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Discover Fátima: Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Lisbon
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Discover Fátima: Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Lisbon

By The Cooltours - Lisbon
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Visit the small town of Fátima and its religious sites on this half-day tour with included transportation from Lisbon. This city is home to the sanctuary where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three children in 1917. Explore the Fátima Sanctuary, basilicas, and homes of the children with commentary from your guide in a small group for a more intimate experience.
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Visit the important Catholic pilgrimage town of Fátima on this half-day tour
  • Explore the grounds where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared
  • A maximum of eight guests to ensure a personalized experience
  • Option to attend mass at the Fátima Sanctuary (time dependent)

  • Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira
  • Drop-off at Marquês de Pombal
  • Small-group tour (8 people max.)
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Free Time To attend the Mass
  • Hotel Pick-Up (When Option Selected)
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tip & Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up and Hotel Drop-off
  • Personal Expenses

This small-group tour begins with pickup at your Lisbon hotel (if the option has been selected) or central Lisbon meeting point before setting out on the journey to Fátima. In Fátima, your guide tells you and your small group the story of the events in 1917. Following a short tour of the sanctuary, you enjoy free time to explore the area with the option to attend mass at the Fátima Sanctuary (time-dependent). Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, the spot where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared, and explore the two grand basilicas in the area—Our Lady of the Rosary and Holy Trinity Basilica. Next, head to the small town of Aljustrel to visit the homes of the three children—Francisco, Jacinta Marto, and Lucia—who reported seeing the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends with drop-off back in Lisbon’s city center.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
    8:00 - Front of the Statue
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
    End:
    • HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa, Portugal
      End point #1

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5507P20

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point
    • Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira or choose option with pick up
    • Drop off (done in only two locations: Restauradores square or Marquês de Pombal).
    • Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages).
    • English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
    • Please note that infants and children occupy a seat.
    • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
    • Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
    • Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle.
    • It's a good idea to wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. In summer bring your sunscreen and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
    • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms.
    • We are not responsible for any traffic congestion in the city, resulting from cultural, sport and religious events, or even demonstrations / strikes, etc. However we will always offer alternatives to avoid these situations; one of them is to change the pick-up and drop-off locations. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5507P20

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    IYD2014
    Santa Clarita, CA8 contributions
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    Oct 2023 • Friends
    You should honor what was advertised. When I booked the tour and paid for the tour it said maximum of 8 people and a few days before the scheduled tour you changed to maximum of 18 people due to high peak season! My booking was way in advanced. Therefore, for a well run business this issue should have been anticipated and resolved.

    Since I paid for a small group for maximum of 8 people, I should be refunded accordingly since the tour ended up for 18 people!
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    Miramichi, Canada3 contributions
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    Our driver, Nuno, delivered us everywhere right on schedule and, in the process, provided us with a detailed background on the history of Fátima. He made sure we understood when and where we were to meet at each stop. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him and learned a lot of important information about the events that occurred at Fatima. He also took time to share information about significant locations we passed by while on the way to and from Lisbon.
    Written June 10, 2024
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    Hi, Educatolgy! 😊 Thanks for the positive review! We're very happy to hear that you had a special time in Fatima during our half-day tour. It's great to know that Nuno was punctual, courteous and knowledgeable, providing detailed context about the history of Fatima and making sure everyone knew when and where to meet at each stop. We're glad you appreciated the additional information about the significant sites along the way. Nuno will be very happy to know that his company and knowledge were appreciated. We hope to see you soon for more moments of discovery and learning! Sincerely, The Cooltours - Lisbon Team 🚍🌟
    Written June 11, 2024
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    Lisa F
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    My Mother and I were so pleased that we signed up for a tour to visit Fatima. Mika was an exceptional guide both in her knowledge and passion for the history of Fatima. Also, Mika's compassion and perception for accommodating my mothers hearing challenge was greatly appreciated....it made her visit just that much more memorable
    Written October 22, 2023
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    Hi, Lisa F! 🙏🌟 We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience on our Fatima tour. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is gratifying to know that our guide, Mika, was able to make your visit special with her knowledge and passion for the history of Fatima, as well as her understanding and accommodation of your mother's hearing needs. Your feedback is very much appreciated. We hope to see you soon for more adventures with Cooltours! Kind regards, The Cooltours Team - Lisbon 🙌🚌📧
    Written October 23, 2023
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    Barbara H
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    I stayed at a Marriott Bonvoy homing apartment in Lisbon, Largo dos Arautos, for four nights in May 2024. The apartment itself was clean, but the furnishings were poor. The rug in the living area was old, and with many stains.

    After having spent two nights in a beautiful Marriott hotel in Porto, with comfortable bedding and nice towels, the apartment in Lisbon was a huge disappointment! My queen bed had an uncomfortable mattress, with a poorly fitting, old flat sheet barely covering it, (no fitted sheet) and just a thin duvet as a cover. There was no top sheet (except the above mentioned). The two pillows were small and lumpy. There was no extra bedding, no blanket or extra pillows. There were two older towels left for each person, certainly not what one gets in a Marriott hotel. There was no hand soap in the bathrooms requiring us to go to supermarket to buy. There was no hair dryer, as advertised.

