We had an amazing experience with Daniela. She made our entire day smooth & stress free. From communicating with us in advance to confirm pick up location, her patience and kindness during the day (we were travelling with 2 seniors - 1 with mobility issues), and the wealth of information she provided during our stops at the multiple sites, we couldn’t have all been happier. This is so obviously her passion and it really shows. Daniela made the entire day absolutely perfect. Truly a 10/10.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon Central Hotels
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or transport by private vehicle OR
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Begin the day by meeting a private guide at your hotel in Lisbon and boarding your private vehicle to Fátima (pick up at your hotel or vacation rental door-to-door if accessible by our vehicles)
We start our day doing all your religious and souvenir shopping in a quick stop at Fatima's shopping center so that you can have your objects blessed at mass in the Sanctuary. We will continue our drive to Aljustrel in order to visit the Little Sheppards’ Houses and places of the Angel’s 2nd Apparition.
We will also visit Valinhos, where the Virgin appeared and Loca do Anjo – place of the Angel’s Apparitions. This is one of Fátima most sacred and peaceful places. If the weather and timing is good we will still walk up to the Plith of the Hunagrians doing some of the Stations of the Cross. By now we will have to check how our pilgrims are! Most likely and after all the walking, we will be heading for a very deserved lunch! Our restaurant selections always include cozy traditional local restaurants.
The Chapel of Apparitions and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity are different places of worship within in the Sanctuary and allow visitors to tour. Don’t miss the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which holds the tombs of the now-deceased children who witnessed the apparition - Saint Francisco Marto, Saint Jacinta Marto and sister Lucia.
From May to October there will always be an English official Mass at the Sanctuary at 3.30 PM - time for Mass is accounted as well as personal time at the Sanctuary for your petitions.
You are tiered but your heart is full! We will take you back to Lisbon safely for some deserved rest.
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Reviews
We had an amazing experience with Daniela. She made our entire day smooth & stress free. From communicating with us in advance to confirm pick up location, her patience and kindness during the day (we were travelling with 2 seniors - 1 with mobility issues), and the wealth of information she provided during our stops at the multiple sites, we couldn’t have all been happier. This is so obviously her passion and it really shows. Daniela made the entire day absolutely perfect and touched the heats of my in-laws. Truly a 10/10.
Daniela was the best. Good communication before the tour began, and during the tour. Very personable and easy to talk to. She knew everything about this sacred spot. So glad we had her for our guide to Fatima!!
Daniella was excellent! We had a terrific day. Comfortable ride and well-timed day. Guide was informative and gauged our pace. Also arranged lunch, best meal we had on our trip! 100% would recommend to anyone!
I would have given 6 or more stars if possible! Daniela was marvelous. We booked this on our own while on a Viking Douro River cruise pre-Lisbon trip, and it was a tremendous experience. Daniela reached out to us the day before to confirm our pick-up and last minute details. We confirmed ability to attend Mass and be back at the hotel in time for the pre-cruise briefing (no problem). On time pick-up (8AM @ Hotel Corinthia, Mercedes van, water on board. We are devout Catholics, and so is she, yet she adapted well to what we already knew and what we didn't. Hot day, and we moved at a reasonable pace. VIsited all the key sites, with plenty of explanation, and time for photos, rest room breaks and the inevitable souvenir shopping (easier w/ only two of us vs. a busload!) Great restaurant choice for lunch (on our own). Would recommend this again to anyone!
Flavio was a wonderful guide who offered a "behind-the-scenes" look at Fatima. This tour was well worth the price.
This the most amazing experience we have ever had! As a Catholic, to be at the sites where our lady appeared, was indescribable. Daniela was so knowledgeable & explained everything with such detail that I understood the importance of the site. She was so flexible & asked us what we wanted to do. We were able to pray attend mass & a rosary at the sanctuary. It was a beautiful tour & I highly recommend it. Afterwards we stopped for lunch & she had good recommendation on where to eat there in Fatima before heading back to Lisbon.
Daniela was our guide; she was fabulous! Our day in Fatima was the highlight of my trip to Portugal. What made it extra special was Daniela's wealth of knowledge and expertise on Fatima. She was patient and we never felt rushed. I wanted to attend mass so she incorporated time in the day for us to attend. Following our visit, we had lunch at a local restaurant, which was magnificent. The price of the pilgrimage was a great value for a private experience. I am so glad I chose the full day trip instead of the half. You will not regret it. A once in a lifetime visit.
