Fatima: Day Trips and Tours from Lisbon

A day tour to Fátima from Lisbon will take you on a world-famous pilgrimage to the place where the Virgin Mary is believed to have made a flash appearance to three shepherd children in 1917.

Following this holy event, Fátima has blossomed from a poor unknown village to one of Portugal’s most iconic religious tourist destinations. Join millions of visitors who embark on a pilgrimage to witness the destination of one of the Catholic church’s most revered sites.

Find out all you need to know about Fátima, the most divine day trip from Lisbon.

How do I get to Fátima from Lisbon?

By car

Traveling to Fátima by car is the quickest option as it takes you 1 hours and 15 minutes on the A1 motorway. If you rent a car, get a chance to explore the hidden gems of Portugal as you travel! If you wish to avoid paying tolls, it will take you close to 3 hours.

By bus

Take a 1 hour and a half ride on an economical and comfortable bus – choose between departing from Sete Rios with Rede Expressos or from Oriente with Flixbus.

You’ll get to see lots of the beautiful scenery of Portugal along the way as well!

On a guided tour

Choose the more fun, chill and informative route by making your visit into a tour.

Many tourists opt to combine their trip into a full package by visiting the nearby towns of Óbidos, Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça to take in all the magnificent sights these hamlets have to offer.

How much do excursions to Fátima from Lisbon cost?

With a range of prices to choose from, Fátima Tours from Lisbon are suitable for all types of budgets and preferences. Group tours start from €50 and can run up to €100, while private tours range from €100 to €400.

What are the best Fátima tours from Lisbon?

Small-group guided tours

In these small-group excursions, you’ll get an intimate and exclusive day trip traveling in style and comfort from Lisbon to Fátima. Now considered a prominent Christian sanctuary, you’ll learn about the miraculous appearance of Our Lady of Fátima in 1917.

You’ll be guided along the famous Sanctuary of Fátima, a basilica which attracts millions of religious tourists every year who embark on a pilgrimage to pay their respects.

Our pick: Fátima Sanctuary Audio Guide & Transport from Lisbon

• Price: From €46
• Duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes
• Languages: Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Portuguese
• Includes: Transportation, audio guide

Private guided tours

Escape the city and indulge in a quiet day of reverence with one of the private guided Fátima Tours from Lisbon.

Tourists looking for an uninhibited, customized trip will be treated to a personalized experience that takes you to the most important Catholic sites in the small town.

You’ll receive loads of historic information to add to your lifetime of memories and also get extra time to shop for souvenirs along the way.

Our pick: Divine Fátima Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon

• Price: From €170
• Duration: 9 hours
• Languages: English, Portuguese
• Includes: Private transportation with pickup and drop-off from central Lisbon, tour guide

Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos combo tours

You can mix it all together by taking in the full experience with one of the multi-combo Fátima Tours from Lisbon which will take you to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos all in one day!

Head to the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery and discover the rich history behind the ancient building built to commemorate a battle between Portuguese and Castilian troops in 1385.

Then set off to the fishing village of Nazaré later in the day to get a glimpse of the traditional life of Portugal’s fishermen. Taste the food and get a first-hand encounter with the people and their unique way of life.

Lastly, take a drive past stunning clifftops and the picturesque villages of Foz do Arelho and São Martinho do Porto before getting to Óbidos, an incredible little town teeming with medieval architecture and history.

Our pick: From Lisbon to Fátima, Óbidos, Batalha and Nazaré Tour

• Price: From €80
• Duration: 8 hours
• Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
• Includes: Transportation with pickup and drop-off, tour guide

What will I see in Fátima?

As a religious town, most of the sights in Fátima center around religious tourism connected to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima.

You can visit the national shrine, The Basilica of Our Lady of Fátima, and observe its intricate neoclassical styled details and its tall central tower. The edifice also houses the tombs of Lucia, Saint Jacinta, and Saint Francisco.

The Hungarian Stations of the Cross, which consists of 14 chapels along a two-mile walkway, is also a popular attraction awaiting your visit to Fátima. The path leads uphill to a marble monument of Christ on the cross.

Can I go to Fátima from other cities in Portugal?

Yes, there are tours departing from other cities in Portugal:

• Day tours to Fátima from Porto
• Day trips to Fátima from Coimbra

Travel tips

• The most popular time to visit Fátima is in May and October as the town sees the most agreeable weather at this time. May is also the month of the largest religious gathering when most pilgrimages take place.
• Fátima is small enough to travel on foot, giving you an up-close experience without needing to go very far.
• Most tourists visiting Fátima for the pilgrimage opt to camp out in the countryside to enjoy the night air of Portugal. If you have some extra time,  it’s safe and fun and you’ll have lots of company if you decide to do the same. Make sure you walk with all the necessary camping gear.
• Learn all the routes you need to take to get to Fátima and all the required tolls on the selected routes as the fines can be very expensive.