Daniella was a superb tour guide. The whole experience was very well planned and executed from our pickup at the hotel, the history and details shared, dinner reservation done at a traditional Portuguese restaurant and the trip back to the hotel. We decided not to go back to the sanctuary after dinner for the candlelight procession as it was too cold once the sun set and we had a very early flight the next morning. I am sure it would have been amazing. Highly recommend this tour and Daniella.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off at Lisbon Central Hotels
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or transport by private vehicle
Excludes
- Dinner
- 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: one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in Europe, Fátima became famous in 1917 when three small children claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary there
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.
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. After some free time at the Sanctuary, we’ll head for an early dinner! Our restaurant selections always include cozy traditional local restaurants.
We will then return to the Sanctuary for the International Rosary and Candle Procession. Be part of a marvelous prayer moment and Procession around the Sanctuary.
Afterwards, we will be returning to Lisbon, expected time of arrival, around midnight!
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Reviews
A life changing experience. You see the village and houses where the children lived. The sites of all of the apparitions followed by mass. Then a wonderful local dinner. The evening only gets better with the evening rosary and procession. Our guide was truly warm and inspiring.
What a tremendously beautiful experience! The pilgrimage was enlightening and most of all transcendent. Visiting the actual places where the Angel of Peace and Mother Mary visited the 3 saintly children and walking the candle lit vigil at night with your family is a memory that will last a lifetime. Our guide(Daniela) was an absolute gem! She is what I would call a true historian regarding Fatima and Portugal’s history. She was kind, attentive and offered our family space to really take in the sacred moments you get to experience. She made sure we were well taken care of al all time. I would not only recommend this tour company, when I come back to Lisbon, I would take the same tour again from how much my family and I enjoyed it. Daniela, Thank You for such a wonderful experience!
This was an amazing tour. Daniela, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about Fátima and did a wonderful job of pacing the tour to accommodate some mobility issues within our group. She also pointed out which restrooms to use and which to avoid. This is the first time I’ve ever done a review on TripAdvisor, and I’m doing it because Daniela was a wonderful guide. The restaurant she took us to was outstanding and priced well. The candlelight procession was amazing. It might seem like a long day, but it was worth it! This tour is perfect if you’re staying in Lisbon for just a few days and have limited time.
My wife and I booked the Fatima Private Tour, and it was truly a moving, once in a lifetime event. We are both devout Catholics, so we wanted to experience Fatima in a respectful in depth way, not as part of a four city drive-by from Lisbon. This tour far exceeded our expectations. Our guide Daniela truly made the tour special. Her knowledge about Fatima and her passion for it, and for educating others, really made the tour for us. We were never rushed, she explained everything in great depth, and knew all of the tricks to make sure we were in the right place at the right time. She also was a wealth of knowledge about Portugal in general, making the one hour drive back and forth to Lisbon fun and informative. If you want to truly experience the miracle of Fatima in an unforgettable way, book this tour. You will be glad you did!!!
Our guide Daniela helped make this a one of a kind experience and a highlight of our trip to Europe. She was incredibly knowledge about Fatima, the apparitions, and the experiences of the children. She was both insightful and reverent. Her tips helped us find a good seat for the daily mass and for the program before the candlelight procession. I highly recommend this tour and am so grateful we found it.
This is a very faith based experience, you don’t have to be Catholic to appreciate the beauty and the overall quality of the story itself. Our tour guide Daniela was amazing she gave us back drop of the story we toured the homes of the children and the groves where the apparitions took place. We were blessed to go to mass and participate in the rosary. It was one of the most beautiful and peaceful experiences we have ever witnessed. I recommend Daniela she was absolutely fabulous and made the experience one we will never forget!
We had a very excellent and meaningful experience with this tour. Daniela, our tour guide was very knowledgeable, attentive and very professional.
This is a private tour. My wife and I were picked up around 1:30 pm and returned about midnight. The vehicle was very comfortable. Daniella has been operating this tour for over 10 years. She has been intimately involved with the activities at Fatima for many years. We were able to attend mass in the Cathedral, say the rosary at the place where Mary appeared to the children, visit the small community where the children lived and most importantly participate in the candle light procession of the statue of Mary through the grounds with hundreds of other pilgrams. Daniella would guide us to all of the venues, tell us what to expect and then let us have time by ourselves to take in the experience. It was a very meaningful pilgrimage for us. We also had a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant.
Daniela was the best tour guide! Very knowledgeable about Fatima (the kids and basilica history) and was open to answering all of our questions. She also took us to a great restaurant for dinner.
Super great trip. Good discussions and explanations from our guide Daniela. Also we appreciated the good communication and confirmation of trip details from Daniela on the day before our appointment. We very much enjoyed our conversations and discussions with her. The candlelight procession at Fátima was very moving. Highly recommended.
