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Six Hours in Fátima: A Private Pilgrimage from Queluz
A private, six‑hour tour from Queluz/Lisbon that visits the Santuário de Fátima’s basilicas, the Chapel of Apparitions and the tombs of the three shepherd children.
Six Hours in Fátima: A Private Pilgrimage from Queluz.
Fátima is a place of faith and pilgrimage where, according to history, three shepherd children witnessed an apparition of Nossa Senhora on 13 May 1917. This private, six‑hour excursion brings you to the heart of that devotion: the neoclassical Basilica, the small Chapel of the Apparitions that marks the apparition site, and the tombs of the three children, all set within the broad plaza and colonnades of the sanctuary.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chapel of the Apparitions and the Shepherd Children
The Chapel of the Apparitions marks the place where the three shepherd children reported the 1917 visions. The site and its narrative are the focal point for pilgrims and visitors drawn to Fátima’s devotional history.
Basilicas and the Sanctuary Plaza
At the sanctuary’s heart stand the Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the modern Basílica da Santíssima Trindade, with the wide praça and colonnade framing the pilgrim route and the tombs of the three shepherd children housed inside the older basilica.
A Private, Personalized Six‑Hour Visit
Operated as a private tour, the itinerary is adjustable to your interests; travel in comfort with a dedicated guide, in air‑conditioned transport with onboard Wi‑Fi and bottled water provided.
What the day feels like
What six hours in Fátima feels like
The structure is simple and intimate: morning pickup from your hotel or apartment in Lisbon/Queluz, a guided visit through the sanctuary and its principal monuments, and return by mid‑afternoon. Because tours are private, the time spent at each stop is flexible and can be adjusted with the driver and guide to favor contemplation, photography, or heritage stops.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Carry your passport or national ID and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking around the sanctuary grounds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is six hours in duration.
What time does the tour start and finish?
The tour’s listed entry/start time is 09:00 with a return/finish around 15:00.
Is transportation and pickup included?
Yes — pickup and drop‑off at your hotel or apartment in Lisbon/Queluz and transport in air‑conditioned vehicles are included.
What is included in the tour price?
Included are taxes and handling fees, fuel surcharge, a tour host/guide, pickup and drop‑off, Wi‑Fi in the vehicle, bottled water, parking fees and transport; entrance to the Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Rosário is also listed as included.
What is not included?
Meals, lunch, entrance tickets (where noted as excluded) and gratuities are not included.
How many people can join and how is pricing structured?
The tour is private for up to eight people; per‑person pricing scales with group size (for example, 1 person: €300; 2 people: €150 each; down to €45 per person for eight people).