Guided Tours

Fátima & Coimbra Full-day Tour from Porto

Fátima Sanctuary with pilgrims and Coimbra's historic architecture on a full-day tour from Porto.

Statue of Tricana in Coimbra, part of the Fátima & Coimbra full-day tour from Porto.

Dive into the religious history of Portugal on this guided tour and also get to visit the oldest university city in Europe.

Highlights

Enjoy a 10-hour guided tour of the most religious destinations in Europe and visit the oldest university too.
Start your tour in Fatima which is best known for its apparitions of the Virgin Mary to 3 children tending sheep in 1917.
Visit the Neoclassical Basilica and choose to attend Mass at the Shrine.
Head to Coimbra, the oldest university city till the 20th century.
See the Sé Nova Cathedral, the only church to have survived the Reconquista.
End your tour at the university where you can admire the Joanina Library with Trompe-l'oeil features.
Choose to opt either for a guided tour or a guided tour with lunch.

Inclusions

Guided tour
Admission to monuments
Minibus
Lunch (if option selected)
Bottled water

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Gratuities

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

On this guided tour of Fatima and Coimbra from Porto, get into the religious and scholarly centers of Portugal and gain an insight into one of the most religious destinations as well as the first ever university in Europe.

Fatima is best known for its apparitions of the Virgin Mary to 3 children tending sheep in 1917. This miracle was acknowledged by the Vatican in 1930 and ever since 3 popes have visited on 5 different occasions. Visit the magnificent Neoclassical Basilica and the Shrine and choose to attend Mass if you wish at the Shrine. Enjoy some free time in the bustling city center full of modern-day pilgrims.

Proceed to discover Portugal’s only university city till the early 20th century, Coimbra. The university was founded in the 13th century and is one of the oldest colleges in Europe. Marvel at the beautiful scenic backdrop and stroll through the city’s narrow streets filled with young students. Head on to visit the only church in Portugal to have survived Reconquista, Sé Nova Cathedral. End the guided tour at the university which also holds the impressive Joanina Library with red and green baroque lacquer details and trompe-l'oeil features.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Guided tour available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Timings

Tue, Thu, and Sat: 8am

My tickets

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.