Daniela was our guide; she was fabulous! Our day in Fatima was the highlight of my trip to Portugal. What made it extra special was Daniela’s wealth of knowledge and expertise on Fatima. She was patient and we never felt rushed. I wanted to attend mass so she incorporated time in the day for us to attend. Following our visit, we had lunch at a local restaurant, which was magnificent. The price of the your was a great value for a private tour. I am so glad I chose the full day trip instead of the half. You will not regret it. A once in a lifetime visit.
Daniel our driver was prompt picking us up at our hotel. He was very proper & professional and welcome us to a spiritual Fatima Tour. With his wealth of knowledge on his history of Fatima. Our tour was peaceful, undisturbed, quiet, restful and free from noise from the beauty of the natural environment. Thank you Daniel ❤️
Flavio was excellent. Very knowledgeable able not only Fatima but the Portuguese culture. This was a lot cheaper than the tour offered by our tour group. He allowed for individual bathroom stops and provided plenty of water. He had good lunch recommendation.
We had great tours with Viator in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, but the greatest of the greatest was the day tour to Fatima with Daniela. Daniela is an extraordinary guide and a wonderful person. She knows all the facts, and dates of the Fatima events in the most minute details. Daniela reviewed with us the entire chronological sequence of historical events from 1915 during the 90’ drive so that we would be ready for the on-site experience at Fatima. She saved us time, avoided crowds, parked conveniently, found the smartest way to make all our wishes happen. She is an excellent driver and has an exquisite taste for selecting restaurants. Fatima was the highlight of our long vacation. We would like to find a Daniela everywhere we travel. Bravo Daniela, and “obligado”! Dominique Conseil
Flavio was a terrific tour guide. He took my mother and Aunt to Fatima and they could not speak anymore highly of him. My mother was having a hard time walking and he helped her with her wheelchair while explaining all the sites. He also sent back detailed pictures to me of their experience. His kindness was extraordinary and I can’t thank him enough. Prago! Flavio!
Our guide, Flavio, was absolutely wonderful! My husband and I had an outstanding experience with him. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. From the start, Flavio ensured that we never felt rushed. He gave us plenty of time to browse the gift shop on our way to Fatima, which we greatly appreciated. Once we arrived in Fatima, he shared his knowledge of the site and patiently answered all of our questions. One of the highlights of our visit was Flavio arranging for us to meet a priest he knew, who kindly blessed our religious items. This thoughtful gesture made our experience even more meaningful. He also made sure we had the opportunity to attend a full one-hour Mass without feeling pressured for time. In addition, Flavio took us to an excellent local restaurant where residents dine, allowing us to enjoy an authentic meal away from the crowds of tour bus tourists. Our visit to Fatima was truly exceptional, and much of that was thanks to Flavio's care, expertise, and attention to detail. We are sincerely grateful for this memorable experience and highly recommend him as a guide.
We knew we were in for a good time when we met Daniela in the lobby of our hotel! We immediately connected with her intellect and humor. As soon as we got into the mini van, she began helping us understand the history behind the Fatima apparitions. Being a devout Catholic, she was able to explain everything we were about to see and experience in exquisite detail over the 90 minute drive. Upon our arrival, we walked through the town where the children were born and experienced their lives through her knowledge of the town, their homes, families, and customs. We then proceeded to the Shrine where Daniela once again provided amazing detail and clarity around what we were witnessing. One thing we really loved was the opportunity to have private time to contemplate and pray at various stops along the way and it really helped internalize the experience. We attended mass at 3:30 PM to finish off the tour and it was a wonderful bookend to a beautiful day. If your goal is a deep and moving immersion into the Fatima experience, you should request Daniela!
My wife and I loved this tour. Our guide Daniella was exceptional. She has a passion for her job, and a love of Fatima and Our Lady. Excellent experience.
This full day experience covered the details of the Blessed Mother’s visit to the 3 children in Fatima. We visited the homes of the children, walked the Way of the Cross, visited the shrine and attended a Mass in English,. Our guide Daniel was intimately familiar and very enthusiastic about the story and was an integral part of making this day so special.
Daniella was an exceptional guide for our full-day private tour to Fátima. Her deep knowledge of the sanctuary's history and her ability to navigate the site with such respect and insight made the day truly special. Having a private guide of her caliber allowed us to appreciate the spiritual and historical significance of Fátima at our own pace. She was professional, punctual, and a pleasure to spend the day with.
Daniella was an exceptional guide for our full-day private tour to Fátima. Her deep knowledge of the sanctuary's history and her ability to navigate the site with such respect and insight made the day truly special. Having a private guide of her caliber allowed us to appreciate the spiritual and historical significance of Fátima at our own pace. She was professional, punctual, and a pleasure to spend the day with.
