fátima + coimbra

2 cities in 1 unforgettable full day tour

Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

Máx. 8px/Van

Rated 5/5 on TripAdvisor.
based on +3.000 reviews

Tour Details

Private Tours are flexible so you can customize according to your personal interests and needs, combined with our professional suggestions, which will provide an optimized final result and an excellent experience.

Whether you want to focus on the spiritual atmosphere of Fátima, dive into the historical charm of Coimbra, or simply enjoy a relaxed day of discovery, this tour is shaped around your choices.

This tour offers a complete and meaningful experience—one that reveals not only the story of Fátima’s Apparitions, but also the lives of those involved. Furthermore, it highlights the lasting impact these events had on both the Catholic faith and the 20th century.

Coimbra: Where Reflection Begins

First, we begin in Coimbra, at the Carmelo Monastery of Saint Teresa, where Sister Lúcia, the eldest of the three little shepherds, spent most of her life. Here, she lived in silence and seclusion, writing most of her books and memoirs while reflecting on the profound events of 1917.

Furthermore, visitors may have the opportunity to explore the Sister Lúcia Memorial. This sacred space offers a glimpse into her life of quiet devotion. In fact, the monastery is still active today, home to cloistered nuns who have taken vows of chastity, silence, and enclosure. The peaceful and contemplative atmosphere is deeply moving.

Fátima: The Heart of the Message

Then, we journey to Fátima, the site of the Marian Apparitions that appeared to Sister Lúcia and her cousins, Saints Jacinta and Francisco, in 1917. As a result, this small town became one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world.

At the Sanctuary of Fátima, you can visit key landmarks such as the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Holy Trinity Basilica—one of the largest churches in Catholicism. As you walk through the sanctuary, you’ll experience the serenity and spiritual depth of what Saint Pope John Paul II once called “The Altar of the World.”

Return to Lisbon

Finally, after a day filled with faith, history, and reflection, we return to Lisbon. Your heart will be full, and your mind enriched by the powerful connection between Coimbra and Fátima—a bond rooted in memory, devotion, and timeless faith.

This carefully designed itinerary invites you to reflect deeply. However, the experience is yours to shape. The suggestions are ours—but the choice is always yours.

Yellow Cab TT Tours – always at your service, with the care and quality our clients know and trust.

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FAQ

How to book?

To reserve the tour, complete the form on this page or you call us/Whatsapp us.

You will receive your confirmation as soon as possible.

What happens if it rains or there is bad weather?

All activities will take place throughout the year even if it rains.

Sintra, for example, has a microclimate, which in a way makes this place so magical and unique, but sometimes it can really make the visit sad by limiting visibility and the experience a bit, but that’s something that’s not in our control.

Do you come to pick me from my hotel?

Yes, we do pick up and drop off our clients at their hotels in Lisbon’s center.

Make sure that you write the correct address of your hotel or accommodation from where we should pick you up.

I am a solo traveler, can I still join the tour?

Yes, we accept solo travelers.

At what time the tour starts?

For our group tours, pick-up takes place between 08:30 and 09:00.

For private tours, we recommend the same time slot, although pick-up can be arranged at a different time upon request.

Reviews

First of all, Kate was a wonderful tour guide. Secondly, the Templar sires we visited were fascinating and beautiful. It was an altogether first rate experience. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in history.

Amazing tour, Kate was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We visited all the sites that we wanted to, and even had lunch in a beautiful little sandwich shop in Tomar. These Yellow Cab private tours seem more expensive, but it was worth every penny as they stepped in last minute when our group tour operator cancelled last minute. I can’t recommend them enough and would only do private tours in the future. Outstanding!!

The most Experienced guides, excelent drivers and absolute the best historien knowledge you can ask for. I am so suprised that I felt I met a new friends for the future on the two days I spent with them. I strongly recomend their servesis, the yellow cab is the best. Thank you Ruigeorge and Katarina for making my stay in Lissabon so nice. Big hugs Stefan Eklund.

This is our second tour with this company. Our first tour was 4 years ago so I think it says something that we came back for a second tour. This time it was me, my husband, and his dad (there wasn't an option for "family" of adults so I guess "couple" +1?) Once again, we did a private tour and again, I think it was the best decision for us. We like having the little bit of wiggle room in terms of pace of sites and not having to wait on anyone else or have anyone else wait on us. We had a wonderful day with Jorge! My husband and his dad enjoyed all the extensive history information and chatting. The sites are beautiful and we had a delicious lunch and even got to pop in a couple of shops along the way around town. My FIL has bad knees and Jorge was sure to check in to make sure everyone was doing okay with the pace we were going at. I highly recommend this tour for the castle and history lovers and having Jorge as your guide!

We had amazing weather so Jorge was able to show us beautiful sights, tell us the history and answer all of our questions regarding the Knights Templar in Tomar. Jorge also shared a side street secret at lunch time of Peri Peri chicken. It was amazing and we shared a lot of conversation. This tour was a highlight of our trip.

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