The Magnetism of Fatima
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English
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  • Private tour FROM FATIMA
  • A True local Professional guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (HOTELS IN FATIMA ONLY)
  • Transport by premium vehicle with AC
  • Clean & Safe certification
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities


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    Pickup details
    • We offer pick up from hotels or accommodation in Fatima. If you don't find your hotel in the list or you are staying in local accommodation, please inform address and details. If you are NOT accommodated in Fatima, kindly proceed to the set meeting point below: (In front of Hotel Fatima, Rua João Paulo II) in Fatima.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Hotel Fátima, R. João Paulo II, 2495-451 Fátima, Portugal
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8396P1

      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • A comfortable small amount of walking is involved
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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      • Fatima Experience - Tours to Remember
        179
        Fatima, Portugal
        Joined in October 2014
      • B6464HWjudyp
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Outstanding Experience
        Nelson provided us with a fantastic experience. He is knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and he tailors his pace to match his audience. We were a group of 12, and we all felt this tour could not have been better. Highly recommend for those wanting a detailed and complete tour of Fatima and the village the children called home.
        Written 6 October 2024
      • JC9094
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fatima Experience - excellent across the board - do not miss this tour.
        We enjoyed an excellent tour of the holy sites of Fatima with Nelson - I give his tour the highest recommendation. Nelson picked us up in Lisbon and we had a very comfortable ride to Fatima, with Nelson providing a lot of background information on Fatima, and Portugal in general, on the drive. We visited the village sites including Francisco & Jacinta's home, the three sites of the appearance of the Angel of Peace, and the site of the fourth apparition of Mary. Nelson also took us to the Parish Church of Fatima - the "home parish" of Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia. I highly encourage including these sites as part of your tour as Nelson gives a lot of great background information on life in the village -- and the visit to the Sanctuary was more meaningful having seen the other sites which really give a picture as to life in the Village over 100 years ago. Finally, Nelson guided us through the Sanctuary, which included the two Baslicas, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the square. It was an incredible experience and an absolute highlight of our trip to Portugal.
        Written 9 January 2024
      • coahd
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible Tour! Best we've ever had!
        Nelson, our guide, from Fatima Experience was the best guide we have ever had in over 30 years of traveling! He is from the area and knows every detail about the shepherd children, their history, the local village, the religious sites, etc. We did the 4 hour private tour with him and could not recommend it more highly!! Thank you Nelson!!!
        Written 26 December 2023
      • coahd
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Rated 5/5 only because 6/5 isn’t an option.
        My wife and I have traveled extensively and done dozens of these type of tours. This was without question the best tour we’ve ever had! We did ( and would highly recommend) the 4 hour tour as it really gives you the full Fatima story and experience. Nelson, our guide, is from the area and his detailed knowledge makes a wonderful tour even better as you feel you are living the experience as you visit the houses of the 3 children, the apparition sites and then the main square and cathedral. Again, I can’t recommend this highly enough!!!
        Written 19 December 2023
      • BurbankTravellers
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Truly Wonderful Day!
        What a wonderful experience my husband and I had with Nelson as our guide! We loved every minute of our tour from our pick up to drop off at our hotel. The pre tour communication was terrific! Nelson answered our emails promptly. Considering the time difference, he was fast! Nelson knows his country and the love and knowledge he has for it is infectious! We made stops at Nazaré, Obidos and Fátima. All three were perfectly timed to miss the crowds as much as possible. Nelson is from the Fátima area so he knew right where to take us for lunch. Having lived many years in Australia, Nelson’s English is perfect and he is an excellent driver. We highly recommend this tour company and are sure you will love your experience!
        Written 27 May 2023
      • ksktrrg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        So glad we went
        Plan your trip around a mass time. Go early and purchase mementos at the gift shop before you go in. Have them blessed at the conclusion of mass. Also, have small amounts of cash to spend on candles that you purchase near the shrine.
