CultureHistorical

Visit to Lourdes Sanctuary from San Sebastian/Biarritz/Bayonne

5(11 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
9hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Take a full-day trip to Lourdes from San Sebastian, Biarritz, or Bayonne, traveling through the French Pyrenees. The experience includes hotel pick-up and private transportation. You will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, including the Massabielle Grotto, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X. The tour also covers the House of Bernadette, with an optional visit to the Fortified Castle overlooking the valley. Free time is provided for lighting a candle, walking the esplanade, and enjoying a traditional two-course French lunch before heading back. This trip suits those interested in faith, history, and French cuisine.

Itinerary

1

Moulin Lacade - Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette

Discover the humble house where Saint Bernadette lived, offering a glimpse into her early life and family history.

2

Lourdes

Enjoy a delicious meal featuring regional specialties in a charming, authentic setting.

3

Sanctuaire Notre Dame De Lourdes

Walk through the spiritual heart of Lourdes, visiting the sanctuaries where millions of pilgrims come each year.

4

Basilique Notre-Dame du Rosaire

Be inspired by this stunning basilica adorned with beautiful mosaics and crowned by a golden dome, symbolizing peace and devotion.

5

Eglise Sainte-Bernadette

Discover this modern church built opposite the grotto, dedicated to the saint who shaped the story of Lourdes.

6

Grotte de Massabielle

End your visit at the sacred grotto where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette—an unforgettable and moving experience.

What's included / not included

Traditional two-course menu lunch and dessertAll tickets are includedSmall group tourAir conditioned vehicleHotel pick-up and drop-off
Rain clothes and umbrellasCandles at the sanctuaryDrinks at lunch (you can order and pay for them at the restaurant)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Good to know

  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • IMPORTANT - Note for all visitors from outside de EU: Don’t forget to bring your passport, as we’ll be crossing country borders during the tour!
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
  • Kids menu available
  • Due to stairs and uneven terrain, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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