, Confessions and Baths.
Outside of the Sanctuary you will visit the Museum of St Bernadette where your Tour Guide will explain in detail about the life of St. Bernadette, the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes and how Lourdes has developed since 1858.
Walking around the town of Lourdes you will visit the birthplace of St Bernadette and the prison where she lived with her family during the period of the apparitions.
During this walking tour you will see the town of Lourdes, as well as passing in front of different points of interest, including the Chateau Fort and the towns numerous museums.
Highlights
- Native English Speaking Tourguide
- Passionate and Knowledgeable Tourguide
- Personalized Tours adapted to clients needs and wishes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Non assistance animals are not permitted into the Sanctuaries, all guide dogs are welcome.
The main entrance to Sanctuaries. You will see the Statue of St Joseph and the gate.
The main entrance to Sanctuaries. You will see the Statue of St Joseph and the gate.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.