Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Fatima, Central Portugal

November 30, 2021 Hector Krause

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. Divine Fátima Full Day Private Tour

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Visit Fatima as a pilgrim, not a tourist ! Tread in the footsteps of religious pilgrims during this private full-day tour to Fátima from Lisbon. One of the most important Catholic pilgrimages sanctuaries in Europe, Fátima is the town where, in 1917, three small children saw the Virgin Mary. Tour the homes where the children lived, visit the Sanctuary and Chapel of Apparitions, and see the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Attend mass in Fátima if you choose to. This private tour can be customized to suit your needs at Fatima Shrine and includes round trip transportation from Lisbon. With our tour you'll have a deep knowledge of the Fatima Message still so contemporary more then 100 years later!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon Central Hotels, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or transport by private vehicle OR, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By WhiskiedWanderlust

The cork factory was surprisingly interesting and the town of Évora was adorable. The Chapel of Bones is extra (only 5€, but worth it) and you’re on your own for lunch. We picked Tragos E Condutos and had a fabulous meal (get the black pork!). To top it all off, the winery was equally awesome and included a tour of the winery’s carriage museum. It may sound boring, but (again) it was surprisingly cool. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and best of all, our tour ended up being private because no one else signed up. Definitely recommend!

2. Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour from Lisbon

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Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour: Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal's west coast is full of lovely towns, where history and poetry claim their space and the vegetation's green hues and immense blue sea stretch out as far as the eye can see. Our mission is to show you the intense beauty of this palette of colors.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide (full time trip leader), Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes), Ginjinha" Tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport.

Exclusions: Food and drinks unless specified, Entrance fees (Batalha Monastery 6€, Student and Senior 3€; Alcobaça Monastery 6€), The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person., Gratuities are not included.

Reviewed By VickyB522

With only 2 full days in Lisbon, I wanted to book a tour that would allow us to see as much as possible. The most popular tours on TripAdvisor are the walking tours, however in the 4 hours they allow to only cover one, possibly two of the most popular neighborhoods in Lisbon, I kept scrolling until page 4 of tours when I came across THIS tour from Essencia da Latitude. For 5 hours we got every part of Lisbon and in the hot temps, we were privately chauffeured around by Daniel (superb!) but then stopped often for a good view or to see the various monuments or churches that make Lisbon so special. Growing up and still living in Lisbon, Daniel was an excellent guide as he knew everything! We could tell he was very proud of his city and he loved showing us as much as possible. He was a whizz at maneuvering through the vey narrow streets of old Lisbon, but then took us far away from the old part to also include the newer parts of the city. My husband and I later said we never would have been able to cover all of that ground on our own, even if we had stayed in Lisbon longer. After doing this tour, we felt we HAD seen and learned everything there was to about Lisbon and chose to spend out last day outside of the city. I also chose this tour because it was labeled with the “clean and safe” stamp and by being in a private tour we were even more assured that our contact with others would be at a minimum. Both we and Daniel wore masks, which did NOT take away from enjoying the tour, plus Daniel always opened and closed the vehicle door FOR us, also a hygiene measure. Daniel was very proud of the fact that Lisbon is making all attempts to “go green” for a lack of a better word and stops for water included a cooler with a glass flask with water and served in paper cups. We do hope that once the Covid period allows Portugal to fully recover, they can continue this effort and gain more world recognition for it. At the end of our tour, Daniel gave us many recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing and followed up per WhatsApp to make sure we had our answers and to thank us again for allowing him to show us Lisbon. We have never had such a friendly, interesting and downright good person as a tour guide before and we HIGHLY recommend Daniel and Essencia da Latitude. In closing I would just like to say that overall, we as Swiss felt SAFER in Portugal than we do here in our own country. The Portuguese continue to take the Covid situation very seriously and sanitizing and mask wearing have become the norm there, even out in the open streets...it became second nature to us and a small price to pay for being able to stay healthy and enjoy traveling in such a beautiful country as Portugal!!!!

3. Fatima Tour from Lisbon

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Fátima Tour from Lisbon: As one of the largest religious pilgrimage sites in the World, Fatima was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known as the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds. In a private car, visiting Fatima from Lisbon can be a challenge. This tour offers a solution by providing transportation between the Portuguese capital and one of the country’s most important religious sites, without sacrificing the comfort of private transportation. Your guide takes you to top sites in and around Fatima, including a factory of religious objects and sacred religious sites, and then leaves you free to explore each location on your own.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By kriskesiak

A definite highlight of our stay in Lisbon. Breathtaking views, wonderful horses - can’t wait to do it again.

4. PRIVATE Car Fatima - HALF DAY

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HALF-Day tour. Travel to Fátima on a fantastic trip. Visit The Sanctuary and enjoy this approx. 4 hour private tour

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

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Reviewed By robskils

Wonderful guide, great information. We leaned so much about the city, its history, the story of Portugal more generally, and the connection between our two countries. Really - couldn't recommend highly enough!