        Written 8 February 2023
      • joysU6889UN
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent 5 stars
        We did a 2 hour walking tour with Nelson with my three children. Having had no experience in Portugal prior to this trip we couldn’t be happier. Nelson was engaging with my 10 year old son and we learned so much about Our Lady of Fatima. Thanks to Nelson we knew to purchase the 100th Centennial rosary beads and brought 5 pairs back to our family. We would highly recommend him!!!!
        Written 8 October 2022
      • eaggle4
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        One hour and half from Lisbon, a must do when coming on holidays even if you are based in Lisbon
        On my way to Coimbra, short drop over in Fatima. Incredible place. Huge square bigger than The Vatican in Rome. The palacio, the church and the cathedral are huge and very nice despite cloudy weather. The area outside is well organised (car park, shopping center...toilets... etc. Very surprised by the size after a week in Roma. A must go when visiting Portugal
        Written 9 September 2022
      • SportingKCFan
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unforgettable experience for our Family
        My wife and I went to Fatima several years ago and wanted to return bringing our kids when they were older. The first time we visited Fatima, we did not hire a tour company. We walked the town and sites by ourselves. We enjoyed the experience, but left feeling we missed something. This year, we had the opportunity to bring our family of 7 (five kids aged 4 to 14) to Portugal and visit Fatima. We decided this time to hire a guide to take us around showing us all the Fatima sites. What a difference it made having a local guide! The experience was truly amazing! Nelson took us to each of the apparition sites, the homes of the three children, the parish church of Fatima, and the main shrine and pilgrim complex where the Virgin Mary appeared to 3 children with a basilica & chapel. Each step of the way Nelson explained in detail the history and significance of what we were seeing. We were able to experience Fatima through the eyes of the three children whom the Virgin Mary appeared to. Nelson was very patient answering questions from my kids as young as 4 to myself. We never felt rushed. He gave us plenty to time at each site to explore and ask questions. I can’t say enough how incredible the tour was. If you ask our kids what they liked the most of our three week travels in Europe and Africa, they will tell you Fatima. This tour made an impression on them they will have the rest of their lives. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to deepen their faith and understanding of one of the most important signs from God in the 20th century. Thank you Nelson this memorable experience!
        Written 27 September 2021
      • Bethytori
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing tour of Fatima Area!
        This tour company is a MUST do for your visit to Fatima! Fatima Experience has the best tour guides! Nelson was absolutely fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, respectful, interesting and passionate! His ability to create the right mood for his tour is very impressive, I believe it's because he really cares and believes every little detail that he is providing us. I was so happy to see the devout attitude with which he spoke about all the happenings of the apparitions. My husband and I completely enjoyed each minute of the tour. We even asked him to provide us with an additional tour the following day of the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem! He was very accommodating and absolutely delightful!
        Written 13 April 2020
      • David B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Just what I had hoped for!
        We were a group of 4 and having Nelson as our guide was a Blessing! He is personally knowledgeable and gave us so much history and details; I had been to Fatima with a large pilgrimage 17 years ago and I was surprised to learn more details I didn't know. He also was gracious to make sure we did what we wanted to do, such as attending Mass, working around our wants and needs. He personally picked an exceptional restaurant that served us an authentic Portugese meal in a family setting. Although it was raining, he made sure to have umbrellas ready for us and didn't hesitate to continue the tour with us. From the comfortable pick up in a beautiful vehicle at our Lisbon hotel to the drop off, we were so comfortable and happy with Nelson's personal attention and detail to our trip that we walked away feeling truly blessed! I wholeheartedly recommend Nelson if you want to get the full, spiritual experience of Fatima in one day.
        Written 25 January 2020
      • lucyNOLA
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best private tour in Fatima
        We planned an afternoon with overnight stay in Fatima during our 8 days in Portugal. Wanted to make sure we saw the important sites in Fatima. What we got was so much more. As a Catholic I knew the miracle of Mary appearing to 3 children in Fatima. Nelson provided the whole story in a chronological order while visiting the sites. Very knowledgeable and very easy to understand. All the little things that would have been missed visiting on your own or with just a guidebook. Will definitely tell our friends. Thank you Nelson for a very memorable afternoon in Fatima. He also helped us find a local pharmacy and recommendations for dinner.
