Lisbon: Fátima & The Shepherds Children Home Self-Guided Tour

Lisbon, PT
76% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (50 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore Fátima's fascinating monuments
  • Follow the paths of pilgrims
  • Experience the history of Fátima
  • Feel like one of the lucky children
  • Revel in the beauty of Fátima's landmarks

Meeting Point

Departure Point: Eduardo VII Park in Marquês de Pombal (Bus Terminal) Directions: Small kiosk made of glass - Cityrama, Eduardo VII Park, 1070-051 Lisboa

Meeting point

Alameda Edgar Cardoso, 1070-051 Lisboa , Portugal

End point

End Point

Departure Point: Eduardo VII Park in Marquês de Pombal (Bus Terminal) Directions: Small kiosk made of glass - Cityrama, Eduardo VII Park, 1070-051 Lisboa

Meeting point

Alameda Edgar Cardoso, 1070-051 Lisboa , Portugal

End point

What to expect

1

Cityrama Gray Line Portugal

Start the tour from Lisbon directly to Fátima

2

Casa-Museu de Aljustrel

Get to know the small, picturesque and rural village where the Little Shepherds were born. Here you can visit the house where Jacinta and Francisco Marto lived, and the House of Lucia de Jesus. You can visit the Arneiro Well - the place where the Angel appeared to the three Shepherd Children in the summer of 1916, a year before the apparition of Our Lady.

Duration 45 minutes
3

Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima

This magnificent church was the first Catholic temple to be erected in Lisbon after the establishment of the Republic in Portugal in 1910. The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima is Primo Valmor in 1938, and of its patrimony the extraordinary stained glass of Almada Negreiros stands out.

Duration 60 minutes
4

Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima

This Marian center of pilgrimage evokes the apparitions of Our Lady to the three little shepherds Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, who took place in 1917 and were recognized in 1930. The Sanctuary includes the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Prayer Hall and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. They complement the Sanctuary, the Retreat Houses of Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Carmo and the Paul VI Pastoral Center.

Duration 60 minutes
5

Chapel of the Apparitions

• The Chapel of the Apparitions was built on the exact spot where Our Lady appeared to the shepherd children, near the holm oak that once stood there. The tree no longer exists, as it was gradually taken by pilgrims who came to see it.

Duration 60 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Additional information
    There is no bathroom on board the bus
  • Additional information
    Dress code is smart casual
  • Additional information
    The tours may be changed without prior notice
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    A moderate amount of walking is involved
Provided by Cityrama

What our experts say

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    Dress smart casual; knees and shoulders covered.
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    Try local pastel de nata at nearby cafes.
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    Visit the Chapel of Apparitions early for quiet.
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    Check out the Casa-Museu de Aljustrel for history.
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    Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near the Basilica.

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