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Portugal’s humble village of Fatima is home to an extraordinary religious event. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of three young shepherd children who claimed to have witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. You’ll walk from their modest homes to the magnificent sanctuary that now attracts millions of pilgrims annually. Along the way, you’ll hear about the miracle that transformed this rural community into one of Catholicism’s most sacred sites. The tour starts at Francisco and Jacinta’s house, where you’ll glimpse the simple life of these peasant children through the preserved family home. You’ll find out how the children’s visions culminated in the famous “Miracle of the Sun” which was witnessed by approximately 70,000 people on October 13, 1917. The tour ends at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, where the three visionaries – Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia – now rest.
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Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Francisco and Jacinta's House. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Itinerary
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Walk through this simple peasant home where two of the three visionary children lived, preserved exactly as it was in 1917. Experience the humble beginnings of the Fatima story by seeing the modest rooms where Francisco and Jacinta grew up before their extraordinary encounters with the Virgin Mary.
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Explore the childhood home of Lucia dos Santos, the eldest of the three shepherd children who witnessed the apparitions. Discover how this ordinary village dwelling became the starting point for one of the most significant religious events in modern Catholic history.
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Stand at this sacred well where the three children first encountered the "Angel of Peace" who prepared them for their later visions of the Virgin Mary. Marvel at how this quiet spot became the beginning of the spiritual journey that would transform their lives and the entire village of Fatima.
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Pass by this beautiful monument marking another location where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to the children in August 1917. Learn how this site represents the continuation of the apparitions even when the children faced imprisonment and persecution for their claims.
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Follow this meaningful path that traces the route the three shepherd children took as they traveled between their homes and the apparition site. Experience walking in the footsteps of Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia while reflecting on their courage in sharing their extraordinary visions.
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima (Pass by)
Enter this massive religious complex that can accommodate up to 100,000 pilgrims from around the world seeking spiritual connection. Explore how this once-quiet village became one of Catholicism's most important pilgrimage destinations, drawing millions annually.
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Chapel of the Apparitions (Pass by)
Visit this small but profound chapel built on the exact spot where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared six times to the three children in 1917. Experience the spiritual significance of standing where the most famous Marian apparitions in modern history are believed to have occurred.
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Marvel at this unexpected piece of history that symbolizes the connection between the Fatima prophecies and major world events. Discover how the spiritual message of Fatima became intertwined with global politics and the eventual fall of communism.
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Admire this impressive modern basilica, one of the largest Catholic churches in the world, designed to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims. Experience the architectural grandeur that reflects Fatima's transformation from a small village into a major center of Catholic faith.
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Pass by)
Pay your respects at this beautiful basilica where the three visionaries – Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia – now rest in their final resting place. Explore the spiritual culmination of the Fatima story where pilgrims come to honour the children who shared their extraordinary vision with the world.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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