        Written 14 November 2019
      • arturot416
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An Impressive Fatima experience
        Prior to booking the Fatima Experience tour, I had picked three companies and contacted them to check their customer service. The first one responded me that the information was available at the webpage; the second contacted me enough times that it felt pushy, then Nelson from Fatima Experience, very politely responded with detailed information of the tour. On the day of the tour, he arrived in a spotless Mercedes Benz C class and drove my wife, my son and I for an hour and a half to Fatima from Lisbon. He told us his background, the tour schedule and what to expect from the tour. From the moment we arrived to Fatima, Nelson made every effort to make us feel comfortable and gave us useful details to understand the story of Fatima from beginning to end. The children, their families, the places they went, details of each apparition and we even attended mass. At the end of the day we could have not been happier, he drove us back to Lisbon and told us he too, had enjoyed the day with us. We had a fantastic overall experience and when you go to Portugal and intend to visit Portugal, book Nelson and your day will also be a perfect experience.
        Written 3 November 2019
      • lindagracekm2016
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nelson & his company are Exceptional & The Best
        My Fatima experience was way beyond my expectations. Fatima is beautiful in every way but I was blown away when Nelson enabled me to see and understand much deeper about Fatima. I have had private tour guides all over the world when I travelled and Nelson is the top of my list. Nelson is very gifted with his knowledge and he had a degree in tourism. He grew up in Fatima so he knew Fatima. Nelson is a man with many talents, his knowledge and superb communication skill, he is a bright man with the kindest heart. He was generous with his time and would never make me feel rushed. At several points in time, upon listening to his stories of Fatima which he presented with such a heartfelt passion, my tears rolled down and which was the first time for me to show my emotions before someone I just knew. We had several engaging conversations just like good friends would do. I have joined “The Magnetism of Fatima”, “Beyond the Sanctuary ” and the “Batahal Monastery” tours. My Fatima experience would never be so unique without Nelson. I would highly recommend him and his company. Nelson is a precious gem in Fatima. I’m grateful that I found him to take me around. No vocabulary can express how thankful I am. We will return to the beautiful Fatima and no doubt we will have Nelson again.
        Written 29 October 2019
      • Savvypilgrim2019
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Memorable trips to Santarem & Nazare
        Nelson is a tour guide par excellence. Ha has a wealth of knowledge of the history and geography of the places visited and beautifully describes and presents fluently. His sense of humour is contagious. We had a good laugh along the way. He is most patient and reliable. Thank you Nelson for a memorable drive through the streets of Santarém and Nazaré. We shall cherish the day we spent with you and definitely will recommend you to all our friends. Keep up the good work. Best regards.
        Written 24 October 2019
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      Emma G
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      We had an incredible tour with Nelson. It was my mom’s birthday and since we were in the area it was a perfect tour for my parents and I. Nelson’s attention to detail, professional and kind demeanor made it a very memorable day. His wealth of knowledge made us feel like we were in a time capsule. It greatly added to what we knew of the story of Fatima and left us so pleased that we booked with him. We strongly recommend this tour without reservation and plan on telling our friends and family all about it. Thank you so much Nelson from the Gallagher family!
      Written 4 August 2024
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      Fatimawonderer
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2021
      My husband and I had an amazing tour! Nelson presented the story of Fatima along with architectural and artistic history. He painted the story in a way that we could place ourselves in the space and time 1916 and 1917. Seeing the grave sites in the Basilica was so powerful for me in addition to meeting Maria Dos Anjos (Lucia’s niece). Our tour covered all the sites and was very complete. I highly recommend Nelson and the Fatima Experience!
