Hello Lourdes: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Get introduced to Lourdes in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side.

Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the Grotto of Massabielle and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide bring the city to life in an authentic and memorable way.

To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty such as Pyrenean mountain cheese with honey or a slice of gâteau à la broche. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Lourdes’s everyday culture and traditions.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Lourdes, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

What's Included

Local guide
Local product tasting
Walking tour
Small-group experience
Personalized recommendations

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting to welcome you in front of the Centre Information du Sanctuaire, ready to kick off the experience with a warm smile and local insight.

End point

By default, the tour may finish at a location other than the meeting point, unless you request a same-location return in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Stand before the cave where Bernadette experienced the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, Lourdes’ most famous sacred site.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Admire the 19th-century neo-Gothic church with soaring spires that dominate the town’s skyline.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the grand basilica crowned with a golden dome and decorated with vivid mosaics celebrating the Rosary.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Glance at the covered market where locals shop for cheeses, charcuterie, and mountain produce, buzzing with daily life.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Look up at and admire the exterior of the medieval fortress perched above town, a symbol of Lourdes’ history long before the apparitions.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Group size limited to 15 for an intimate experience.
  • Flexible walk tailored to your group’s pace and interests.
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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