If I could give Pedro 10 stars I would. Even before our tour he went above and beyond by accommodating our almost last minute changes. He was quick to respond to my inquires. Pedro's van was clean and roomy. Our tour was informative and he waited for us to attend Mass at the site of the apparition. And when the roads around our hotel were closed due to a national holiday he helped us haul our luggage 1/2 mile through a parade! I would recommend him without reservation.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Personal accompaniment during the whole day
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon
- Driver/Guide
Excludes
- Lunch
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel / accommodation in Lisbon Do not worry about traveling by public transport or sharing your tour and choose comfort and safety in the company of your guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe seal guarantee assigned by the Portuguese Tourism Board. This tour is designed for those who want to get away from the traditional tours and have a more authentic and unique experience. The duration of the trip from Lisbon to the Shrine of Fatima is about 1h30.
Chapel of the Apparitions Built in response to Our Lady's request “I want you to make here a chapel”. Our Lady appeared full of light and spoke here to the Little Shepherds in May, June, July, September and October 1917.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima The three Little Shepherds were on May 13 1917 in this place playing at the top of the of Cova de Iria's hillside making a "small wall" and "suddenly saw what seemed to be a flash of lightning". Years later the Basilica was built (between 1928 and 1953). See the tombs of the three Little Shepherds inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. You will have the chance to get close to them.
Basilica of the Holy Trinity In 1973, the intention arose to build a new church in the Sanctuary of Fatima. The first stone was laid in 2004. It was inaugurated on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Apparitions. The whole church is white in color, covered with stone from the region: Branco do Mar (White from the Sea). The Basilica has a total of 8,633 seats, including 76 for people with limited mobility. Its construction was paid completely with donations from pilgrims. Attend the 11 o'clock mass. Depending on the day and the season the mass may be celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima or in the square of the Sanctuary.
Valinhos The fourth apparition (August 19, 1917) occurred in this place. Here, Our Lady met with the three Little Shepherds again after they failed to meet on the 13th because they were taken to Ourém for interrogation and prevented from going to Cova de Iria.
Loca do Anjo In the Spring and Autumn of 1916, the three Little Shepherds were surprised by the presence of the Angel of Peace, in this place. When he reached them, he said: - Don't be afraid! I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me.
Still in Aljustrel, the village where the three seers were born, lived and from where they guided their flock of sheeps to Cova de Iria, you will visit the house from Sister Lucia. After being closed for eight months, the House of Sister Lucia was reopened to the public in July 2024 with the House-Museum concept. The intervention brings some novelties, such as the return of the books to the house and the wall clock that marks the time when Lucia de Jesus was born: seven o'clock in the afternoon!
The Arneiro Well Over this well, many times did the Little Shepherds sat, talking, playing and praying. Here, on a summer day, the second Apparition of the Angel of Peace took place, in 1916. When he found them he asked, “What are you doing? Pray, pray a lot. ”
You will visit the house from Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta, which is open for visits by pilgrims and did not undergo any significant transformation after the Apparitions.
It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal. You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon. See you soon!
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Reviews
Pedro was fantastic. Would recommend!
Pedro was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable of the shrine and the Fatima story. He got us to mass and told us when the blessing of the religious articles was going to happen so we wouldnt miss it since the mass was in Portuguese. He took us to the town where the shepherds lived, where one of the apparitions occurred and the sites where the angel appeared to the children. Amazing day!
Pedro was exceptional Well informed and his planning in a relatively crowded place of interest was excellent
Pedro was an excellent tour guide. He made our experience in Fatima very meaningful and was just wonderful. Great tour. Thank you so much Pedro!
Great experience learned a lot along the way. What a special day. Our guide was the best, learned so much.
We had a wonderful experience with Pedro. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and Fátima. He was very kind, helpful and accommodating to our needs. We highly recommend him and the tour, which was everything we hoped for in a tour of Fatima.
Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire day. She made the experience enjoyable not just for us, but also for our four kids, which isn’t always easy on a long tour! I would definitely use this service again and highly recommend it to other families traveling with children.
Private tour, was picked up 8:30am at cruise ship terminal, easy to find tour guide waiting with sign, proceeded in comfortable vehicle to Fatima and saw all the famous sights. Had time for quick lunch at local cafe with cold drink. Guide was very knowledgeable about the area, made sure we didn't miss anything, went to the little gift shops to get rosaries for friends back home, had holy water blessed, went to an interesting museum, but most of all seen the sights where Mary appeared to the 3 children. The childhood homes of the children were open for visitors and we even bought souvenirs at the little shop right across from the home, actually run by relatives of the children. Then at the end, we were dropped off at our hotel in Lisbon. After cruising on cruise ship for 12 days and seeing interesting sites from Rome to Lisbon, I would have to say that THIS tour topped all of the excursions we just had previously. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour.
