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The best Lisbon to Fátima tours

The Sanctuary of Fátima, Batalha Monastery, Nazaré's giant waves and the walled village of Óbidos: here is how to see them in one day from Lisbon, with honest advice on travel times, time at each stop and small group or big coach.

By the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 19 October 2026

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The tall white basilica tower of the Sanctuary of Fátima framed by curved colonnades

Short answer Yes, you can see Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos in one day from Lisbon. Fátima and Nazaré are each about an hour and a half away by road, so a guided day tour takes 8–10 hours. The lowest from-price is €31 per person for a full day with Batalha included; small groups of up to 8 start at €80.

Our 6 picks for a Lisbon to Fátima tour

Four full-day tours that combine Fátima with the coast and medieval Óbidos, a van tour that skips Fátima for Nazaré and Óbidos, and a private half day to Nazaré's waves. All start in Lisbon.

Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos tours compared

Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos tours compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos in one full day 4.8 (2,133) €31
per person		 10 hours Private group available Pickup available Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Travellers who want the most places for the lowest price The most-booked tour on this page, rated 4.8 from over 2,000 reviews, at a from-price of €31 with free cancellation.
Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos with at most 8 people 4.9 (711) €80
per person		 9 hours Small group; Limited to 8 participants Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Couples and families who want a small group without paying for a private tour The highest-rated full-day option here (4.9 from 711 reviews), and the group size is fixed in the tour name.
Premium small-group day to Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos 4.6 (292) €135
per person		 10.5 hours Private or small groups available Pick-up included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Visitors who value comfort and hotel pickup over price Door-to-door pickup and a small group for a long day, rated 4.6 from 292 reviews.
Nazaré and medieval Óbidos by van 4.6 (323) €79
per person		 8 hours Small group; Limited to 15 participants Pickup available Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Travellers more interested in the coast and old towns than the sanctuary The only tour here that leaves out Fátima, so you get more time in Nazaré and Óbidos.
Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos with a private option 4.8 (9) €95
per person		 8 hours Private or small groups available Pick-up included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Groups who want the full route at their own pace A shorter day than most four-stop tours, with pickup and a private option; it has only 9 reviews so far.
Private half day to Nazaré's giant waves 5.0 (9) €95
per person		 5 hours Private group Pick-up included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Surf fans and anyone visiting in the big-wave season The only half-day option, and private, so it fits around a Lisbon afternoon; it has only 9 reviews so far.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 19 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

A Lisbon to Fátima day trip: what you see

Most tours combine four places north of Lisbon. In order of a typical day:

  • Fátima: the Sanctuary at Cova da Iria, where three shepherd children, Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta, reported six apparitions of Our Lady between May and October 1917. Today it is a major pilgrimage site (the Shrine counted around 450,000 pilgrims at its May pilgrimage in 2024), with the small Chapel of the Apparitions and two basilicas on a huge open square.
  • Batalha: a Gothic and Manueline monastery listed by UNESCO, built to give thanks for a battle won in 1385.
  • Nazaré: a fishing town with a long beach and a clifftop quarter, the Sítio. From the lighthouse fort you look down on Praia do Norte, where the giant winter waves break.
  • Óbidos: a medieval village inside its castle walls, with whitewashed lanes and ginja cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups.

Travel times and time at each stop

Fátima is about 125 km from Lisbon and Nazaré about 120 km, each roughly an hour and a half by road; Óbidos is closer, about 85 km or an hour. Add the drives between the stops and you spend around three and a half to four hours in the vehicle on a four-stop day.

On a 10-hour tour that leaves roughly an hour to an hour and a half at each stop, including lunch. That is enough to see the sanctuary, walk the walls of Óbidos and take in the view at Nazaré, but not to go inside every museum. If one place matters most to you, choose a tour with fewer stops.

Small group or big coach?

The €31 full day is the cheapest way to see all four places and has hundreds of bookings behind its rating. The trade-off is a bigger group and a fixed timetable. Small-group tours (from €79–80) cap the group, often at 8, so the van fits into Nazaré's narrow streets and the guide has time for questions.