Knowledgeable and passionate Daniela was our excellent private tour guide on this 10 hour excursion. Our trip with her truly marvellous and definitely surpassed our expectations. If you are looking for an authentic Catholic pilgrimage experience versus a touristic visit then look no further than Magnificat Tours.
This tour was a truly wonderful experience. I cannot say thank you enough to Daniela. She was an excellent host and tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about the Fatima apparitions and message. The pilgrimage was a truly holy and uplifting experience for my wife and me. I highly recommend this tour for any Catholic (and any one else interested or enquiring about Fatima). I would rate this as a "Must Do" experience when in Lisbon.
This day was truly one of the main highlights of our two week trip to Portugal. Daniella was our private guide for the full day tour from Lisbon. We were shown the village where all three of the children were born, the apparition sights, along with the chapel and main sanctuary. Daniella was thorough with information but gave us quiet time for prayer whenever we wanted it. We attended Mass but the true highlight of the day was the evening rosary, around the original small chapel, followed by a candlelit procession with approximately 800 people devoutly singing and following the Cross and the statue of Mary. It was truly touching and a very special memory to me. Daniella also dropped us off for a delightful dinner before the Rosary began and transported us back to our hotel around midnight. I highly recommend this tour and Daniella. Obrigada!!
It was such a wonderful experience filled with the holy spirit, once in a lifetime trip couldn't have asked for a better time
Our tour guide (Daniela) was superb and transformed our journey to Fatima into a wonderful and memorable spiritual experience. Daniela displayed a wealth of knowledge regarding the story behind the Fatima apparitions and the shepherd children and reflected a deep passion for this topic. She also provided us with many interesting facts about Portuguese customs and way of life in response to our many questions. Daniela was very organized and clearly communicated to us the details of the itinerary at the start of the tour. We also really appreciated her kindness and attentiveness throughout the tour. Daniela is most highly recommended! She truly is a wonderful person and exceptional guide.
Our tour to Fátima with Daniela was nothing short of extraordinary, earning every bit of a 5-star rating! From the moment we were picked up at our hotel in Lisbon, Daniela made us feel like more than just tourists—she welcomed us as pilgrims on a deeply spiritual journey. Her knowledge of Fátima's history and significance was impressive, but it was her extra layer of service that truly made the day unforgettable. Throughout the tour, Daniela provided thoughtful recommendations, ensuring that we made the most of every moment. Her safe driving allowed us to relax and take in the beautiful scenery, and her insights into the religious sites added a rich depth to our experience. The visit to the Little Shepherds' Houses and the Chapel of Apparitions was deeply moving, and the international Rosary and Candle Procession at the end of the day was a powerful way to conclude our pilgrimage. Daniela's attention to detail, from the perfectly timed stops for shopping and meals to her accommodating nature, made this day one that we will cherish forever. If you’re looking to experience Fátima in a way that goes beyond the surface, I can’t recommend this tour—and Daniela—highly enough. A truly unforgettable experience! P.S. We are Siamese if you please
Our pilgrimage to Fatima, with our private guide Daniela, was truly fulfilling. She patiently answered all our questions, thoroughly explained the history & religious significance of all the sites we visited. Additionally, she allowed us time for prayer & reflection without holding us to a strict time schedule. Daniela's knowledge and passion made for a much more meaningful experience.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Daniela. We were travelling with our adult daughter & son-in-law & we found it to be a beautiful experience. It was obvious, that Daniela being a devout Catholic herself, was very passionate about Fatima & was a wealth of information. We felt blessed to have her as our guide. We recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic experience of Fatima in a relaxed environment.
We would give this tour, and especially our guide, Danielle, 10 stars if we could! Both the tour and Danielle were amazing. We already knew about the Fatima apparitions, but learned many intimate and interesting details that we hadn't read about in the past. Danielle was extremely courteous, friendly and knowledgeable- and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and that we were enjoying the tour. If we return to Lisbon in the future, we will use Magnificat again (and request Danielle)!
Daniel was our driver/tour guide. He did a great job narrating our drive over, explaining upcoming tour. He was patient with as we asked all our questions. He gave us tips and tidbits of information of how to enhance our experiences while in Fátima. Highly recommend this tour.
Daniela was a wonderful & knowledgeable guide. We got a message confirming the pickup time & location the day before & were in close communication via text for the pickup, making things really seamless. There were opportunities for solo reflection throughout & we never felt rushed. Daniela explained each part of the tour in detail and made sure we had all the information & materials we needed (e.g., water, candles for procession).
This was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Portugal. And, Daniela was the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere and at anytime. She is knowledgeable and passionate! I will never forget this incredible experience!
