Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour from Porto
by Living Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€109.02Overview
The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Porto by an expert guide who drives you in an air-conditioned minibus to Fátima, a major religious site in Portugal known for the Marian apparitions of 1917. At Fátima, you have free time to visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica, and the Chapel of the Apparitions. The guide leads a visit to the homes of the three shepherd children - Francisco, Jacinta, and Lúcia - where five of the six apparitions occurred. The chapel, built in 1919 by local residents, stands at the heart of the sanctuary. After spending about two hours in Fátima, the tour continues to Coimbra. Here, you take a walking tour of the historic center, including the University Courtyard and the Cathedral. This stop lasts about an hour and a half, allowing time to explore the streets and learn about the academic and cultural life of the city. The entire trip lasts around 10 hours and includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable minibus and a professional guide with detailed knowledge of the destinations. Entrance fees to the shepherd children’s houses are included. Food, drinks, lunch, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. After your tour, you can join a free walking tour of Porto’s historic center on a separate day if you wish.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Living Tours Porto
The guide picks you up at your accommodation in Porto and travels by minibus to Fátima. This site is renowned for the Marian apparitions that took place in 1917.
90 min
Fatima
Fátima developed during the Arabian occupation and was later named after a Moorish woman who converted to Christianity. It became a parish in the sixteenth century. The town’s importance increased due to the Marian apparitions, making it a major religious center in Portugal.
120 min
Fátima Marian Centre
This large Marian pilgrimage site marks where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. The land, known as Cova da Iria, belonged to Lúcia’s family and five of six apparitions occurred here.
60 min
Capela Das Aparicoes
Built in 1919 by local people, the Chapel of the Apparitions stands at the center of the Fátima Sanctuary, commemorating the request made during one of the apparitions.
Homes of the Shepherd Children
The three children—Lúcia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta—were born in Aljustrel, a village about 2 kilometers from the sanctuary. Their family homes are part of the guided visit.
Coimbra
Coimbra is known for its university and academic life. The walking tour covers the historic center, including the University Courtyard and Cathedral, offering insight into the city’s culture and history.
90 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour from Porto
by Living Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€109.02Overview
The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Porto by an expert guide who drives you in an air-conditioned minibus to Fátima, a major religious site in Portugal known for the Marian apparitions of 1917. At Fátima, you have free time to visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica, and the Chapel of the Apparitions. The guide leads a visit to the homes of the three shepherd children - Francisco, Jacinta, and Lúcia - where five of the six apparitions occurred. The chapel, built in 1919 by local residents, stands at the heart of the sanctuary. After spending about two hours in Fátima, the tour continues to Coimbra. Here, you take a walking tour of the historic center, including the University Courtyard and the Cathedral. This stop lasts about an hour and a half, allowing time to explore the streets and learn about the academic and cultural life of the city. The entire trip lasts around 10 hours and includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable minibus and a professional guide with detailed knowledge of the destinations. Entrance fees to the shepherd children’s houses are included. Food, drinks, lunch, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. After your tour, you can join a free walking tour of Porto’s historic center on a separate day if you wish.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Living Tours Porto
The guide picks you up at your accommodation in Porto and travels by minibus to Fátima. This site is renowned for the Marian apparitions that took place in 1917.
90 min
Fatima
Fátima developed during the Arabian occupation and was later named after a Moorish woman who converted to Christianity. It became a parish in the sixteenth century. The town’s importance increased due to the Marian apparitions, making it a major religious center in Portugal.
120 min
Fátima Marian Centre
This large Marian pilgrimage site marks where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. The land, known as Cova da Iria, belonged to Lúcia’s family and five of six apparitions occurred here.
60 min
Capela Das Aparicoes
Built in 1919 by local people, the Chapel of the Apparitions stands at the center of the Fátima Sanctuary, commemorating the request made during one of the apparitions.
Homes of the Shepherd Children
The three children—Lúcia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta—were born in Aljustrel, a village about 2 kilometers from the sanctuary. Their family homes are part of the guided visit.
Coimbra
Coimbra is known for its university and academic life. The walking tour covers the historic center, including the University Courtyard and Cathedral, offering insight into the city’s culture and history.
90 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.