Pedro was wonderful. Very experienced. Took his time and allowed us to really enjoy the experience. His knowledge and experience were instrumental in moving around Fatima so that we could maximize our visit.
Pedro was a great guide. Good communication, focused on what we wanted to see and made sure we saw all the important parts of Fatima. A day very well spent. We would recommend this trip to anyone.
I had the pleasure of a private tour of Fatima with Pedro on Easter Sunday 2025! It was unbelievable! Pedro was very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough with everything. He gave me time to attend not only a Rosary, but also Easter Mass at Fatima. He also gave me time to shop for souvenir's. Once Mass was over, he gave me a personal 1 on 1 guided tour of the village of Fatima. It was an amazing day! I would highly recommend Pedro and Estrela Dalva Tours!
Comprehensive tour of the historical events around the Visitation to the three children in Fatima. Time-line, places, anecdotes of families and the village. Our guide, Pedro, was very informative and gave a gentle, value neutral, sympathetic narrative. Gave us space to attend mass, and found a great lunch place.
Our family went to Fatima on a private tour with our guide Pedro. He gave us great advice as to what to visit after we told him what we were looking for. The tour itself was fantastic and Pedro was very informative.
This private tour was well worth the cost. We were treated extremely well by our guide Pedro. He went out of his way at all times to ensure a great trip.
That it is a very spiritual experience and a very peaceful one. Our guides were amazing, knowledgeable and very nice. We had a great trip and I highly recommend recommended. Brenda and Pedro our guides were the best tour guides. Thank you to them.
Full day from Lisbon. Saw all the sights and attemded a mass. Beautiful and educational experience. Recommend to others.
Pedro is an awesome guide with superior in-depth knowledge of the Fatima sites! We had a most enjoyable day well worth the cost of this private tour. He's flexible and allowed us to attend Mass, buy religious articles without the tourist rip-offs (and get them blessed), and take in all the important Fatima sites. A memorable and moving experience thanks to this wonderful man.
Carlos was absolutely wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. He listened when we needed some breaks and made immediate accommodations. My husband and I have been to Fatima two times in the past, but we got so much more on this trip. Carlos took us to the charming village where three children grew up, and that little excursion really made the trip. We highly recommend this company, but Carlos made this trip the delight it was. Only wish we could give him 10 stars. Outstanding in every way!
The history of Fatima, the beauty of the sanctuary, the church bells and the peace Our guide, Pedro was amazing, very knowledgeable with plenty of time in each spot. Really enjoyed
Our tour guide Pedro was exceptional for taking us to the perfect places in Portugal, he also provided as a great company and guide, telling us about the rich history of Lisbon. He was very patient with us and enriched us with his knowledge about the apparitions of mother Mary along with the history of the children. Since we traveled on the 13th, he was able to avoid most of the crowd and spent our time peacefully walking in the quaint city of Fatima. Overall, he is one of the best tour guides we have had so far and is highly recommended by us.
Pedro was wonderful. He was so on tune with making the most of the day. We had a delightful experience.
A clean vehicle with a safe driver and exceptional tour guide, Pedro, with perfect English and knowledge of “all” aspects of the Fátima tour was one of the best we have had in our many European travels. Mike from Louisiana.
Our guide was so knowledgeable and was able to explain everything. We saw things we never would have seen or understood on our own. By arriving early there were fewer people and he was able to guide us to things so that the timing allowed for us to see so much more than I thought would be possible. He allowed us time to shop and have lunch and then continued the tour. The main campus is fantastic, but the village- seeing where the children lived and then all of the places the angle visited added so much to our trip. Thank you, Pedro!!!
Great tour guide, Pedro. Safe driver, did not hurry, explained important topics very well. Good value for money. Highly recommended.
Pedro our guide, was extremely courteous and patient. He managed our day in a way that allowed us to visit extra sites of interest. He was extremely knowledgeable about Fátima and different aspects of Portuguese history.
Best tour that we took in Portugal. Pedro is a knowledgeable and thorough tour guide. Definitely recommend!!
Our trip to Fátima is a trip of a lifetime for me and my family! It is something I strongly recommend for devout Catholics! I learned so much during the tour. Our guide Pedro was very knowledgeable of details, professional, punctual and was very accommodating with us when discussing our meeting place to start the journey to the city of Fatima. Every aspect of the tour held meaning and information. Pedro also gave us enough time to shop around for souvenirs to bring home! Thank you Pedro!
Pedro spoke English well, was very knowledgeable and considerate. Negotiated crowds with ease. His Mercedes van was clean and comfortable.
Excellent tour. Driver and guide, Pedro covered all significant Fatima sites and more. A very pleasant outing even on a hot August day.