The tour was amazing. Daniela was our tour guide and she was great. She had so muck knowledge of our visit to Fatima. She booked us dinner reservations at a great place in Fatima in between Mass and the procession. The whole trip was something my family will remember forever. I highly recommend using them for your trip to Fatima.
One of the best tours we have taken. Daniela was the ultimate guide for us. We highly recommend asking her to be your tour guide. She was clear in explaining the story behind the sites and was a very careful driver. Very kind and respectful of the site and his environment. You know that she loves what she does.
The professional tour guide, Daniel Simoes, from Magnificat Tours, was highly instrumental in our spiritual conversion experience. As a devout Catholic guide, he showed and described in detail the life of the three children, where they lived and witnessed the apparitions of the angel and the Lady of Fatima. These were in addition to the awesome night Holy Mass, rosary, and procession. He gave us his very best in this tailored private tour. What an experience of a lifetime. We highly recommend this tailored tour to all pilgrims to Fatima.
What a fantastic experience. Doing the private tour with Daniel was extremely convenient and he really tried to ensure that we got the full ‘Fátima’ experience. Highly recommend.
This tour was amazing. Daniela was an incredible guide. Her English is so good I thought she was American, she is a font of knowledge when it comes to Fatima and a genuinely lovely person who's mission is to share her love of Fatima and make sure you have the best experience ever. She succeeded and then some. She really takes care of every little detail to help make this pilgrimage one you will never forget. It is a long day, but it is meticulously planned out and just flows impeccably. She gave just the right amount of information and then gave us time to be alone and reflect. We loved that. At no time did we feel rushed. We went in October, and the original plan was to go on the 13th, but in hindsight, I'm glad that we didn't as there was plenty of space to enjoy all aspects of the experience without having to fight crowds. The highlight for us was the candlelight procession which was very moving. Daniela even had folding chairs for us at the international rosary when there were no seats left. We also had a lovely dinner at a local restaurant. I usually am disappointed in the restaurants tours chose to eat at , but this was a perfect dinner for a perfect day - couldn't have asked for better. If you are thinking of going to Fatima, do yourself a favor and book this tour. You will learn so much and be treated so well, This is a family-owned small business, and I have no doubt that any of their tours are just as excellent. We had to split our stay in Lisbon into two parts so that we could book this tour, and I can't thank Daniela enough for making it a memory we will always cherish.
Fatima Message Private Tour with Candle Procession from Lisbon and Wine/Cork Tour We were so impressed with Daniella! She was funny, knowledgeable, patient, friendly and professional throughout the day. She made our trip to Fatima so special. Daniel took us all day from cork factory tour and ended by touring a beautiful winery. We learned so much about Portugal from him who was so knowledgeable about many things. We are so grateful for Magnificat Tours making our trip to Portugal so special. We highly recommend the company!
Danielle was a fabulous guide and very knowledgeable of all things Fatima. My Husband loves to ask questions and she did not disappoint. Very well done tour and a load of info
This was the high point of our trip to Portugal. My husband in particular was overwhelmed by the experience of the candlelight procession. There was so much to see and we were happy that we had as long as we did in Fatima. Our tour guide, Daniel Simoes, was extremely knowledgeable and very respectful of the whole experience. It is a long day but he helped even the drive be interesting. I would highly recommend Daniel. Also Magnificat Tours were very responsive when we had to make some changes to our plans. Couldn’t have been a better experience.
Daniela was amazing! She took very good care of us. She was very knowledgeable on Fatima, the shrine, history, everything. She inspired all of us. Book this tour for the full Fatima experience.
Daniela is an excellent Guide and driver . Our travel was fast and smooth. We feel safe all the time. . We covered all on time ..Daniela anticipates all our needs . She is very passionate and knowledgeable with her job , orienting us in our walk in faith to our Blessed Mother in Fátima . She is a very good model for all guides . Keep it up Daniela , Ave María! .
We visited Fatima for the first time this week with Daniella. As I said, AMAZING! Don't even think of going with another tour company! Daniella delivered everything that was promised on the website and she did it with kindness, consideration and a genuine love of Our Lady. If you truly want a 'pilgrim' experience, chose Magnificat. Best guide we ever had! Bev and Joe
A Magnificat Tours foi maravilhosa em todos os aspectos. Foram mais de seis meses procurando uma agência que oferecesse um passeio à Fátima que unisse a visita aos locais das aparições, ao Santuário e permitisse tb participar da Procissão das Velas. Somente a agência oferece toda essa experiência. E o Daniel da agência nos ofereceu isso e muito mais na condução do passeio, destacando a história e a fé. Obrigado, Daniel e Magnificat Tours!
Nos gustó mucho participar del Rosario en diferentes idiomas y la procesión de las velas. Además el recorrido de las apariciones del Ángel de La Paz.
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