Private tour to Fátima from Lisbon

A private tour to Fátima from Lisbon lets you stay longer at the sanctuary, attend a mass, or skip a stop. Two of our picks can be booked privately; the price rises with the group size you choose.

Half-day trip to Fátima from Lisbon

A half-day trip to Fátima from Lisbon is possible by car, but with about three hours of driving it leaves little time at the sanctuary. None of the tours we compared offers a half day to Fátima; the only half-day option goes to Nazaré.

Óbidos or Nazaré day trip from Lisbon

If you are not interested in Fátima, a Nazaré and Óbidos day gives each place more time. A day trip from Lisbon to Óbidos alone is easy by bus or car, about an hour each way, and pairs well with a stop on the coast.

Lisbon to Nazaré day trip

For a Lisbon to Nazaré day trip, the season matters: the giant waves at Praia do Norte mostly arrive in winter, roughly October to March. In summer Nazaré is a calm beach town, still worth it for the cliff views and the fishing quarter.

Lisbon to Tomar day trip

Tomar, with the Templar Convent of Christ, is another UNESCO site north of Lisbon. None of the tours on this page goes there; ask a private tour operator if you want to add it.

How to plan a Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos day

  1. Pick the number of stops first

    Four stops in one day means about an hour at each. If you want time inside Batalha or at a mass in Fátima, choose a three-stop or private tour.

  2. Expect three to four hours of driving

    Fátima and Nazaré are each about 1.5 hours from Lisbon. Bring water and a snack for the van.

  3. Check pickup or meeting point

    Several tours pick you up at your hotel; the 8-person tour does not. Confirm the meeting point and time when you book.

  4. Avoid the big pilgrimage days

    On the 12th and 13th of each month from May to October, the anniversaries of the apparitions, Fátima fills with pilgrims, most of all in May and October. Pick another day for a calmer sanctuary.

  5. Dress for the sanctuary and the wind

    Shoulders covered in the chapels, and a jacket for the clifftop at Nazaré, which is often windy even in summer.

  6. Use free cancellation

    All six tours here can be cancelled free of charge, most up to 24 hours before. Book early and cancel if the weather turns.

Questions people ask

Can you do a day trip to Fátima from Lisbon?

Yes. Fátima is about an hour and a half from Lisbon by road, so a day trip is easy. Guided tours take 8–10 hours and usually add Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos.

What is the best way to travel from Lisbon to Fátima?

For most visitors a guided day tour, from €31 per person, because it also covers Nazaré and Óbidos. On your own, Rede Expressos buses leave Lisbon's Sete Rios bus station about every hour and take around 1 hour 30 minutes to Fátima's bus terminal, a short walk from the sanctuary.

Is Fátima worth the trip?

For Catholic pilgrims it is one of the most important places in the world. For other visitors it is worth it as part of a day that also includes Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos; on its own, the huge square and basilicas are impressive but quick to see.

How far away is Fátima from Lisbon?

About 125 km by road, roughly an hour and a half by car or bus.

How much time do you need at Fátima?

One to two hours is enough to see the Chapel of the Apparitions, both basilicas and the square. Allow more if you want to attend a mass or visit the sanctuary's museum.

How much is a taxi from Lisbon to Fátima?

We could not find a published fixed fare. Taxis charge by distance on long trips and the driver usually has to return empty, so ask for a quote before you set off. For one or two people, the bus or a day tour from €31 per person costs far less; for a group, compare the quote with a private tour.

How many days do you need in Lisbon?

Three to four days: two for the city and Belém, one for Sintra, and one for a day trip such as Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos. Our Lisbon itinerary plans each day.

How far is Nazaré from Lisbon?

About 120 km, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car on the A8 motorway.

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Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Shrine of Fátima: the event of Fátima · Shrine of Fátima: May pilgrimage 2024 · Shrine of Fátima: International Anniversary Pilgrimages · UNESCO: Monastery of Batalha · UNESCO: Convent of Christ in Tomar · Rome2Rio: Lisbon Sete Rios to Fátima · Rome2Rio: Lisbon to Nazaré · Surfer Today: when to see Nazaré's big waves.

Written by the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team. How we pick tours.