What to do and see in Fatima, Central Portugal: The Best City Tours

May 13, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Lovely as it is, this little country town of less than 8,000 about 75 miles north of Lisbon wouldn’t be on the radar if it weren’t for its most famous citizens: the three shepherd children who, in 1917, saw monthly visions of the Virgin Mary in the Cova da Iria pasture. Today, the site is marked by the Basílica de Fátima, where pilgrims come on the 13th of every month to honor the Virgin and her young visionaries, especially in May and October, when the apparitions originally began and ended.
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1. 3-Night Private Tour of Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima

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Explore Lisbon and its surrounding must-see areas on this customizable private tour with a professional guide. Spend your first day sightseeing around Portugal’s capital, and then venture north to Cascais, Estoril and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Sintra. Visit, too, the quaint villages of Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima. Relax with a 3-night stay in Lisbon, experience a 'fado' (folk music) and dinner evening, and enjoy comfortable transport by private vehicle throughout the trip.

Inclusions: Professional, private guide, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, 3 nights of accommodation, Transport by private vehicle, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Fado performance with dinner

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

2. Fátima Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Lisbon

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An experience that combines faith, history and the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic. In just about 9 hours you will visit Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Òbidos, giving you a travel through time and one of the most beautiful sights of our Atlantic coast line.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By paullings

Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!

3. Fátima Full Day Trip from Lisbon in Private Vehicle

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An experience that combines faith, history and the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic. In just about 9 to 10 hours you will visit Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Òbidos, giving you a travel through time and one of the most beautiful sights of our Atlantic coast line.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, DVD (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By paullings

Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!

4. 11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid

Julia Travel Madrid
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Explore the culture and heritage of Spain’ and Portugal during this 11-day guided tour from Madrid to Portugal and Andalucia. Embrace a tour complete with beautiful sights, charm, and flavors in Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Costa del Sol.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach, Local guide, Bilingual tour in English and Spanish, Accomodation at selected class

Exclusions: Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel., Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

5. Fatima’s Wonders – Religious Capital Tour

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Did you know that in Fátima, there is a Sanctuary Square twice the size of St Peters Square in the Vatican? This and much more in a half-day Tour to the religious capital of Portugal. Fátima – 150 kilometers (90 miles) north of Lisbo, Fátima, where you’ll spend time exploring the religious site, visiting the Chapel of Apparitions to see the stone pillar that marks the spot where Virgin Mary appeared, the Shrine that is twice the size of St Peter's Square in the Vatican, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima and absolving all the religious atmosphere and serenity that this whole location offers! Your guide will give you space and time to enjoy the sight, but of course give you all the information, insight, interesting facts and everything you need to know about Fátima and the Portuguese Catholic and religious traditions! Fatima is a landmark not just for Portugal history, but also for the catholic worship worldwide – it’s definitely a place to go, let us take you there!

Inclusions: 6h Private Tour, exclusive for your group and possible to customize, Expert local guide (that will also be your driver), Pick-up and Drop-off at your accommodation , All insurances included, Transport in a comfortable MiniVan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tickets & Entrance fees, Lunch , Snacks or drinks (unless specified), Tips

Reviewed By alexisa460

My girlfriend and I decided to go for this tour/experience around Lisbon to enjoy our last day in Portugal. No Regrets. We really had an amazing time, from Cascais to Sintra, going through landmarks such as Cabo do Roca (most western point of Continental Europe) to the Peña Palace, discovering wonderful sights and with the lead of our Guide exploring secret areas, with less tourist and more natural experiences. It was a pleasure to discover the region with a local, which has a passion for the place he grew up in. I would recommend it over and over. Particular thanks to Ruben.

6. 5-Night Portugal Tour from Madrid Including Lisbon and Fátima

Julia Travel Madrid
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Discover the delights of Lisbon and the surrounding area on a comprehensive 5-night Portugal tour from Madrid! The experience includes 4- or 4-star superior hotel accommodation in central Lisbon and Fátima as well as sightseeing tours, day trips and ample free time. Visit UNESCO-listed monuments including Monastery of St Jerome (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), and explore the gorgeous villages of Estremadura such as Óbidos and Alcobaça. The tour also includes a full-day of free time in Fátima, an important Catholic pilgrimage town with impressive churches and religious sights.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air-conditioned deluxe coach, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

7. Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos - Private Tour from Lisbon

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Explore one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in all of Europe during this full-day private tour of Fátima from Lisbon. This once-sleepy town became famous in 1917 when three small children claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary. Tour the home where the children lived, the chapel where the sighting took place, and the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary (Nossa Senhora de Fátima Santuario). Then head to the small town of Batalha, the fishing village of Nazaré and the medieval town of Óbidos.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wi-Fi on board, Driver, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, All Monuments and Museums entry fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By RayBeazy

5 stars all-around! Long overdue review from our pre- covid 2/2020 trip. Andre really took care of us. We had a great time travelling with our 12,, 7, and 4-year-old on our whirlwind one-day stopover in Lisbon. Would use his services again and would recommend to any families (or executives!) looking for private transportation or tours of this wonderful city!

8. 13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid

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Enjoy this 13-Day tour to immerse yourself in the Portuguese and Spanish culture. Take the opportunity to visit the famous Alhambra , Fatima, Lisbon, Sevilla, Valencia, Barcelona and much more. Enjoy a combination of organized visits, plus unstructured free time to wander at your own pace. Your 13-day excursion also includes a guide, 12 nights accommodation at 3- and 4-star hotels, meals, transport by luxury coach, plus select entrance fees and guided visits.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Tour Escort during the tour., Guided visits in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra &Generalife Gardens), Valencia, Barcelona and panoramic sightseeing tours., Travel insurance., Bilingual tour in English and Spanish.

Exclusions: Lisbon and Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel., Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

9. Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Private Self-Guided Tour from Porto

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This tour allows you to take all the time you need to truly feel the energy at this place that is so special for all Catholics, for the very devout, as well as for those who love the History of Portugal. Fátima is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.  The tour can be adjusted so as to include the Candle Procession that takes place every day from April 02 to October 31, between 9:30pm and 11pm.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michael J

Wow! We couldn’t have picked a better tour of the Douro. Our driver Sergio is obviously doing what he was meant to do - from the moment we met, he was friendly, engaging, funny, knowledgeable, and tireless in his efforts to make our day memorable. Cannot recommendation this tour enough. The two wineries we visited were well-chosen, the scenery was breathtaking, lunch was a feast, and Sergio was the best. 5 stars!

10. 4-Day Guided Tour Lisbon with Fatima from Madrid

Calle de Ferraz, 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain PaseosMadrid.com
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Discover this Multi-day tour around Portugal during 4 days, visiting Trujillo, Lisbon and Caceres from Madrid

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard., Multi-lingual tour escort., Sightseeing tour with local guide in Lisbon.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup & Drop off, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By dcslady

We took the half day afternoon trip to Segovia 11/16/20. Everything was on time and smooth. We really didn’t need the guide as she gave very little information especially once we were in the town. We walked to the Alcazar and she gave us our tickets and said meet at the bus @6:30. It would’ve been nice to have a guide inside the castle but it was fine. Just FYI if you go in the winter it is much colder and windier in Segovia than Madrid!! Seems expensive just for the bus ride there.

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