Fátima Pilgrimage Tour from Lisbon: Basilicas & Shepherd Sites

Pray at three basilicas and walk where the shepherd children lived

A five-hour guided tour from Lisbon to the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of the world's most important pilgrimage sites, with stops at the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Aljustrel (birthplace of the three shepherd children), and Valinhos (where the Angel of Peace appeared). An air-conditioned vehicle and expert guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese are included. Free time for prayer, reflection and souvenirs is built into the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sanctuary of Fátima and Surroundings

• Depart from Lisbon
• Visit Sanctuary of Fátima
• See Chapel of the Apparitions
• See Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
• See Basilica of the Holy Trinity
• Free time for prayer or shopping
• Visit Aljustrel shepherds' homes
• Stop at Valinhos apparition site
• Attend mass (optional)

The experience

The tour departs from Lisbon and covers the three main sites of the Fátima pilgrimage in a single morning. You'll visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the visions occurred, then the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity: each one central to the spiritual life of the sanctuary. Your guide shares the history of the apparitions and their significance as you move through the complex. Free time is yours to attend mass if you wish, pray quietly, or browse religious souvenirs in the sanctuary shops.

From the main sanctuary, the route continues to Aljustrel, the small village where Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco were born. You'll see their humble homes and the places where they lived before the apparitions changed their lives. The final stop is Valinhos, a few kilometers away, where the Angel of Peace is said to have appeared to the children. The journey back to Lisbon follows, with the guide available throughout to answer questions about what you've seen.

Travel is in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on the drive between Lisbon and Fátima: about 130 kilometers each way. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so you can choose the language when you book. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. The pace is unhurried, with time built in for reflection rather than rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey from Lisbon.
• expert guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• entry to the Sanctuary of Fátima with access to the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
• visits to Aljustrel and Valinhos.
• free time for prayer, reflection and shopping for religious items.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 25 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lanetours

Is this one for you?Most Fátima tours from Lisbon rush the sanctuary itself and skip the shepherd sites entirely. This one gives you unhurried time at all three basilicas and the Chapel of the Apparitions, then takes you to Aljustrel and Valinhos so you see where the children lived and where the Angel appeared: the full pilgrimage story, not just the main shrine.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Fátima?

The Sanctuary of Fátima is about 130 kilometers from Lisbon, roughly a two-hour drive each way in the air-conditioned vehicle. The full tour is five hours, which includes travel time, the stops at the three basilicas and Aljustrel, and the visit to Valinhos.

What exactly is the Chapel of the Apparitions?

The Chapel of the Apparitions is the small chapel built at the exact spot where the visions of the Virgin Mary occurred to the three shepherd children in 1917. It stands in the heart of the Sanctuary of Fátima and is one of the most sacred places pilgrims visit.

Can I attend mass at the Sanctuary during the tour?

Yes. Free time is included at the Sanctuary of Fátima, and you can attend mass if the timing aligns with the tour schedule. Your guide will let you know the mass times when you arrive.

What is Aljustrel and why do we visit it?

Aljustrel is the birthplace of the three shepherd children (Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco), who reported the apparitions. The tour includes a stop to see their humble homes and the village where they lived, giving context to the story behind the pilgrimage site.

Is there time to buy religious souvenirs?

Yes. Free time at the Sanctuary includes the opportunity to shop for religious items and souvenirs in the sanctuary shops if you wish.