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    angeleve
    Brighton, UK7 contributions
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    Sep 2023 • Couples
    A very enjoyable half day visit to Fatima. We attended mass which was lovely and looked around the basilica.
    The only downside was that we only had about an hour and forty minutes which wasn't enough time to have a look around the grounds as well as go to mass.
    We would recommend a full day visit if you want to take your time to explore the shrine at leisure.
    Written September 10, 2023
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    Hello Angeleve! Thank you for sharing your experience of your visit to Fatima. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit and the Mass in the Basilica. However, we're sorry to hear that the time available didn't allow you to fully explore the area, as Fatima has a very special atmosphere. Your recommendation of a full day to explore the shrine at your leisure is valuable and may be useful to other visitors who wish to make the most of this unique experience. We hope that, if you have the opportunity, you will return to Fatima and enjoy all that this holy place has to offer. If you would like to explore other attractions in Portugal, please don't hesitate to contact us for future adventures! Until next time! 🙏🏰🌟🚌🕊️
    Written October 8, 2023
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    GoPlaces557726
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    Everything was well planned and on schedule. Got picked up at my hotel. Our tour guide, Ricky, was great - told us about the history of Fatima on our 1.5 hour drive there, switching off between Portuguese and English. I liked that the tour was more of a solo venture. The tour guide took us to the houses of the shepherds and then the sanctuary but he gave us time to ourselves at each of these so we could explore on our own. 100% recommend.
    Written November 3, 2022
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    Ana C
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    Jun 2024 • Family
    Marina was an excellent guide in Portuguese/Spanish!
    The highlight was the visit to the children's village!

    On a very hot sunny day we recommend taking water and sunscreen!

    Getting close to the sanctuary there are several snack bars.
    We recommend!
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    Written June 9, 2024
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    Olá, anacV1431MM! 😊 Agradecemos pela avaliação positiva! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que teve uma excelente experiência no nosso tour de meio dia a Fátima. Marina ficará muito contente em saber que apreciou sua orientação em português e espanhol. É ótimo saber que a visita à vila das crianças foi o ponto alto do passeio. Agradecemos também pelas dicas valiosas sobre levar água e protetor solar em dias de sol quente, e sobre as lanchonetes próximas ao santuário. E, claro, muito obrigado pela recomendação! Esperamos revê-la em breve para mais momentos de descoberta e diversão! Atenciosamente, A equipa da The Cooltours - Lisbon 🚍🌟
    Written June 11, 2024
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    Ron R
    Silver Spring, MD854 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Couples
    This was a very nice experience overall. We enjoyed our tour guide — very pleasant with just the right amount of commentary — and, we had sufficient time to explore the religious campus — there is a lot to see — plus, the visit to the community and homes of the three shepherd children was extra special. Please note — the total tour was more like 7 hours in duration with an 8.00 am departure and a 3.30 pm arrival in Lisbon.
    Written April 26, 2024
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    Hi RonR696!😊 Thank you for your positive feedback on our Fatima tour. We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and that our guide helped to make your trip memorable with the right balance of informative commentary. It's great to hear that you had plenty of time to explore the Shrine and that the visit to the homes of the three little shepherds added extra value to your experience. Fatima is undoubtedly a place with much to discover and which touches those who visit it deeply. We'd also like to thank you for your note about the duration of the trip. It's valuable information that helps us to ensure that future visitors have a clear idea of what to expect in terms of time. We look forward to welcoming you on future excursions, perhaps to other equally fascinating places in Portugal. Kind regards, The Cooltours - Lisbon Team 🚌✨
    Written April 29, 2024
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    Alfredo D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Family
    The trip was wonderful 😊. Ricardo, our Guide, started by taking us by car and we kept talking about Fatima and its history, like other topics. The people of the shepherds arrived and explained very well the history of the apparitions. Then, he took us to the religious area, where he left us 2 hours of sightseeing to see the churches, the surroundings and we could even enjoy a mass at 11. The trip back was quiet and very productive too. Highly recommended 😁
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    Written September 10, 2024
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    Hi alfredodR4271IY! 😊 Thank you very much for your enthusiastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful trip to Fatima with us. It's fantastic to know that Ricardo was an exceptional guide, providing an information-rich experience from the start of the journey. We're particularly pleased to learn that you appreciated the visit to the shepherds' village and the detailed explanations about the history of the apparitions. It's great that you enjoyed the free time in the religious area, allowing you to explore the churches, surroundings, and even participate in a mass. Ricardo will certainly be very happy with your praise. His ability to make the journey informative, interesting, and productive, both on the way there and back, is something we greatly value in our guides. We greatly appreciate your enthusiastic recommendation and your detailed comments. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more unforgettable moments in Portugal! Best regards, The Cooltours - Lisbon Team 🚐🕯️
    Written September 12, 2024
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    John S
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour guide, Francesco, was pleasant, informative, and professional. The drive to and from Fatima was comfortable. Learning the history of the time period and day to day lives of the shephards was helpful. Visiting their homes was essential context. Visiting the holy site was moving. The newest basilica though beautiful, is a little too contemporary. The older basilica is incredible.

    I highly recommend the tour if you are visiting Lisbon. The price is a good value and well worth it
    Written September 3, 2023
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