Lisbon: Fatima Sanctuary and Shepherds House Tour

Lisbon , Portugal

Lisbon: Fatima Sanctuary and Shepherds House Tour

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7h - 8h

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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About this experience

From the humble village of the shepherd children to the vast Sanctuary of Fatima, this journey reveals the meaning behind one of Portugals most remarkable places. Walk at your own rhythm through the sites where the events unfolded and experience the atmosphere that makes Fatima so special.

Begin with a guided visit to the houses of the shepherd children, where the story of the apparitions first emerged. Continue with a guided exploration of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, visiting the basilicas, chapels and the Chapel of the Apparitions, with time to reflect, take photos or attend mass.

The private tour runs on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, while the shared option operates on Monday and Wednesday. Private tours include pick up and drop off at your preferred location. The shared group meets at Tivoli Theatre on Avenida da Liberdade.

Both versions follow the same route in a comfortable minivan for up to six guests, with an unhurried pace.

Available options

Private & Guided Tour

Inclusions: Visit to the Shepherds’ Houses. Visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima. Pick up and drop off at your selected location.<br/>Pickup included

Guided Shared Tour

Inclusions: Visit to the Shepherds’ Houses and the Sanctuary of Fátima. Meeting point and drop off in front of the Tivoli BBVA Theatre.

What's included

Private transportation

Pickup and drop off at selected location (only with the private tour option)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima

Pickup and drop off at the meeting point (only with the shared tour option)

Guided tours at each location

Visit to the Shepherds’ Houses

Infant seats available on request

Detailed itinerary

Travelers will visit the humble home where the three shepherd children of Fátima lived: Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta. The house has been preserved to reflect the simple rural lifestyle of the early 20th century, offering insight into the environment and family life in which the apparitions took place.

This small chapel marks the exact place where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to the three shepherd children in 1917. It is the spiritual heart of the Sanctuary of Fátima, where pilgrims gather daily to pray, light candles, and participate in religious ceremonies.

Travelers will see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, an impressive neoclassical church that houses the tombs of the three shepherd children. The basilica’s white stone façade and tall bell tower are among the most iconic images of Fátima.

This modern basilica, consecrated in 2007, is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world, with a capacity of over 8,000 people. Its contemporary architecture contrasts with the older basilica, symbolizing the ongoing importance of Fátima as a place of pilgrimage.

What's not included

Tips

Lunch

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN

Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

This meeting point is for the shared tour option.
Please meet in front of the Tivoli BBVA Theatre on Avenida da Liberdade, by the main entrance, so the guide can find you easily.

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