Daniela was timely, professional, and respectful to everyone—whether you are very religious or not at all. She guided us smoothly into the restaurant and then gave us space to enjoy lunch on our own, which we really appreciated. The van was clean and comfortable, and she thoughtfully provided chairs for us to sit in during Mass in the square. The information shared throughout the tour was truly priceless, and it was such a relief not having to worry about how to get from one site to the next. Take this tour—you won’t regret it. She gives this special experience the respect and level of excellence it deserves.
This tour exceeded our expectations in large part due to the incredible knowledge and sincere approach by our tour guide Daniela. At the start of the day, she gave us an opportunity to customize the tour to our liking which was truly appreciated. She answered all of our questions with clarity and depth! And knowing our interests, Daniela was kind enough to offer suggestions for our remaining time in Lisbon - tips that you would never find on the internet or in tourist books. Highly recommended tour!!!
This tour exceeded our expectations in large part due to the incredible knowledge and sincere approach by our tour guide Daniela. At the start of the day, she gave us an opportunity to customize the tour to our liking which was truly appreciated. She answered all of our questions with clarity and depth! And knowing our interests, Daniela was kind enough to offer suggestions for our remaining time in Lisbon - tips that you would never find on the internet or in tourist books. Highly recommended tour!!!
Daniela was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and experienced. She took her time and shared all the stories of Fatima. It was a wonderful day and blessed we had her to guide us. So thankful for the memories I'll never forget.
Daniella from Magnificat Tours led our family’s Fátima pilgrimage with deep faith and sincerity. Her reflections, guidance, and reverence helped us experience Fátima not just as a place, but as a sacred encounter. It was a truly prayerful and grace-filled day for our family. Highly, highly recommended.
Our private day tour with Danielle was simply divine. We stepped back in time to when the angel first appeared to the 3 little shepherd children in 1916, and followed their footsteps to where they received the apparitions in 1917. To see where the children grew up and ultimately where they were laid to rest in the Basilica was so special. To visit the sanctuary and the Chapel of apparitions was beautiful. Danielle essentially provided a private pilgrimage for us, allowing us to spend time at each site to reflect and pray, She tailors the tour according to her guests, so you can partake in Mass or the Rosary at the sanctuary. Danielle has outstanding knowledge of the significance of Fatima and was able to relay this with such grace and depth. We would never have been able to experience the beauty of Fatima in 1 day without this tour. Danielle was key in allowing us to have such a spiritual experience to a place we have longed to visit for a while. We thoroughly recommend Magnificat tours, a family run business for anyone who wants to visit Fátima as a pilgrim, not just learning about the history. Thank you Danielle for making this visit to Fatima so special.
We made the right choice! My friend and I were trying to decide on a full day Fatima tour or seeing other places and cutting Fatima short. We decided on a full day tour and we were so happy with our decision! We had a lovely day with Daniella, our tour guide. Daniella picked us up just as planned in a very comfortable van. She was delightful and we enjoyed our conversation on the way to Fatima. She is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning things that we didn’t know about the Blessed Mother and Fatima. She suggested we do our shopping first so that we could have our items blessed during the mass. That was a great idea and we really appreciated getting that out of the way first. We saw the house where the children lived, the garden where they played and where the angel appeared to them, the place where the blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the children, attended mass, lit candles and had a tour of the Basilica. Again, we were so happy with our decision to spend the entire day in Fatima. Daniella was patient, answered all of our questions and provided so much useful information. She took us to a very cozy Portuguese, restaurant where we enjoyed a delightful lunch! It was a fabulous trip and we give this trip in A+! Thank you, Daniella! We highly recommend the full day Fatima tour!
We made the right choice! My friend and I were trying to decide on a full day Fatima tour or seeing other places and cutting Fatima short. We decided on a full day tour and we were so happy with our decision! We had a lovely day with Daniella, our tour guide. Daniella picked us up just as planned in a very comfortable van. She was delightful and we enjoyed our conversation on the way to Fatima. She is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning things that we didn’t know about the Blessed Mother and Fatima. She suggested we do our shopping first so that we could have our items blessed during the mass. That was a great idea and we really appreciated getting that out of the way first. We saw the house where the children lived, the garden where they played and where the angel appeared to them, the place where the blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the children, attended mass, lit candles and had a tour of the Basilica. Again, we were so happy with our decision to spend the entire day in Fatima. Daniella was patient, answered all of our questions and provided so much useful information. She took us to a very cozy Portuguese, restaurant where we enjoyed a delightful lunch! It was a fabulous trip and we give this trip in A+! Thank you, Daniella! We highly recommend the full day Fatima tour!
