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By Portugal Cultural Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$90 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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 storey. 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.

Activity location

  • Basilica of the Holy Trinity
    • Av. de Dom Jose Alves Correia da Silva
    • 2496-908, Fatima, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Statue of Pope John Paul II
    • 2496-908, Fátima, Santarém, Portugal

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Fátima : History Behind the Apparitions – Small Group

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$90.19 x 1 AdultNZ$90.19
Total
Price is NZ$90.19

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Government Fees

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basilica of the Holy Trinity

  • 30m
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.

Chapel of the Apparitions

  • 30m
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.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima

  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Basilica of the Holy Trinity
    • Av. de Dom Jose Alves Correia da Silva
    • 2496-908, Fatima, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Statue of Pope John Paul II
    • 2496-908, Fátima, Santarém, Portugal

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