Overview
Visit the religious center of Portugal – Fátima - where you can learn more about the phenomenon of the Marian apparitions, which took place for the first time on May 13th, 1917. Visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica and the Apparitions Chapel. In the afternoon visit the magnificent city of Coimbra, where the University area, the Cathedral and the Historic Centre can be visited.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Guide
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meeting Point Departures: You must be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure the time. Location: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, Porto (in front of São Bento Metro and Train Station)
What to expect
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Living Tours Porto
1 hour 30 min
Your expert guide will collect you at your accommodation and will drive you from Porto to the Fátima, on of the most famous and important sites in Portugal due to the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, that took place there in 1917.
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Fatima
2 hours
It's time to discover Fátima.
With its origins deep in history, it was during the Arabian occupation that this settlement developed and was named. According to legend, during the Christian Reconquest, the Templar knight Gonçalo Hermingues, also known as Bringer-of-Moors, fell in love with Fátima, a Moor captured in the course of an ambush. Reciprocating the love, the young woman converted to Christianity and adopted the name Oureana.
In the sixteenth century, the settlement became a parish in the collegiate church of Ourém within the Diocese of Leiria.
Its subsequent development dates from the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, in the early part of the twentieth century. It has become one of the key centers for the Cult of the Virgin Mary in Portugal and has been recognised world-wide by the Catholic Church. -
1 hour
One of the largest Marian centres in the world.
This Marian centre of pilgrimage evokes the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, which took place in 1917 and were recognized in 1930. The spot was a rural property called Cova da Iria, and it belonged to the parents of Lucia, who donated it to the Shrine. It was here that five of the six apparitions took place -
Capela Das Aparicoes
1 hour
The Chapel, in the heart of the current Fátima Sanctuary, was built by local people in 1919 in response to the request made by Our Lady during one of the apparitions.
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1 hour
The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared - Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta - were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima.
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Coimbra
1 hour 30 min
Our last stop will be Coimbra, a city known for its academic life, a city that gives life to those who lost it.
You will have the opportunity to get to know a little bit of academic life but also of the general culture that surrounds the university.
Take advantage of this moment to stroll through the picturesque streets of this magical city.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch
Can I cancel Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour with Optional Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Where does it start?
We collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
What's included?
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Guide
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Living Tours Porto, Fatima, Capela Das Aparicoes, Coimbra.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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