Tour operator was able to bring us to each meaningful area of Fatima and explain the significance of each area.
This was a truly special tour. Pedro, our driver and guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about Our Lady of Fatima, the history, and the surrounding area. We had multiple stops along the way and had requested a special pickup in Nazare as opposed to Lisbon. Everything was accomodated with grace and a smile.
Amazing trip! Our Tour Guide, Pedro, was amazing! He gave us so much info we didn't know. We loved every minute of our tour. Highly recommend to anyone who loves God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all things about the miracle at Fatima.
This is a slightly different review since I unfortunately had to cancel my tour with Estrela d'Alva Tours at the very last minute due to a double booking mistake that I made. The cancellation was after the refund deadline but when I contacted Estrela d'Alva Tours and explained the mistake they were very understanding and accommodating. They did not have to issue a refund because it was my mistake but all the same they were extremely honorable and gracious. I was very happy and grateful for their actions and response and I can completely recommend this company as being one that is full of integrity and is customer service oriented. Any future tour I do in Portugal will be with this company as they are one you can completely trust.
Pedro was amazing, he had good knowledge of everything concerning Fatima. Everything was scheduled at the wright time
If Our Lady or Lady of The Rosary or Mary (see has numerous alias 😆... relax it's just a joke) needs a tour guide than she should call on Pedro. She might even learn a few things.
Unfortunately we had to cancel our trip for Medical reasons. They were extremely easy to work with and even called to check in with us once we cancelled.
Pedro was punctual, knowledgeable and professional. We highly recommend him and this tour which includes key aspects of Fatima
Pedro did an excellent job as our tour guide to Fatima. He was a safe driver and made sure we were comfortable while on our journey to and from Fatima. Prior to our trip he contacted me with pick up instructions. Highly recommend this tour with Pedro! Thanks!
Pedro was warm, friendly and very informative. We would use him again ,His English was fluent and he made the trip enjoyable and very relaxed he was also very patient and catered to everyone’s individual needs
<p>Our guide was pleasant and punctual. Fatima seemed too much for tourists and not the devoted! I was disappointed. Not what I expected.</p>
We did not have Pedro as our driver/guide as supposedly his van broke down and he merged us with another group. We got a E90 refund. We thank the driver for getting us to Fatima and back safely, but a tour guide he was not. He pointed us to the general direction and what to expect and told us the time we need to be back. We were so envious of another group who had a No Map Tours guide explaining the significance of what was in front of us. I eaves dropped for a moment, got the company's name to tell who ever reads to consider No Maps Tours. Next time.
<p>Our guide Pedro was one of our favorites. he was very nice, great tour!</p>
<p>Fabulous day with Pedro Farimha, our guide. He not only listened to our wishes about what we wanted to see at Fatima but also managed to dodge the crowds during one of the important days of the 100th anniversary celebration. By the end of the day, we all felt like we had made a Portuguese friend for life. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and continued to deliver an excellent tour all day.</p>
Excellent service and human warmth; it would be important to implement another measure regarding the tents on the beach, as there are people who leave their towels on them and do not return, leaving others who truly need them without service.
Another excellent tour held in the company of Mr. Pedro da Estrela of Alva Tours, we liked it very much, definitely not to miss. It was our first time in Fatima, marked our lives.
I was in Portugal, with my wife, and from Brazil I hired Estrela D'Alva, via WhatsApp. The couple Filomena (the Filó) and Pedro treated me very well. We negotiated the packages, one day in Fatima and another in Cascais and Sintra. It was an excellent experience. Filó is kind. Pedro, too. I found this on TripAdvisor and can only say that Pedro and Filó provided a fantastic experience for us. I highly recommend!
We had a wonderful day in Fatima. All in all a very successful trip and highly recommended. A big thank you to our guide Pedro who guided us through the day very great, responded to the wishes of the individual and shared with us his enormous knowledge. We would definitely book again.
Our trip to Fatima was MARAVILHOSE!! Filomena welcomed us with great affection, at a time when the whole family was sensitive, going through a delicate moment of health, guided us to Fatima with a lot of dedication, respect and professionalism. The whole family loved it and is very grateful! An accomplished dream, an incredible emotion for my mother to know where the three little shepherds were born and where Our Lady appeared. In addition to the tour to Fatima we also perform the tours to Óbidos, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Sesimbra, Cabo Espichel, Setúbal and Palmela, with Pedro. Super indicate the services of STAR DALVA TOURS. Congratulations to the couple Filomena and Pedro Farinha!
I was referred to by friends and family who have already used the Service of Estrela D’Alva Tours, and everyone told me about the professionalism of the staff, especially the owner Mrs. Fil where treats all your clients as family members. When visiting Portugal, I will definitely hire your services.
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