Lourdes
Tour in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
The Sanctuary of our lady of Lourdes is one of the important pilgrimage sites for Catholics around the world. Explore why this religious attraction attracts more than 350K pilgrims each year.
Must-see places in Lourdes
Lourdes is a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics around the world and also for non-Catholic visitors. The location attracts millions of visitors each year. Below listed as some of the very important things to visit while you are in Lourdes and we would say those are must-see places in Lourdes.
This is the place where it all happened in the year 1858. The Sanctuary of our lady of Lourdes is the most important site in the Lourdes where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a shepherdess in 1858. The shepherdess named Bernadette is later become a nun and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church. The Sanctuary is an inclusion of other important sites: the Grotto of Massabielle where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, the crypt, Upper Basilica, Rosary Basilica, Crypt, Way of the Cross, Baths, The house of St. Bernedette, the Basilica of Saint Pius X and many more.
The Grotto of Massabielle is where it all began in 1858. This is the place where she had visions of the Virgin Mary. This place is a cave where you can experience an unforgettable spiritual time. You can offer prayers and light candles.
Rosary Basilica is a beautiful church built in the early 20th century which is located in the sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes. The walls of this basilica are covered with mosaics depicting the mysteries of the rosary.
The Crypt was the first sanctuary built in Lourdes which stands on the rock of Massabielle between the upper Basilica and the Basilica of Rosary.
The upper basilica was built in the 19th century. This basilica is a magnificent church with a dome that is over 80 meters high and can be seen from miles away.
The way of the cross is another great experience to feel the best of your spiritual stay in Lourdes. The Way of the Cross is a series of 14 stations depicting the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus.
The healing waters, The Baths in Lourdes are famous and know for the miracles happening since the start of the visions. Visitors can bathe in the baths. the baths are fed by the spring which is said to have curative powers.
The House of Bernadette is a museum today which is run by the relations of the saint up to today. This is the place of birth of the St.Bernedette and where she was lived. The museum contains exhibits about Saint Bernadette and contains also the history of Lourdes.
The Basilica of Saint Pius X is the world’s largest underground church which can accommodate more than 25,000 people at a time.
Explore Lourdes more with a guided tour
A range of guided tours is available in Lourdes starting from a couple of hours of guided tours to multi-day tours. You may choose the tours depending on the duration of your stay in Lourdes and considering your circumstances. We recommend you to experience the must-see locations above listed as it makes your stay a complete visit to Lourdes,
The nearest Airport is Lourdes Airport. Check the flights
Additional Information
- Dress with an appropriate dress code for religious sites
- Minimum 2 participants are required to run the tour
- Kids must be accompanied by the adults
- Wheelchairs accessible
Cancellation Policy
The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time for a full refund
- Cancel before 24 hours for. a full refund
- Local time is applied in the event of cancellation
- Any changes to be made before 24 hours to the departure
our top picked tour
One of our top-picked tours is the tour in Assisi, specifically to see the tomb of the blessed Carlo Acutis. Even though Assisi is one of the famous pilgrim sites among many Catholics, the story of the blessed Carlo Acutis is not yet known among many, but we would like to share more information about the saint in the tours in Assisi along with the other important religious sites.