Private day tour from Lisbon
Fátima Pilgrimage Day Tour from Lisbon
The Fátima Pilgrimage Day Tour gives you unhurried time at the Sanctuary, the shepherds’ village of Aljustrel, and home to Lisbon the same evening — in your own car, with your own driver, at your own pace.
- Flagship tour
- 8 hours
- Fátima, Portugal
- Pickup in Lisbon or at the airport
- Free cancellation
About the Fátima Pilgrimage Day Tour
Your driver collects you from your hotel or any address in Lisbon city — or from Lisbon Airport — and drives you north to Fátima. The day is built around unhurried time at the Sanctuary: Mass, the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica, with no group to keep up with and no departure to be back for.
Afterwards you visit Aljustrel, the shepherds’ village, before the drive home. The price is for the whole car, not per person, and it covers the fuel and every motorway toll on the way.
How the day runs
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Collected in Lisbon
From your hotel or address in the city, or at Lisbon Airport, at the time you choose.
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The Sanctuary of Fátima
Time for Mass, the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica — as long as you want to stay.
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Aljustrel, the shepherds’ village
The village the three shepherd children came from, a short drive from the Sanctuary.
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Home the same evening
Your driver brings you back to Lisbon at the end of the day.
What’s included
- Your own car and driver for the whole day
- Pickup anywhere in Lisbon city or at Lisbon Airport
- Fuel and every motorway toll
- English-speaking driver with local knowledge
- Portuguese pastries and water on board
- One child seat free on request
Good to know
- The Sanctuary is free to enter. Lunch is not included — your driver will point you to somewhere good nearby.
- 13 May and 13 October are the busiest days of the year in Fátima. Book those well ahead.
Your details
We’ll send your confirmation and driver details here.
Pickup and drop-off
Choose where the day starts and where it ends — the boxes below change to match.
Choose your vehicle
One fixed price for the whole car — it does not change with the number of travellers.
Booking less than 24 hours before pickup? That booking is non-refundable.
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Confirmed
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ViaFátima · our Grand Circuit
Can we add Nazaré or Óbidos?
Yes — book ViaFátima, our Grand Circuit and our second flagship tour. It takes in the Sanctuary of Fátima, the clifftops of Nazaré and the medieval walled town of Óbidos, all in one private day from Lisbon with the same car and the same driver.
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Fátima
Unhurried time at the Sanctuary in the morning — Mass, the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica.
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Nazaré
The clifftop viewpoint above the giant-wave beach, and time for lunch by the sea.
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Óbidos
The medieval walled town and its ginjinha, before the drive home to Lisbon.
- This tour Fátima Pilgrimage Day Tour
- Add Nazaré & Óbidos ViaFátima Grand Circuit
€80 more per car and three more hours adds two of Portugal’s best-loved towns. It is a long day — eleven hours door to door — so it suits travellers who are happy to start early. Only want Nazaré, or only Óbidos? Tell us and we will build the day around it.
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Stop 1 · Morning Fátima Unhurried time at the Sanctuary. -
Stop 2 · Lunch Nazaré Clifftop views above the giant-wave beach. -
Stop 3 · Afternoon Óbidos The medieval walled town, before the drive home.
Photo 1 of 3: Fátima
Before you go
What should I know before I go?
Practical answers for your day at the Sanctuary of Fátima — what to wear, when Mass is, where to light a candle, where to find some quiet, and when to go — so nothing on the day takes you by surprise.
What should I wear to the Sanctuary of Fátima?
Dress as you would for church. Covered shoulders and knees are the safe choice inside the Chapel of the Apparitions and the basilicas, and beachwear is out of place anywhere on the Sanctuary grounds.
Wear comfortable shoes: the open esplanade in front of the Basilica is vast and there is a lot of walking between the chapels. Fátima sits inland and higher than Lisbon, so bring a layer — mornings and evenings are often cooler than the city you left.
What time is Mass at Fátima?
Mass is celebrated several times every day, in Portuguese and in several other languages — English included — mainly at the Chapel of the Apparitions and in the basilicas. The Rosary is prayed at the Chapel of the Apparitions as well.
The timetable changes with the season, so check the current times on the Sanctuary’s official Mass schedule before you travel. Tell us which Mass you would like to attend when you book, and we will set your pickup time around it.