5. Fátima Message Private Tour with Candle Procession from Lisbon

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Visit Fatima as a pilgrim, not a tourist ! Tread in the footsteps of religious pilgrims during this private full-day tour to Fátima from Lisbon. One of the most important Catholic pilgrimages sanctuaries in Europe, Fátima was a small town where, in 1917, three small children saw the Virgin Mary. Tour the homes where the children lived, visit the Sanctuary and Chapel of Apparitions, and see the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Visit the tumbs of the 3 children and learn a bit more about their profound Faith and Devotion to the Blessed Mother. Take part on one of the most moving collective praying moments at Fátima: the International Rosary and Candle Procession. Our Lady asked us to pray the Rosary everyday, and at our day trip you'll experience all the spirituality of Fátima. **Procession is of exclusive responsability of Fatima Sanctuary; on Thursday's, Procession will be Eucharistic.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon Central Hotels, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Dinner, Gratuities

Reviewed By WhiskiedWanderlust

The cork factory was surprisingly interesting and the town of Évora was adorable. The Chapel of Bones is extra (only 5€, but worth it) and you’re on your own for lunch. We picked Tragos E Condutos and had a fabulous meal (get the black pork!). To top it all off, the winery was equally awesome and included a tour of the winery’s carriage museum. It may sound boring, but (again) it was surprisingly cool. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and best of all, our tour ended up being private because no one else signed up. Definitely recommend!

6. FÁTIMA SANCTUARY + SINTRA - 2 Excellent tours with special prices

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BEST PRICE FOR 2 AMAZING TOURS PACKAGE! You will visit the most beautiful places around Lisbon in 2 days with a fantastic price. 1st Day - Our Guide will take you to visit Sintra, Cascais, the Roca´s Cape and the two most amazing Royal Palaces in Sintra. 2nd Day - Our Guide will take you to visit the Sanctuary of Fatima, the Gothic Monastery of Batalha, the village of Nazare and the Medieval Castle of Obidos PLEASE NOTE THIS: It is our policy to give plenty of time for our clients to visit all of the above places, without rushing from one attraction to the next. So it is normal for our tours to last way more than the usual 8 hours.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, All explanations are made on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free Wifi on Board

Exclusions: Entrance fees not included., Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Lisbon (extra cost), Gratuities

Reviewed By Navigator35846804440

We really enjoyed the tour and the “spirit” he spread during the tour. Amazing guide with a lot of experience :-)

7. Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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Find out the Faith-based history behind Fátima, one of the main religious cities in the world, you’ll not only visit the beautiful Sanctuary but visiting also the village where the 3 little shepherds were born.  Discover more about Fatima and the faith the moves many pilgrims every year. Trough the Afternoon visit Coimbra, student city with one of the oldest universities in Europe, explore the narrow city, important references will be given as you walk along the streets from the city centre. Enjoy an 8 hours tour accompanied by your expert driver/guide on a private basis.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Complete Lunch with drink included, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

8. Small Groups Tour Fátima Full Day

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We go to a sacred place, Religious where Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the Little Shepherds. Let's visit the houses where the 3 shepherds lived Let us walk a little by the sacred road to the Calvary of the Hungarians The driver will always be a Catholic In our Tour there is no stress, because we will be in a sacred place so that we can pray and feel the peace within us. The driver will always take pictures of you to offer at the end of the Tour. Our Tour is peace and love to all Pilgrims

Inclusions: Water, Free WIFI, Mass on TV and Film of Fatima History on TV in the car, Sockets USB for mobile phone charger, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 89krisztinab

A level of service you can not imagine, nor ask for! Eusébio goes over the expectation! Only thing I can do is to recommend his services. On top of that, you can not ask thing he could not manage with smile and entusiasm. Golf Travel Hungary, Krisztina

9. Discover Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos by comfy van - Private Full Day Tour

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The first stop on the tour will be Fátima, the most famous sanctuary in Portugal. Here you will learn all about the apparitions that took place in 1917, when 3 little shepherds saw the image of the Virgin Mary. The next stop will be the town of Batalha, where you will have the chance to visit one of the most impressive buildings in the country: the Monastery of Batalha. Built by order of King John I, its construction was a way of celebrating the victory in a battle against the Castilian army. Inside, you can see the tombs of the King, his wife, and their sons, including the famous tomb of Prince Henry, the Navigator. The next stop will be Nazaré. Located near the coast, it is the perfect location to stop for lunch and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ocean. Óbidos will be the last stop of the tour. Take the time to stroll around the medieval-looking streets of this lovely town surrounded by old walls. Here you will have the chance to try the famous sour cherry liquor.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Entrance Monastery of Batalha, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottle of water, Cherry liquor of Óbidos, Liability and personal accident insurance, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - Mask and Desinfectant gel

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By BrettP977

We had the privilege of having a personal tour by Beatrix. It was great to see her passion for this beautiful city. You could see her eyes light up when she talked about the history of Lisbon. Would definitely recommend this tour for anybody wanting to really learn about Lisbon. Thanks Beatrix!

10. Sintra + Fatima Tour

Avenida da Liberdade, Av. da Liberdade, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal Olá Viva Tours!
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This tour, called the Portuguese Spirit Tour, includes a visit to the Shrine of Fatima, the church and the new temple, as well as a visit to the heart of Fatima, a symbol of generosity, in the Sacramento Chapel. Including this special day is the extraordinary 4-hour tour of Sintra, which includes a visit to the Moorish Castles and the Village Center. Cabo da Roca, which is the westernmost point in Europe, is also a must visit, as are the beautiful rocks of Boca do Inferno. On our way back to Lisbon we will cross the famous fishing village of Cascais, traveling the 24 most beautiful kilometers of Portugal along the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River.

Inclusions: Visit to Fátima Sanctuary, Church and New Temple, Visit to the Castles of the Moors and the Center of the Village

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Reviewed By SimonetLaure

Very good guide , we love the sintra tour , it was relaxing and beautiful. Claudio is very simpathical, our last Day in Portugal was perfect. He is a very good photographer also ;)

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