About this experience
Visit the small town of Fatima and its religious sites on this half-day tour with included transportation from Lisbon. This town houses the sanctuary where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three children in 1917. Explore the Fatima Sanctuary, basilicas and children's homes with comments from your guide in a small group of no more than eight guests for an intimate experience.
Visit the small town of Fatima and all religious sites on this half day tour with transportation included from Lisbon. This city houses the sanctuary where it is said that the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds in 1917. Explore the Sanctuary of Fatima, cathedral, churches and children's houses with your tour guide comments in a small group of no more than eight people for an intimate and emotional experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary and highlights
The Shrine of Fatima, formally titled by the Catholic Church as Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, located in the place of Cova da Iria, in the city of Fatima, municipality of Ourém, in Portugal. .
The Shrine of Fatima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherds - Lucia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto - in 1917. Its magnitude and relevance from a religious point of view has long been consensually recognized, nationally and internationally. By express will of the Holy Apostolic See, this is a National Shrine. It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church and the largest international destination for religious tourism, receiving about six million visitors a year. He was distinguished with three papal golden roses and visited by Pope Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1982, 1991 and 2000), Benedict XVI (2010) and Francis (2017).
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up in front of the Hotel Fenix Marques de Dovecote
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RM Portugal Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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