Can I light a candle at Fátima?
Yes — lighting a candle is one of the oldest traditions here. Candles are on sale at the Sanctuary, and there is a dedicated place beside the Chapel of the Apparitions where pilgrims light them and leave them to burn.
In the shops around the Sanctuary you will also see wax offerings shaped like hands, hearts and other parts of the body. These are ex-votos — left in thanks for a prayer answered, or as a petition for someone’s healing.
Where are the quietest places at the Sanctuary?
Silence is asked for in the Chapel of the Apparitions and the basilicas, and early morning and weekdays are the quietest times anywhere on the grounds.
Many visitors pause at the tombs of the three shepherd children — Francisco, Jacinta and Lúcia — inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. For a quieter walk, the Way of the Cross follows the path the shepherd children used to take, past Valinhos — where Our Lady appeared in August 1917 — close to Aljustrel. You will also see a smooth path across the esplanade that pilgrims walk on their knees; please keep off it.
What is the best time of year to visit Fátima?
Spring and early autumn — roughly April to June, and September to October — bring mild weather and a Sanctuary that is busy but not overwhelmed.
July and August are hot, and the esplanade has very little shade. Winter is cold and often damp, but it is also when Fátima is at its most peaceful. If you would rather avoid the crowds, steer clear of the 12th and 13th of the month between May and October.
When are the big pilgrimages at Fátima in May and October?
The largest pilgrimages of the year fall on 12–13 May and 12–13 October, the anniversaries of the first and last apparitions. The 12th and 13th of each month from June to September are anniversary pilgrimages too.
- International pilgrimage 12–13 May Anniversary of the first apparition, in 1917. The busiest days of the whole year.
- Monthly anniversaries 12–13 June, July, August & September Smaller than May and October, but far busier than an ordinary day.
- International pilgrimage 12–13 October Anniversary of the last apparition and the Miracle of the Sun.
- The evening of the 12th: the Rosary and the candlelight procession across the esplanade.
- The 13th: the international Mass, then the farewell procession, when pilgrims wave white handkerchiefs.
- Plan ahead: book early, start early, and expect road closures — your driver may need to drop you a short walk from the Sanctuary.
Travelling on a pilgrimage date, or want to be at a particular Mass? Tell us when you book and we will plan the day, and the pickup time, around it.
Plan my day in FátimaQuestions
Fátima Pilgrimage Day Tour — your questions
Short answers to what guests ask most before they book. If yours is not here, message us — a real person answers.
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WhatsApp us +351 9283 06989How long is the drive from Lisbon to Fátima?
About 1 hour 40 minutes each way, depending on traffic and where in Lisbon you start.
The whole tour takes around 8 hours, so most of the day is spent in Fátima and Aljustrel rather than on the road.
Can we attend Mass at Fátima?
YesMass is celebrated several times a day, in Portuguese and in other languages, English included.
Tell us which Mass you would like to attend when you book and we will set the pickup time around it. Times change with the season, so check the Sanctuary’s Mass schedule first.
Can you pick us up from the airport or a cruise ship?
YesFrom Lisbon Airport, from the cruise terminal, or from any address in Lisbon.
Coming off a cruise? Tell us your ship and your all-aboard time when you book, and we will plan the day so you are back at the terminal in good time.
What if my flight is late?
Waiting is free for the first 60 minutes after your flight lands. After that it is €10 for every 30 minutes.
Give us your flight number when you book, so your driver can follow your actual landing time — the 60 minutes start when you land, not at the time on your ticket.
Can we add Nazaré or Óbidos?
YesBook ViaFátima, our Grand Circuit — Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos in one day, 11 hours, from €500 per car.
See the ViaFátima tour, or tell us if you would like just one of the two added.
Is there a wheelchair-accessible option?
NoWe do not have wheelchair-accessible vehicles with a ramp or lift, so we cannot offer this tour to guests who need to stay in their wheelchair.
We would rather tell you now than on the day.
Are lunch and entrance fees included?
Lunch is not included, and the Sanctuary is free to enter — so on this tour there is no ticket to pay.
The fare covers the car, the driver, fuel, every motorway toll, and pastries and water on board.
Can I cancel, and can I book at short notice?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup. Late bookings are welcome whenever a car is free.
A booking made less than 24 hours before pickup cannot be refunded.