Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto
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Porto, Portugal
10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Find out the Faith-based history behind Fátima, one of the main religious cities in the world, you’ll not only visit the beautiful Sanctuary but visiting also the village where the 3 little shepherds were born. Discover more about Fatima and the faith the moves many pilgrims every year.
Trough the Afternoon visit Coimbra, student city with one of the oldest universities in Europe, explore the narrow city, important references will be given as you walk along the streets from the city centre.
Enjoy an 8 hours tour accompanied by your expert driver/guide on a private basis.
What's Included
- Lunch Complete Lunch with drink included (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
What To Expect
Porto (Pass By)
Your expert guide will collect you at your accommodation and will drive you from Porto to the Fátima, on of the most famous and important sites in Portugal due to the events known as the Apparitions of Fátima, that took place there in 1917.
Fatima
Discover Fátima, a historic settlement that flourished during the Arabian occupation. Legend has it that during the Christian Reconquest, Templar knight Gonçalo Hermingues fell in love with Fátima, a captured Moor who converted to Christianity and took the name Oureana. In the 16th century, Fátima became a parish within the Diocese of Leiria. Its major development occurred after the Apparitions of Fátima in the early 20th century, making it a renowned center for the Cult of the Virgin Mary, recognized globally by the Catholic Church.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
One of the largest Marian centers in the world, Fátima is a major pilgrimage site. It commemorates the apparitions of Our Lady to three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—in 1917, officially recognized in 1930. These events occurred at Cova da Iria, a rural property owned by Lucia's parents and later donated to the Shrine, where five of the six apparitions took place.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Capela Das Aparicoes (Pass By)
In 1919, locals built the Chapel at the heart of the current Fátima Sanctuary, fulfilling Our Lady's request during one of her apparitions. The first mass was held there in 1921.Despite some changes for preservation, the chapel maintains its original simple hermitage-like design. It marks the spot of the holm-oak tree where the apparitions occurred; the tree gradually disappeared as believers took twigs for souvenirs. This sacred site was where the shepherds and other faithful gathered to pray the rosary.
Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, designed by Gerardus van Krieken and completed by João Antunes, had its first stone blessed on May 13, 1928, and was dedicated on October 7, 1953. Pope Pius XII granted it the title of Basilica the following year.Inside, the basilica features 14 lateral altars dedicated to the mysteries of the Rosary. Stained glass windows and paintings by João de Sousa Araújo depict scenes from the life of Our Lady and the Apparitions of Fátima. The main chapel includes artworks by Maumejean and Sons depicting the Evangelists and scenes of pilgrimage.In the transept, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, who were canonized in 2017 by Pope Francis at the Shrine of Fátima, are buried.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rua dos Pastorinhos (Pass By)
The three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared - Lúcia and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta - were born in the small village of Aljustrel, around 2 kms from the sanctuary of Fátima.The single-storey cottages formerly inhabited by the little shepherds are very similar in terms of architecture and simplicity and are open to the general public. The house inhabited by the brother and sister, Jacinta and Francisco was built in 1888 and is located around 200 m from the house of their cousin, Lúcia, built in 1885. The House-Museum of Aljustrel is located next to the latter, displaying agricultural implements, cooking utensils, clothes and furniture, in order to demonstrate the everyday lives of local mountain dwellers in the early 20th century.
Fatima
It's time for lunch! enjoy a complete portuguese lunch with drinks included!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Coimbra
Before returning to Porto, the tour concludes with a visit to Coimbra. Situated along the river Mondego, Coimbra is renowned for its historic University, the oldest in Portugal and among the oldest in Europe, earning it the moniker "the city of students".Your guide will offer insights into the city and its landmarks, including the university with its famous courtyard, tower, and library (entrance fees not included). A panoramic tour will showcase other significant points of interest, highlighting Coimbra's Romanesque architectural treasures.As the students' fado song suggests, "Coimbra has more charm in the hour of parting," but you might discover its allure well before then...
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
- Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-7592P83
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Lunch. Complete Lunch with drink included (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice).
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
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My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchComplete Lunch with drink included (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
- Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
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