      Written 1 August 2021
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      putzy26
      Canton, MI7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nelson was an OUTSTANDING guide. He arrived early and his van was very clean and comfortable. He is extremely knowledgeable about Fatima and the entire story of Our Lady of the Rosary. His attention to detail of the entire narrative was fantastic. He took us first to Fatima to see the shepherd children’s homes and explained in great detail the living conditions in 1916/17. We saw the two spots the Angle of Peace appeared and one of the spots where the apparition of Mary occurred. We then traveled to the Church in Fatima (his parish) and learned important details about the church and saw the baptismal fount of the shepherd children. We then traveled to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. He explained all the details both inside and outside of the Basilica. We then discussed the tree the shepherd children used to wait for Mary to appear and saw the Chapel of the Apparitions. Our final stop was the modern Basilica of the Trinity. Again, Nelson was very knowledgeable about the architectural designs and interesting details of the basilica. He provided us with a very complete and fact filled tour of the sites and story of Fatima. This was the best, most complete tour of the entire Fatima experience. Nelson gets our highest recommendation.
      Written 14 March 2024
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      Maxwell SL
      Colombo, Sri Lanka6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Business
      The trip was great and the guy was very professional and knowledge and very friendly and courteous.
      Send and my wife enjoyed the trip well and it was worth as he knew everything about Fatima by heart. I recommend to anyone to use him. All the very best . Maxwell de Silva
      Sri Lanka
      Written 10 November 2024
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      lmusocccer
      Long Beach, CA1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023 • Couples
      Nelson was a wonderful tour guide! He was friendly and professional plus so knowledgeable about the beautiful Story of Fátima. It was such a spiritual journey for me and my husband and at times the tour moved me to tears. The Magnetism Fátima Tour was so much more than we expected and should be on YOUR bucket!
      Written 14 March 2023
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      ireneanmike
      Estoril, Portugal5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2018 • Couples
      This tour (The Magnetism of Fatima) absolutely lived up to ALL the TripAdvisor’s Reviews!! We can’t say enough about Nelson’s knowledge, passion, and the way he made Fatima’s history come alive. From start to finished we appreciate your professionalism and attention to details! Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!
      Written 9 October 2018
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      Angelica C
      Niles, IL1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2019 • Family
      The overall experience was great for the whole family. We had 2 senior citizens and Nelson was very patient with everything. He spoke very clear English to inform us of where we were. We can see that he was very passionate about his work and helped us understand the beauty in what makes Fatima great. This tour was one of our best highlights of our vacation!
      Written 31 March 2019
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      Andrew C
      Toronto, Canada14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2018 • Family
      Nelson picked us up at the hotel and proceeded to give us a tour of the locations where the children lived and the various events occurred in Fatima. At each location he gave us a very thorough and enjoyable account of the events. Without this tour we would not have learned so much. Thanks for a wonderful time Nelson!
      Written 24 September 2018
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      Kathleen W
      Barnsley, UK24 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2018 • Friends
      This was our first visit to Fatima and much looked forward to. After searching online we decided to book 'The Magnetism of Fatima' tour with Fatima Experience. Nelson arrived at our hotel promptly at 9.00am and after introducing himself to us proceeded to take us around Fatima, all the while telling us about the Sheppard children and the events that had taken place in and around Fatima. It was such a pleasure to be in his company as he was very helpful and knowledgeable. He took us to see the houses where the children had lived and the church where they were baptised and attended. We also had the opportunity of meeting Lucia's niece who is 98 years old, we held her hand as she prayed her rosary - such a moving moment. Thank you so much Nelson for such a wonderful morning - the highlight of our stay. I would not hesitate to recommend your company Fatima Experience to anyone and everyone who will listen. Whilst ours was a small party of three, Nelson also caters for larger groups so don't hesitate, just book with Nelson, you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much again Nelson from Kathleen, Mary and Joe.
      Written 13 April 2018
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      Fiona K
      Cork22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2018 • Family
      We did the Batalha Monastery and the Magnetism of Fatima in one day with Nelson. We have 3 children 13,12,10 and we all thought it was the best day of our holidays. Nelson is a great guide, very well informed and very easy to listen to. His English is excellent. He explains everything in an easy interesting way and even though it was a long day it didn't seem to be at all. We all soaked up this new information and were left feeling really well informed and happy with our day. He was very easy to get on with and was extremely professional and genuine.
      Written 29 March 2018
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