Faith and Heritage: Fátima Batalha Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour from Lisbon

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8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Immerse yourself into Portugal's rich history, culture and traditions on this amazing full day tour to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos.

Discover the devotion of Nossa Senhora de Fátima at one of the most important religious sanctuaries in the world, learn all about one of the most important events of Portuguese history: the heroic battle of Aljubarrota after which the beautiful Batalha Monastery was built. Taste fresh fish at the scenic fishing village of Nazaré and marvel at the medieval walled village of Óbidos, one of most picturesque in Portugal.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address. Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.

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Meeting point

Meet us at the Tourism Information Office in Palácio Foz, in Restauradores Square.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Fatima (Pass by)

    Start your day by driving to Fátima, roughly 1h15 away from Lisbon, a city that developed after the apparitions of Virgin Mary back in 1917.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    At Fátima Sanctuary you'll find an unique ambiance of devotion, whether you're a believer or not, it's impossible to feel indifferent at this place of great spirituality that receives millions of pilgrims each year. You'll have around 45 minutes free time to enjoy as you prefer.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Capela Das Aparicoes

    Learn all about the legend of Virgin Mary's apparitions to three shepherd children in 1917 and what became the most adored devotion in Portugal: the one of Our Lady of Fátima.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Batalha

    Drive from Fátima to Batalha along the countryside. If it's already time, enjoy lunch in Batalha (not included).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Batalha Monastery

    Visit the best example of late Gothic (14th century) architecture in Portugal, the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built in commemoration of the 1385 battle (batalha) of Aljubarrota against the Castillians and its original name is in fact Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória (Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nazare

    Drive to Nazaré, a charming seaside town where local fishermen haul in fresh catches from the ocean. Don't miss the opportunity of tasting this fresh fish at lunch (not included), if you didn't lunch in Batalha.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Learn all about the legend of Nazaré and how the Virgin Mary had a miraculous intervention in 1182, which saved the life of the Portuguese knight Dom Fuas Roupinho (possibly a Templar) of falling down a 100 meter cliff, while he was hunting deer one morning in a dense fog. On this place it was built a chapel.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Forte de Sao Miguel

    Nowadays Nazaré is also known for being the capital of big wave surfing, holding the record of the largest wave ever ridden (33 meters), in 2015. From Forte de S. Miguel you can see where the waver form and imagine the power of the ocean.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Obidos

    Drive to Óbidos, where you'll have free time to explore the narrow streets inside the walled village.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Obidos Village

    Your guide will be happy to share a Ginjinha with you, the tradtional liquor of this region.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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