Fátima : History Behind the Apparitions – Small Group
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What really happened in Fátima in 1917? More than a century after the reported apparitions, Fátima remains one of the world’s most important pilgrimage destinations—and one of Portugal’s most intriguing historical stories. On this small-group walking tour, go beyond the Sanctuary and discover the history behind the events that transformed a rural village into a global place of pilgrimage. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, while learning about the lives of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta and the religious, social and political context of 1917. Explore what is historically documented, what witnesses reported, and how later interpretations shaped the story. Discover Fátima’s symbols, traditions and enduring mysteries from different perspectives. A respectful cultural experience for pilgrims, history lovers and curious travellers. History without myths. Mystery without fiction.
Inclusions
What's included
- Government Fees
Itinerary
The Basilica of the Holy Trinity impresses with its modern architecture and atmosphere of silence and contemplation. Inside, highlights include the large central altar, the golden mosaic inspired by the Book of Revelation, the suspended crucifix, and the spacious nave, which can accommodate thousands of pilgrims. It is a space dedicated to prayer, peace, and spiritual reflection.
The Chapel of the Apparitions is the heart of the Shrine and the site where Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children in 1917. Of particular note are the statue of Our Lady of Fátima, placed on a pedestal at the exact spot of the apparitions, and the atmosphere of deep devotion experienced daily by pilgrims from all over the world.
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary stands out for its classical architecture and its direct connection to the history of the apparitions. Inside, visitors will find the tombs of the three shepherd children, beautiful stained-glass windows, and altars dedicated to the mysteries of the Rosary, creating an atmosphere of contemplation and spirituality.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will be standing next to the statue of Pope John Paul II and will call out the customer's name.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Portugal Cultural Experience
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Coimbra
- Its from-price is 59% below the median of the 209 experiences we list in Coimbra.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Coimbra
Coimbra is a hill city on the Mondego River in central Portugal, home to a centuries-old university, a baroque library and its own style of fado.
Coimbra rises above the Mondego River in central Portugal and was the country's capital in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Its university, founded in 1290 and settled in Coimbra from 1537, is the oldest in Portugal, and the old campus on the hill is a UNESCO site with the gilded Joanina Library and a tall clock tower. Students still wear black academic capes.
Top-ranked sights in Coimbra: University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra).
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