Fatima & Batalha Monastery tour from Porto: two UNESCO sites

Two basilicas and a Gothic monastery built to commemorate a 1385 battle victory

This private tour from Porto visits Fatima's Sanctuary, where three children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917, and Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site commissioned by King John I. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; pickup from Porto is included, and the day runs seven to nine hours with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Fatima and Batalha Monastery

• Travel from Porto to Fatima
• Visit Sanctuary of Fatima
• See Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
• Admire Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
• Travel to Batalha village
• Explore exterior of Batalha Monastery
• Take photos and stroll around
• Return to Porto

The Experience

The tour leaves Porto and heads south to Fatima, one of the world's most important pilgrimage destinations. You'll spend time at the Sanctuary, where you can visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary—which holds the tombs of the three shepherd children—and the modern Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, a vast structure built to accommodate over 8,000 people. The scale and the crowds that gather here year-round give a sense of why this site draws millions of visitors annually.

From Fatima, the route continues to Batalha, a historic village built around the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. King John I ordered its construction in 1385 to give thanks for his victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota, and the result is one of Portugal's most striking Gothic monuments. You'll explore the exterior, where the worked facades and the Imperfect Chapels—a distinctive architectural feature—are visible from outside. Free time lets you walk the grounds, photograph the details, and choose whether to pay separately for interior entry.

The guide provides commentary throughout in your chosen language, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the drive between sites. Bottled water is provided, and you return to Porto at the end of the day with no meals or gratuities included in the price.

What’s included

• Pickup from Porto.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• return transport to Porto.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Ten for Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish or Portuguese comfortably—the guide delivers all commentary in your selected language, so you follow the history and significance of both sites without translation gaps.

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Top questions

What can I see inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima?

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary holds the tombs of the three shepherd children who reported the 1917 apparitions. You'll have time to visit and view the interior during the Fatima stop.

Is entry to the inside of Batalha Monastery included in this tour?

Batalha Monastery's interior entry is not included; you can explore the exterior and its architectural details for free, then pay separately if you want to go inside.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese—you choose your preferred language when you book.

Does the tour include meals?

Meals are not included in this tour. You'll have free time at both Fatima and Batalha to find food if you wish, but no lunch or refreshments are provided.

How long is the full day, and does it include pickup from my hotel?

The tour runs seven to nine hours total, and pickup from your Porto hotel or accommodation is included in the price.