Private Day Tour to Fatima, Batalha, Nazaré & Obidos

Four centuries of Portuguese history, one private driver, no planning required

A private day tour from Nazaré visits Fátima's shrine, Batalha Monastery (one of Portugal's largest gothic structures), the fishing village of Nazaré for lunch, and the walled town of Obidos, with a private guide, air-conditioned transport and water included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fátima1h
2. Batalha Monastery45m

Visit Fatima, Batalha, Nazaré and Obidos

• Visit Fatima
• Visit houses of the Little Shepherds
• Visit Batalha Monastery
• Lunch break in Nazaré and see surf spot
• Walk around Obidos town inside the walls

The experience

The tour starts at Fátima, where the 1917 apparition drew pilgrims for over a century, and includes a visit to Valinhos, the site where the shepherd children first encountered the vision. From there you move to Batalha Monastery, built in the late 14th century to celebrate Portugal's 1385 victory at Aljubarrota: the scale of the stonework and the detail of the gothic tracery are the kind of thing a guide can point out that you'd miss alone.

Nazaré breaks the day with lunch, and the fishing village sits on a coast famous for some of the largest waves in the world. You'll taste fresh seafood while the Atlantic rolls in behind the harbor. The final stop is Obidos, a town still enclosed by its original medieval walls, where you walk narrow streets lined with small churches and houses painted in bright colors, then drink ginginha, a local cherry liqueur, served in a small chocolate cup, a tradition specific to the place.

Your private guide handles the route and the timing across all four stops, and the air-conditioned vehicle means the 8- to 10-hour day stays comfortable even in summer heat. Pickup is included, and the guide speaks your language.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a private guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• bottled water.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Infant (under 10): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by I GO PORTUGAL

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see four major Portuguese sites (a pilgrimage shrine, a gothic monastery, a working fishing village and a medieval walled town) without arranging transport or timing between them yourself. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together, and you're not waiting for a group to assemble or move at a set pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Infant (under 10): free.

What is the Batalha Monastery and why does the tour include it?

Batalha Monastery is one of Portugal's largest examples of late-gothic architecture, built in the 14th century on the site of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota to celebrate the Portuguese victory. The tour includes it because the scale and detail of the stonework represent a turning point in Portuguese history and architecture.

What is there to do in Obidos?

Obidos is a walled medieval town where you walk the narrow streets lined with small churches and colorful houses kept in their original state. You can climb to the top of the walls for views over the town, and the tour includes a traditional ginginha (a cherry liqueur served in a small chocolate cup) a local custom.

Does the tour include meals?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops in Nazaré, a fishing village where you have time to eat fresh seafood at local restaurants. Entrance fees to the sites are also separate.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours total, covering Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Obidos with travel time between them.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The private vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.