We booked this trip 3 months in advance. When you book in a foreign country you do not know what to expect, but our experience was wonderful. Daniela, our tour guide, texted me on What’s App the night before we were going. I appreciated that text message as I knew she was coming the next day. She texted me in the morning letting me know her arrival time. She arrived on time, driving a clean and comfortable luxury car. In Fatima, she took us to all the important apparition sites and the village where the children lived. We tour the cathedral and walked around the plaza. She gave us free time to attend a rosary and mass in the Apparition Chapel. We lite a candle afterwards and visited the new church. Daniela took us to a local restaurant where we had a late lunch and then headed back to Lisbon. Daniela spoke excellent English and was very pleasant. I highly recommend this trip and company as the whole process was easy and dependable. Thanks to Daniela for making our trip memorable.
Very faithful and spiritual experience. Good transport and thoughtful plan for the day. Plenty of family and prayer time allowed.
The full Tour of Fatima is the best way to immerse with a guide. Ours, Daniela was the best. She took us to where the 3 children were born, where their story of the appartions of Fatima began. We followed through their lives in their village and at The shrine and plaza where Mary appeared and where all 3 were buried. Such a complete package everyone should take advantage of this opportunity. We went to lunch where the locals eat in Fatima and it was amazing. Daniela was our guide and took such good care of us. She new our food needs are vegan but also knew this local restaurant would cook us an unforgettable meal. If you travel to Lisbon go with Daniela to Fatima. She will make your trip well worth it.
It was a beautiful experience in Fatima being our tour guide Daniela gave as all important details of the tour, she is so knowledgeable of the place and how to go around easily, am glad I had this tour booked early
Daniela was an excellent and perfect person for this tour we have waited so long to be part of. She educated us and took her time to answer all our questions. The way she planned the day was wonderful and she let us know ahead of time what to expect. Her recommendations for the day and including lunch reservations were the best!
We had a really special time during our full day private tour in Fatima with Daniella. She explained the events that happened during the time of the apparition, 1916-1917. We were given enough time for our personal reflection and prayers at each apparition site which I very much appreciated. We wanted to attend the English Mass and Daniella gladly accommodated this. For us this was not just a tour but a mini pilgrimage. I would recommend this to those seeking a deeply spiritual experience in Fatima. Thank you Daniella.
My wife and I were blessed to have Daniela to ourselves. She was knowledgeable and passionate about Fatima. A wonderful experience exceeding expectations with a great guide. Her restaurant selection for us provided the local experience and food, I had rabbit, we seek. Bravo to Daniela.
We had a beautiful experience at Fatima with Daniella, our guide. She shared much history about the area helping in creating the atmosphere which surrounded the apparitions. A very personable, professional and intelligent company representative.
It was a wonderful day and from start to finish was an outstanding experience! Daniel met us with two vans for a group of 10, unfortunately 5 were unable to go. A quick adjustment with the vans and we were on our way to interesting information about the day. We had the full spiritual opportunity to engage in all Fátima was and is. Daniel is a consummate professional and friendly guide to allow you to explore and experience Fátima! Don’t hesitate it will be a highlight of your trip.
Wonderful tour made even more special by our guide and driver, Daniel. He was friendly , accommodating and passionate about giving his guests an insightful tour. Highly recommend this company and make sure to ask for Daniel.
Daniella was the best tour guide ever. She really knows her stuff! We loved this tour and would highly recommend it. Very spiritual.
Our guide Danielle was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Fatima, it's religious significance (especially to me, a Catholic,) political insights and she was very familiar with the landscape that told a story all it's own. She shared many aspects of the culture of the Portuguese people which made the entire tour a genuine delight. Thank you!
One of the best tours we've taken in our travels. We've been to over 65 countries, and Daniela is one of the best. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Fatima.
Flavio was the absolute BEST tour guide! Being a practicing Catholic himself he knew so much about the religious significance of each stop of the tour. We had age 76 to 11 and were a group of 6. Flavio had facts for all ages and could talk and make the tour fun for everyone! We had lunch at a local restaurant that no one spoke English that felt like an excursion on its own! Delicious food, and such a wonderful opportunity to eat with the locals. He was a wonderful driver, in a nice van that comfortably sat our group of 6. Even the drive to Fatima was beautiful and Flavio knew so much about the countryside and the history. I can’t imagine doing Fatima without a guide, the sites are spread apart and many areas have no English. He knew when the English Mass was, and made sure we were there and prepared. It was an amazing, religiously moving, wonderful part of our vacation made possible by Flavio!
