Fatima, Nazare & Obidos: 9-Hour Small Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Three Portuguese Towns in One Day: Fatima's Shrine, Nazare's Record Waves & Obidos' Castle Walls

You visit three distinct places in one day: the Sanctuary of Fatima, where you spend an hour at one of Catholicism's major pilgrimage sites; Nazare's clifftop, where you see the beach famous for record-breaking waves and eat lunch at a local seafood restaurant; and the medieval walled town of Obidos, where you walk cobblestone streets and finish with a ginja served in an edible chocolate cup. The small group size (maximum 8 people) and English-speaking guide mean you're not herded through stops. You set your own pace at lunch and have time to actually absorb each place.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Fátima1h 30m
2. Nazaré5m
3. Óbidos1h 15m

Tour Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos

• Meet at Avenida da Liberdade 9
• Visit Chapel of the Apparitions in Fatima
• Explore Sanctuary of Fatima
• Visit 14th-century church in Nazare
• Stop at Hermida da Memoria chapel
• Enjoy clifftop views of Nazare
• See Praia do Norte big waves
• Visit Forte de Sao Miguel fort
• Have lunch in Nazare town center
• Explore medieval town of Obidos
• Sample cherry liqueur in Obidos

The Experience

The Sanctuary of Fatima draws 6 million visitors a year, and standing in front of it for the first time, even knowing the numbers, hits different. You spend about an hour there, walking the grounds where three shepherd children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary between May and October 1917. The Chapel of the Apparitions marks the exact spot. It's quiet in a way that feels deliberate, and the scale of the place, the number of people moving through it, makes you understand why it matters. Then you're back in the van, heading toward the coast.

Nazare is where the tour shifts. The town sits 110 meters above the ocean on a clifftop, and the view alone justifies the drive. You stop at the top of the cliff to take it in properly. The baroque Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazare dates to the 14th century, and nearby is a smaller chapel from 1182, built by a nobleman named Dom Fuas Roupinho after the Virgin Mary supposedly saved his life. But what people actually come here for is the beach. Praia do Norte gets some of the biggest waves in the world. In 2011, a surfer named Garrett McNamara rode a 24-meter wave here. A record that still holds. You won't see waves like that every day, but the beach itself is worth the stop. Lunch happens in the town center, where seafood restaurants line the streets. The tour leaves the timing to you, so you eat at your own pace and rejoin the group when you're done.

Obidos is the last stop, and it's the kind of place that makes you slow down. The medieval town was captured from the Moors in 1148 and has been walled ever since. Narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses with flowers spilling from windows, small museums and bookstores tucked into corners. It's the sort of village that photographs well but feels better in person. The town was originally built on a hilltop with ocean views, but the bay silted up centuries ago, so now it's landlocked. Before you leave, you get a serving of ginja de Obidos, a cherry liqueur poured into a chocolate cup. You eat the cup after. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that stays with you.

The tour runs 9 hours total and stays capped at 8 people, which means the van doesn't feel crowded and the guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting over a microphone. Pickup and drop-off happen at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store in central Lisbon. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the guide speaks English throughout. Bring a light jacket. The weather on the coast can shift fast.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at Avenida da Liberdade in central Lisbon, an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide and driver, about one hour at the Sanctuary of Fatima, stops at Nazare's clifftop and coastal landmarks, time for lunch at a local restaurant in Nazare (at your own expense), a walking tour of the medieval town of Obidos, and one serving of ginja de Obidos per person served in a chocolate cup.

Days and timesDaily · 08:30

AgesAges 11+ · 2 to 10 years · Under 2

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Meet at 8:30 AM at Avenida da Liberdade, number 9, in front of the American Vintage store. It is a one-minute walk from the Restauradores metro station on the b…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lisbon Riders

Is this one for you?This tour works well if you want to see three very different places in Portugal's central-west region without arranging transport or managing timing yourself: the fixed 9-hour schedule and small group size mean you get a real sense of each stop instead of rushing through them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

2 to 10 years; under 2.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs 9 hours total. Pickup is at Avenida da Liberdade 9 (in front of Armani Exchange) in central Lisbon. The exact start time is confirmed when you book.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the price, but the tour stops in Nazare's town center for about an hour, where you can eat at one of the seafood restaurants. You pay separately for your meal.

What is ginja de Obidos?

It's a traditional Portuguese cherry liqueur. One serving per person is included in the tour price, and it's served in a small chocolate cup that you can eat after drinking the liqueur.

How many people are on the tour?

The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people, which keeps the group small and manageable.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes, the tour is conducted entirely in English by a local guide and driver.

What should I bring?

Bring at least a light jacket, as the weather on the coast can be variable and change quickly.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.