Lisbon Fado and Dinner Tour: Experience Traditional Portuguese Music and Cuisine
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183 Ratings
Lisboa
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Fado and indulge in traditional Portuguese cuisine on this captivating Lisbon Fado and Dinner Tour. Explore the historic neighborhoods where Fado was born, then savor a delicious homemade dinner while listening to heartfelt melodies at a traditional Fado house.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - We will start our Fado tour by wandering through the alleys and windy streets of old Lisbon on a small walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama, where you can get to know the working class neighborhoods and streets where Fado was born. Our guide will explain to you the history and the cultural importance of Fado, and how it shaped mentalities in Portugal and the portuguese own sense of identity.
What's Included
  • Dinner included
  • Walking tour experience
  • Insurance covered
  • Live music ambiance
  • Complimentary drink
  • Guided tours in Spanish (Fridays)
  • Guided tours in English (Sundays/Tuesdays/Thursdays)
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience an authentic slice of Portuguese tradition at a conventional fado restaurant on this tour.

Our Fado journey commences with a stroll through the labyrinthine lanes and gusty bylanes of Mouraria and Alfama (approximately 1 hour), the working-class localities where Fado originated. Our knowledgeable guide will unfold the historic significance and cultural impact of Fado, and its effect on shaping the Portuguese psyche and self-identity.

The expedition culminates at a classic Fado establishment where the melodious strains of Fado await. Immerse yourself in the ambiance and sentiment of this iconic Portuguese musical genre, marked by its plaintive melodies and poignant lyrics, delivered via the chords of the Portuguese guitar. As you soak in these tunes, relish a customary Portuguese meal. Homemade delicacies, Portuguese wine, and a captivating setting are the hallmarks of a memorable Portuguese evening.

A proficient command of Portuguese or English is requisite.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough people to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • English is only available during Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday.
  • Spanish is available during Friday only.
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Location
Lisbon Destination Hostel
Largo do Duque de Cadaval
Departure Point: Reception of Lisbon Destination Hostel Get inside the Rossio Train Station, go to the 2nd floor, the hostel is in front of the train ticket office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sharonlr536qa
Jun 7, 2024
Fabulous Fado night. - We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Miguel. He gave us a nice history of the Portuguese people and Fado. The singers were amazing!
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Stevengs6466qw
Jun 3, 2024
Great guided trip with Miguel through Alfama - Very interesting trip. Miguel is excellent. He was filled with information and very interesting. The music was incredible. Great performances. We walked through very interesting areas and saw beautiful sections of Lisbon.
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Kelly_a
May 30, 2024
Great experience, I do recommend. - The guide for the tour was a great, funny and very helpful. Was a great experience. I certainly recommend.
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Maryruth_d
May 20, 2024
Excellent walking, dinner and Fado live music. - Out tour guide Adolpho was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kept us informed of what to expect during the tour also provided helpful tips and information to do around the city. We enjoyed the tour thoroughly and he also guided us back when the tour ended so we don't get lost going back to our hotel. Adolpho is the best!
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Kenbl9219wk
May 19, 2024
fado - Miguel did an excellent job explaining the history of fado. however the music venue was subpar and the food was worse, everyone was packed in like sardines.
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Curiosity64520823911
May 14, 2024
A valuable experience. Thanks Miguel 🌻 - I was very happy to choose this tour. Miguel was very organized, friendly and well informed. The stops were informative, not only with Fado history, but also with interesting facts about Portugal's history. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend a pleasant evening in Lisbon. The music was nice, the food was good. A great experience. Thank you ❤️
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Piper
May 7, 2024
Experiencing Fado music was a highlight - Our tour guide Manual was wonderful. Knowledgeable, personable, attentive. The walking tour was lovely. It was uphill, but it was a slow pace and many rest stops. Very doable. The Fado music was very enjoyable and the dinner setting allowed for time to meet and chat with other travelers.
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Adarder
May 3, 2024
Fada Tour a Delight - The Lisbon Fado Experience, along with the walking tour and the stories of the history, was wonderful!. The food was very good and the music excellent! Would highly recommend!
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Kenneth_b
May 20, 2024
fado lisbon - our guide Miguel was very good, explained everything well. There are a lot of steps at the beginning not so good for the older folks. We felt the food was not very good at best and we were packed in like sardines.
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Sarah_d
May 13, 2024
Good value and great walking tour. - Great walking tour and dinner. The Fado show was great but where we were seated, you could not see the singers.
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