Daniella was a fantastic tour guide. She has studied the history of Fatima and told us she has met with religious scholars to discuss the miracles and apparitions. We felt lucky to have access to a professional who was so passionate and informative about everything Fatima. What an amazing history lesson about the time, the village, the children and the transformation of this little town. Daniella was accommodating, she let us shop for our souvenirs (perhaps a little longer than we should have!). And she gave us time for reflection at all the prayerful sites. Since we stayed in Fatima after the tour, she gave us advice for the night vigil, attending masses and recommendations for places to eat. If you would rather delve deep into the Fatima experience rather than skim the surface of multiple sites in one day, this is the tour for you. Thank you Daniella, my sister and I enjoyed the day and all your expertise!
Daniella fro. Magnificat Tours was supurb. She helped me with a complicated pickup and drop off since we were not in Lisbon. The tour was personalized and left time to reflect, both in the village and at the shrine. Our lunch was at a local restaurant and was delicious. I highly recommend this choice.
If I could give more stars, I would! Daniella held my hand from Kansas City to Ireland and to the beach near Lisbon as I navigated a complex (for me) pick up from a beach town outside the city. Then she took us through the lives and histories of the children. She gave their personalities character and made them very real. She settled us at Mass in time for front row seats and time to pray at the grotto. They we had lunch in a family run local restaurant. I expected a tourist day and got a real, spirit filled gift. Thank you Daneilla
Our tour to Fatima was an unforgettable experience! We were so impressed by our guide. Daniella was warm, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She helped us to connect to this sacred place. One of the highlights of having a private tour was the flexibility, allowing us to take our time at each location. We were also able to participate in Mass and the Rosary, which added a special element to the day. We highly recommend taking a private tour to Fatima, especially with a guide like Daniella.
Our day in Fatima with the whole family (9 people in total) was made perfect by Daniela and this excellent tour. The mini bus was new and extremely comfortable. In Fatima, we had time enough to visit everything, even at a slow pace, given the low mobility of some of my elder aunts. Daniela was very kind and patient, and told us the beautiful story of the village. It was an unforgettable day.
Fatima has been on our bucket list for such a long time and this Divine Fatima Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon was the highlight of our trip. Daniella guided us through an amazing pilgrimage. Her deep-rooted knowledge of the Catholic faith was evident, and she was very knowledgeable about the history and shared many facts. We began first by stopping to purchase religious items that we were able to have blessed at the end of mass. Daniella was very good at explaining and giving us instructions to get the most of our experiences all day. Then we continued through the village and apparition sites. We stopped for a great lunch before heading to the Sanctuary. She provided us spiritual time at each of the apparition sites and the opportunity to attend mass at the Sanctuary. We were always on time but never felt rushed. We highly recommend this private tour for Fatima over a larger bus tour. It was well worth it. This was our favorite tour on our trip through Portugal and Spain. There was an undeniable presence of the Blessed Mother and it strengthened our relationship with Mary, the Holy Trinity and overall Catholic faith. Thank you Daniella for a once in a lifetime experience we will always cherish.
Daniela's storytelling was so rich and vivid I felt like I was following in the footsteps of the 3 shepherd children. We were able to stop and purchase rosary beeds and had them blessed during the English-speaking Mass at the Chapel of the Apparations. We had a wonderful lunch break to rest a bit and fuel up for the afternoon. Fatima is such a sacred place. Our walk along the Stations of the Cross indeed felt like I was strolling on hallowed ground. The sanctuary is beautiful and the Mass at the simple chapel that Mary wanted was the icing on the cake. We were weary by day's end but our hearts were full. The vehicle was so comfortable for the 90 minute drive to Fatima. We had water to drink as we drove past farms along the way. When the weather changed as we arrived at the village but Daniela had umbrellas to keep is dry as we toured the humble homes. Fatima was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and Daniella brought the story of the apparitions to life for us. It was especially moving for me as I am a retired clergyman in the Baptist tradition and the apparition story was new to be, but I will not soon forget this experience. And at day's end, we were dropped off safely at our hotel's doorstep where our journey began. Now it's time for a birthday dinner for my wife, Judy. If you get a chance to take this tour with Daniela, you will be blessed beyond measure. David & Judy Nelson Santa Catharina, Curacao
Daniela was amazing. Her storytelling was so captivating and vivid I felt like I was back in 1917!!!
Daniela was an exceptional tour. She was very knowledgeable of the story of the children Fatima, as well as the reason for any better Tour, honey I highly recommend this Tour.
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